Lancaster County Event Calendar
Things to do in Lancaster County

Join us for our second annual community celebration of America’s 249th birthday at The Barn at Paradise Station! Featuring food trucks, amazing vendors, games and activities for all ages, followed by a concert on the lawn that will wow your socks off. End the night with a bang as Schaefer Fireworks presents a stunning fireworks show that will light up the night sky! This event is a free, and there will be many opportunities to donate to help us continue to produce this event in future years.
4PM - Event opens to the public. Food Truck Alley, vendors and activities open.
7:30PM - Celebrate America! Concert and Fireworks Spectacular on the lawn with The New Holland Band, Perfect Harmony and the Celebrate America Singers. Generously sponsored by Calvin & Janet High. A freewill offering will be accepted to help cover the cost of this community event. Fireworks by Schaefer Fireworks.
Rain date is Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Parking: Onsite and Toy Train Museum $15/25.

Calling all romance readers and BookTok fanatics! Join us for #BookTok Trivia, a night dedicated to the authors and novels that have taken over your For You Page. We’ll be testing your knowledge on beloved books by Emily Henry, Ali Hazelwood, Abby Jimenez, and Christina Lauren. Whether you're team grumpy sunshine or fake dating royalty, gather your fellow book lovers for a glass of wine and a night full of fun, feels, and fierce trivia competition.

Lancaster organist Ken Krause will present a free 30 minute concert at 8 PM on First Friday, July 4, at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. The program, “Musicals, Movies, and Medleys!” will include music from Hello Dolly, Mame, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Very Warm for May and Pirates of the Caribbean,

The First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome to hear 30 minutes of majestic music that will refresh your soul and inspire your spirit.

The Marquis de Lafayette is best known in America for his role in the American Revolution—from his arrival in 1777 as a nineteen-year-old volunteer to his pivotal contributions to the successful culmination of the Yorktown Campaign in 1781. What is less well known is Lafayette’s remarkable role as an advocate for human rights on three continents. This talk will take an in-depth look at Lafayette’s championship of the antislavery movement growing out of his experiences in the American Revolution and continuing throughout his life. His efforts in the years preceding the French Revolution for the restoration of civil rights to French Protestants and Jews, his friendship for Native Americans, his support for women writers and reformers, and his opposition to solitary confinement and the death penalty will all be discussed.

"TECHSPO New York – Where Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in NYC!

TECHSPO New York Technology Expo returns July 7-8, 2025 to the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge Hotel in New York City. This must-attend, two-day annual event brings together leading developers, marketers, innovators, and technology enthusiasts eager to showcase and explore the latest in tech and digital solutions. From groundbreaking Internet advancements to cutting-edge Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS technologies, TECHSPO New York 2025 is where the next generation of technology and innovation takes center stage. Be prepared to be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth.

Highlights:
• Discover the Next Generation of Tech: Connect with exhibitors showcasing Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS innovations that will drive business growth.
• Networking Opportunities: Build your professional network with business le

Experience local live worship in an intimate setting. This free event is open to everyone from all walks of life. Come together to sing songs of praise to our Creator. Worship nights in the Barn are interdenominational and are open to people of all faiths. Come as you are.

Event is free. Parking is free.

Doors open to at 6 o’clock for free coffee and treats by Agape Café & Grill and Joe on the Go in the lower level.

Worship and teaching begins at 7 o’clock upstairs. Song lyrics will be provided.

During the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America from 1824 to 1825, music was an integral part of most celebrations around the country. This lecture examines how music was utilized in the celebrations for Lafayette, playing a significant role in shaping public memory of the visit.

Join us for an engaging educational experience rich in history, facts, and information to help keep your bonsai alive and thriving.

Each participant will receive:

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Bring a friend, make it a date night, or fly solo; either way, this is a great way to enjoy a night out and leave with a tree that will last for years to come.

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Spectrum Conferences invites you to prestigious event 2nd International Summit on Applied Science, Engineering and Technology. A premier conference focusing on the latest developments and modern trends in Applied Science, Engineering and Technology is going to be held in Frankfurt, Germany during July 21-23, 2025.

We are pleased to extend an invitation to you to participate as a distinguished speaker at the International Summit on Food Science, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics. This prestigious event will be held from July 21-23, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Our 80s Music Bingo is not only a ton of fun, but it's also perfect for everyone because as always, no music knowledge needed! We’re taking you back to the greatest decade of pop, rock, and everything in between. Everyone receives their own bingo card and a master sheet for the table to keep up with which iconic 80s hits have been played. We'll play a 30 second clip from a song, announce what song was played, and if it's on your card, you cross it off. The best part? Participants often find themselves singing and dancing along to the nostalgic tunes, adding even more excitement to the game. Come out for a rad time and your chance to win some totally awesome prizes!

Join us as we welcome the Marquis de Lafayette with fanfare and celebration, partnering with “The American Friends of Lafayette” who are re-creating the bicentennial of Lafayette’s exact step-by-step farewell tour through America from August 1824 through September 1825. Historic Rock Ford is thrilled to host Lafayette during the bicentennial of his original trip to Lancaster, PA in July 1825.

Join us for an evening of charcuterie and wine!
Co-hosted by Grandview Vineyard, KelSas Sweet Box invites you to a fun and interactive workshop where you’ll learn how to curate a beautiful 10-inch charcuterie platter. Led by Sasha and Kelly, co-owners of KelSas Sweet Box, this hands-on experience will walk you through creative cheese-cutting techniques, how to craft the ever-popular salami roses and rivers, and tips for building a well-balanced and visually stunning board.

Your personalized platter will be filled with a delicious assortment of cheeses, cured meats, fresh and dried fruits, nuts, spreads, and seasonal garnishes, beautifully arranged and ready to enjoy!

Tickets are $85 and include:
• A wine tasting flight provided by Grandview Vineyard
• All ingredients and materials to build your own charcuterie platter
• Samples throughout the workshop
• A to-go box so you can enjoy at home.
• 90 minutes of hands-on instruction with Sasha and Kelly of KelSas Sweet Box

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Organist Larry Hershey will present a free 30 minute concert at 8 PM on First Friday, August 1 at First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange Street, in downtown Lancaster. The program, “Wonders of Creation” will include “On Eagles Wings” by Charles Calahan, “Sheep May Safely Graze” (Cantata No. 208), by Johann Sebastian Bach, and “Largo” (New World Symphony) by Antonin Dvorak, arranged for organ by Carlo Curley. Other selections include “Toc-cat-a” (Cat Suite) byDenis Bedard, “Lotus Blossom” by Billy Strayhorn, and “Allegro Maestoso” (Water Music) by George Frideric Handel.

The First Friday “Organic Reflections” concert series is a gift to the community from First Reformed Church, a center city congregation of the United Church of Christ. Only 30 minutes in length, the free concerts begin at 8 PM each First Friday for the convenience of those who wish to spend the early evening visiting downtown galleries before the concert. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome.

✨ Electric City Love Con 2025 ✨
📚 Where Romance Meets Magic in the Heart of Scranton! 📚

Join us August 2, 2025, at the historic Hilton at Lackawanna Station in Scranton, PA, for the ultimate romance reader’s dream event! With 200 incredible romance authors ready to meet you, sign your books, and celebrate your favorite love stories, this is the event you can’t miss.

💖 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
🍰 Local homemade sweet treats to enjoy while you mingle.
📸 Professional photography for headshots or group photos with your bookish besties.
🎨 Bookish tattoos to take your love for romance novels to the next level.

This is THE romance event of the year, set in a breathtaking venue steeped in history and charm.

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