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First Friday at the Lancaster Science Factory

Lancaster Science Factory 454 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA, United States

The Lancaster Science Factory celebrates First Fridays with free admission for families between 5 – 7pm. Join us to explore over 75 hands-on exhibits that are fun for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free First Fridays are made possible by the generous support of PPL Electric Utilities.

Free

Caramel Apple Dipping at Miesse Candies!

Miesse Candies and Ice Cream Parlor 118 N Water St #102, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Join us for a delightful evening with custom caramel apples at Miesse Candies! You'll have the opportunity to dip apples in our signature Miesse caramel and customize them with chocolate, nuts, and pretzels. It's a sweet treat you won't want to miss. We'll provide all the ingredients for a memorable evening of caramel apple creativity.

$13

Magical Naturalism: Artist Reagan Lehman at First Friday Open House

Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House 123 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States +1 more

Join the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County on Friday, September 1, 2023, from 5 to 8 pm for a First Friday open house at the beautiful Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House located at 123 N. Prince Street, Inspired by exploration and wonder, this collection blurs the lines between myth and reality. Whether you encounter pixies or […]

First Friday Artist Reception

Red Raven Art Company 138 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

October First Friday features Terry Wise with "Garden to Table", Oils and Mixed Media Collage. We are also featuring Molly Sanger Carpenter with "Unwritten Stories" using Sculpted Clay frames with mosaic, mixed Media and Gold Leaf. Stop down First Friday Artist Reception October 6th 5 - 8 pm. And Artwalk Weekend where both artists will […]

Free

PCA&D Main Gallery: Foundation

Main Gallery at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 204 North Prince Street, Lancaster , PA, United States

This exhibition of more than 100 artworks from last year's Foundation class shows the beginning of a PCA&D student’s journey as they learn the principles of design, techniques, and develop the skills they need to pursue a career in the arts. Look forward to a variety of two- and three-dimensional artwork, including digital work.

‘TIs the Season-October First Friday

LSJ Studios 104 W Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

With the Holidays right around the corner LSJ Studios has already began all things gifting and original! Introducing our Holiday Gifts collection – the perfect blend of originality, creativity, and functionality. Each item is thoughtfully designed and created by artist Loryn Spangler-Jones to bring joy and cheer to your holiday season. With a wide range […]

Offcuts & Overprints – A Letterpress Exhibit

Noware Gallery 349 W Grant St, Lancaster, PA, United States

Letterpress art exhibit focusing on the leftover bits and scraps from the process of letterpress printing. Geometric and organic colorful paper sculptures using up leftover portions of printed projects, cleaning rags, and some new printed paper pieces as well. - This is the last night of the exhibit.

Free

Adult Book Sale with Read Rose Books at Endo Café!

Endo Cafe - 237 N. Prince St. 237 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Boy! Does Endo Café have a night planned for you! Join us from 5-8pm for Italian wines brought to you by Vine Bar Collective and check out their new space! They are not quite open yet but we will have the doors open for you to check out what’s coming later this October! We couldn’t […]

Free

10x6H Drawing Invitational

curio. Gallery & Creative Supply 106 W. Chesnut Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

A challenge, by nature is something that is confrontational, it brings with it a sense of pressure. The stakes don't have to be high, and confrontation isn't always a negative interaction, it can be playful. Though ultimately there is an expectation of three possible outcomes- success, stalemate or failure. The artists in this exhibition, we […]

Laura Roberts: Gangly Bits of Flesh and Memories

David Lyall Home & Design 241 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

This work involves themes of brokenness and repair, using the convergence of materials to express a sense of unity or cohesion. I see this as my personal way of processing emotions of joy and grief by creating ties of meaning in the spaces between life experiences.

Creative Quarters: The People & Places of the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios Program

Demuth Museum 120 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Creative Quarters features black and white photographs of the 60+ artists represented in Historic Artists' Homes and Studios (HAHS), a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This exhibition of images of 19th and 20th century artists from across the country with their homes, studios, and landscapes they worked in captures the historical evolution […]

Admission By Donation

First Friday Artist Reception

328 North Queen St 328 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA

October's First Friday we will be featuring Photography by Cam Ferdinand. Photos of local interest, including sports, locations of interest in Lancaster and of course some critters. Refreshments will be served.

free

First Friday at Altana

Altana Lounge 26 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Multiple local artists, your fave beer or cocktails, dinner and Adult Trick or Treat bags!!! All at Altana and the gallery this First Friday! Bar and restaurant located on the rooftop weather permitting, art gallery located on 2nd floor.

First Friday Fall Inspired Gelli Plate Printmaking Workshop

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design 204 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Get ready to embrace the eerie charm of the season in our fall inspired Gelli plate printmaking workshop during October First Friday! Unleash your creativity as you learn how to use Gelli plates to create hauntingly beautiful prints inspired by autumn’s enchanting colors and spooky motifs. Join us as we experiment with ghostly textures, foliage […]

$45

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