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🌹 An Amish Buggy Simulator & An Invasion of Snow Geese

Published 18 days ago • 3 min read

Good morning!

It's a big week! We're sponsoring a dinner for international travelers (we'll be there and would love to say hello), we built a game that may or may not get you shunned, and 60,000 snow geese have officially announced that spring is on its way.

Here's what we have for you this week:

  • There's a new event in Lancaster for international travelers
  • We're trying a new kind of game this week
  • Get a better look at the Snow Geese invasion in Middle Creek
  • A full list of weekend events

A Chef's Dinner for International Travelers

We are sponsors of a new event in Lancaster. As sponsors of the event, we were able to get access tickets a week early and to get a $20 discount for our subscribers. We (Ben and Adam) will both be at the event and would love to meet some of you there.

Here is the link for the event:

​https://buytickets.at/internationaltraveldinner/2088430​

Use the code 'review' to get $20 off the ticket price.

Amish Buggy Simulator

We have a different kind of game for you this week. Can you avoid tourists, water your horse, and race Elam, all without angering the bishop?

The Weekend Preview

Do you have an event that you'd like us to include on our website and in the newsletter? Send us an email (editor@lancasterreview.com) to list your event for free!

🗓️ Something Free​
​2026 Lunar New Year Festival - Sunday, Mar 1 @ 11:00 am
LAAPI’s Lancaster Lunar New Year Celebration is a free event that brings our community together in the spirit of the new year! Celebrate with games, crafts, diverse food vendors, and live performances.

🗓️ Something For The Family

​Pokemon Night at Decades arcade - Friday, Feb 27 @ 4:00 pm​
Decades is hosting a Pokémon Night filled with activities, giveaways, themed food & beverages, and more. The event is family-friendly from 4pm-8:30pm.

🗓️ Something To Do With Friends

​The Shark is Broken - Opening Feb 27
Dive deep into the tumultuous, murky waters of the making of a major motion picture with testy, feuding costars, unpredictable weather, and a shark prop whose constant breakdowns are looking like an omen for the future of the movie.

🗓️ A Date Idea​
​Abstract Painting for the Beginner - Friday, Feb 27 @ 1:00 pm
This beginner's workshop explores the foundations of abstraction through Mark Rothko and the Color Field Movement. You will use color, shape, and surface to evoke emotion and atmosphere in your painting.

🗓️ Live Music​
​Lancaster Roots and Blues - Begins Friday, Feb 27 @ 5:00 pm
Lancaster Roots and Blues is an annual music festival held in downtown Lancaster. The event is held indoors at multiple venues, all located within three blocks of each other. Attendees can move freely from stage to stage. The event will feature 50 concerts over the 3-day festival.

The Story of Chef Manuel Torres

Manuel was 19 years old when he arrived in America. This week, we explore his journey from arriving in America to building a 24,000-square-foot Spanish colonial landmark in Lancaster.

More Weekend Events

Friday, February 27

  • Jeris Johnson w. Butcher Babies, Eva Under Fire at Phantom Power @ 7:00 pm
  • Vivace Live at Southern Market @ 8:00 pm

Saturday, February 28

  • Music on the Map House Concert: Friar Jon @ 6:00 pm
  • Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater: Nuttin’ but a Word at The Ware Center @ 6:30 pm
  • Anime Night at Phantom Power @ 7:00 pm
  • A Tale of Two and James Wolpert at Zoetropolis @ 7:30 pm

Sunday, March 1

  • PA Wine Pairing Dinner at Waltz Vineyards @ 1:00 pm

​Visit Our Events Page for a Full List of Events​

The Geese Have Arrived!

An estimated 60,000 snow geese arrived at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area on Tuesday. The cold weather kept the birds south for about three weeks longer than usual, but they have now descended upon their annual migration stop. How do they count the geese? Your guess is as good as ours. Click below to view the live cam.

​Live Cam​

Weekend Weather

Friday, Feb 27

43°

Clear Skies
H:43 L:18°

Saturday, Feb 28

54°

Scattered Clouds
H:54° L:31°

Sunday, Mar 1

47°

Scattered Clouds
H:47° L:32°

Wrap Up

That's all for this week!

If you have an event you'd like to promote on the website and newsletter, let us know! We will list your event for free.

- Adam and Ben

Lancaster Collective

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