Advent Window Walk
Dec
1
to Jan 1

Advent Window Walk

Advent Window Walk in Downtown Lancaster

Starting December 1, the Advent Window Walk is returning with 27 all-new, nighttime window displays in historic homes and nonprofits of downtown Lancaster. The living advent calendar features windows for Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, the Fairfield County District Library and the Fairfield County Foundation. Each night, a new window will be revealed.

For more information, CLICK HERE.

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Glass Town Countdown
Dec
31
to Jan 1
Family Friendly, Free, New Year's Eve

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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Annual Gathering
Jan
23
5:30 PM17:30

Annual Gathering

Join us, along with local business owners, community leaders, and community members at The Mill Event Center on Thursday, January 23rd to celebrate all the things we've accomplished in 2024. Be the first to hear about our vision, 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 - Please use the link below to purchase tickets*

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

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Juneteenth Celebration
Jun
19
11:00 AM11:00

Juneteenth Celebration

Join Us for a Juneteenth Celebration

On Thursday, 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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Fall Festival & Bark in the Park
Oct
18
12:00 PM12:00

Fall Festival & Bark in the Park

  • Downtown Lancaster, OH 43130 (map)
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Destination Downtown Lancaster will host our annual Fall Festival & Bark in the Park on Saturday, October 18th!

Destination Downtown Lancaster will be hosting a Fall Festival and Bark in the Park on Saturday, October 18th 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!

Don’t forget to bring your furry friends for Bark In The Park! Join us in Zane Square for our pet costume contest.

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WinterFest & Tree Lighting
Dec
6
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 6th. 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!

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

Potions & Pubs Bar Crawl

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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.

What your Bar Crawl Ticket gets you:

Three raffle tickets to enter to win a variety of prizes at the pub locations

Potions & Pubs exclusive event t-shirt

Wizardly Potions & Pubs Bar Crawl Map

$10 in food vouchers you can spend like cash at downtown restaurants

Wizardly swag items and swag bag

 Exclusive access to the Room of Requirement & kick off party at Provisions from 5-7. 

 Costume contest with prizes for best costume and people’s choice - Costume contest will start promptly at 6:30PM 

 The sorting hat will be present to sort you into houses, house specific swag will be available for your choosing

Thank you to our Event Sponsor!

Provisions Bakery & Deli

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Retro Sips & Swirls - A Midcentury Mixology Crawl
Jun
21
6:00 PM18:00

Retro Sips & Swirls - A Midcentury Mixology Crawl

Spend the evening in Downtown Lancaster as we celebrate mid century modern culture in style.

Your ticket comes with an exclusive Gay Fad Studios take home glass, 4 drink tickets good for specialty cocktails that can be used at 6 participating locations, exclusive food specials, and a Bottoms Up swag bag. Click the link below to grab your ticket!

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Juneteenth Celebration
Jun
19
11:00 AM11:00

Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth Celebration in

Downtown Lancaster

Join us at the Downtown Gazebo on Monday, June 19th from 11am-1pm for a Juneteenth Celebration! There will be speakers, food from D's Dogs, Nothing Bunt Cakes and music. This event is presented by The Cultural Competency Group of Lancaster, made up of Destination Downtown Lancaster, Fairfield County Heritage Association, the DEIB Committee of Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce, The Fairfield County District Library, the Black Interest Group, and Lancaster City Community Development.

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Downtown Holiday Window Display Contest
Nov
18
to Dec 1

Downtown Holiday Window Display Contest

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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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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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