First Friday Oktoberfest Kickoff Party & Bierhall Tap Takeover at Decades

Decades Lancaster 438 N Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

We’re excited to host the First Annual Oktoberfest at Decades all October 2025 long! It will start on Friday, October 3, at our First Friday Oktoberfest Kickoff Party & Bierhall Tap Takeover at Decades outside with food & drink specials, themed ice cream, Bierhall beer, and more.

Free

First Friday Open House at Viktor Yeliohin International Ballet Academy

Viktor Yeliohin International Ballet Academy 214 W Grant St, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Visit our studio, observe or participate in a class, and take advantage of our special First Friday Ticket discount on Nutcracker Tickets! Open Classes to Observe or Join Elementary Ballet 5-6pm Elementary Hip-Hop 6-7pm Adult Ballet 6-7pm Nutcracker Sneak Peak 7-8pm (Performing Scenes from Act II) *First Friday Ticket Special - Children 12 and under […]

Free

Photography Exhibition by Cam Ferdinand

The Framing Concept 328 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

This is Cam's 8th photo show at The Framing Concept. Cam will be featuring photos of Bermuda, the Outer Banks, and Ocean City, NJ. Also included will be some photos of local interest and of course sports photos. (#WEARE). As always, some "fun" photos, what Cam likes to call "rainy day" shots. Refreshments will be […]

Free

First Friday with Black White Gray & The David O’Shell Studio Benefitting Clare House

The David O’Shell Studio 323 North Queen Street, Lancaster

Join Black White Gray Women's Clothing Store at The David O’Shell Studio Friday October 3rd during Lancaster First Friday for an open house benefiting Clare House. Located in downtown Lancaster, Clare House supports women & children facing homelessness with safe, transitional housing, support & respect while they begin their journey towards a more stable, more […]

Free

Pocket Books on Prince Grand Opening

Pocket Books N. Prince Street 23 N Prince Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Pocket Books is hosting their GRAND OPENING of their second location at 23 N Prince St! Come join us for drinks, books, and giveaways to help us celebrate.

Free

Fall Bouquet Making Workshop

Central Market Flowers on Queen 258 North Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Celebrate the beauty of autumn by creating your own fall-inspired bouquet! In this hands-on workshop, one of our experienced floral designers will guide you through the techniques behind our signature "market fresh" bouquet style—this time with a seasonal twist. During this class, you’ll learn: Seasonal Stem Selection & Design: Explore fall textures, colors, and blooms […]

$55.00

First Friday Art Auction Open House

St. Johns Episcopal Church 321 West Chestnut Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Long-time Lancaster resident and supporter of the arts, the late Debbie Carter, will have the contents of her collection on display at St. John's Episcopal Church, 321 W Chestnut Street and available for an online auction.. Debbie's collection includes many craftsman pieces, signed painting, prints and an extensive collection of glass art. Tours of the […]

Free

First Friday with Friends: Bookish Trivia

Lancaster Public Library 151 N. Queen Street, Lancaster, United States

Gather your team of literary aficionados, bookworms, and word nerds and get ready to put your literary knowledge to the test. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just have a passion for all things bookish, there's a place for you at the Friends of Lancaster Public Library trivia night! · Players may compete in teams […]

$20.00

LSO Concert: Pictures at an Exhibition

Gardner Theatre within Lancaster Country Day School 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Carlos Simon’s The Block, Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler, and Mussorgsky’s iconic Pictures at an Exhibition (orchestrated by Ravel) come together in a visually inspired program that celebrates the connection between visual and musical arts.

$39.00

Organic Reflections: Autumn Shades

First Reformed Church 40 E Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Organist Larry Hershey will present a free 30 minute concert at 8 PM on First Friday, October 3 at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. The program, “Autumn Shades” will include Debussy’s “Claire de lune” transcribed for organ by Daniel Ficarri, and “Toccata in D minor” by Bach. The program will […]

Free

South County Oktoberfest

South County Brewing Co. 26 W King St, Lancaster, United States

Join us for a day full of German inspired food, Steins filled with Festifall Lager, and Live Music with Tate Lehman from 1-4PM!

Free

LSO Concert: Pictures at an Exhibition

Gardner Theatre within Lancaster Country Day School 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Carlos Simon’s The Block, Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler, and Mussorgsky’s iconic Pictures at an Exhibition (orchestrated by Ravel) come together in a visually inspired program that celebrates the connection between visual and musical arts.

$39.00

LSO Concert: Pictures at an Exhibition

Gardner Theatre within Lancaster Country Day School 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Carlos Simon’s The Block, Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler, and Mussorgsky’s iconic Pictures at an Exhibition (orchestrated by Ravel) come together in a visually inspired program that celebrates the connection between visual and musical arts.

$39.00

LSO Concert: Pictures at an Exhibition

Gardner Theatre within Lancaster Country Day School 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Carlos Simon’s The Block, Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler, and Mussorgsky’s iconic Pictures at an Exhibition (orchestrated by Ravel) come together in a visually inspired program that celebrates the connection between visual and musical arts.

$39.00

Haunted Encounters

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

Historic Rock Ford invites you on a nighttime journey through the General Edward Hand Mansion to explore the personal side of Rock Ford's 200 years of haunted history. This unique after-dark tour of the General Edward Hand Mansion is perfect for the Halloween season. Visitors will be led through the rooms of the darkened Hand […]

$25

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