First Friday - August 2025

First Fridays are Lancaster City's monthly celebration of arts and culture!

Discover innovative exhibitions, performances and perhaps a few surprises as you walk our city streets. Unique boutiques and excellent restaurants complement the art galleries, artisan studios, museums, performances, professional theater, and arts institutions that comprise Lancaster City’s arts community.

Learn more at visitlancastercity.com/first-friday

EWELL PLAZA ARTS MARKET 🎨

Each First Friday from May to October Ewell Plaza becomes a lively marketplace for local artisans! This art market provides opportunities for emerging artists to show and sell their work and arts organizations to offer free make-and-take projects for all ages. Plus, there's fun for the whole family with the new "Kids Corner!" in Ewell Plaza.

FIRST FRIDAY TROLLEY 🚋

The City of Lancaster provides free open air trolley rides, helping riders experience the First Friday arts scene. Riders can track the trolley’s location on First Fridays in the Visit Lancaster City app. Learn more at https://visitlancastercity.com/city-events/first-friday/trolley/