October 2021
Planning Our Future Lancaster – First Friday Celebration
Join us for live music in Penn Square! Also, the City needs your input to understand what’s most important to residents. Tell us about your vision for the City and we’ll give you swag! You’ll also find out what a comprehensive plan is, how you can engage, and what the community is saying.
Find out more »3rd Power Family Soul on the Square
3rd Power Family Soul performing in Penn Square! Presented by the City of Lancaster Office of Promotion.
Find out more »Salsa on the Square
Salsa on the Square celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by the City of Lancaster Office of Promotion. Featuring live - PA Mambo Orquesta
Find out more »Lancaster Roots and Blues Festival
Lancaster Roots and Blues is an annual festival of music and art held in beautiful downtown Lancaster Pennsylvania, USA. The event is held indoors at multiple venues all located within three blocks of each other. Attendees receive a wristband at check-in and can move about freely from stage to stage. Expect at least 60 different musical artists over the 3-day festival. Style-wise, Blues is obviously a big part of the music but we also book a variety of genres including…
Find out more »November 2021
Jazz Collective Lanc Dance Bomb
Come dance with Swing Station and Jazz Collective Lancaster in center city Lancaster. Lindy Hop, also known as swing dancing, is what we do and we want to invite you to stop by for a dance as you enjoy the arts and culture of Lancaster First Friday. We are a family-friendly, community-oriented group of humans and we are all about dancing. Come share some dances with us or simply sit by and enjoy some sweet, live jazz from the Hot…
Find out more »December 2021
Mayor’s Tree Lighting
The City of Lancaster will kick off the holiday season with the Weekend The holiday classic returns! The Mayor’s Tree Lighting will have you feeling merry and bright. Join us for the arrival of Santa, the lighting of the tree, entertainment from Big Boy Brass, and more!
Find out more »Lancaster Shops Late
Lancaster Shops Late is a night where retailers are encouraged to stay open into the evening, bringing visitors downtown to dine and of course, shop! Participating locations will be open until 9 pm or later.
Find out more »May 2022
Art Alley (Inside!)
Join the City of Lancaster and the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design for Art Alley! The alleyway between the Visitor Center and Central Market will transform into a collaborative art experience and community art market, with local artists displaying their work.
Find out more »Red Rose Run Training by Tread House Run Club
Mark your calendar's to join us every Sunday in May for the Red Rose Run training with Tread House Run Club. We will be meeting outside of Tread House at the Fountain each Sunday in May at 11:30am. We will have runners, walkers, kiddos, doggos and anyone wanting to join us as we hold these free training sessions. Come gear up for the Red Rose Run with us! If you have any questions, please send an email to whatsup@treadhouse717.com
Find out more »Red Rose Run Training by Tread House Run Club
Mark your calendar's to join us every Sunday in May for the Red Rose Run training with Tread House Run Club. We will be meeting outside of Tread House at the Fountain each Sunday in May at 11:30am. We will have runners, walkers, kiddos, doggos and anyone wanting to join us as we hold these free training sessions. Come gear up for the Red Rose Run with us! If you have any questions, please send an email to whatsup@treadhouse717.com
Find out more »Red Rose Run Training by Tread House Run Club
Mark your calendar's to join us every Sunday in May for the Red Rose Run training with Tread House Run Club. We will be meeting outside of Tread House at the Fountain each Sunday in May at 11:30am. We will have runners, walkers, kiddos, doggos and anyone wanting to join us as we hold these free training sessions. Come gear up for the Red Rose Run with us! If you have any questions, please send an email to whatsup@treadhouse717.com
Find out more »Red Rose Run Training by Tread House Run Club
Mark your calendar's to join us every Sunday in May for the Red Rose Run training with Tread House Run Club. We will be meeting outside of Tread House at the Fountain each Sunday in May at 11:30am. We will have runners, walkers, kiddos, doggos and anyone wanting to join us as we hold these free training sessions. Come gear up for the Red Rose Run with us! If you have any questions, please send an email to whatsup@treadhouse717.com
Find out more »June 2022
Lancaster Pride Flag Raising
A LGBTQ flag ceremony celebrating the start of Pride month! We will located in front of the Visitor Center at Penn Square. This gathering is organized in partnership with the City of Lancaster.
Find out more »Lancaster Water Week Kick Off
Join us in Penn Square in downtown Lancaster to celebrate the kick off of Water Week 2022! Partner organizations, including the City of Lancaster, will be on hand to share information and giveaways! We will also be revealing a public art installation that will be on display for the week! Come meet and learn from the following partners! Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay City of Lancaster - Save it! Chesapeake Bay Foundation Lancaster Conservancy Lancaster Farmland Trust Stroud Water Research…
Find out more »Plant and Potting Demo @ the Visitor Center
Calling all plant lovers! Gallery Grow will offer an interactive planting and potting demonstration outside the Visitor Center. Grab your lunch, stop by the Visitor Center, and enjoy being among the plants! Gallery Grow considers themselves a creative, project-driven space where people are welcomed to learn, create, and grow.
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