Things to Do
Lights, Camera, Lancaster: The Red Rose Film Festival Returns This November
74 films, 3 venues, and 1 very welcoming city. The Red Rose Film Festival returns to Lancaster November 12-15, 2026.
An enthusiast’s guide to local dining, shopping, arts, and community in Lancaster City, Pennsylvania
Things to Do
A Guide to Fall Festivities in Lancaster County
Explore seasonal events happening throughout Lancaster County this fall.
Health & Wellness
Find Your Rhythm: How RHYLEASE Indoor Cycling is Reimagining Local Fitness
Founder Megan Felizzi, is bringing an all-new type of spin class to Lancaster.
Health & Wellness
Blackbird Health Brings Whole-Child Mental Health Care to Lancaster
Blackbird Health’s new Lancaster office brings whole-child mental health care to local families, with in-person and virtual support for ages 2 to 26.
Fall 2026
The Form + Function Issue
From the art of curating spaces to the creative process of cutting edge artisans, we’re celebrating all things innovation. Inside, you’ll find architectural details, functional art, interior design, and dynamic workplaces that bring function and beauty to our everyday lives in Lancaster.
Shopping & Retail
Fontana Candle Co. crafts clean, non-toxic candles everyone can enjoy
Handcrafted with non-toxic beeswax, coconut oil, and pure essential oils, Eric and Katie Roering are advocating for a cleaner and healthier home.
Embrace all things colorful and creative at Not Beige
Owner Mary Grace Soper celebrates makers, small businesses, fair-trade practices, and a lifestyle rooted in intention.
Meet four local makers who help stock the shelves of Lemon Street Market
Lemon Street Market is a mission-driven and woman-owned neighborhood market at 241 West Lemon Street.
Fig Origin Story: Ream Jewelers
Ream was established in 1935.
Food & Drink
10 Happy Hours to try in Lancaster City
These city favorites are serving up special menus and deals throughout the week. Cheers!
Pizzeria 211 opens their first standalone restaurant in Lancaster City
Find an expanded menu and dining room at 601 West Lemon Street.
Homemade Holiday Gifts with Fountain Avenue Kitchen
Recipes & story by Ann Fulton
Meet the new owners of Lancaster Pickle Company, James and Brittnie Jones
The Joneses are bringing even more bold, flavor-packed pickles to the shop at 318 North Queen Street.
Featured Events
Subscribe to Fig Magazine
Designed and produced four times a year, Fig Lancaster magazine is filled with the latest in Lancaster including local shopping, dining, arts, events, and community.
Local Services
Investing in Lancaster: WSFS Bank and Bryn Mawr Trust Opens New Location on Granite Run Drive
See how WSFS Bank and Bryn Mawr Trust are bringing community-first banking closer to home.
How Sharon Moore Kay is helping Lancaster leaders lead with conviction
Kay HR Consulting helps local businesses stay grounded when pressure rises.
LCSWMA shares how to dispose of household hazardous waste
Learn what is considered household hazardous waste and how to dispose of it safely from the LCSWMA team.
Prepare for your next move with Movers & Co.
The family-owned business is changing the standard for moving services in Lancaster and beyond.
Arts & Culture
Inside Olivia’s Fine Art: A peek into Downtown Lancaster’s newest art studio
Meet local artist Olivia Stoltzfus and explore her vibrant studio of paintings, fine watercolors, and custom textile designs in the heart of Lancaster City.
How Fred Astaire Dance Studios uses movement as a mirror of life
Owner Ekaterina Maslennikova shares how ballroom dancing becomes a catalyst for deeper human connection and self-discovery.
She Owns It: This is Happiness Studio
Owner Emily Keener hosts creative workshops alongside her own art pieces at her Gallery Row studio.
Find Connection through Creativity at the Center for Creative Exploration
Explore and connect this winter season through courses offered through PCA&D.
