Melissa Frost
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This Weekend in Lancaster, PA: The Festivities Continue
Melissa Frost 2022-12-08
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Another weekend is almost here and there are plenty of fun things happening throughout the county.
If you haven't picked out your Christmas tree, here's a short list of some of the places you can go.
For the active ones, the pop-up ice skating rink by Park City is up. A fun activity for young and old!
And there's more. Here are four of the many things happening in Lancaster, PA this weekend.
Creatively Lancaster Makers Market
Creatively Lancaster Makers Market is back for the fourth time. If you're looking to buy local, one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones this season, this market is the opposite of all things mainstream. Handmade and designed by mostly locals. The market is held at Park City Mall in the old Bon-Ton, this Saturday.
Big plus: There will be food trucks on-site.
Address: 142 Park City Center, Lancaster, PA 17601
Cartoon Christmas Trio
Sunday at 1 pm, you'll find the very own Cartoon Christmas Trio at Tellus 360. The trio returns in person with special guests; The Singing Lions of Lincoln Middle School under the direction of Ken Horst and Baritone Grant Youngblood sings songs from The Grinch. If this doesn't get you in the holiday mood, I don't know what will. This will be a fun and lively event.
Address: 24 E King St #42, Lancaster, PA 17602
Family Friendly Cookies w/ Santa & Mrs. Claus Workshop
This is a parent/child workshop by Board & Brush Creative Studio in Lancaster.
You get to choose one of their many DIY projects, bring the camera for free photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus! All while enjoying a glass of milk + cookies. Pre-registration is required for each guest.
Address: 1343 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
# Weekend Events# Holiday# Family Friendly# Lancaster# Shop Local
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