Good morning, Lancaster.

All Ohio residents can fish without a license this Father's Day weekend—today on public lakes and streams and tomorrow on Lake Erie, reservoirs, and rivers—while anglers must follow size and bag limits set by the Department of Natural Resources.

On May 13, Frank S. Benson TWIG 7 donated $10,000 to Fairfield Medical Center’s FHP Continuity of Care Clinic — a donation marking its 75th anniversary and long history of supporting patient care — to help patients receive follow-up care after hospital stays.

Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC Tribute

6-10 PM — Lancaster Bandstand — Ticket information pending — Experience the electrifying power of America’s top AC/DC tribute band live in concert.

The Chase Haley Project 2 Mile Run

8:00 a.m. — Lancaster High School — Registration required — Support suicide prevention efforts in Fairfield County while enjoying a scenic 2 mile run or walk.

Lancaster Festival

All day — Lancaster Festival — Most events free — Celebrate art, music, and community at this beloved annual festival in Lancaster, Ohio.

Decked in Style: The Opening Celebration

6-9 p.m. — Rhonemus Cellars — Included with entry — Celebrate in midcentury style with fine wine, hors d’oeuvres, and live crooning.

American Whiskey Exploration and Tasting Event

3-4 p.m. — Ohio Glass Museum — Ticket required — Discover the fascinating history of American whiskey and enjoy guided tastings of various classic offerings.

Retro Orbit: A Midcentury Space Affair

6-9 p.m. — Decorative Arts Center of Ohio — Ticket required — Immerse in a cosmic cocktail party with Star Trek exhibits and celestial-inspired art.

One Man's Passion: Isaac Collins and the Glass Empire

1-2 p.m. — Ohio Glass Museum — Free entry — Explore the entrepreneurial journey of Isaac J. Collins and the legacy of Anchor Hocking in glassmaking.

Free Outdoor Movie Screening: IF

Dusk — Zane Square — Free entry — Enjoy a family film under the stars with music and pre-movie activities.

Lil Rancher Summer Camp 2025

9 AM – 12 PM — Picture Perfect Ranch — $8.75 ticket service fee — Experience farm life with Highland cows, alpacas, and hands-on activities tailored for young ranchers.