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 […]
At Christmas Tree Lane inside Clipper Magazine Stadium is a free event where you can stroll through over 100 beautifully decorated trees and vote for your favorite! All proceeds from the voting go directly to local non-profits, making it a festive way to give back. While you're there, enjoy other holiday activities like snapping a […]
Make a little holiday magic and build your own “Flornament”—a mini winter world in a globe! Think of it as a snow globe without the water, filled with beautiful dried florals and festive accents that capture the cozy charm of the season. Perfect for adding a touch of handmade cheer to your tree, hanging in […]
We the People First Friday features community-centered performances and exhibits that represent the great mosaic of Lancaster and beyond with genres as diverse as our nation! FREE and open to the public. No tickets required. 🎵 TubaChristmas6:30 p.m. | Steinman HallRing in the holidays with the captivating sounds of spirited brass music. 🧵 Holiday Makers' […]
Start December off with a BURST of song! Darla Bair from Music For Everyone will be in our sanctuary to lead us to "Sing in the Season" with a good old-fashioned Christmas Carol sing-a-long. Bring family and friends, enjoy the decorations, music and of course the homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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 […]
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