Potions & Pubs Bar Crawl
Aug
10
5:30 PM17:30

Potions & Pubs Bar Crawl

Accio all Wizards, Witches, and Muggles in Lancaster, OH!

Spend your evening in Downtown Lancaster as it transforms into a magical wonderland for Wands and Wizards Weekend Bar Crawl! Join us on Saturday, August 10th, 2024 as we celebrate wizardry, drink potions, and party all night long. Please note that this is a ticketed event.

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Interested in sponsoring this event? CLICK HERE for more information.

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Fall Festival & Trick-or-Treat
Oct
19
12:00 PM12:00

Fall Festival & Trick-or-Treat

Destination Downtown Lancaster will host our annual Fall Festival & Bark in the Park on Saturday, October 19th!

Destination Downtown Lancaster will be hosting a Fall Festival and Downtown Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, October 19th from 12pm-5pm. Join us downtown for an afternoon full of fall traditions and community. We will have FREE hayrides, live music, local vendors, and much more!

Participating downtown businesses will be passing out candy to all trick-or-treaters between 1-3pm, or while supplies last.

Stay tuned for more information!


Thank you to our Event Sponsors!

Thank you to our Hayride Sponsors!

The Shumaker

Park National Bank

 

Interested in sponsoring this event? CLICK HERE for more information.


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WinterFest & Tree Lighting
Dec
7
12:00 PM12:00

WinterFest & Tree Lighting

  • 104 North Broad Street Lancaster, OH, 43130 United States (map)
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Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Lancaster!

Join us for this year’s WinterFest and Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 7th. Make memories and enjoy free horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa, family activities, a scavenger hunt, holiday music, and much more!

Stay tuned for more information!


Thank you to our Event Sponsors!

Interested in sponsoring this event? CLICK HERE for more information.


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Glass Town Countdown
Dec
31
to Jan 1

Glass Town Countdown

  • Downtown Lancaster, OH 43130 (map)
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Join your friends and family for an unforgettable New Year's Eve Celebration!


Ring in 2025 with the annual Glass Town Countdown in the heart of downtown Lancaster! Spend time inside local restaurants and shops, then join us at Zane Square to warm up with hot chocolate, enjoy an adult beverage in the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, and count down the final minutes of 2024. Be sure to bring a camera so you can get your photo taken with the giant glass globe before it is lit and lifted at midnight. Start 2025 off with a bang! Enjoy fireworks and all kinds of fun as we celebrate new beginnings and community with our friends and neighbors.

Stay tuned for more information!


Interested in sponsoring this event? CLICK HERE for more information.


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Lancaster Winter BrewFest
Feb
24
1:00 PM13:00

Lancaster Winter BrewFest

  • 104 North Broad Street Lancaster, OH, 43130 United States (map)
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Celebrate the return of Lancaster Winter BrewFest in Downtown Lancaster with over 20 different Ohio breweries on Saturday, February 24th.

You're invited to come celebrate the return of the Lancaster Winter BrewFest in Downtown Lancaster with over 20 Ohio craft breweries, ciders and distilleries on Saturday, February 24 from 1:00pm to 6:30pm. This is a 21+ event, no exceptions.

Entertainment:
Creek Don't Rise
Angela Perley

Food Vendors:

Tiberio’s Pizza
Fancy Feeding You
Kitty's Hissin' Chicken
Comida El Catrin

Tickets can be purchased below or at Double Edge Brewing Co. and Destination Downtown Lancaster office. For more information, visit lancasterbrewfest.com.

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Annual Gathering
Jan
25
5:30 PM17:30

Annual Gathering

Join us, along with local business owners, community leaders, and community members at Maria’s Ballroom on Thursday, January 25th to celebrate all the things we've accomplished in 2023.* Be the first to hear about our visions, goals, and future of Downtown Lancaster. Awards will be given to individuals and businesses who have had a great impact on our district.

complimentary hors d'oeuvres • cash bar • celebration • networking

*This is a ticketed event. Purchase tickets below!

To apply your Destination Downtown Lancaster member discount to your tickets for the Annual Gathering, please use the promo code "DOWNTOWN" when completing your purchase. If you are not a member and would like to become a member, click here!



Thank you to our 2024 Annual Gathering

Sponsors!

Event Sponsors

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Downtown Holiday Window Display Contest
Nov
18
to Dec 1

Downtown Holiday Window Display Contest

Plan a trip to Downtown Lancaster and admire the beautiful Holiday Window Displays. You can vote for your favorite beginning on Saturday, November 18th through Friday, December 1st.

The first, second, and third place winners will be announced at the tree lighting ceremony during Downtown Lancaster’s Winterfest on December 2nd!


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Downtown Trick or Treat
Oct
28
1:00 PM13:00

Downtown Trick or Treat

Dress up your kiddos and come to Downtown Lancaster for Trick or Treat!

Destination Downtown Lancaster will be hosting a Downtown Trick or Treat on Saturday, October 28th from 1-2:30pm (or until the candy runs out!)! The streets will be closed to traffic for this festive event. Get those costumes ready as we will have over 40+ businesses/organizations passing out candy. After you've collected all the candy, stick around to enjoy spooky specials at downtown restaurants and shops! 

This event is free and open to the public. Happy Halloween! 

Please Note: The streets will close at 11am on Saturday, October 28th for the event. (At Main Street from Memorial Drive to High Street, Broad and Columbus from Chestnut to Wheeling with alley access maintained). There will be no parking on Main Street during this time. There will also be restricted parking on South Chestnut Street and North Wheeling Street. The streets will open back at 4:00pm when it is safe to do so!

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Juneteenth Celebration
Jun
19
11:00 AM11:00

Juneteenth Celebration

Join Us for a Juneteenth Celebration

On Monday, June 19th from 11am-1pm, a Juneteenth Celerbration will be held at the Downtown Gazebo. There will be speakers, food from D's Dogs, and music.

This event is presented by The Black Interest Group of Lancaster, Destination Downtown Lancaster, Fairfield County Heritage Association, and the DEIB Committee of Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce.

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Small Business Celebration Week
Nov
28
to Dec 5

Small Business Celebration Week

This year, Downtown Lancaster merchants know you need expanded shopping opportunities for convenience and safety. On Small Business Saturday (November 28th), we are kicking off a week of deals, expanded hours, and specials! We want you to shop small everyday, not just Saturday!

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