🍂🎃 Fall is in full swing, and Lancaster City has all the cozy vibes and spooky fun you need! Start your day by soaking in the autumn colors at Kurtz Mill Covered Bridge, explore the Death and Mourning Exhibit at Historic Rockford, and shop for Halloween goodies in our local boutiques. Want to get creative? Try your hand at painting cute fall pottery, then warm up with a hot tea and fall-scented candle from the Spice & Tea Exchange! 🍏🍂 Don’t miss fresh apples and cider at Central Market or a peaceful stroll through our historic cemeteries.📽️ PLUS, mark your calendars for these special Halloween events THIS WEEK:• Hocus Pocus in Binns Park on 10/23 at 6:30PM with FREE popcorn while supplies last! Dress as your favorite character for extra fun!• Halloween Parade on 10/26 at 7PM, starting at Clipper Stadium and parading through Lancaster City! 👻🍬Fall in Lancaster is one you won’t want to miss!
Step into history with Hamilton Watch! Explore the iconic building that was once Bowman Technical School, discover their famous watch collection—featuring pieces from Interstellar and Men in Black 2—and check out their latest designs. ⌚️Join us for HamiltonFest on Saturday, October 12, from 12-5pm at Ewell Plaza & Binns Park, with music, entertainment, trolley rides, and more. 🥳Celebrate Hamilton’s return to Lancaster in style! ⏱✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Lancaster City’s 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! 🎉✨A huge shoutout to our vendors, talented performers, and sponsors for making this event so special. We’re grateful for the vibrant community that showed up to celebrate and honor Hispanic heritage and culture.¡Gracias a todos los que se unieron a nosotros para la 3ª Celebración Anual del Mes de la Herencia Hispana de Lancaster City! 🎉✨ Un gran agradecimiento a nuestros proveedores, artistas talentosos y patrocinadores por hacer que este evento haya sido tan especial. Estamos agradecidos por la vibrante comunidad que se presentó para celebrar y honrar la herencia y la cultura hispana.
🎉 Get ready for an unforgettable day at Celebrate Lancaster on August 16, 2024! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome an amazing lineup of performers:
- Boston Bachert, Magician
- Angelica & the Midnight Ghost
- SwimGood
- Angel Dweh
- 3rd Power Family Soul
- Seraphina Soul
- Flannel Covers
- Suge & Naiby
Don’t miss out on the fun! For more info, click the link below.
👉 https://visitlancastercity.com/city-events/celebrate-lancaster/
Discover the magic of First Fridays in Lancaster City! 🎉
Join us this Friday, August 2nd in downtown Lancaster City from 5-8pm!
🛍️ Stop by Ewell Plaza for the Markets & Makers.
🚎 Jump on the FREE trolley!
🍤 Grab a bite to eat at Joe’s Fish Sandwiches in Ewell Plaza.
🍻 Hangout in the Rural City beer garden in Ewell Plaza from 5-8pm.
💃 Free community salsa & bachata lessons in Binns Park 6-8pm.
🌆 and so many more activities all around town!
Click the link below to see all First Friday happenings!
➡️ https://visitlancastercity.com/events/
Have you dined at Issei Noodle’s new location on 38 W Orange St? Try their ramen, or other Asian-fusion inspired dishes! 🍜 Issei Noodle Lancaster
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Are you ready to run??? 🏃🏃♀️
The Red Rose Run takes off today at 8 AM from Binns Park/Ewell Plaza! 🌹 Same-day registration is available until 7:30 AM, so there's still time to join in on the fun. See you at the starting line!
🍻 Beer garden
🧋 Boba Thai Cafe & Oola Bowls
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📢 LET"S GOOOO LANCASTER 📢
The Red Rose Run is back on June 1st at 8am in Ewell Plaza! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Kids' fun run, wheelchair race, beer garden, and food trucks—this is where the party's at! 🎉 Don't miss out on the fun, mark your calendars now! 📅
Register by clicking the link below!
➡️ https://raceroster.com/events/2024/85790/red-rose-run-2024
First Friday Trolley
ALL ABOARD!!! 🚃 The First Friday trolley returns on Friday, May 3rd! 🎉
Who's excited?! The trolley is FREE and will run from 5pm to 8pm in a continuous loop starting at Ewell Plaza. More information coming soon! 😎
Welcome Vintage Candy Shop! 🍭🍬Now located at 38 W King St, this candy shop offers over 500 novelty candies, ice cream, milkshakes, cafe drinks and so much more! Stop by the concession window or try out one of the vending machines! 🍦
Celebrating Black History Month with Marcus Richardson, co owner of Richstitch Embroidery. Discover the artistry, passion & cultural richness woven into every stitch.
Congratulations to AJ’s for opening their new location at 12 N Queen St! ✂️🎀Previously situated in Central Market, AJ’s new location allows owner Alicia Nutter to proudly displays her fresh food offerings. Keep and eye out for the lunch menu and an array of quality grocery items. Don’t forget to drop by! 🥗🍖
Are you running all over the red rose city looking for your valentine? 🌹 Save that energy for the Red Rose Run on Saturday, June 1st!
Now in it’s 48th year, this 5-mile race through Lancaster City & County Park also includes a kids fun run & wheelchair race! Early registration is open now! 🏃♀️🏃♂️ Click the link below to register.
Have a happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
➡️ https://raceroster.com/events/2024/85790/red-rose-run-2024
