The Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development will host its 38th annual Duckie Race and Festival on Sunday, Sept. 13. The event will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at 625 Community Way, Lancaster.

Presented by Lancaster Toyota and Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, the festival will include pony rides, carnival and lawn games, arts and crafts, balloon art, and food trucks. Guests may check out classic British sports cars from the Lanco MG Club, visit the Lancaster Public Library's On the Go mobile library, and enjoy live music from the UnSinkables, Schreiber's modern band featuring older teens and young adults of all abilities. For children who need a break from the excitement, a sensory-friendly space will be available.

The afternoon's races are designed to give participants of different ages and abilities a chance to be part of the fun. Children ages 2 to 12 can take on the 100-meter Duckling Dash, and the 1-mile Duckie Dash will offer an opportunity for participants to run, walk, or roll along an accessible paved course. Service animals are welcome, too.

Among those returning to the starting line is 5-year-old Tristin Mohr, one of Schreiber's 2026 Ambassadors. Tristin receives physical, occupational, and speech therapy at Schreiber and recently graduated from Schreiber's S.T.A.R.S. Preschool. At last year's festival, he completed the Duckling Dash using his reverse walker as his family, therapists, and fellow participants cheered him on.

Another longtime Duckie Race tradition gives supporters a way to make an impact even if they are not participating in a race. Community members may adopt rubber duckies before the festival or on event day for a chance to win a cash grand prize.

Proceeds from duck adoptions, race registrations, and other event fundraising will help cover the gap between what it costs Schreiber to provide pediatric therapy and what insurance reimburses. That support allows Schreiber to continue serving children regardless of their families' financial circumstances. Schreiber assists children throughout central Pennsylvania, and the organization is celebrating its 90th anniversary.

Admission to the festival is free. To adopt duckies, register for a race, volunteer, or learn more, visit http://www.schreiberpediatric.org/event/duckies.