Our cherished community tradition to benefit Pappus House returns –
Sunday, October 11, 2026 beginning at 5 PM at Cousler Park
with opportunities to connect, create, and celebrate the lives
of our beloved family, friends, and pets who have gone before us.
Pappus House offers two choices for lanterns:
do-it-yourself decorating
decorating completed by our volunteers
Creating your own lantern is part of the healing. We know not everyone feels artistic, and that’s completely okay. What matters most is the personal message you choose to write — the words, memories, or names that come from your own heart.
Decorating your lantern yourself, even in the simplest way, is a meaningful part of the Lanterns of Light experience. Volunteers are here to support you, but the healing begins with your hands and your message.
Please note: If you choose to have our volunteers create your lanterns, the cut-off for ordering is Monday, October 5th to ensure our volunteers have adequate time to complete them.
A limited number of lanterns will be available for last-minute purchases at the event.
* In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Zion United Methodist Church on Carlisle Road. We will notify attendees by Saturday, October 10th if a change in location is necessary.
About This Event
Our cherished community tradition to benefit Pappus House returns –
Sunday, October 11, 2026 beginning at 5 PM at Cousler Park
with opportunities to connect, create, and celebrate the lives
of our beloved family, friends, and pets who have gone before us.
Pappus House offers two choices for lanterns:
do-it-yourself decorating
decorating completed by our volunteers
Creating your own lantern is part of the healing. We know not everyone feels artistic, and that’s completely okay. What matters most is the personal message you choose to write — the words, memories, or names that come from your own heart.
Decorating your lantern yourself, even in the simplest way, is a meaningful part of the Lanterns of Light experience. Volunteers are here to support you, but the healing begins with your hands and your message.
Please note: If you choose to have our volunteers create your lanterns, the cut-off for ordering is Monday, October 5th to ensure our volunteers have adequate time to complete them.
A limited number of lanterns will be available for last-minute purchases at the event.
* In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Zion United Methodist Church on Carlisle Road. We will notify attendees by Saturday, October 10th if a change in location is necessary.
Getting There
Cousler Park*
1060 Church Road
York, Pennsylvania 17404
United States