March 23, 2026Your Guide to Spring in Lancaster City!
Spring in Lancaster City is in full bloom!
Spring in Lancaster City brings a fresh, easygoing energy after the cold winter months. Flowers start to bloom, the streets feel more lively, and people spend more time outside enjoying the warmer weather. It’s a simple, beautiful time when the city feels bright, calm, and full of new beginnings.
Use this guide to make the most of spring in Lancaster City, including our recommendations of events to check out, parks to explore, and places to eat!
Center Stage Performances!
Catch a show at one of Lancaster City’s theaters!
From history to Broadway classics, and everything in between — you’re sure to find something you’ll love!
Pictured: Prima Theatre
Prima Theatre
‘The Complete History of America (Abridged)’
April 17 – May 3 | Tickets
Big Laughs. Live.
From the Pilgrims to pop culture, American history gets a fast, fearless, laugh-out-loud remix. Three performers. Dozens of characters.
A clever, high-octane comedy that finds the funny in our shared story — no homework, no partisan politics — just a joyful reminder that it’s all one big, shared American ride.
Fulton Theatre
‘Hairspray’
April 10 – May 3 | Tickets
You can’t stop the beat in this big and bold musical about one girl’s inspiring dream to dance. The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.
‘Dear Evan Hansen’
April 24 – May 17 | Tickets
All his life, Evan Hansen has felt invisible. But when a tragic event shocks the community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, Evan is given the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be somebody else.
‘Treasure Island’
April 18 – May 9 | Tickets
The story of a boy who has to find meaning in his life, who has to grow up and become a man. It recounts the adventures of Jim Hawkins and his coming of age with the help of a motley crew of pirates and a quest that tests his spirit and his courage. Robin and Clark have created a colorful, vibrant, family show with unforgettable characters, and plenty of dancing, singing, and action to delight every audience.
The Ware Center
The Ware Center
Shawan Rice & The Quiet Riders
Friday, April 10 | 7:30PM | Tickets
Soulful, rootsy, unique: these innovative artists and Central PA natives deliver inventive tunes that will have you grooving in your seat. Originally from the midstate, Shawan Rice toured the U.S. before relocating to New Orleans, where her captivating voice has made her a staple in the city’s vibrant music scene. Lancaster-based band The Quiet Riders share a deep love for American music, earning them a Central PA Music Award for “Best Funk Band” in 2024.
The Trust Performing Arts Center
Sarah Fleiss
Saturday, April 11 | 7:30PM | Tickets
Presented by the Curtis Institute of Music, soprano Sarah Fleiss has been described as “bright” and “stylish” by Opera News. She joins the exclusive international Baroque touring ensemble Le Jardin des Voix of Les Arts Florissants for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons and will also tour Latin America with Curtis on Tour this year. Performing in many noteworthy opera roles and as a soloist with several orchestras, she is the 2025 winner of the Arthur W. Foote Award from the Harvard Musical Association.
Eric Fung with members of the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, April 25 | 7:30PM | Tickets
Dr. Eric Fung has performed in festivals and concerts worldwide, praised by The New York Times as “refined and elegant”. The Steinway Artist earned a doctorate from Juilliard and is the Carmean Endowed Professor of Music in Piano Performance at Lebanon Valley College. From the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, he will be joined by principal musicians Dana Allaband on violin, Ken Bell on French Horn and Luis Engelke on trumpet.
Lancaster Improv Players
Various Improv Shows
Fridays & Saturdays | 7 & 8:30PM | Tickets
Check out a variety of improv shows 3 weekends out of the month! Lancaster Improv Players provide many opportunities to laugh, including recurring series such as the ‘First Friday Free For All’, ‘Pandemonium Show’, and ‘Luxury Gas’.
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra
Revolution: The Music of the Beatles – A Symphonic Experience
Tuesday, April 7 | 7PM | Tickets
Experience The Beatles like never before as the LSO joins top vocalists and rock musicians to perform sweeping orchestral arrangements of more than 25 of the Fab Four’s top hits. Revolution immerses audiences in legendary songs like Ticket to Ride, Penny Lane, All You Need Is Love, Get Back, Here Comes the Sun, and Hey Jude (and many more)—accompanied by stunning video, animation, and hundreds of rare and unseen photos from the archives of the band’s official fan magazine, The Beatles Book Monthly.
The Planets
May 15-17 | 2:30PM & 7:30PM | Tickets
A breathtaking season finale featuring the Lancaster Symphony Chorus in Lauridsen’s luminous Lux Aeterna, followed by Holst’s cosmic masterpiece The Planets, set to stunning NASA imagery.
Spring is in Full Bloom
Fresh flowers in Lancaster City!
Central Market Flowers
258 N Queen St | Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun 10AM-4PM
Central Market | Tues, Fri, Sat 7AM-3PM
Inspirational Blossoms
Central Market | Tues, Fri, Sat 7AM-3PM
Support the Lancaster Stormers!
Lancaster City’s very own Stormers Baseball Team is back in action! Head to Penn Medicine Park, grab your hotdog, say hi to Cylo, and get ready to cheer on our Stormers.
View the full season game schedule here!
Stormers’ Free Fan Fest
Saturday, April 18 | Open at 12PM, Game at 1PM
Spring Training Game against the Black Sox, magnet schedule giveaway courtesy of OAL, player autographs before the game (12-12:20), play catch on the field before the game, Solvit Academy Children’s Business Fair on the concourse, free admission to the Kids Park, score your new Stormers branded merchandise in the Team Store and check out available seats for ticket plans with Stormers staff!
Opening Weekend vs Long Island Ducks
April 24-26
Friday April 24: Opening Night! Youth Baseball Night presented by Dicks Sporting Goods & T-Shirt Giveaway presented by Hess’s
Saturday April 25: Red Roses Alternate Identity Game! Youth Softball Night presented by Dicks Sporting Goods
Sunday, April 26: Dutch Wonderland Pass Giveaway
Enjoy Outdoor Dining!
Lancaster City is home to a wide array of restaurants – many with outdoor seating during the warmer months!
Many restaurants will begin opening their patios in April! We recommend calling first to check.
Pictured: Shot and Bottle
For all outdoor dining in Lancaster City, visit Fig Lancaster’s Restaurant Guide here!
Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
Altana Rooftop Lounge
26 E King St
Bert and The Elephant
29 E King St
The Coffin Bar
30 W Lemon St
The Imperial
26 E Chestnut St
Norbu
38 N Christian St
Annie Bailey’s Irish Public House
28-30 E King St
Cabalar Meat Co.
501 W Lemon St
Decades
438 N Queen St
Lancaster Dispensing Co
33-35 N Market St
Passerine
114 N Prince St
The Belvedere Inn
402 N Queen St
C’est La Vie
18 N Market St
The Exchange
25 S Queen St
Luca
436 W James St #101
Shot and Bottle
2 North Queen St
Get Outside & Soak up the Sun!
Spring in Lancaster City is the perfect time to slow down and enjoy its charming parks.
The combination of crisp air, colorful flowers, and a relaxed atmosphere makes spending time in Lancaster’s parks one of the season’s simplest and most rewarding pleasures.
Pictured: Buchanan Park
View all of Lancaster City’s parks here.
Brandon Park
525 Fairview Ave
Restrooms | Playground | Basketball Court
Buchanan Park
901 Buchanan Ave
Restrooms | Playground | Basketball Courts | Baseball Field | Soccer Fields | Tennis Courts | Pavilion
Beau’s Dream Dog Park
901 Buchanan Ave (Located in Buchanan Park)
Dog park with separate small and large dog sides
Culliton Park
210 Conestoga St
Restrooms | Playground | Basketball Court | Baseball Field | Pavilion
Longs Park
1441 Harrisburg Ave
Restrooms | Playground | Basketball Courts | Baseball Fields | Pavilions | Tennis Courts | Volleyball Courts | Amphitheater | Gazebo | Picnic Areas
Mayor Janice C. Stork Corridor Park
449 N Mulberry St
Playground | Basketball Courts | Picnic Area
Musser Park
135 N Lime St
Playground | Picnic Area
Reservoir Park
701 E King St
Restrooms | Playground | Basketball Court | Pavilion
Sixth Ward Park
680 E Ross St
Restrooms | Playground | Basketball Court | Baseball Field | Pavilion | Picnic Area
South End Park
10 Furnace St
Restrooms | Playground | Basketball Court | Baseball Field | Pavilion
Bike It Lancaster!
Did you know Lancaster City has a Bike Share Program? You can explore the City from the seat of a bike!
This is a convenient, low-cost way to move around Lancaster. Bike share stations are located around town and are available for short trips.
Learn more about Bike It Lancaster!
If you check out what Lancaster City has to offer during spring, make sure to snap a photo and tag us @VisitLancCity!
