January 27, 2026Kid-Friendly Indoor Activities To Try This Winter
When the weather keeps you inside, Lancaster City still delivers plenty of ways for families to play, learn, and explore together. From hands-on museums and creative spaces to cozy spots for games, shows, and indoor adventures, the city is packed with kid-approved activities that parents will love too.
Check out this list of indoor activities perfect for the family this winter season!
History & Museums
North Museum of Nature & Science
400 College Ave | Tickets
LancasterHistory Museum & James Buchanan’s ‘Wheatland’
230 N President Ave | Tickets
Historic Rock Ford
881 Rockford Road | Tickets
Experiences
Pottery Works
16 W Orange St | Learn More
The BeadWorks
52 N Queen St | Learn More
Tiny Town
533 Janet Ave | Tickets
Lancaster Science Factory
454 New Holland Ave | Tickets
Mayhem’s Book Store & Board Game Cafe
The Fulton Theatre
12 N Prince St | Tickets
Story Times
Nooks Gallery & Book Store
112 N Prince St | Calendar
Pocketbooks
903 Wheatland Ave | Calendar
Lancaster Public Library
151 N Queen St | Calendar
Workshops and Classes
Lancaster Stormers Catchers Clinics
Penn Medicine Park | 650 N Prince St | More Information
Baseball and Softball Clinics with Stormers Amateur Catcher Coordinator Nate Geesey.
Lancaster Stormers Players Clinics
Penn Medicine Park | 650 N Prince St | More Information
Get professional instruction from Stormers players and coaches Ross Peeples And Troy Steffy to improve your game.
Youth Programming at the Lancaster YMCA
265 Harrisburg Ave | More Information
Explore activities like youth sports, development, swim lessons, and more.
Youth Sports and Dance at Lancaster Rec
525 Fairview Ave | More Information
Explore a variety of classes from archery, to basketball, to cheerleading — and everything in between.
