Community Calendar

Here is what is happening in the 17552!

Any community interest events? please email us at voyagemountjoy@gmail.com

JANUARY 2025

Fourth Friday in Mount Joy - January 24 and Saturday January 25 - 4-8 PM, Chocolate Stroll;

200 tickets available for $15 each; benefits Friends of Donegal. For more information, contact The Joy of Sweets & Treats website at thejoyofsweetsandtreats.com

FEBRUARY 2025

Saturday, February 1, 2025 - Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day 9 AM-Noon. The Joy of Sweets & Treats, 55 E. Main Street; $5
Sunday, February 2, 2025 Groundhog Day - Rotary Clock at 7:00 AM. Organized by The Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce. Coffee provided by the American Legion Post #185, and donuts provided by Voyage Mount Joy.
St Mark's UMC Chocolate Walk - February 21 5:00-8:00 PM, and February 22 11 AM-2 PM. Pick up boxes at The Ministry Center, 37 East Main Street.
Fourth Friday in Mount Joy - February 28, 4:00-8:00 PM, Art Appreciation
DSAA Recovery Art Show - February 28, 4:00-8:00 PM, and March 1, 10:00-2:00 PM

MARCH 2025

Mardi Gras Meal at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church - March 4 - 209 S. Market Street
Mount Joy Area Historical Society (MJAHS) March 17 - "The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr." presented at 7 PM by Bob Frick
HARTZ Physical Therapy Blood Drive - March 19 - 755 E. Main Street
Fourth Friday in Mount Joy - March 28, 4:00-800 PM - Women's History Month

APRIL 2025

Easter Egg Hunt: Wednesday, April 9, 6 p.m. Manheim, LCBC Church,2392 Mount Joy Road
Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic: Wednesday, April 16, 6 p.m. Trinity Lutheran at Little Chiques Park,227 Park Ave(Preregister at https://trinitymountjoy.org/egg-hunt-picnic/)
Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m. Florin Church of the Brethern, 815 Bruce Ave.Ages 2- 6th grade
MJAHS April 21 - "The Patriot Daughters Story" presented at 7 PM by The Patriot Daughters of Lancaster
Fourth Friday in Mount Joy - April 25, 4:00-8:00 PM - Earth Day and Egg Hunt
The Fresh Brews of Mount Joy - Saturday, April 26, 1:00-5:00 PM, presented by Voyage Mount Joy and YAH Brew, visit the website at VoyageMountJoy.com for details and tickets

MAY 2025

Mother's Day Make A Wish Convoy, Main Street, May 10, Time 1:30 PM
MJAHS May 19 - "US Anabaptist Presidents" presented at 7 PM by Jean-Paul Benowitz
Fourth Friday in Mount Joy - 4-8 PM, Sidewalk Sales, Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Parade, Main Street, May 24 Time 2 PM

JUNE 2025

MJAHS June 16 - "The Court Martial of Paul Revere" presented at 7 PM by Stephen Shaw
Summer Solstice Festival, Saturday June 21, Noon to 5 PM, Main Street from Marietta Ave to Market Street https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122096352212795799&set=gm.951483430090697
Fourth Friday in Mount Joy - June 27, 4-8 PM, Customer Appreciation Carnival

JULY 2025

MJAHS July 21 - "Water Dowsing: History, Theories and Techniques" presented at 7 PM by Mike Gerhard
Fourth Friday in Mount Joy - July 25, 4:00-8:00 PM, Dog Days of Summer
Taste of Mount Joy Cruisin' Cuisine Car Show, Main Street, July 26, 11 AM - 2:30 PM
Music in Memorial Park - July 27, 2025 - 5 PM

AUGUST 2025

Music in Memorial Park - August 3, 5 PM
National Night Out, Delta Street, August 5, 6 PM - 8 PM
Music in the Park - August 10, 5 PM
MJAHS August 18 - "Working Gardens in 19th Century Lancaster County" presented at 7 PM by Michael Cassidy
Fourth Friday in Mount Joy - August 22, 4-8 PM, Back to School

Annual Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce Chicken BBQ, Milinof-Schock Library - See Chamber of Commerce Website for details

SEPTEMBER 2025

100 Year Celebration - Reist Popcorn Company. - Saturday, September 13 - 4-6 PM. Held at the Reist Family Farm, 681 Longenecker Road. For more information: https://www.reistpopcorn.com/100years/
MJAHS September 15 - "The Civil War and Buchanan's Retirement" presented at 7 PM by Patrick Clark
Fourth Friday in Mount Joy - The Joy of Sweets and Treats and Dave's Toybox for free treats, activities and special store Sales to show appreciation to our customers! Featuring delicious apple treats from Blue Stone Bakery! 4-7pm
2025 Business & Community Expo - September 29, 4-6 PM at Melhorn Manor, 977 W Main Street - a combined effort by the Mount Joy and Elizabethtown Chambers of Commerce. 40+ businesses & non-profits. Giveways,, samples & raffles! Public encouraged to attend.

OCTOBER 2025

MJAHS October 20 - "The True Store of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow" presented at 7 PM by Michael Jesberger
Spooktacular Family Fun Night - Friday, October 24, 5-8 PM

NOVEMBER 2025

November 1 - a fantastic opportunity will be announced shortly by Voyage Mount for the holidays!
MJAHS November 17 - "Watt & Shand: East, West, Home's the Best" presented at 7 PM by Nancy Groff
Fourth Friday in Mount Joy - November 28, 5-8 PM - Mount Joy's Annual Elf Hunt! Pick up your Elf sheets at 55 E Main St or 1 S Market St
Small Business Saturday - all day November 29 - Shop local!

DECEMBER 2025

Winterfest, Saturday, December 6, and tree lighting 5 PM
The Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce Visit with Santa, December 13, 11AM-2PM
Fourth Friday in Mount Joy - December 26, 4-8 PM, TBA