From it's founding, much of the New Holland community and daily life was built around the "Church." Community-wide picnics, a parade on Main Street, the Farmers' Day Fair activities, also became cherished annual events. Many of these events were sponsored by the generosity of local churches, service organizations, area businesses and individuals. All these events helped to enrich the social, economic, religious and cultural environment of New Holland. Most importantly, these events encouraged unity in this long and winding town.
Beginning before official records were kept, the Community Picnics which were originally called Sunday School Picnics, were gatherings together along Mill Creek, west of Musselman's Mill. In 1916 the Union Sunday School Picnic Association was formed with at least eight Sunday schools working together from area churches. In 1926, the picnic was changed to Overly's Grove, 3 miles southeast of New Holland. In 1956, with the establishment and development of the Community Memorial Park in New Holland, it was felt that this was the best place to hold the picnics. Community Memorial Park continues to host numerous events throughout the summer. The New Holland Band's Annual Antique Auto Show and Summer Arts Program (SAP) sponsor numerous events.
New Holland had many other active clubs for recreation, fellowship and the betterment of the community. The Earl Lodge Number 413, The Independent Order of Odd Fellows began in January 1851. The Local Workers Circle of King's daughters of New Holland was formed in 1923. 
The Lions' Club was formed in 1925. The Business and Professional Women's Club was started in 1929, and the Young Men's Business League began in 1938. In 1940's, The Rotary Club and The Kiwanis Club were organized in New Holland.
From the early 1920s though the 1940s, there was a local baseball league that played regularly at Storb's Field, located west of North Custer Ave. Schoneck, Denver, Ephrata, Terre Hill, Reamstown, and New Holland all competed together in the games. A few of the players went on to play for major league teams.
Dick Gernick of Terre Hill became the first baseman for the Boston Red Soxs, and two young men known as the "Orion twins" played for the St. Louis Cardinals.
The 9:15 Mens Bible Study was started in 1932 by Dr. Ellis H. Metford and consisted of 100 men fellowshipping together at St. Stephen Reformed Church on Main Street. They served coffee and doughnuts, and had speakers from all backgrounds came to share what God had done in their lives. The 9:15 Men's Bible Study was highly involved in community events. They entertained the local children, provided "ministerial shows" and Christmas parties, and raised money to help those less fortunate.
A highlight for many in New Holland and the surrounding areas for over 70 years was and still is, the New Holland Farmers' Day Fair and Parades. The fair is a four day event which concludes every year on the first Saturday of October. A section of Main Street is closed and the town comes alive with activity. The Farmers' Day Fair is a time to mark achievement in agriculture, the raising of livestock, and the harvest as a whole. It is also a time to simply have fun and fellowship with others. Droves of families come to enjoy the food, fellowship and fun at the fair.
There are indoor displays of impressive local produce, beautiful flowers, local crafts and artwork from the area entered in competition. At the New Holland Sales Stables grounds, there is a flurry of activity. People buy livestock on the auction grounds and there is a pig show, sheep show and a baby beef cow competition are held. The Farmers' Day Fair continues to be an annual highlight for many residents in the area.