January 15, 2026Your Guide to Valentine’s Day in Lancaster City!

Love is in the Square… Penn Square!

Valentine’s Day is coming up and this year it’s on a Saturday — meaning you can extend the romance all weekend long! Use this guide to plan the ultimate romantic getaway to Lancaster City, including our recommendations on where to stay, what to do, and where to eat.

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Center Stage for Valentine’s Weekend

Catch a show at one of Lancaster City’s theaters!
From opera, to mystery, to Broadway classics – you’re sure to love what you see.

Penn Square Opera at the Trust Performing Arts Center

Friday, February 13th | 7PM | Tickets

Presenting Opera: The Ex FilesTales of Romantic Mystery & Mishap, the five musicians comprising Penn Square Opera – pianist Kendra Bigley, tenor Peter Drackley, mezzo-soprano Kate Jackman, soprano Abigail Martin and baritone Jeffrey Martin – have performed worldwide on the opera stage, passionate about both performing and teaching.

The Jane Austen Playlist: Love and Music of Regency England at the Ware Center

Friday, Feb 13th | 7:30PM | Tickets

A historical music project featuring narrated scenes from Jane Austen’s novels, paired with the music contained in the Austen Family Music Books. From scenes of humor and charm to moments of reflection and melancholy, Austen’s words are brought to life like never before through the music that she herself played and sang.

“And Then There Were None” at the Fulton Theatre

Friday, Feb 13th & Saturday, Feb 14th | 7:30PM | Tickets

 A thrilling whodunit. One of Agatha Christie’s most foreboding tales and a masterpiece of dramatic construction, this classic play’s growing sense of dread and unfaltering tension will keep you guessing to the very end.

Saturday Night Improv: Pandamonium at Lancaster Improv Players

Saturday, Feb 14th | 8:30PM | Tickets

PANDAMONIUM, an IMPROV SHOWDOWN, is coached by Mike Andrews, LIP’s short form improv assassin. If you like shows like Make Some Noise or Whose Line Is It Anyway, then you already have a taste for short form improv games, which is what Pandamonium is primed to provide. Vote on your favorite scenes and see how the competition shakes out!

Showtunes with Reji Woods at the Ware Center

Saturday, Feb 14th | 7:30PM | Tickets

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in cabaret style! Join Lancaster performer, actor, and director Reji Woods and a talented cast of seasoned singers and musicians for a night honoring the best love songs Broadway has to offer. Woods, who has enjoyed an extensive acting career from Broadway to TV shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, brings his unmatched warmth and buttery-smooth vocals to your favorite showtunes.

Valentine’s Day Dueling Pianos at WestArt

Saturday, Feb 14th | 8PM | Tickets

We’re thrilled to bring Dueling Pianos to West Art for the very first time—just in time for Valentine’s Day! This high-energy, wildly interactive show features two pianos, two fearless pianists, and a room full of people calling the shots.

Here’s how it works: you write the song requests, and Mary & Devin perform them on the spot—complete with clever quips, playful banter, and massive sing-along moments. From Billy Joel to Beyoncé and everything in between, no genre is off-limits. Think of it as a live concert where the audience chooses the entire setlist in real time.

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An Experience Made for Two

Switch up your normal date night routine and try something new with one of these unique Lancaster experiences!

Valentine’s Night with Soulcialize

Friday, Feb 13th and Sat, Feb 14th | $150/person or $250/pair | DM to Reserve a Spot

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a unique, date-night inspired experience in the Soulcialize kitchen. Guests will cook in pairs under the guidance of our chef while creating a full four-course meal together. Each pair will also receive a candle and recipe cards to recreate the experience at home.

Victorian Valentines Craft Workshop with the Demuth Foundation

Saturday, Feb 14th | 10-11AM | Register Here

Bring your valentine or a friend to look at Victorian Valentines and make some of your own! All supplies included.

Hoppy Ever After in Lancaster – A Valentine’s Day Craft Beer Experience

Saturday, Feb 14th | 12-4PM | $99/person | Tickets

Indulge in a Valentine’s Day craft beer experience featuring expertly curated beer and chocolate pairings, blending rich flavors, sweet treats, and local brews for a truly decadent celebration. 

Join our knowledgeable and fun Beer Guides on this special Valentine’s Day edition of our Walk-a-Bout of Historic Lancaster City as we visit 3 great local craft breweries where you will enjoy a guided tasting of 12 different craft beers, a unique chocolate pairing, behind-the-scenes access, local and historical anecdotes and more!

The Pottery Works

Open Valentine’s Weekend 10AM-9PM | Reservations or Walk-Ins

Located in the center of the city, around the corner from Central Market, The PotteryWorks is Downtown Lancaster’s paint-your-own pottery studio.

Decades

Open Valentine’s Weekend 12PM-1AM

Enjoy retro arcade games, bowling, delicious food and drinks, and a fun atmosphere.

Escape on Queen

Open Valentine’s Weekend 11AM-11PM | Book a Room

Located in the heart of downtown Lancaster, Escape on Queen offers 5 different themed escape rooms. Try your luck at escaping before the timer runs out!

Gallery Grow Plant Bar

Open Valentine’s Weekend 10AM-6PM

Build your own terrarium and shop from a selection of houseplants and decor.

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A Table for Two

Transport yourself to another world through Lancaster City’s premiere global cuisine and dining options.

Valentine’s Prix Fixe Dinner at Passerine

Offered Fri, Feb 13th; Sat Feb 14th; and Mon, Feb 16th | $75/person | Reservations Recommended

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening designed to unfold slowly. Our five-course tasting menu highlights the season through thoughtful cooking, generous pacing, and dishes meant to be enjoyed together.

Valentine’s Dinner for Two at Norbu

Sat Feb 14th | $125 for two | Reservations Recommended

You and your Valentine can enjoy a four course meal of Bhutanese and Nepalese classics at Norbu! BYOB 🥂

C’est La Vie

Open Fri, Feb 13th and Sat, Feb 14th | 11:30AM-9:30PM | Reservations Recommended

That’s life…and it can be sweet.  Inspired by the famous Parisian bistros, C’est La Vie is a destination for meeting friends, old and new, and sharing an experience together. Whether it’s a carefree Sunday afternoon or an elegantly-playful late night costume party, life happens here. We want to invite you to our one-of-a-kind bistro to have a drink or share a meal.  See the scenes of what’s been happening lately — and make your reservation.

Altana Rooftop Lounge

Open Fri, Feb 13th and Sat, Feb 14th | 4-10PM | Reservations Recommended

Elevate your evening at Altana, our downtown destination for the luxury nightlife experience. A night at Altana is a night of comfortable conversation and refreshing libation in the ultimate urban escape. Indulge in the beautiful view of Lancaster City on our rooftop lounge while enjoying our refined selection of drinks and refreshments. Experience Altana, the perfect place to elevate your evening.

Double C

Open Fri, Feb 13th and Sat, Feb 14th | 4-11PM | Reservations Recommended

The menu offers a variety of burgers, tacos, seasonal salads, and rice bowls. Join us at our bar for fresh squeezed margaritas, interesting wines, bourbons and 16 Pennsylvania craft beers on tap. You’ll find Double C on North Prince Street on Gallery Row. When you see “the doors”, you’ve arrived.

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