The City of Lancaster has posted a lineup of holiday events that cater to Lancaster's diverse community's interests and traditions. Details about the events are available at www.visitlancastercity.com/city-events/lancaster-city-for-the-holidays.

A Holiday Arts Market will take place on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ewell Plaza, 123 N. Queen St., Lancaster. Against a backdrop of twinkling lights and joyful melodies, local artisans will showcase their crafts. 

Also on Dec. 6, Tuba Christmas will be held in Ewell Plaza at 8 p.m. It will feature festive brass music.

Santa, escorted by the Lancaster City Bureaus of Fire and Police, will visit downtown Lancaster and neighborhoods throughout the city on Dec. 6 and Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 14. Santa's schedule is available at the aforementioned website.

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County and Crispus Attucks Community Center will host Light Up Southeast on Dec. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees may view colorful displays along the South Duke Street Mall. 

Lancaster city's shops, boutiques, and more will stay open late during Lancaster Shops Late on Friday, Dec. 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event is presented by the City of Lancaster and the Lancaster City Alliance. Visit the aforementioned website for a full list of participating businesses.

The Jewish Community Alliance of Lancaster will ceremonially light the public menorah in Penn Square each evening at 5:30 p.m. from Wednesday, Dec. 25, to Wednesday, Jan. 1, with the exception of Friday, Dec. 27, when it will be lit at 4 p.m.

The City of Lancaster and the Lancaster Stormers will present a family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration at the Stormers' stadium, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, from 8 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The event will feature music, food, and a new take on the iconic red rose drop. The celebration will culminate with a fireworks display.