Good morning, Lancaster,
It’s the week before Christmas and based on last week’s poll most of us have some shopping to fit in between office holiday parties and family celebrations.
We entered our Lancaster Logo Challenge contestants into our list randomize, and we have a winner! Congratulations to Alani J., you’ve won the Silantra gift card. We are grateful for all of you who took the quiz. We had 617 entries, learned some things about branding, and had fun talking to a lot of you about the challenge.
Here’s what we have for you this week:
A new quiz: Guess The House Price - The Lancaster Edition
5 Organizations looking for item donations, food, or volunteers
A full set of events to help you plan your weekend
Let’s Play Guess the House Price!
Can you guess how much these Lancaster homes are currently listed for?
A Season of Giving: How to Help Those Who Need it Most
It’s the last full week before Christmas. We’ve found five ways to give back in Lancaster County, each one still accepting help right now.
The Weekend Preview
Here are a few events for this weekend. Want to add your event to this list? Send us an email to list your event for free!
✅ Something Free
Lancaster Rec Winter Carnival - Thursday, Dec 18 @ 6–8 pm
A free community event: games, crafts, hot cocoa, and a visit from Santa. It's the kind of low-key evening that feels like a gift when your week is already packed.
✅ Something for the Family
Breakfast with Santa at Spooky Nook - Saturday, Dec 20 @ 9–11 am
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with Santa himself at a fun-filled breakfast event full of festive cheer! Santa will be reading a story and visiting during breakfast, followed be activities and games for everyone.
✅ Date Night Idea
Vivace Live: Holiday Strings by Candlelight - Sunday, Dec 21 @ 4:30 pm
If you need one evening that feels calm and beautiful before the holiday hits, this is it. Strings, candlelight, no screens.
✅ Something Different
Scandinavian Holiday Market - Saturday, Dec 20 @ 11 am–4 pm
Tired of the same holiday market loop? This one leans into Scandinavian design and hygge vibes, and a nice change of pace from the usual.
✅ Live Music
Thursday w. Walter Schreifels - December 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
From his tenure in legendary hardcore bands like Gorilla Biscuits and Youth Of Today to his work in the pioneering post-hardcore act Quicksand and cult favorites like Rival Schools and the Britpop-leaning Walking Concert, Schreifels has proven himself to be a talented songwriter and performer.