Sensory dates coming up in Lancaster.
Every quiet time the places themselves have posted, soonest first. Each one opens the place, with a visual schedule and story ready for that day.
November 2026
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (Strasburg)Sensory Hour (Sensory Saturday) at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg PA, 9 to 10 am, before the museum opens to the public at 10 am.Free. Pre-registration is required for all attendees, through the museum's Eventbrite page. No refunds. Questions or trouble registering: 717-687-8628.
Ware Center (Lancaster)Layer The Walls: Turn of the Century with sensory-friendly accommodations at the Ware Center, Lancaster, 3 pm in Steinman Hall; doors 2:30 pm; free kids' activities and crafts in the lobby from 2 pm. Recommended for ages 8.Adults $15, students $10. Buy online, in person at the Ware Center or the Millersville University Student Memorial Center Box Office, or by phone at 717-871-7600 or 717-871-7018.
December 2026
Strasburg Rail Road Santa Claus Limited (Ronks)Santa Claus Limited sensory-friendly Santa train at Strasburg Rail Road, Ronks PA, Departures at 4, 5, 6 and 7 pm; 45 minutes round trip.$42.40 adults (12+) and $31.80 children (2 to 11) online or by credit card; $40 and $30 paying cash at the box office or with a Strasburg Rail Road gift card. Children under 2 ride free on a parent's lap. All sales are final, with no refunds; if you can't make your reserved time, the railroad works with you to rebook. Christmas trains sell out quickly.
Hands-on House (Lancaster)Sensory Friendly Hours, Hands-on House, Children's Museum of Lancaster, 4:30 to 6:30 pm (Thursday). Online tickets can be bought until 4:30 pm that day.$7.50 for adults and $7.50 for children; under 2 free; members free; SNAP/EBT recipients can show their card at admission for a discounted admission.
Strasburg Rail Road Santa Claus Limited (Ronks)Santa Claus Limited sensory-friendly Santa train at Strasburg Rail Road, Ronks PA, Departures at 4, 5, 6 and 7 pm; 45 minutes round trip.
Strasburg Rail Road Santa Claus Limited (Ronks)Santa Claus Limited sensory-friendly Santa train at Strasburg Rail Road, Ronks PA, Departures at 4, 5 and 6 pm; 45 minutes round trip.
Ware Center (Lancaster)McCaskey Combined Choirs concert with sensory-friendly accommodations at the Ware Center, Lancaster, 6:30 pm in Steinman HallFree and open to the public.
Ware Center (Lancaster)Seán Heely's Celtic Christmas with sensory-friendly accommodations at the Ware Center, Lancaster, 7:30 pm in Steinman Hall; doors 7 pmAdults $35, students $25.
Strasburg Rail Road Santa Claus Limited (Ronks)Santa Claus Limited sensory-friendly Santa train at Strasburg Rail Road, Ronks PA, Departures at 4, 5, 6 and 7 pm; 45 minutes round trip.
Strasburg Rail Road Santa Claus Limited (Ronks)Santa Claus Limited sensory-friendly Santa train at Strasburg Rail Road, Ronks PA, Departures at 4, 5, 6 and 7 pm; 45 minutes round trip.
Strasburg Rail Road Santa Claus Limited (Ronks)Santa Claus Limited sensory-friendly Santa train at Strasburg Rail Road, Ronks PA, Departures at 4, 5 and 6 pm; 45 minutes round trip.
Fulton Theatre (Lancaster)'Twas the Night Before Christmas sensory-friendly performance at the Fulton Theatre, Lancaster, 11 am. Family Series shows run 60 to 70 minutes with no intermission.Pay-what-you-want. Reserve on the Fulton's access ticket request form (pick the sensory-friendly performance under Production). Questions: Box Office (717) 397-7425 or access@thefulton.org. All sales are final; no refunds.
Strasburg Rail Road Santa Claus Limited (Ronks)Santa Claus Limited sensory-friendly Santa train at Strasburg Rail Road, Ronks PA, Departures at 4, 5, 6 and 7 pm; 45 minutes round trip.
Strasburg Rail Road Santa Claus Limited (Ronks)Santa Claus Limited sensory-friendly Santa train at Strasburg Rail Road, Ronks PA, Departures at 4, 5, 6 and 7 pm; 45 minutes round trip.
Strasburg Rail Road Santa Claus Limited (Ronks)Santa Claus Limited sensory-friendly Santa train at Strasburg Rail Road, Ronks PA, Departures at 4, 5 and 6 pm; 45 minutes round trip.
