The City of Lancaster is committed to providing enriching experiences for community members. No matter what time of year, there is always an event or fun activity for the family to enjoy. Please contact the City of Lancaster Parks, Recreation & Arts Department (661) 723-6077 for more information about any of our special events, or click on the links below.
Celebrate Downtown Lancaster Series
The BLVD will play host to ongoing fun-filled celebrations of fine food, music and community. Each event will feature headline entertainment, along with many other exciting entertainers!
Celebrate America on the BLVD September 18, 2010
Join us at the inaugural Lancaster USO-type event. This nostalgic evening will take
you back to the '40s, a time when big bands and big stars took to the stage to lift
our spirits.
BooLVD October 30, 2010
A Family Friendly Halloween and Harvest Festival
Dress in costume, bring the family and join us this Halloween with trick or treating
on The BLVD, semi-spooky movies, carnival rides and more.
Bark at the Park October 2, 2010
This is Lancaster's favorite dog event, held the first Saturday in October at Lancaster City Park.
Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix October 8-10, 2010
Witness the action as professional racers from all over the country roar through the streets of downtown Lancaster at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour in go-karts that sit just an inch off the ground. The whole family will enjoy the accompanying street festival, complete with live entertainment, food, a cruise-in car show, and more.
U.N.I.T.E. (Looking Good Lancaster) November, 7 2010
UNITE Lancaster (Uniting Neighbors In a Team Effort) is a program launched by the City of Lancaster’s Safer Stronger Neighborhoods Committee (SSN) which aims to empower local neighborhoods and strengthen the bonds between neighbors.
Hospitality Walk December 3, 2010
Enjoy the sparkling holiday lights of downtown Lancaster. Stroll the BLVD and enjoy holiday food and shopping.
Breakfast with Santa December 11, 2010
Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves for a warm pancake breakfast, holiday music and cheer each December when Lancaster hosts Breakfast with Santa at Lancaster City Park’s Stanley Kleiner activity center.
Metrolink Toy Train December TBD
Meet Santa early as he pulls into the Lancaster Metrolink Station aboard the Metrolink Holiday Toy Train. Santa’s special train is aglow with 30,000 lights and, best of all, his musical show at the station is absolutely free for the whole family.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service January 15, 2011
Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life by giving back to your community. Donate your time to a variety of service projects happening throughout Lancaster today.
California Poppy Festival April 16 & 17, 2011
The California Poppy Festival kicks off spring in the Antelope Valley with a glorious array of celebrated performers, unrivaled events, and mouth-watering delicacies designed to delight, enchant, and amuse people of all ages.
Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza April 23, 2011
Hunt eggs and redeem them in for a prize. A variety of children's entertainment will be on hand to provide amusement between hunts. Visit with the Bunny and have a Polaroid taken.
4th of July Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day with the entire family and fireworks at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds.
Past Events
Aerospace Walk of Honor (Program ended in 2009)
One hundred elite test pilots whose aviation careers are marked by extraordinary achievements have been placed in the Aerospace Walk of Honor.