Welcoming Week

September 10 – 12 & September 18 – 19 • 5 to 10 PM • Musser Park

Celebrate Welcoming Week at a themed Lancaster Rec Beer Garden to build community and connect with neighbors. Enjoy international cuisine, global music playlist, Welcoming Week décor and community.

Sunday, September 13 • 11 AM to 2 PM • Binns Park & Ewell Plaza

Our weekly Art in the Park event is getting a Welcoming Week spin! Stop by to create sketches inspired by this year’s theme, “The Courage to Connect.” Art in the Park is a drop in event, so spend part of your Sunday creating something beautiful.

Sunday, September 13 • 1 to 7 PM • Binns Park

Shop vintage clothing, homemade jewelry, 90s & Y2K pieces, and so much more at the Big Bloom Market! For Welcoming Week, the market will feature music from around the world, celebrating a variety of cultures & musical traditions. Plus, stop by the Rural City Beer Garden for a cold drink.

Friday, September 18 • 5 to 8 PM • Binns Park

Every third Friday of the month, downtown Lancaster City comes alive with free live musical performances around the city. To celebrate Welcoming Week, the main stage act at Binns Park will be the PA Mambo Orquesta, a Salsa Dura and Latin jazz band! Stop by Binns Park to catch some live Latin jazz music and then walk around town & check out the other performances.

Saturday, September 19 • 6:30 PM • Binns Park

In 2026, the theme “Stories We Share: The Courage to Connect,” invites community members to come together with curiosity and courage. Celebrate community with a family-friendly outdoor movie, build community and celebrate culture. We will be showing Moana 2

Pre-show activities include:

• Lawn games
• Food trucks
• Music
• Community organizations
• Family activities