Things to Do
Things to do in Lancaster this May
Mark your calendars for exciting events across Lancaster this month.
May in Lancaster is when the city truly comes alive—with a calendar full of ways to get out and explore! From signature events like Lancaster Open Streets and Lancaster Art Walk to county favorite Rhubarb Festival at Kitchen Kettle Village and the Lancaster Chamber’s Annual Dinner, there’s something happening around every corner.
First Friday, May 1
- Stevens & Smith Center for History and Democracy Opening Weekend | May 1-2
- The Body in the Room: Using Somatic Awareness in Clinical Practice | Inspire Wellness Collective
- Trinity First Friday Speaker Series | Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
- “The Botanical Show” Exhibit Opening | Third Story
- Covenant Chocolate Chip Cookie Concert | Covenant United Methodist Church
- First Friday | Keel Salon
- Live Music | South County
- Organic Reflections: Celebrating American Composers | First Reformed Church
- First Friday | Gallery Grow
- 30th Anniversary Weekend | May 1-3 at Zoetropolis
Art, Education & Workshops
- Art Lunch with PCA&D: Zoetropolis 30th Anniversary Special | May 2 at Zoetropolis
- Mommy and Me Painting Class | May 2 at Lancaster Art Vault
- Tarot Masterclass | May 2 at West Art
- DrumBeatsArt Experience | May 2 at PAVAA Gallery
- Living Moss Terrarium Workshop | May 6 at Gallery Grow
- Quest for Learning Spring 2026 | Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
- Mother’s Day | May 8 at Perfect Pots Greenhouse
- Mother’s Day Teacup Planter Special | May 9 Gallery Grow
- Figure Workshop with PCAD Professor Jason Ward | May 9 at Lancaster Art Vault
- Guided Meadow Exploration | May 11 at Greenfield
- Remake Learning Days: Creative Playground | May 12 at PCA&D
- Let’s Get Mossy Spring Kokedama Workshop | May 13 at Gallery Grow
- School Day Open House | May 14 at Lancaster Country Day School
- Next Gen: Round Table | May 14 at Cabalar
- Spring Art Walk | May 16-17 in Lancaster City
- Herbs, Flowers, and Cocktails | May 21 at Ken’s Gardens
- Creative Mending with Robin Timpson | May 23 at Lancaster Art Vault
- Acrylic Pouring Class with Ann Benton Yeager | May 30 at Lancaster Art Vault
Performing Arts, Live Music & Dance
- Living the Experience: An Underground Railroad Reenactment & Interactive Experience | May 2 at Bethel AME Cultural Center
- Live Music Park Bar Opening Weekend | May 2 at South County
- SOUL & SPIRIT A Gospel, Jazz, & Spoken Word Experience | May First Reformed Church
- LBC Dance Company Performance | May 3 at The Trust
- Time For Three | May 6 at The Trust
- Music Friday and Keys For The City Kickoff Celebration! | May 15 in Lancaster City
- The Planets Featuring Lancaster Symphony Chorus | May 15-17 at The Gardner Theatre
Special Events and More!
- 30th Anniversary Weekend | May 1-3 at Zoetropolis
- The Ballpark Bloom Art Market | May 3 at Penn Medicine Park
- SACA Fiesta | May 7 at Vue de la Lune
- Feast of the Senses | May 7 at Excelsior
- 2026 Open Streets Lancaster | May 9 in Lancaster City
- Lancaster County Women for Good Gather & Grant | May 13 at Southern Market
- 2026 Fishbowl Fundraiser | May 14 at Foundry48
- Lancaster County Rhubarb Festival | May 15 & 16 at Kitchen Kettle Village
- Sweet 16 Open House | May 23 at Maejean Vintage
- Lancaster Chamber Annual Dinner | May 28 at Lancaster County Convention Center
Weekly Events
- Free Community Yoga at Lancaster Art Vault | Tuesday at 6:30PM
- Trivia at Annie Bailey’s | Monday at 6PM
- Trivia at Rural City Taproom | Monday at 6:30PM
- Trivia at Our Town Brewery | Tuesdays at 7PM
- Trivia Night at Tellus 360 | Tuesdays at 7PM
- Wellness Wednesdays at West Art | Wednesdays from 5:30–8PM
- Critique Club at Lancaster Art Vault | Third Tuesday of every month at 6PM
- Trivia Night at Spring House Brewing | Wednesdays at 7PM
- Trivia Night at Southern Market | Wednesdays at 7PM
- Music Bingo at Bert and the Elephant | Thursdays at 6:30PM
- Trivia at Columbia Kettle Works 2nd Gear | Thursdays at 7PM
- Karaoke Night at Tellus 360 | Thursdays at 8:30PM
- Trivioke at Southern Market | Thursdays at 7PM
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