Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lancaster

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 Dutch Wonderland's holiday season starts Saturday

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Lancaster? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Dutch Wonderland's holiday season starts Saturday
  • Lancaster officers gear up for a Toys for Tots shopping spree
  • Months of puddles leave a Lancaster salon owner waiting for repairs

Also on today's calendar: Making Spirits Bright: Tanger Outlets Lancaster Invites Community to Join Holiday Celebrations and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's Lancaster Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile - America's Best Mobile Network, according to Ookla Speedtest. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Lancaster Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Lancaster. Advertisement

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 56, low: 40.
  • Friday: Cloudy, a shower; windy, with a high of 45 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dutch Wonderland kicks off holiday celebration this weekend (fox43.com) — Dutch Winter Wonderland opens Saturday at 3 p.m., bringing holiday lights, more than 20 rides and activities such as cookie decorating and Santa storytime to the Lancaster attraction. The celebration runs through Jan. 3, and guests donating a new, unwrapped toy to Toys for Tots receive a free children's ticket valid through that date.
   

2. Ollie's, Lancaster law enforcement team up for Toys for Tots shopping spree (abc27.com) — Lancaster law enforcement officers will shop for children in need at Ollie's on Plaza Boulevard on Friday, Nov. 13, at 8 a.m. They'll load the toys into police vehicles for delivery to the Toys for Tots warehouse, while stores continue accepting toy and monetary donations through Dec. 5.
   

3. Leak in a Lancaster neighborhood leaves a small business owner livid (fox43.com) — A water valve leak at Lancaster's Plum and Ross streets has left a salon owner navigating puddles for months, with no repair date confirmed. Christinia Rogers says the water complicates loading supplies and worries about winter damage. A city service-request update ties repairs to a water main replacement project.
   

4. Servant Stage to Open JOY TO THE WORLD Holiday Revue Across Lancaster County (broadwayworld.com) — Servant Stage's Christmas revue, “Joy to the World,” will offer pay-what-you-will performances at Lancaster Alliance Church Dec. 10–13 and 17–20. The countywide tour combines holiday music and choreography, with additional public shows in Lititz Dec. 3–5. Reservations are recommended, and the Dec. 17 performance will have American Sign Language interpretation.
   

5. United Restores Lancaster-Dulles Flights: Plan for March 4 (deeparrival.com) — Lancaster travelers will regain a direct link to Washington Dulles when United starts twice-daily flights March 4, 2027, adding another hub for connecting trips. The service is described as temporary while construction limits operations at Chicago O’Hare, and flight times and ticket-sale dates were not yet available.
   

📸 Around Lancaster

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Lancaster

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Lancaster Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am wondering where I can volunteer to help out preparing food for shelters.
    After a surviving a serious setback, my payback time has come. (Nextdoor New Danville)
  • Is there a general handyman that can help with various projects?
    Faucets, baseboard heating, install 2 stair railings, install a plywood cover on ceiling hatchway and repoint a small brick walkway. Please pm and we… (Nextdoor New Danville)
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Lancaster. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Lancaster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lancaster here.

Ok Lancaster! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lancaster

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lancaster

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.