Join us as we welcome the Marquis de Lafayette with fanfare and celebration, partnering with “The American Friends of Lafayette” who are re-creating the bicentennial of Lafayette’s exact step-by-step farewell tour through America from August 1824 through September 1825. Historic Rock Ford is thrilled to host Lafayette during the bicentennial of his original trip to Lancaster, PA in July 1825.
Lafayette Day is free, but we recommend registering to assist in our planning: REGISTER NOW!
This celebration at Historic Rock Ford will include various free, fun, and educational activities throughout the day, including:
You’re invited to Cavod New Holland’s Annual Open House on Saturday, July 12th from 9am-1pm.
There will be free food, fun, and entertainment for everyone!
Live dance performances
Games and prizes
Free food
Facility tours
Teacher meet and greet
Door prizes
Free ice cream (with class registration)
Plus parents and students will have a chance to tour the facility, meet instructors, and sign up for 2025-2026 classes.
KCB will be on location from 10am-12noon. Stop by the KCB tent for free goodies including Chick-fil-A cookies (while supplies last). See the cookie car and request your favorite song for the radio!
LISA LANDIS~ Tune in to KCB today to get a sneek peek at the new youth musical written by Steven Courtney! Cast from the musical Steven the Pirateinvades the 10 o’clock Theme party today. And you might win a family 4 pack to see the show!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 10, 2025 for another year of proclaiming the gospel and championing life through Align Life’s Move for Life: Walk, Run, Plus at The Junction Center in Manheim.
Families and friends of all ages and generations are invited to register for a scenic 1-mile walk or competitive 5K with official chip timing by 2L Race Timing. Following the Walk and 5K, enjoy a festive celebration that includes food trucks, inflatables, entertainment, and more! KCB will be on location from 10am-12noon with free goodies. See the cookie car and request your favorite song for the radio!
Join the fun at the 4th Annual Community Fun Day and Mission Expo presented by Friends in Action! From 9 am to 2 pm on May 3rd, 2025. This family event will welcome WJTL’s Kids Cookie Break from 9am-12pn. Plus, see Forgotten Friend Reptile Show, Peter’s Chicken BBQ, a bounce house, candy cannon, barrel train ride, construction and excavating equipment, and more! With a special focus on international missions, you can come experience the tangible ways FIA ministers to lost and unreached people! From a hand water pump to kid-friendly activities and crafts, and the Mission Expo, it all relates to how we serve communities across the world.
A KCB Party is Popping up at Chick-fil-A Lincoln Hwy East Lancaster on Saturday, March 29th! FREE goodies like -you guessed it- Chick-fil-A cookies! Photos ops with the Chick-fil-A’s full-size cow and ‘kid’ cow mascot, sample new menu items like the Pineapple Dragonfruit beverage and the Smokehouse BBQ Sandwich after 10:30! Get a balloon animals provided by Ken from KB Productions. Plus, a member of the Chick-fil-A team will be available to talk about full-time and part-time employment opportunities.
Stop by the KCB table to request your favorite song, sign up to win prizes. and dance along to the music. Look for the KCB Cookie Car at the Lincoln Hwy East Lancaster Chick-fil-A 10-noon Saturday, March 29th. We hope to see you there!
LISA LANDIS~ Jump 105.3 FM Pittsburgh & Jump1053.com is back! The Kids Cookie Break Theme Party can again be heard every Wednesday night 7-8pm on Jump 105.3 FM Pittsburgh, or online at jump1053.com. Or, ask Alexa, “to enable Jump one oh five three” then ask Alexa, “to play Jump one oh five three”. Look for more KCB Theme Parties coming to Jump 105.3 in 2025!
LISA LANDIS~ Don’t miss KCB this Saturday, January 18, as we expect a 10 o’clock Theme Party visit from Steven Courtney! Listen as he shares songs from his new release Kindness and Love! More information at stevencourtney.com.
LISA LANDIS~ Happy New Year Kids Cookie Breakers! We are back in the studio this Saturday morning with a 10 o’clock Theme Party visit from author Dan McCaffrey. Get details here on his Suzie Mouse Stories! Chances to win a copy of the first book in the series. You can purchase the book here and visit Dan’s website 1133books.com to learn more about his passion to create books that shine!
You get to request your favorite KCB song starting at 10:45am.
A KCB Party is popping up at Bird-In-Hand Bakery & Cafe on Saturday, December 14th from 10am-12pm. See the cookie car, request your favorite song for the radio, and get some free goodies! Check out that Bird-In-Hand has going on both Friday and Saturday!
Sugar & Spice—Twice as Nice!
Santa is coming to Bird-in-Hand, with fun for young and young-at-heart alike. This year, the festivities will take place at both the Bird-in-Hand Bakery & Cafe and Bird-in-Hand Artisan Village, with reindeer, entertainment, prizes, and more. Take a hayride, and then warm up with hot chocolate and other goodies from the outdoor Snowflake Station.
They’ll have activities for all ages, including a Frozen-themed Bounce House on both days, plus musical entertainment and more. Shop for gifts at Artisan Village. Step inside the Bakery & Cafe to check out the goodies on the menu and decorate a Christmas cookie.
Send Your Letters to Santa! November 25–December 14. Look for Santa’s Mail Drops at both the Bakery & Cafe and Artisan Village.
‘Tis the season of giving On both days, they will be collecting donations for
Conestoga Valley Christian Community Services (canned goods/financial gifts)
Toys for Tots (new, unwrapped toys) _____________________________________________
Two days! Two venues! Too much festive fun! Friday, December 13 from 3 p.m.–7 p.m.
At Bird-In-Hand Bakery & Cafe
Visit and take photos with reindeer
Santa Claus arrives at 5 p.m.
Decorate your own Christmas cookie ($6)
Have fun in the Bounce House
Hayrides begin at 4 p.m. $7 adult, $4 children under 12; includes hot cider
Warm up at a S’mores Bonfire starting at 5 p.m.
Purchase dinner from our restaurant at the Snowflake Station
At Bird-in-Hand Artisan Village
Live music by Abigail’s Garden from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Taste Christmas tea from PureBlend Tea
Sample chocolate-drizzled popcorn from Groff’s Candies
Enter to win one of The 12 Gifts of Christmas
FREE reindeer craft for kids from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.
FREE gift wrapping with any purchase
Shop extended hours until 7 p.m. _____________________________________________
Saturday, December 14 from 9 a.m. – noon
At Bird-In-Hand Bakery & Cafe
Take photos with Santa
First 75 kids get a free gift from Artisan Village
Christmas breakfast for purchase, with holiday-themed pancakes & waffles, breakfast sandwiches, and quiche, 9 a.m.–noon
Have fun in the Bounce House
Holiday balloons and face painting for the kids
WJTL Kids’ Cookie Break with music, giveaways, and more from 10 a.m. until noon
Warm up with hot chocolate and fresh baked goods at our Snowflake Station
Stay for lunch at our Cafe or purchase items to go
At Bird-in-Hand Artisan Village
Enter to win one of The 12 Gifts of Christmas
FREE popcorn-and-cranberry garland craft for kids, 11 a.m–1 p.m.
FREE gift wrapping with any purchase
Taste Christmas tea from PureBlend Tea, noon to 5 p.m.
Sample chocolate-drizzled popcorn from Groff’s Candies, noon to 5 p.m.
