Things to Do
Things to Do in Lancaster City this October
Find a collection of events to celebrate the fall season and enjoy Lancaster this October.
October has arrived, and there are plenty of events to keep you busy this fall! Enjoy performing arts, festivals and celebration, open houses and education, food and drink, halloween festivities, and so much more.
Performing Arts
- Beautiful: The Carole King Musical | Through October 20 at Fulton Theatre
- First Friday | October 4 from 5–8PM
- Golden Era | Through October 6 at Prima Theatre
- An Evening with Joshua Bell | October 10 at 7PM at The Ware Center
- Frankie Ballard Concert | October 11 from 6–10:30PM at Clipper Magazine Stadium
- Chariots of Desire: A Cultural Reflection on Cars and Where They’re Taking Us | October 11 at 7PM at The Trust Performing Arts Center
- Lancaster Symphony Orchestra Presents: Mozart’s Twin Titans | October 11 through 13 at Gardner Theatre
- First Look Jr. | October 13 at 3PM at Lancaster Alliance Church
- The Mix’s Evening of Celebration: 40th Year Anniversary | October 17 from 5–7PM at Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
- Chloe Flower | October 18 at 7:30PM at The Ware Center
- Sara Bareilles in Lancaster – A CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health Benefit Event | October 19 at 7PM at Lancaster County Convention Center
- VOCES8 | October 22 at 7:30PM at The Trust Performing Arts Center
Artwork in the City
- Rachel’s Revenge, A Body of Work II | October 4 from 2–9PM at The Pop-Up Shop
- Celebrating Smiles: Sip and Stroll through Clinic Art | October 4 from 4:30–8PM at Prince Street Cafe
- Weirdo Goddess & Other Lover Stories: New Works by Alicia Byler | October 4 from 5–8PM at curio. Gallery & Creative Supply
- Art Show: Soop at Happy Happy Joy Joy | October 4 from 6–8PM
- Fall ARTWalk 2024 | October 5 and 6
Festivals & Celebrations
- Harvest Breakfast | October 5 from 8AM–12PM at Lancaster Central Market
- Homecoming 2024 | October 5 from 9AM–3PM at Lancaster Mennonite School
- Field to Fire | October 5 from 12–8PM at Clipper Magazine Stadium
- Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration | October 5 from 1–6PM at Ewell Plaza and Binns Park
- The 8th Annual Women of Achievement Awards | October 8 from 10:30AM–1:30PM at Lancaster County Convention Center
- RV Show | October 11 through 13 at Clipper Magazine Stadium
- Hamilton Fest | October 12 from 12–5PM at Ewell Plaza and Binns Park
- Protecting Our Planet with Lancaster County Community Foundation | October 17 from 6–8PM at The Farm at Eagles Ridge
Open House & Education
- Election Declassified: Voter Survival Guide | October 1 at 5:30PM at YWC Lancaster
- Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Fall Open House | October 5 from 9AM–1PM at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
- New School Montessori Open House | October 9 from 9:30–11:30AM
Food & Drink
- Autumn Dining Experience | October 10 from 5:30–10PM at The Farm at Eagles Ridge
- Free Neighborhood Meals | October 10 and 24 at 285 Conestoga Street
Halloween Festivities
- All Hallows Flea – First Annual Halloween Market | October 5 from 10AM–5PM at DoubleTree Resort
- Downtown Lancaster Community Trick or Treat | October 26 from 2–4PM at Trinity Lutheran Church
- Boos & Brews Beer Fest | October 26 from 6–9PM at Clipper Magazine Stadium
- Lancaster Halloween Parade | October 26 at 7PM beginning at Clipper Magazine Stadium
Weekly Events
- Trivia Night at Annie Bailey’s | 6PM
- Trivia at Rural City Taproom | Monday at 6:30PM
- Lancaster City Scavenger Hunt | Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
- Trivia at Our Town Brewery | Tuesdays at 7PM
- Wellness Wednesdays at West Art | Wednesdays from 5:30–8PM
- Trivia Night at Spring House Brewing | Wednesdays at 7PM
- Trivia Night at Southern Market | Wednesdays at 7PM
- Trivia at Columbia Kettle Works 2nd Gear | Thursdays at 7PM
- Trivioke at Southern Market | Thursdays at 7PM
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