October is almost here, and I’ll be the first to admit it, I love October. Cooler weather, fall colors, and Halloween traditions make it one of the best times of year to get out and connect with your community. York County is giving us plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the beginning of Halloween season, even if the rain never stops. Check out the festivals, markets, trivia, or Halloween activities filling the calendar.
Mark Your Calendars:
Sept. 25: Trivia Night
White Buffalo Bison Club | 8:00 pm
Grab your team and put your knowledge to the test during a night of trivia.
Sept. 26: Punt, Pass & Kick Contest
Levitt Stadium | Registration at 8:30 am; Competition at 9:00 am
Kids ages 6–15 can show off their football skills during the York Optimist Club’s annual competition.
Cost: Free
Sept. 26: Inky Business: Pens, Nibs & Bold Markers
Southeast Community College | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Experiment with pens, dipped ink, and different techniques to create expressive drawings.
Sept. 26: Bob Ross: New Day’s Dawn
Southeast Community College | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Discover the joy of painting while learning Bob Ross’s iconic wet-on-wet technique.
Sept. 26: Wessels Bluegrass Festival
Wessels Living History Farm | All Day
Enjoy bluegrass music, demonstrations, crafts, games, quilts, pie, farmhouse tours, food trucks, and family fun.
Sept. 30: Senior Center Lunch & Learn
York Area Senior Center | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Learn about fire safety with Travis Buss during this educational lunchtime program.
Sept. 30: Trivia Night
White Elm Brewing | 7:00 pm
Gather your team for a midweek night of trivia and friendly competition.
Oct. 1: York County Aging Health Fair
York County Fairgrounds | 7:30 am to 12:30 pm
Explore health and senior living resources while enjoying food, vendors, and chances to win prizes.
Oct. 2: YCDC Student Manufacturing Tours
York County Manufacturers | 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Local students can get a behind-the-scenes look at manufacturing businesses and career opportunities in York County.
Oct. 2–4, 8–9 & 11: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Yorkshire Playhouse | 2:00 pm or 7:30 pm
Follow the clues in Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery as it comes to life on the Yorkshire Playhouse stage.
Cost: $15 for members; $17 general admission
Oct. 3: Just Ghost With It: Boo Crew Wreath
Southeast Community College | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Create an adorable glowing ghost wreath to add a little spooky fun to your Halloween décor.
Oct. 3: Scrap Magic Pumpkins
Southeast Community College | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Turn fabric scraps into a whimsical handmade pumpkin perfect for fall decorating.
Oct. 4: York County Harvest Market
York County Fairgrounds | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Spend your Sunday browsing vendors, shopping local, and celebrating the fall season.
Oct. 5: Canva for Beginners
Southeast Community College | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Learn the basics of Canva while creating flyers, social media graphics, invitations, and more.
Oct. 7: Trivia Night
White Elm Brewing | 7:00 pm
Bring your friends and see how your team stacks up during another night of trivia.
Oct. 8: Spark Pitch Contest
York University | 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm
See local creativity and entrepreneurship in action as participants pitch their ideas.
Upcoming Fall Events
There’s even more to look forward to later in October:
Oct. 17: A Walk for Tomorrow — Downtown York | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Oct. 18: York Czechfest — Holthus Convention Center | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Oct. 23: Dueling Pianos — White Buffalo Bison Club | 8:30 pm
Oct. 24–25: Wild Trail Fall Festival — Wild Trail Safari | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Oct. 24: Boo on the Farm — Wessels Living History Farm | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Oct. 24: Family Boo-Bash — Dollar Fresh Market | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Oct. 24: Fall Festival — Carter & Co. Appliances | 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Oct. 24: Trunk or Treat — Waco Football Field | 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Oct. 25: Emmanuel & Faith Lutheran Churches Trunk or Treat — Faith Lutheran Church | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Oct. 25: Benedict Fall Festival Trunk or Treat — Benedict Community Building | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Oct. 28: Treats on the Trail — Mincks Park | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Fall doesn’t last forever, so make the most of it while it’s here! If that means catching a show, exploring a fall market, celebrating Czech heritage, or breaking out the Halloween costumes, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season right here in York County.