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Kids Cookie Break Fest 2026
2026-08-22 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
Kids Cookie Break Fest
Saturday, August 22
2 Identical Programs:
Morning Session: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
The Junction Center, Manheim

We’re celebrating our 14th year of family fun at Kids Cookie Break Fest! Enjoy a day of free entertainment featuring live performances, bounce houses, games, wagon rides, and interactive activities for the whole family.

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TWO OUTDOOR STAGES WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy live music, jugglers, a ventriloquist, and so much more! You’ll see performances from:

Steven Courtney & The Suitcase Musicians
Phredd
Jesse Rothacker and Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary
The Music Podcast for Kids (Mr. Henry & Mr. Fite)
Cissy & The Man
Marian & Friends
First Capital Drumline
The DKers
This Way Up

FREE FUN ACTIVITIES
There’s something fun to do in every area of The Junction Center.

NEW THIS YEAR: Choo Choo Barn Green Machine Mobile Experience, Interactive Experience, & Racing Experience
Bounce Houses
Bull Ride
Covered Wagon Rides
Spooky Nook Gymnastics
Snapology Interactive Area
Barrel Train Rides
Chalk art
Interactive Vendor Tents
Balloon Art from The BalunGuy

MEALS
Please purchase a boxed meal to help offset the cost of the fest. Meals include a Chick-fil-A sandwich or wrap, Herr’s chips, applesauce, a Chick-fil-A cookie, and a drink. The deadline to purchase boxed meals is Friday, August 7th, at 5:00 pm. Boxed meals will NOT be available for purchase at the event.

DONATION
Help us STUFF THE COOKIE CAR by bringing new/gently used toys, stuffed animals, or books to benefit Hudson’s Toy Sale.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Help keep this day free for families in our community! Email KCBFest@WJTL.com for sponsorship or interactive vendor information.
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This event is free, but you’ll need a ticket to attend.

Darci Lynne – The Growing Pains Tour
2026-09-18 19:00 | Landis Hall at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
Ventriloquist Darci Lynne
Friday, September 18 at 7:00 pm
Landis Hall at The Junction Center, Manheim
Ventriloquist and singer Darci Lynne captured America’s attention and hearts in 2017 at the age of 12 after winning NBC’s America’s Got Talent. What followed was nothing short of amazing—completing three successful tours, hosting her own NBC Christmas special, headlining Vegas, guest starring on the animated series Fancy Nancy (DisneyJunior) and Scooby Doo and Guess Who(CartoonNetwork),and appearing on TODAY, Ellen, and Kelly Clarkson. Cast in the feature film Reagan, she was a series regular on Nickelodeon, and has performed multiple times at the Ryman and the Grand Ole Opry. Darci Lynne also co-starred in the film Cowgirl’s Song which featured her original song “JustBreathe.” Shortly after, her music video Push Our Luck would be awarded Best Music Video at the Los Angeles Film Awards. Today, the singer, comedian, and actress, with a social media reach of over 10M, continues to command the stage on her new nationwide tour of sold-out performances that feature a larger variety show experience showcasing her multifaceted talent and the colorful cast of favorites she created. Better than ever at charming audiences with their comedy, music, and showtime shenanigans, Darci Lynne, Petunia, Edna, and Oscar recently welcomed the whimsical Andy, to her 2026 tour. He fits right in, although Petunia begs to differ. Her current tour offers audiences a fun-filled opportunity to catch up with the popular performer and powerhouse vocalist and her sidekicks again. Things have changed since 2017. She’s older and taller. They’re crazier than ever. And the laughs and great music never end. When Darci’s not on the road, you can find her in Nashville recording more music.
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Doors: 6:00 pm
Showtime: 7:00 pm
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Accessible seating is available on the main floor.
For questions and accommodations, please contact boxoffice@thejunctioncenter.com or call 717-459-3701
iTickets is the official ticketing provider for this event. To ensure valid entry and receive the most up-to-date event information, all tickets should be purchased through iTickets or by calling The Junction Center directly.

Darci Lynne - The Growing Pains Tour
2026-09-19 19:00 | Landis Hall at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
Ventriloquist Darci Lynne
Saturday, September 19 at 7:00 pm
Landis Hall at The Junction Center, Manheim
Ventriloquist and singer Darci Lynne captured America’s attention and hearts in 2017 at the age of 12 after winning NBC’s America’s Got Talent. What followed was nothing short of amazing—completing three successful tours, hosting her own NBC Christmas special, headlining Vegas, guest starring on the animated series Fancy Nancy (DisneyJunior) and Scooby Doo and Guess Who(CartoonNetwork),and appearing on TODAY, Ellen, and Kelly Clarkson. Cast in the feature film Reagan, she was a series regular on Nickelodeon, and has performed multiple times at the Ryman and the Grand Ole Opry. Darci Lynne also co-starred in the film Cowgirl’s Song which featured her original song “JustBreathe.” Shortly after, her music video Push Our Luck would be awarded Best Music Video at the Los Angeles Film Awards. Today, the singer, comedian, and actress, with a social media reach of over 10M, continues to command the stage on her new nationwide tour of sold-out performances that feature a larger variety show experience showcasing her multifaceted talent and the colorful cast of favorites she created. Better than ever at charming audiences with their comedy, music, and showtime shenanigans, Darci Lynne, Petunia, Edna, and Oscar recently welcomed the whimsical Andy, to her 2026 tour. He fits right in, although Petunia begs to differ. Her current tour offers audiences a fun-filled opportunity to catch up with the popular performer and powerhouse vocalist and her sidekicks again. Things have changed since 2017. She’s older and taller. They’re crazier than ever. And the laughs and great music never end. When Darci’s not on the road, you can find her in Nashville recording more music.
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Doors: 6:00 pm
Showtime: 7:00 pm
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Accessible seating is available on the main floor.
For questions and accommodations, please contact boxoffice@thejunctioncenter.com or call 717-459-3701
iTickets is the official ticketing provider for this event. To ensure valid entry and receive the most up-to-date event information, all tickets should be purchased through iTickets or by calling The Junction Center directly.

Junction Center Productions Presents: Behold The Beloved "Homegrown" (A live recorded concert)
2026-10-17 19:00 | Landis Hall at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
Junction Center Presents: Behold The Beloved “Homegrown” (A live recorded concert)
Saturday, October 17 at 7:00 pm
Landis Hall at The Junction Center, Manheim
Get ready for a high-energy night of rock as Behold the Beloved takes the stage for a one-night-only Video Experience!
This is your chance to be part of the action as the band captures their live album and concert film in front of a packed crowd. Feel the intensity, the emotion, and the sound that defines Behold the Beloved, all while being part of a moment that will live on through the recording.
Arrive early to be featured in B-Roll footage filmed before the show!
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Doors: 5:00 pm
Showtime: 7:00 pm
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Accessible seating is available on the main floor.
For questions and accommodations, please contact boxoffice@thejunctioncenter.com or call 717-459-3701
iTickets is the official ticketing provider for this event. To ensure valid entry and receive the most up-to-date event information, all tickets should be purchased through iTickets or by calling The Junction Center directly.

The Wonder of Love with Jay & Laura Laffoon
2026-10-23 19:00 | Landis Hall at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
Ultimate Date Night Tour:
The Wonder of Love with Jay & Laura Laffoon
Friday, October 23 at 7:00 pm
Landis Hall at The Junction Center, Manheim
Looking for an affordable night out that’s both fun and meaningful? The Wonder of Love Tour with Jay & Laura Laffoon is a one-of-a-kind date night experience that blends music, comedy, and biblical truth to help couples reconnect, recharge, and rediscover the wonder of love.
Jay and Laura Laffoon are married speakers and entertainers who have dedicated their lives to helping couples stay happily married for life. With their signature mix of humor, heart, and real-life stories, they create a relaxed and uplifting environment where couples can laugh together and walk away with practical tools to strengthen their relationship.
During The Wonder of Love Tour, you’ll explore the many ways to love your spouse intentionally and joyfully — even when life gets busy. Jay and Laura share insights from their years of experience teaching couples across the country, and get real ways to grow and communicate in marriage.
Whether you’re newly married or celebrating decades together, this evening is designed to refresh your connection, encourage your faith, and inspire you to keep building a strong, lasting marriage. Expect laughter, encouragement, and a renewed sense of partnership with your spouse.
To learn more about Jay & Laura’s ministry and additional marriage resources, visit jayandlaura.com/wonder-of-love.
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Doors
Early Entry: 6:00 pm
Mezzanine: 6:00 pm
GA: 6:15 pm
Showtime: 7:00 pm
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Accessible seating is available on the main floor.
For questions and accommodations, please contact boxoffice@thejunctioncenter.com or call 717-459-3701
iTickets is the official ticketing provider for this event. To ensure valid entry and receive the most up-to-date event information, all tickets should be purchased through iTickets or by calling The Junction Center directly.

Russ Taff & Steve Taylor The [Almost] Farewell Tour
2026-11-01 19:00 | Landis Hall at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
Russ Taff & Steve Taylor The [Almost] Farewell Tour
Sunday November 1 at 7:00 pm
Landis Hall at The Junction Center, Manheim
The Almost Farewell Tour follows the recent release of Taff’s acclaimed new album,Cover Story. Executive produced by Taylor(Sixpence None the Richer, Newsboys),produced by John Mark Painter(Fleming & John, Ben Folds, Seven dust),and mixed byMattWallace(Faith No More, TheReplacements), Cover Story marks perhaps the most singularly special albumin Taff’s extraordinary four-decade career, chronicling his remarkable life’s journey with impassioned performances of timeless songs by such masters as Bob Dylan, U2,Prince, Simon & Garfunkel, and more. Highlights include renditions of Depeche Mode’s “People Are People,” Blind WillieJohnson’s “Tear This Building Down,” and an intensely powerful take on The National’s “Demons.”
From a troubled childhood in a small Pentecostal church in California’s San Joaquin Valley to the top of the charts, from impossible heights of creative success to his hard-won battle with the bottle, Russ Taff has told the story of his extraordinary life countless times over the course of his career–but never quite like this. Taff has of course had a land mark career by any standard, earning six GRAMMY® Awards, 16 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, and induction into theGospel Music Association (GMA) Hall of Fame an unprecedented three times—as a solo artist as well as a member of both The Imperials and The Gaither Vocal Band.
Praised by Billboard as “the single most electrifying voice in Christian music,” Taff has inspired like-minded artists from Kings of Leon to Mercy Me with an influential singing style and body of work that includes such landmark albums as his GRAMMY® Award-winning solo debut,1983’s Walls of Glass, 1985’s break through Medals, and 1989’s chart-topping smash, The Way Home. Co-written by Taff with his beloved wife Tori, classic songs such as“We Will Stand,” “I Cry,” “NotGonna Bow” and “Farther On” have related his spiritual journey with stunning power and deeply personal detail, how he was brought low by trauma and addiction and raised up again through the power of love and faith.I n 2018, Taff’s story was further told in the acclaimed documentary, Russ Taff: I Still Believe, which saw a nationwide release in over 700 theaters. Taff has continued to be exceptionally candid regarding his private struggles over the years, most recently including an in-depth interview on Mark Laita’s hugely popular Soft White Underbelly podcast that has received more than half a million views via YouTube.
Hailed by Prismas a “renaissance man,” musician/filmmaker/writer/producer/entrepreneur Steve Taylor has created a remarkably diverse body of work over the past four decades. Taylor’s recording career began in 1983 and spans both solo work–including such GRAMMY® Award-nominated albums as 1984’s Meltdown and 193’s Squint–as well as founding the groundbreaking alternative rock band Chagall Guevara and fronting the supergroup Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil. In 1994, Taylor’s wide-ranging song craft was celebrated with the all-star tribute album, I Predict a Clone: A Steve Taylor Tribute. Meanwhile, Taylor has proven an in-demand producer with a track record that includes 1997’s Platinum-certified self-titled third album from Sixpence None The Richer (highlighted of course by the 3x Platinum, worldwide #1 hit single, “KissMe” and the Gold-certified “There She Goes”) along with three Gold-certified albums for Newsboys,1994’s Going Public, 1996’s Take Me To Your Leader, and 2003’s Adoration, all four of which earned GRAMMY® Award nominations.
Taylor’s work as a music video director and filmmaker saw him make history as the only artist to twice win Billboard Music Video Awards for self-directed music videos and also includes iconic music videos for such artists as Sixpence None the Richer, Newsboys,Fleming & John, Rich Mullins, and more. Taylor has also crafted a remarkably award-winning body of work as the director, writer, producer of numerous feature films, documentaries, animated TV series, and more, including producing last summer’s acclaimed theatrical release, Sketch, with Tony Hale for writer/director Seth Worley. He has written essays on music and film for Talkhouse.com, and currently serves as Director of the School of Theatre and Cinematic Arts, Assistant Professor and Filmmaker-In-Residence at Lipscomb University in Nashville, where he resides with his wife, the artist D.L. Taylor, and their daughter.
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Doors
VIP: 5:00 pm
Floor & Mezzanine: 6:00 pm
Showtime: 7:00 pm
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Accessible seating is available on the main floor.
For questions and accommodations, please contact boxoffice@thejunctioncenter.com or call 717-459-3701
iTickets is the official ticketing provider for this event. To ensure valid entry and receive the most up-to-date event information, all tickets should be purchased through iTickets or by calling The Junction Center directly.

Jeff Allen The Love and Laughter Tour 2 PM
2027-01-09 14:00 | Landis Hall at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
About the Tour: The Love and Laughter Tour
Jeff’s show features his brilliant standup comedy, which has garnered hundreds of millions of fans around the globe. There is a part of Jeff’s show where he speaks about his book, Are We There Yet? which tears down all walls and shows Jeff’s journey from very dark times to recovery, restoration, and ultimately redemption. For those inspired by Jeff’s arc, thistour is more than just laughs – it’s about hope, healing, and making a difference. Jeff’s mission statement is Tikkun Olam, a Hebrew phrase meaning “Repairing the World.” His goal is simple: “I want to make a difference that outlives the tour… that outlives me.”
Jeff Allen’s Bio
Jeff Allen is one of America’s most beloved comedians, with over one billion online views. His rapid-fire humor, which centers on marriage and family, is a hit with all ages. He has appeared everywhere – on Comedy Central, Showtime, TBN, CBN, Family Net, Dry Bar Comedy (their most viewed comedian with seven comedy specials), America’s Got Talent, HBO, Amazon Prime, Huckabee, Pureflix, VH-1, The Today Show, and starred in the films Apostles of Comedy and My 7 Grandmas. He has performed for our troops on aircraft carriers and shipsin the Indian Ocean. Jeff has also performed at three Presidential Inaugural Galas. Millions have seen him across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. But nothing compares to seeing Jeff live. He is presently in pre-production for his new series based on his book, Are We There Yet?
Accessible seating is available on the main floor.
For questions and accommodations, please contact boxoffice@thejunctioncenter.com or call 717-459-3701
iTickets is the official ticketing provider for this event. To ensure valid entry and receive the most up-to-date event information, all tickets should be purchased through iTickets or by calling The Junction Center directly.

Jeff Allen: The Love and Laughter Tour 7 PM
2027-01-09 19:00 | Landis Hall at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
