Lancaster County celebrates every holiday with its own flair, from Fourth of July fireworks at Long’s Park or Christmas light displays and everything in between.
Independence Day activities start a week before July 4th with fireworks, parades, and celebrations happening throughout the county. As the end of the year holidays approach, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday bring lots of deals from Lancaster’s retailers including local shops and outlet stores. Christmas season brings holiday light displays, seasonal theater shows, and special dinners at local restaurants. Thanksgiving offers local events and take out options for those not wanting to cook Thanksgiving dinner at home. Every February, downtown Lititz hosts the the Fire & Ice Festival, with over 40,000 visitors each year for intricate ice sculptures, and an array of winter entertainment.
Explore Lancaster County’s holiday events below to plan your visit any time of the year.
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Fun Things To Do During October & Halloween in Lancaster. Here are some special Halloween and October activities you’ll want to add to your itinerary. Plus, don’t forget to check out our Calendar of Events for special October and Halloween events taking place throughout Lancaster County.
Throughout Lancaster County there are numerous July 4th fireworks and other special events to celebrate America’s Independence Day. Lancaster festivities actually begin the week before July 4th. You’ll find fireworks, parades, Independence Day celebrations, and other special events and activities for all ages.
Following are Lancaster, PA businesses with special offers on Black Friday. Remember to support local small businesses in Lancaster on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. See Small Business Saturday. Then look for online bargains the Monday after Thanksgiving. See our Cyber Monday Specials.
Throughout Lancaster County, we have many special ways to help you experience and celebrate the Christmas season. Plan ahead for a special holiday dinner 0n Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. For day by day holiday events throughout November and December, please see our Calendar of Events and our special Christmas and Holiday Events. Don’t forget the Christmas light displays in Lancaster.
We have listed many of the special Easter-time activities taking place in and around town. But please don’t just take in a few Easter egg hunts and call that “Easter”. There are many Bible-based churches throughout Lancaster County that can clearly explain the true meaning of Easter. Don’t miss the blessing!
Ring out the old and ring in the new. There is more to do New Year’s Eve than just sit at home and watch the ball drop! Check out some of these New Year’s Eve happenings around town. See also our list of Restaurants Open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
For those of us who are blessed to live in the United States, we have so much to be grateful for. Here are some of the Thanksgiving activities happening in the area as well as a number of Lancaster County Restaurants open on Thanksgiving.
Every February enjoy the popular Lititz Fire & Ice Festival, now a 10-day long celebration throughout downtown Lititz. Ice sculptures, block party, kids carnival, chili cook-off, ball, dodge ball tournament, and entertainment. An estimated 40,000 turned out in previous years. Learn More
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