Visit Lancaster, Ohio

A visit to Lancaster is simply delightful. Stroll the streets of our vibrant historic district and discover a variety of unique locally owned shops.

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What’s Happening in Lancaster

Dec 4

Fairfield County Festival of Lights

Nov 28 ‐ Dec 25, 2024 6:00 PM ‐ 9:00 PM EST

157 E Fair Ave Lancaster Ohio 43130

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Dec 4

Decorative Arts Center of Ohio Presents: Fantastic Plastic – 100 Years of Plastic Christmas Decorations

Nov 29 ‐ Dec 29, 2024 11:00 AM ‐ 4:00 PM EST

Decorative Arts Center of Ohio 145 East Main Street

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Dec 4

Fontanini Nativity Display

Dec 1 ‐ 29, 2024 All Day

Crossroads Event Center 2095 West Fair Avenue

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Dec 4

December 4th Advent Window Walk

December 4, 2024 6:00 PM ‐ 10:00 PM EST

201 E Wheeling St Lancaster Ohio 43130

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Dec 5

December 5th Advent Window Walk

December 5, 2024 6:00 PM ‐ 10:00 PM EST

123 E Mulberry St Lancaster Ohio 43130

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Dec 5

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas at Ohio University Lancaster Theatre (Opening Night)

December 5, 2024 7:00 PM ‐ 9:00 PM EST

Ohio University Lancaster Theatre 1570 Granville Pike

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Things to Do in Lancaster

bridge
128 N Broad St, Lancaster, OH, 43130

Fairfield County Covered Bridge Trail

This trail takes you back to the time when horses ruled the roads. Fairfield County is home to 15 original…
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wreaths
128 N Broad St, Lancaster, OH, 43130

Tinsel & Traditions Trail

The holidays are all about time spent with family and friends, creating memories to last a lifetime. Whether you’re picking…
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the henry holiday lights
124 W Main St, Lancaster, OH, 43130

Lancaster Holiday Spirit Trail

Take a drive or stroll in and around Lancaster, Ohio each December to see how residents and businesses are showing…
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museum
163 E Wheeling St, Lancaster, OH, 43130

Square 13 Historic District

Lancaster’s Square 13 Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is one of…
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A stainless steel sculpture of three interconnected rings.
112 E Main St, Lancaster, OH, 43130

“Family” Sculpture

This stainless steel sculpture in downtown Lancaster by Jaiymie Kiggins.
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The porch of a farmhouse with a bench swing.
Lancaster, OH, 43130

1900 Farmhouse

This renovated 1900 farmhouse provides a fun, yet relaxing retreat perfect for busy families or groups of friends. Just a…
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Lancaster

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Downtown Lancaster

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Pickerington

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Buckeye Lake

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Amanda

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Baltimore

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Bremen

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Carroll

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Lithopolis

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Millersport

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Pleasantville

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Rushville

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Stoutsville

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Sugar Grove

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Rock Mill Covered Bridge
Visitors to Frontier Spirit 1799 sing along with musicians Martin Barker, center, and Mark Green at Alley Park in Lancaster, Ohio.
Friends cheers their drinks outside of a restaurant in Lancaster.
Photo of people smiling and having drinks
The Lancaster Festival concert stage at dusk
A person sitting on a dock at a lake holding a cell phone.

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