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126Events this week
22Free things to do
77New spots
95New stories

● Checked Sunday, October 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Lancaster

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 126 events, day by day →

Seeds to Success with CFAES 2026

Monday 9am · Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus, OH

Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday 11am · C3 Church · Free

Line Dance Lessons

Monday 5pm · Lancaster Parks & Recreation Health and Fitness Center

Mountain Bike Mondays

Monday 5:45pm · Seek-No-Further Cidery

Monday Night MTG Booster Draft

Monday 6pm · VGMX The Nerd Emporium

New in Lancaster

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Happy Little Treats

Bakeries & Sweets

Treats worth the trip: Happy Little Treats is an all-vegan bakery turning out scratch-made cookies, donuts, pop tarts, croissants, and custom cakes that somehow convert even the "I need butter" crowd.

happylittletreatsbakery.com ↗

Luxury Lash Co Est 2020

Beauty

Fresh lashes, local vibes: From fluffy sets to quick fills, brow lamination, spray tans, even tiny tattoos and permanent jewelry, Luxury Lash Co Est 2020 keeps it personal with custom looks and careful technique.

luxurylashcoest20.glossgenius.com ↗

The Floral Art Boutique

Shopping

Bloom beyond the basics: Family-owned and right in downtown Lancaster, The Floral Art Boutique builds one-of-a-kind arrangements and thoughtful Designer’s Choice pieces for everyday moments, weddings, and corporate events.

thefloralartboutique.com ↗

Lancaster’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Lancaster’s best →

Most read in Lancaster

The five stories Lancaster readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Outerbelt Brewing plans to close its brewery and taproom

    Outerbelt Brewing, a Fairfield County craft brewery and taproom, has announced it plans to close in early October.

    Full story at dispatch.com ↗

  4. Historic Somerset home has been turned into comfy, rustic inn

    A year ago, the Pigfoot Inn in downtown Somerset, Ohio, opened for business after several years of preparation.

    Full story at athensmessenger.com ↗

  5. Jam Jam Comes to Canal Winchester, Ohio

    Jam Jam, a Cajun restaurant concept associated with Justin Boehme, is set to begin serving in Canal Winchester, Ohio on September 23.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

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