Lancaster Shops Late

Lancaster City Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster comes alive with festive enchantment during Lancaster Shops Late, the eagerly awaited annual holiday shopping extravaganza. As twilight descends, the heart of the city transforms into a bustling wonderland, with local businesses extending their hours into the night. Stroll through charming streets adorned with twinkling lights, revel in the joyful ambiance, and explore a […]

Lancaster Shops Late featuring Eva Bender

Lancaster Galleries 34 North Water St, Lancaster, State *, United States

Join us Friday, December 8 from 5 - 8 pm for a one night only evening event featuring the fabulous works of Eva Bender. Enjoy light refreshments and the largest selection of Eva Bender watercolors in Pennsylvania! We hope you can join us!

Free

Light Up Southeast

Crispus Attucks Community Center 407 Howard Avenue, Lancaster, PA, United States

Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebration of Light Up Southeast, where Lancaster's Southeast neighborhoods come together to unveil a captivating array of colorful displays that transform the South Duke Street Mall into a dazzling wonderland. Witness the brilliance as the area comes alive with sparkling lights that shimmer and dance, radiating the holiday spirit throughout […]

The Swingin’ Jazz Nutcracker Suite

The Ware Center 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

The holiday is about to get a bit jazzier with this unique adaptation of traditional music from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker Suite." Performed by the Emmy-nominated Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band! With big band arrangements of songs like “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” imagined by jazz legends Shorty Rogers and Duke Ellington, a 17-piece jazz […]

$17 – $25

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

The Trust Performing Arts Center 37 N. Market St., Lancaster, PA 17603

The Trust Performing Arts Center presents a unique adaptation of C. S. Lewis’ beloved story in which all the roles are performed by two actors. This amazing 45-minute production was created by renowned Broadway actress Le Clanché du Rand and toured by the Lincoln Center. Join the Pevensie children in their fantastic journey through the […]

$18

Christmas Burns Red

Freedom Hall - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St - Below Loby, Lancaster, PA, United States

August Burns Red & more at the 4th annual Christmas Burns Red festival! For more info on event lineup, tickets, lodging and more, visit www.christmasburnsred.com! 2-day festival tickets avaialble too!

Resounding Joy!

First Presbyterian Church 140 East Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Join our area's premiere choral ensemble, the Wheatland Chorale, for our December concert, “Resounding Joy.” This concert will reflect on the meaning of joy through various pieces such as carols and seasonal works both sacred and secular. This afternoon will surely put you in the holiday mood! General Admission - $25.00 Group Sales (6 or […]

$10 – $25

Irish Christmas in America

The Ware Center 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

This hugely popular holiday show brings the music, dance, and stories of seasonal Irish traditions to Lancaster! Immerse yourself in the enchanting spirit of Christmas as the finest traditional artists from Ireland bring you a fun-filled start to the holiday season of 2023. Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, this family-friendly, exhilarating holiday event, […]

$17 – $25

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

The Trust Performing Arts Center 37 N. Market St., Lancaster, PA 17603

The Trust Performing Arts Center presents a unique adaptation of C. S. Lewis’ beloved story in which all the roles are performed by two actors. This amazing 45-minute production was created by renowned Broadway actress Le Clanché du Rand and toured by the Lincoln Center. Join the Pevensie children in their fantastic journey through the […]

$18

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

The Trust Performing Arts Center 37 N. Market St., Lancaster, PA 17603

The Trust Performing Arts Center presents a unique adaptation of C. S. Lewis’ beloved story in which all the roles are performed by two actors. This amazing 45-minute production was created by renowned Broadway actress Le Clanché du Rand and toured by the Lincoln Center. Join the Pevensie children in their fantastic journey through the […]

$18

Paints & Pints: A holiday paint-your-own workshop for all ages

Columbia Kettle Works 2nd Gear Taproom 112 N. Water Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

From 2–4pm, kids paint ornaments while grown-ups paint a pint or wine glass. Kids of all ages are welcome — each child can choose to paint a flat (easier for little hands) or round ornament. 2nd Gear Taproom is currently decked out for the holiday season with beautiful red lights on the ceiling and twinkle […]

Free

Lancaster Contra Dance

St John's Episcopal Church 321 W Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Contra Dance is a social dance with roots in English country dancing. We dance to live music that has influences from bluegrass to old-time Appalachian and from Irish to French Canadian and swing. Cost: sliding scale $12-20+ cash only Dance lessons! A New Dancers practice lesson is included in admission and takes place at 6:15 […]

$12 – $20

Three Legacies Wrestling: Ring the Bells

Bright Side Opportunities Center 515 Hershey Avenue, Lancaster, PA, United States

The stars of Three Legacies Wrestling deck the halls with high-flying, family-friendly professional wrestling action. See Ricardo Rodriguez, 3LW Heavyweight Champion Breaux Keller, Smiley, J.S. Hawthorne and more all competing in the ring. Plus, bring along unwrapped toys to contribute to our community toy drive. Ticket prices start at just $15.

$15.00

Allegro: A City in Song

First United Methodist Church 29 East Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Allegro Orchestra and chorus perform in our annual Christmas concert in the beautifully decorated First United Methodist Church, Lancaster Repertoire ​Delvyn Case: Rocket Sleigh Dan Forrest: Joy to the World Lucas Richman: Christmas Ornaments Overture Dan Forrest: While Shepherds Watched Matt Riley: Greensleeves Lloyd Larson: Breath of Heaven Robert W. Smith: Jingle Bells Forever Dan […]

$35.00

Yuletide at Historic Rock Ford

Historic Rock Ford 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, PA, United States

Step back in time this holiday season and experience Christmas the way it was celebrated in the 18th century! Join us at the General Edward Hand Mansion for a festive event filled with traditional Yuletide customs and period dancing. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as live music on harpsichord and violin fills the air. […]

$5 – $17

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