Things To Do in Lancaster This November
See all the exciting things happening in Lancaster and beyond this November 2026.
November is a big month in Lancaster City. From First Friday to ExtraGive to the Annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting, the community is gathering to welcome the holiday season in style. Take a look at everything happening this month.
First Friday, November 6

- Two Dudes Color Mix at Demuth Museum on Lime
- Fall Art Market at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design
- We the People First Friday: Heartland Marimba Festival at The Ware Center
- Live Music at South County Brewing Co
- Makers Grand opening at 171 North Queen Street
- Water Street Mission’s Evening of Celebration at Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
Special Events

- November 7 | Ungala 2.0 with Music For Everyone
- November 8 | Pennsylvania Bridal & Wedding Expo
- November 12-15 | Red Rose Film Festival
- November 13 | NextGen: Women in Business
- November 14 | Winter Open House at Perfect Pots Greenhouse
- November 14 | ASPIE Gallery Open House
- November 18 | Libations Lounge: Brandy Edition at Proof
- November 20 | 2026 ExtraGive
- November 20 | ExtraGive Junior at The Ware Center
- November 21 | Holiday Gifts Market at Decades
- November 27 | Mayor’s Tree Lighting
- November 28 | Small Business Saturday
Performing Arts & Culture

- November 4-8 | Heartland International Marimba Festival
- November 6 | “Persuasion”- A One Act Play Inspired By Jane Austen at Historic Rock Ford
- November 8 | LBC String Orchestra Concert at The Trust Performing Arts Center
- November 13 | Flamenco y Sol: Flamenco At Its Essence
- November 20 | Illumination Opening Night at Prima Theatre
- November 20 | Annie Opening Night at Fulton Theatre
- November 21 | Layer the Walls: Turn of the Century at The Ware Center
Art, Education & Workshops

- November 1 | Author Event with Nicholas Russel at Pocket Books Shop
- November 3 & 10 | Beginner Crochet Class at Felted Fox
- November 10 | Live Model Figure Drawing at Lancaster Art Vault
- November 10-11 | Kitty Cat Book Club at LanCATster Cat Cafe
- November 14 | Critique & Coffee Club at Lancaster Art Vault
- November 14 | Demo Day: Chalk Pastel at curio. Gallery & Creative Supply
- November 15 | Beginner Kinusaiga Workshop: Christmas Tree at Felted Fox
Weekly Events

- Drink & Draw | Thursdays at West Art at 7PM
- Trivia Night at Tellus360 | Tuesdays at 7PM
- Music Bingo at The Fridge | Tuesdays at 7PM
- Trivia Night at South County Brewing Co. | Wednesdays at 7PM
- Music Trivioke at Southern Market | Thursdays at 7PM
- Late @ ’88 Happy Hour at Southern Market | Saturdays 8-10PM
- Chess Club at West Art | Mondays at 6:30PM
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