Shop Central Market late! A select group of Standholders open up from 5-8pm on the evening of the Mayor’s Tree Lighting so you can enjoy a warm drink and some cozy time around Market to ring in the holiday season.
The Vintage Candy Shop's Concession Window right on King Street will be open for hot chocolate, coffee & hot tea so you can warm your hands & heart as you enjoy the start to the holiday season. Soft pretzels, Crispycakes, freshly baked cookies available. Cold drinks, ice cream treats & floats will all be available […]
Christmas Spirit Light Show is an exciting, one-of-a-kind Christmas light display that you and your loved ones will enjoy from the comfort of your vehicle. As you journey through our mile-long track, you will be immersed and surrounded by hundreds of thousands of color-changing lights, animated and dancing in harmony with your favorite Christmas classics. […]
An intimate portrait of a hidden world, following a crew of Mexican guest workers over the course of a season as they plant trees throughout the United States. The crew struggles to balance the job’s physical demands and its extreme isolation with remaining connected to the life they are providing for back home. 6:15 | […]
Visiting the Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony?Make sure you bring the family and your friends to 26 E. King St 2nd floor beforehand or after seeing Santa to indulge in our complimentary hot chocolate bar, free cookies/cupcakes and while you're here we invite your kiddos to create their very own holiday greeting card using our supplies […]
The entire community is invited to the 17th annual Gifts that Give Hope (GTGH) Lancaster Gift Fair on Sunday, December 1st from 11:00AM to 4:00PM at the Farm and Home Center, located at 1383 Arcadia Road in Lancaster, Pa. GTGH is a group of volunteers who work together to provide a unique holiday shopping experience […]
LANCASTER COUNTY’S CHRISTMAS TOURDecember 5 thru 14, 2024Put the HO! HO! HO! back into holiday shopping on this one-of-a-kind holiday shopping/foodand fun adventure featuring 13 amazing shops, 3 unique cafes and 1 scenic winery! Set up like ahome or garden tour, you’ll travel place to place, in your own vehicle, enjoying all the specialfree things […]
Lancaster City's monthly celebration of arts and culture! 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.
✨ Rachel Majesty 🎅🏻"Rise of the Belsnickel" Join us for a whimsical and slightly eerie "Creepy Christmas" art show, featuring a unique collection of holiday cards and ornaments, all crafted with a quirky, dark twist. The event will showcase the work of Rachel Majesty, inspired by past life regression sessions with Roxanne Foura, a skilled […]
Stop in Third Story during First Friday to discover one-of-a-kind artisan ornaments, gifts and original art.
Begin the holiday spirit and join Lancaster artist, Lisa Troupe, for a holiday open house weekend exhibit of her vibrant expressionist, landscape oil paintings during Downtown Lancaster’s First Friday December 6th, 5-8pm, Saturday, December 7th 10am-4pm, & Sunday, December 8th 12-4pm and by appointment during the month of December.
This is it, folks, we made it! It's nearing the end of the year and time for our final artist reception of 2024.Our fall/winter artist reception- "Shhhhh…It's Time to Sleep" is reflective of this time of year in PA; chilly days and colder nights, hot apple ciders, comfy sweaters and long evenings inside with the […]
Experience the enchantment of Ewell Plaza's outdoor holiday arts market, a festive haven where local artisans converge to showcase their exquisite crafts. Amidst a backdrop of twinkling lights and joyful melodies, discover unique handmade treasures that embody the spirit of the season. Delight in the opportunity to support the community while finding one-of-a-kind gifts that […]
Bring Your Own Camera and Capture the Magic! Feel the festive spirit of the holiday season and create special memories with your family with visits from Santa to Lancaster City! Meet Santa Claus himself at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and Ewell Plaza, or join the excitement as Santa is escorted through the bustling […]
A Subtle Shift in Our Perception: Mike Witmer & Matt Allyn Chapman Seeing, vision, observation and perception may seem like four terms that describe the same thing. Though for artists Mike Witmer and Matt Allyn Chapman, they ask that you provide each the time and consideration they need to be individual actions before merging them together […]
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