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August 9,
2008 - 2nd Saturday on the Square
Look for classic cars to fill Town Square for this event, and don't be
surprised to see a few Harleys as well. Bring your own hot rod and
have it cleaned by a mobile detailer. And while someone else is
doing the work, you can enjoy the shops, restaurants, and vendors!
September 13,
2008 - 2nd Saturday on the Square
Book it to Lancaster for this annual Book Fair, featuring book signings,
book sales, and more.
October 11,
2008 - 2nd Saturday on the Square and OktoberFest
Lancaster's Historic District will be chock-full of special attractions
from Heritage Park to Town Square, to the Historic MKT Train Depot &
Rose Garden. Town Square will feature arts & crafts vendors,
live entertainment, and an amusement area. The MKT Train Depot
will be the site of a wine auction, and the Rose Garden will be turned
into an authentic German Beer Garden with live music.
November 8,
2008 - 2nd Saturday on the Square and Veterans Day Tribute
Join us for a day of flag-waving patriotism. And while you're
here, you might as well get a headstart on your holiday shopping!
December 6,
2008 - Christmas in Olde Towne Lancaster
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join us for Saturday on the Square and finish all
your holiday shopping! Shop the stores and vendors to find the
perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list, and enjoy a great meal at one of our restaurants.
And don't forget to
order your holiday cakes and cookies from one of our Town Square
chefs. Talk to Lisa and her crew at Kale's Kitchen to see what
kind of tasty tidbits they're offering, or see Suzanne and her staff at
the Lovin' Oven. Give yourself the gift of a less stressful
holiday season and leave the baking to the professionals!
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
4th
Annual Lancaster Lights
& Tour of Homes
Tickets are available for purchase at Hardscrabble Antiques, Chic &
Shabby, and the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, and proceeds go to help beautify public spaces in Lancaster
with lights and holiday decorations. Visit www.HeritageParkFoundation.org
for a list of homes included on the tour, or visit www.LancasterLights.org
for photographs from last year's event.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Open House at
the Historic MKT Depot
The Lancaster Historical Society will offer light refreshments and tours
of the facility from 5:00 - 9:00 PM. Carolers in Victorian costume
will serenade guests. This event is free and open
to the public. Visit www.LHSweb.org
to learn more about the Historical Society and to see photos of the MKT
Depot and adjacent Rose Garden.
December 13,
2007 - Christmas in Olde Towne Lancaster
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
2nd Saturday on the Square will feature great shopping with
arts & crafts vendors and their specialty wares. Stores will
be open late for holiday shopping. In addition, "A Class
Act" Dance Troupe will perform as a prelude to the evening's
activities.
5:00 PM
Lancaster's Christmas Parade of Lights
Town Square is the place for parade-watching ~ Even the
judges will be stationed here!
5:45 PM
Santa Arrives at Town Square
This being Santa's busy season, he's pressed for time, but he can't
afford to wear out the reindeer this early in the season, so he'll be
arriving by helicopter this year. Be sure to bring the kids!
6:00 PM
Tree-Lighting Ceremony at the Wishing Well
Join Mayor Joe Tillotson and Santa as they
light up Town Square.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Snowing in Lancaster?
The folks at Lancaster's Parks & Recreation
Department have promised that there will be plenty of snow on Town
Square, with a hill for sledding. You don't want to miss THIS!
It's going to be a wonderful,
old-fashioned Christmas in Lancaster this year, so plan to join us for
as many events as you can fit into your schedule. For information
about other events in Lancaster, including special Christmas concerts at
area churches, check out www.VisitLancaster.org.
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