Ice Cream Social
Cool off with Lancaster Rec at our annual Ice Cream Social at the Reservoir Park Playground & Wading Pool! Bring the whole family for an evening of sweet treats, summer
Open Streets Lancaster
Presented by Lancaster Rec and held in partnership with Lancaster City and the Lancaster Bikes program, Open Streets is a free family-friendly event that temporarily transforms Water Street into a pedestrian mall
Lancaster Beer Gardens Open
Lancaster Rec, in partnership with Tellus360, is hosting traveling beer gardens in parks throughout the City of Lancaster in 2026. Proceeds from the Lancaster Beer Gardens help support Lancaster Rec programs.
Lancaster Rec Dance Recital
Come and watch Lancaster Rec dancers perform on the big stage! 📅 Sunday, June 7, 2026 (Tentative) ⌚ 2 p.m. 🏫 JP McCaskey High School 📍445 N Reservoir Street, Lancaster, PA
Pooches in the Pool
Join us for a day of fun at the pool with your pooch! Bring a leash, collar and proof of rabies vaccination. Pooches must be spayed or neutered and handlers
Jr. Tornado Cheer Bingo
Join us for a fun-filled Jr. Tornado Cheer Bingo fundraiser! Throughout the event, you’ll have plenty of chances to win exciting prize baskets and cash prizes during multiple bingo games.
RECtoberfest
RECtoberfest is a FREE, family-friendly celebration of all things fall! Bring your family, friends and pups out for a memorable day at Conestoga Pines Pool in Conestoga Pines Park. Last
Trick or Treat
Join Lancaster Rec on Friday, October 30th as we transform the Lancaster Rec Center into the ultimate Trick-or-Treat family experience! We are collaborating with the Lancaster SouthWest Community (SoWe) to
Winter Carnival
Our Winter Carnival is an enchanting evening filled with delightful activities, including our renowned candy cane scavenger hunt, crafts, cookie decorating, festive movies and a special appearance by the merry