Lancaster Recreation Commission's beer gardens will return for a one-day event to raise money for the Lancaster Rec Foundation and the Lancaster City Department of Public Works on Saturday, Nov. 5, from noon to 5 p.m. Held in conjunction with this event will be Happy Harvest, dedicated to celebrating the fall season together as a community from 4 to 7 p.m. Both events will be held at Conestoga Pines Park on Arthur E. Morris Parkway, off Pitney Road.

Partnering with Tellus 360, the Lancaster Beer Gardens will offer beverages in a fenced-in area, complete with comfortable seating and yard games. The gardens are family-friendly and pet-friendly, with a goal of bringing residents to local parks for community-building and philanthropy. Admission is free, and food trucks will be on-site.

Happy Harvest, a family-friendly and pet-friendly event, will include crafts, games, spooky stories, and s'more making. Pumpkin chucking will be available, and attendees should bring their own pumpkins to launch. Admission is free.

Lancaster Beer Gardens debuted this past spring in three Lancaster city parks - Musser, Reservoir, and Buchanan. Sponsorships are available for the 2023 Lancaster Beer Gardens season.

The Lancaster Recreation Commission's mission is to provide quality and affordable recreation and learning opportunities to Lancaster residents. Operating since 1909, the organization has provided neighborhood-based recreation and learning opportunities for people of all ages, with an emphasis on affordable programs for children at schools, parks, and playgrounds. For more information, visit http://www.lancasterrec.org.