Happy weekend, Lancaster! In today’s happening-today edition: New outlet shop debut, a neighborhood bar returns, and West Side Story + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Honoring local community builders: Lancaster County launched the new Weaver Awards this week, offering $2,500 grants to 20 neighborhood changemakers, with winners to be announced October 1 during a public celebration -- learn more about the awards.
New outlet shop debuts: Simply Southern will open at Tanger Outlets Lancaster in East Lampeter Township. The first 200 shoppers to make a purchase get a free tote, with discounts for men, too -- check the outlet opening.
A neighborhood bar returns: Brendee's Irish Pub in Lancaster reopened after more than three years following a 2023 fire, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting. The bar allows indoor smoking and admits patrons 21 and older -- see the ribbon-cutting.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Close-to-home camp vibes: This week, make your mini escape at Old Mill Stream Campground, which keeps it simple with shaded sites, cabins, and Wi-Fi, tucked right beside Dutch Wonderland. Campfire laughs, kid-pleasing extras, and zero highway slog for Lancaster folks who want outdoorsy energy with indoor-level convenience.
Crab night, solved: The Classy Crab, a husband-and-wife run spot, is the local move when you want blue crabs that are fresh, live or steamed, without trekking anywhere. Perfect for an easy dinner or a backyard feast. Simple, delicious, and exactly the kind of Lancaster upgrade you’ll thank yourself for.
Fix that slice: Whether you’re done fighting that push-fade or just want a round without leaving town, White Rose Golf and Training Center pairs accurate simulators, a big practice green, dialed club fitting, and top-tier instruction. It’s local, BYOB, and perfect for a quick midweek tune-up.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
📚 BIG Book Sale @ Alumni Sports And Fitness Center at F&M College | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Whether you hoard first editions or just need a fresh beach read, the 71st Annual BIG Book Sale fills F&M’s gym with over 250,000 books, plus vinyl and CDs. Paperbacks start at 50 cents, hardcovers at two bucks, and yes, parking is free.
🚴 Race Avenue Criterium Supporting Huddle For Hearts @ Race Avenue | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Race Avenue’s crit turns the West End into a blur of spokes, cowbells, and neighborly gossip, a Father’s Day weekend staple for fans and families. It’s lap-after-lap around Buchanan Park, plus the warm fuzzies of backing Peyton Walker’s Huddle for Hearts, because AEDs save lives.
🎨 Paint and Sip @ Downtown Lancaster | Saturday (6/20) at 12:30 PM – Craving some low-stakes creativity in Downtown Lancaster? Settle in for a paint and sip focused on flowers and plants, the kind you can’t kill. It’s BYO supplies, brushes, paints, paper or canvas, acrylics or watercolors, and your preferred beverage.
🎉 5th Annual Juneteenth Cultural Mixer @ Crispus Attucks Community Center | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Nothing beats a Juneteenth mixer at Crispus Attucks with Blind Date Band and food trucks tempting your resolve. High-energy, community-first, and refreshingly real, it’s Black joy and history set to good music, better food, and conversations that remind you why you stayed in Lancaster.
🎭 West Side Story @ Fulton Theatre | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – West Side Story is taking the Fulton by storm with finger snaps, a swoon-worthy balcony, and that Bernstein score that still gives goosebumps. Skip the couch, make it a proper night out in Lancaster, and try not to join the rumble from your seat.
🎨 Art in the Park @ Binns Park | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Wander to Binns Park on Sundays for a free, drop-in art fix that treats downtown as your studio. Each week a local pro leads painting, sketchbooks, journaling, or photography, all levels welcome. Bring your own supplies, curiosity, and a mildly judgmental eye.
💍 Gold & Silver Stacking Rings – June 21 @ Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen | Sunday (6/21) at 2:00 PM – If your jewelry box needs an upgrade that does not involve a mall kiosk, this beginner workshop lets you size, form, solder, and polish two 14k gold-filled bands and one sterling silver band. Materials are included, no experience needed, and you leave wearing three. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Lancaster report Weather forecastToday — High: 82°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 85°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 0%
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