One event on August 16, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on September 20, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on October 18, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on November 15, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Join us for Music Friday every 3rd Friday during the summer. No cover. BYOB. Featuring Afro World Beats & House Music! Must be 21 or above.
On First Friday, July 5, “Organic Reflections”, a free 30 minute concert, will feature guest organist Rick Weinhold playing the vintage 1958 analog Allen organ at First Reformed Church, 40 E Orange Street in downtown Lancaster. The concert begins at 8 PM and will feature a program of patriotic American music, including Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man”, Dvorak’s “Largo from the New World Symphony” and Samuel Barber’s “Adagio for Strings.” The First Friday “Organic Reflections” series is a…
An event every day that begins at 8:00 am, repeating until July 31, 2019
Searching for an exciting outdoor activity in Lancaster? The hunt is over! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience Lancaster like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you roam through Lancaster discovering different destinations along the…
One event on June 25, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on July 2, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on July 9, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on July 16, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on July 23, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on July 30, 2019 at 10:00 am
One event on August 6, 2019 at 10:00 am
During this program held on Tuesday mornings from June 18 to August 6, a Rock Ford volunteer reads selected stories of Early America to children while gathered on the spacious porch of the mansion. Following the story, children participate in a fun activity. Afterwards, children and their adults may enjoy the grounds of Rock Ford. Stories on the Porch is geared toward children from preschool through 5th grade. Children must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. Reservations…
The Lancaster County Archives will be offering a free course: “Discovering Your Roots: Genealogy Sources at the Lancaster County Archives” on Friday July 12th at 9:00 a.m. The course introduces researching historical local government records to find your family history. Please register in advance by calling 717-299-8319 or email archives@co.lancaster.pa.us
Stop by for a free cheese tasting & learn more about Valley Milkhouse, an artisan creamery producing fresh and aged cheeses, butter, and yogurt in Berks County, PA. Valley Milkhouse was recognized by Cheese Rank as one of the “next big things” for 2016. Cheesemaker Stefanie Angstadt was voted among Zagat’s 30 Under 30 in 2015. The creamery took home three ribbons from the Pennsylvania Farm Show in 2017 and another three in 2018. Learn more about Valley Milkhouse: http://www.valleymilkhouse.com/ You can…
One event on July 14, 2019 at 9:00 am
Ages 7-12 Parents can now be on the field learning first-hand the tactics for working with their kids to develop the skill sets to succeed! A tremendous family-builder, highlighting dads and sons learning the fundamentals of the game together. Buy tickets here.
Stop by Lemon Street Market for a free tasting and demo with Wild Planet! Wild Planet Tuna was ranked #1 for sustainability by Greenpeace. The company was founded in 2004 in order to create a line of sustainably sourced wild seafood. The wild ocean ecosystem is an abundant food production resource that must remain that way; the name Wild Planet arose from this concept. – Wild Planet carries only wild caught seafood products, their fish are never farmed. – A…
An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until July 21, 2019
July is National Independent Retailer Month. In celebration of Lancaster City’s superb retail community, the Lancaster City Alliance, Downtown Investment District, and other partners are planning the first “Lancaster City Indie Retail Week.” Throughout the week participating retailers will offer special deals and promotions making it the perfect week to explore new shops and long-time favorites. Visit LancIndieRetail.com for more info and a list of participating stores.
An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, repeating until July 19, 2019
Classes will include Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Modern, Contemporary, Yoga and Floor Barre. Schedule: Ballet 9:30-11 Pointe & Variations: 11-12pm LUNCH Ballet 1-2:30 Modern/Contemporary: 2:30-4 Yoga/Floor Barre 4-5pm **Schedule will remain the same every day**
Join the Friends of Lancaster Public Library at Max’s Eatery on Wednesday, July 17 between 5-8PM for Celebrity Bartending Night! Our book loving celebrity team will be serving up literary inspired cocktails, and 100% of ALL tips will be donated to the library! Raise a glass with us & do some good on Wednesday, July 17th! Come to support Lancaster Public Library, but stay for the live entertainment! Kevin Beerman, talented songwriter & multi-instrumentalist, will make his Max’s Eatery debut,…
This event is to help benefit and spread awareness for Lancaster Pride. Featured artists include: Trella Dubetz, Julie Wojs, Zelia Witwer, Mark Weinhold, Micah Beebe and Thomas Valentine. There will be a prize drawing with items donated from local businesses and all art work will be for sale.
An event every month that begins at 6:00 pm on day Third of the month, repeating indefinitely
Each third Friday of the month, the City of Lancaster is host of Music Fridays. Performances abound throughout Downtown as retailers, restaurants, and attractions host musicians and extend their hours and host live music. Each month brings new entertainment! The City of Lancaster Office of Promotion (LOOP) and Music For Everyone are hosting a special concert series for Music Fridays. During the fall and winter months concerts will be held indoors. During the spring and summer months, concerts will be…
Bring one of your own games from home or come play one of ours. We will gather for some light snacks, games, and laughter at the Moravian Center of Lancaster (227 N. Queen Street, 2nd Floor). All are welcome!
Showing of animated film The Pilgrim’s Progress. Free movie theater menu (hot dogs, popcorn, juice, soda, served to all who attend). Free to all.
Join us on Friday July 19 from 7-9 PM for our July Music Friday Coffeehouse and Open Mic Night featuring Rob and Rowan of ilyAIMY (http://www.ilyaimy.com) “Percussive, rhythmically driven guitar that freely composites fingerpicking, classical melodies, running bass lines, harmonics, & hard-charging chords. [rob’s] vocals are needled & gaunt, with the jittery energy of a dockyard stray on speed .” The night will include 2 sets by Rob and Rowan, an open mic portion of the night (so bring your…
Celebrate food, health, and community at Lemon Street Market! Local farmers & vendors offering samples and sharing their stories; sales; kid’s activities; and lots more. Free and open to all. Stop by & chat with vendors from 11-4: Baba’s Brew Sarah’s Sweet & Savory Snacks Sugar Whipped Lancaster Hummus Co. Hempzels Wild For Salmon Passenger Coffee Abundant Earth Kitchen Patterson Farms Maple Syrup Oak Lane Kitchen Gap View Homestead Amaranth Gluten Free Bakery Christina Maser Co. Cortazzo Foods Humankind Water
Calling all young musicians! Come perform at Lancaster City’s September Music Friday at the Young Musicians Showcase! Selected performers age 12 – 19 will perform on the main stage for Music Friday at Binns Park on September 20th! Auditions will take place on July 21st from 12-4pm at Tellus360. Sign up for auditions here: j3musicstudios.com/calendar-of-events/auditions/ This event is a collaboration between the Lancaster Office of Promotion, Music For Everyone, and J3 Music Studios (The Music Mommy).
One event on July 24, 2019 at 9:00 am
One event on July 25, 2019 at 9:00 am
The Lancaster Barnstormers and Coach Ross Peeples will hold baseball clinics for children ages 7 to 13. Participants will be provided instruction on specific skills – hitting, pitching, base running, infield and outfield play. Lunch with the players, as well as tickets to a game, an autograph session, and official camp t-shirt are provided. Buy tickets here.
This is the 10th year of the Stop The Violence Tournament. This is free to the young people but still costs to bring it! Thanks in advance from The Kenyon’s Promise Foundation. Registration deadline is July 13.
LPL is proud to showcase the talents of young creators! Check out the technology, crafts, artwork, and more created by local children, teens, and families. The community is encouraged to attend and browse the creations of local children and families. Our friends from make717 will be here with equipment demos, too! Children, teens, and families working as individuals, in pairs, or as family units are invited to exhibit at Makerfest. We are eager to receive project submissions, and anticipate accepting…
The #SheOwnsIt Seminar Series convenes women entrepreneurs and leaders to build a stronger community of support and enhance the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Lancaster. The seminar series will feature time for networking with peers, thought-provoking breakout sessions, light refreshments, and lectures from experts in the community. Expert speaker: Melisa Baez-Snyder, ASSETS’ Director of Entrepreneur Training Women Owned Business speaker: Laurie Myers, Owner of Cafe301. Seminar #1 Description: The traditional method of starting a business requires entrepreneurs to build a comprehensive business…
Students on tour with The Paul Green Rock Academy (PGRA) will perform a fundraising concert of classic rock songs in Binns Park from 5 – 6:30 and at the top of the set they will be joined by select Music For Everyone (MFE) Camp Students for several numbers. Between 6:30 and 7 pm the local group One Too Many will take the stage until 8 pm. Artist Loryn Spangler-Jones will create paintings during the show that will be available for…
An event every month that begins at 5:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
There’s nothing like a First Friday in Lancaster! Join in Lancaster’s highly popular arts extravaganza each and every First Friday, 5-9pm. You’ll be swept up in the creative energy that pervades the city. Discover innovative exhibitions, performances and perhaps a few surprises as you walk our attractive streets lined with trees and distinctive architecture. Unique boutiques and excellent restaurants complement the art galleries, artisan studios, museums, performing groups, professional theater, symphony orchestra, and art college that comprise Lancaster’s arts community.…
Join artist Guglielmo Botter and the Lancaster Office of Promotion for an opening reception of Botter’s sketches of Lancaster City! Botter’s work featuring Lancaster will be on display in the Visitor Center Gallery throughout August & September. Come see his fantastic depictions of Lancaster’s well-known, historic buildings and architectural icons. About the Artist: Guglielmo Botter is an Italian/US architect, artist and writer, born in 1966 in Treviso, Italy. The recent economic crisis in Italy made him to rethink his life…
An event every month that begins at 6:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating until November 1, 2019
PAVAA is a gallery for performance and visual Afrocentric arts. Come through and meet African artist Gerri McCritty, co-owner of the gallery, and creator of wall art, wood and bronze sculpture, ceramics and original t-shirt and greeting card designs! Discover other local, regional, and international guest artists and performers at the PAVAA during our special shows and events. Experience art within a head bopping, hip swaying musical atmosphere of jazz and world music that Gerri selects to produce just the…
Join us on August First Friday at our showroom on Prince Street for a fun and inspiring evening featuring painter and illustrator Vania Hardy and her exhibit “Worth More.” This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be offered. See you here! From Vania: THE ARTWORK This show is a response to the life of my maternal grandmother, Marcy, whom I never knew but always found intriguing. I collected stories and discovered the fascinating, heartbreaking life…
On First Friday, August 2, “Organic Reflections”, a free 30 minute concert, will feature guest organist Ken Krause playing the vintage 1958 analog Allen organ at First Reformed Church, 40 E Orange Street in downtown Lancaster. The concert begins at 8 PM. Ken has selected a program of organ classics including works of Vierne and Guilmant. The First Friday “Organic Reflections” series is a gift to the Lancaster community from First Reformed Church, a center city congregation of the United…
One event on September 7, 2019 at 11:00 am
One event on October 5, 2019 at 11:00 am
One event on November 2, 2019 at 11:00 am
Come and join us for the African-American Heritage Walking Tours of Historic Lancaster City. Experience 14 Sites with conductors & storytellers! Tours depart from the Lancaster City Visitor Center, 38 Penn Square, Lancaster PA 17603. Tours are at 11 AM & 2 PM | Safe, easy walk—90 minutes | No reservations necessary. For more information, call 717-464-1203, email aahs.information@gmail.com or visit www.aahsscpa.org.
One event on September 7, 2019 at 2:00 pm
One event on October 5, 2019 at 2:00 pm
One event on November 2, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Come eat, drink, play and mingle at this free community event for the whole family! -Free ice cream available to the first 2500 guests! -Carousel and playground! -Hang out with Cylo! -Balloon artists and face painters -Bounce house obstacle course! -Bingo and trivia! -Cornhole and other fun activities! Movie at the park: Enjoy a viewing of your favorite family film on the big screen! Movie to be announced soon! For more details or to vote for your favorite movie, please…
The Pennsylvania SPCA Lancaster Center invites you and your family to enjoy a summer evening under the stars with a special outdoor movie experience. Come out to Buchanan Park, 901 Buchanan Avenue, on Saturday, August 3rd at dusk for a screening of The Secret Life of Pets! Claim your spot with your bagged chair or blanket starting at 6:30PM and grab yourself a snack from Buzz Food Truck, check out some of our PSPCA merchandise, or visit with our generous…
The #SheOwnsIt Seminar Series convenes women entrepreneurs and leaders to build a stronger community of support and enhance the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Lancaster. The seminar series will feature time for networking with peers, thought-provoking breakout sessions, light refreshments, and lectures from experts in the community. Expert speaker: Lindsay High Women Owned Business speaker: Nicole Vazquez, Owner of Nicole Taylor Boutique. Seminar #2 Description: Everything starts with your brand. Having a clear and compelling brand is one of the most important…
Join the Lancaster Rec and the Lancaster Office of Promotion, for a movie in the park at Buchanan park, 901 Buchanan Ave., on August 7th at 8 pm and at Brandon Park, 525 Fairview Ave. on September 12th at 7:30 pm! Bring a blanket to sit on and a snack! In August, we will be showing the movie Sing! Free & open to the public.
One event on August 10, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Don those pink jackets and grease up those hair-dos for the phenomenon that is Grease Sing-A-Long (rights provided by Swank Motion Pictures, Inc). The original high school musical takes over Prima in this classic bad-boy meets good-girl film. Join John, Olivia and the gang as we declare how “Hopelessly Devoted” we are to this classic movie. Unleash your inner T-Bird or Pink Lady by getting your tickets now, because, as those Rydell High Kids always say, “We go together!” Singing…
Join in the first annual Key Krawl benefiting Music For Everyone on their 10 year anniversary of Keys for the City! The Krawl centers around the pianos placed about the city. Bar-hop, sing, maybe even dance all while supporting a good cause! Music For Everyone is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization providing experiences in support of music education to transform the lives of everyone in Lancaster County. Get tickets here: 2019KeyKrawl.Eventbrite.com Tickets: $10 – Button $35 – Button, Sunglasses, and…
One event on August 13, 2019 at 9:00 am
Get a competitive edge! Make sure your child keeps honing their hitting or pitching skills and continue their baseball education on the field at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Ideal for players who are looking to learn more about the game and have fun playing baseball. This clinic will focus on the fundamental skills of baseball including proper throwing, fielding, hitting, and base-running mechanics. Instruction led by Troy Steffy, Assistant Coach & Baseball Operations Manager. Buy tickets here.
STEM Story Time features a live story presentation from a member of the museum’s education team based around current museum exhibits and themes. This program provides preschoolers with new science and nature based concepts and vocabulary using the familiar tools of story time and pairing hands on activities to further enhance new learning opportunities.
The #SheOwnsIt Seminar Series convenes women entrepreneurs and leaders to build a stronger community of support and enhance the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Lancaster. The seminar series will feature time for networking with peers, thought-provoking breakout sessions, light refreshments, and lectures from experts in the community. Expert speaker: Crystal Weaver Women Owned Business speaker: Timbrel Chyatee, Owner of Lush Bazar Seminar #3 Description: More than ever before, successful businesses are considering factors beyond simply making a profit. Entrepreneurs and business leaders…
One event on August 17, 2019 at 7:00 am
In the process of collecting book donations, the Friends of the Lancaster Public Library receive many unexpected goodies tucked in the boxes, bags, and baskets of books brought to the Book ReSort. They will sell these items at the 3rd ANNUAL GARAGE SALE AT BOOK RESORT. Friday, August 16* 7AM-4PM Saturday, August 17 * 7AM-3PM Collectibles! Toys & games! Glassware & kitchen gadgets! Office supplies! All proceeds directly benefit the Lancaster Public Library.
Join us on Friday August 16 for our Coffeehouse and Open Mic Night featuring Carly Clark. Carly Clark is an accomplished singer-songwriter from the heart of Pennsylvania. Growing up in rural Lancaster county, Carly developed a love for the outdoors and a great appreciation for all things under the sun. Carly began to love music at a very young age, and was often found singing into her karaoke machine or recording her own shows onto a cassette player. It wasn’t…
One event on August 17, 2019 at 7:00 pm
One event on August 18, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Hamiltunes returns to the Prima stage! Be sure to bring the Hamilton musical fan in your life to this raucous party as professional and community performers of all ages lead guests in songs like “My Shot,” “Wait for It,” and “The Room Where it Happens.”
Come and join us as we walk around and pray for those who live, play, and work in our city. We leave from Moravian Center of Lancaster at 9AM and walk for however long the spirit leads (Usually about an hour and a half) Please contact Mandy at 717-397-9722 for more info!
Donetsk Ballet Company of Ukraine Open Nutcracker Auditions 2019 Ages 5-12 (10-11am) Ages 13 and over (11-12pm) FOR ALL NUTCRACKER DANCERS: CASTING TIME: 1-4pm
Please join us for lobsters and live music under the tent to benefit Historic Rock Ford, featuring your choice of whole lobster, lobster salad or steak and lobster, cash bar and Big Band, Swing and Jazz by the 17 piece Moonlighters Big Band. This event will be held in the Special Event Tent by the Rock Ford Barn. Your choice of the following: Whole Lobster Dinner $90; Lobster Salad Dinner $90; Steak Dinner $90 or Steak and Lobster Dinner $110.
Stop by Lemon Street Market between 11am-3pm for a make-your-own nut milk demonstration. Learn how to make a simple nut milk or get ideas for delicious blends. Homemade nut milk reduces waste, tastes fresher, has no additives, and is cheaper (if you compare to similar quality, no additive nut milks). The demo is hosted by our Health & Wellness Manager Justina!
All you can eat crabs and sweet corn! Cost: $35 per person plus tax, $3 discount if you own and present a Classy Crab®️ mallet When: Monday, August 19 and Monday, August 26 Time: Crabs will be served from 6-8 PM, everyone must be gone by 9:00 PM!! BYOB- be prepared to show your ID We will also have soda, water, and Turkey Hill tea available for purchase! Where: Parking lot at The Classy Crab, 3 Ruby St, Lancaster PA We…
The #SheOwnsIt Seminar Series convenes women entrepreneurs and leaders to build a stronger community of support and enhance the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Lancaster. The seminar series will feature time for networking with peers, thought-provoking breakout sessions, light refreshments, and lectures from experts in the community. Expert speaker: Kasey Hults Women Owned Business speaker: Aiyana Ehrman & Michelle Kime, Co-Owners of Imagine Goods. Seminar #4 Description: Storytelling is an art, and learning to do it well on social media and in…
Stop by Lemon Street Market between 10am and 1pm on Friday, August 23rd to learn more about high quality, non-GMO CBD products from PlusCBDoil. This is a great opportunity to have all of your CBD questions answered by a CBD expert!
On August 24, 2019, Lancaster Craft Beerfest is returning to the vibrant, growing, and creative city of Lancaster. The goal is to provide craft beer drinkers with an amazing selection of unique beers so they can discover new and old favorites. There will be dozens of options from some of the best breweries, including those right in our neighborhood and from across the country. Not only will there be craft beer, there will be great food and live music to enjoy…
Car show to benefit Hands Free America charity. All proceeds will go to the charity. Open to all years, makes and models of trucks and cars. Entries must be on lot by 9am, gates will open at 7:30am. There will be local vendors, raffles for prizes, food trucks and a DJ. There will also be trophies for 5 categories for the car show entries. Event is from 9am-1pm, lot must be vacated by 2pm.