Expressive Avenue

08/06/2026

We love to see what all of our talented painters bring in to Expressive Avenue!

🌼Expressive Avenue🌼

3985 Columbia Avenue

Tues: 10-3
Wed-Sat: 10-6
Sun: 12-4
Mon: closed

08/05/2026

we have bags!!

Only the First 2,000 Get the Goody Bag!
If you love discovering hidden gems, tasting local treats, and exploring places you never knew existed—this is your moment. The first 2,000 people to purchase a Best Kept Secrets Tour ticket will receive an exclusive goody bag filled with samples, coupons, and surprises from participating stops. These bags go fast every year, so if you want one… today’s the day to grab your ticket.

Then get ready to uncover Lancaster County’s most delightful secrets—hand picked shops, eateries, markets, and makers that turn every stop into a “WOW… how did I not know this existed?” experience.

Here’s a peek at the secrets waiting for you:
• Home décor hideaways full of personality
• Craft & artisan studios with handmade wonders
• Thrift & consignment surprises you’ll brag about
• A pretzel bakery twisting up warm perfection
• A decadent chocolatier worth every indulgent bite
• Boutiques with one of a kind style
• A goat dairy that’s adorable and delicious
• Gift shops full of treasures
• An olive oil taproom for flavor explorers
• Wood & leather artisans crafting beauty by hand
• A Bavarian style wine shop tucked into its own village
• Farm markets overflowing with local goodness
• An everything pickle store (yes… everything)
• A hidden Pop Up shop you’ll feel lucky to find
• Great eats from pierogis to Greek specialties to baked treats
• A cozy bookstore perfect for lingering
• A candle maker with scents that spark joy
• Antiques & vintage treasures waiting to be rediscovered
• Unique specialty shops you’ll talk about for days

✨ Don’t miss your chance—only the first 2,000 ticket holders get the goody bag.
🗓️ Tour Dates: Oct 8–24 (use your ticket as often as you like) 📍 44 stops 🎟️ Tickets: $12 ❤️ $1 from every ticket supports Lighthouse Vocational Services

How to Get Your Tickets:
🏪 Pick Up Locally: Email [email protected] for a list of pickup locations
📞 Reserve for Later Pickup: Call 717 721 9409 (Tues thru Thurs 9-5)
📫Have Them Mailed: Order online at BestKeptSecretsTour.com

08/04/2026

New Vendors!!!

We couldn’t feature everyone who set up for August, but there is so much more to see. PLUS even more new vendors setting up on the 15th!

🌼Expressive Avenue🌼

3985 Columbia Avenue

Tues: 10-3
Wed-Sat: 10-6
Sun: 12-4 
Mon: closed

08/02/2026

Abby is the maker behind Strings and Things York! She was born in York, PA and moved to Lancaster a few years ago with her preschool sweetheart, Zach. They own a cocker spaniel/poodle/golden retriever mix named Birdie! Abby works full-time as an Applications Engineer at a tech company helping engineering firms manage their 3D models and 2D drawings. Riveting, right?

In her free time, she enjoys rooting for the Baltimore Orioles, the occasional game of tennis, and most of all, crafting! Her love of crafts started at a very early age with pom-poms, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes. In 2017, she discovered string art. Soon after, Strings and Things York was born! Since then, she has added embroidery, felting, and handmade greeting cards to her ever-growing list of crafts. She loves custom orders to help someone's vision come to life!

🌼Expressive Avenue🌼

3985 Columbia Avenue

Tues: 10-3
Wed-Sat: 10-6
Sun: 12-4
Mon: closed

07/31/2026

Don’t miss the Expressive Avenue Clothing Swap this weekend!

*Reminder: NO donations will be accepted on swap day

📍 3985 Columbia Avenue
📅 August 1 & 2
🕚 Saturday: 11AM–5PM
🕛 Sunday: 12PM–4PM

Ready to refresh your wardrobe sustainably and support your local community? Join us for another Expressive Avenue Clothing Swap! A fun-filled weekend of thrifting and connecting!

✨ How It Works:
• FREE EARLY BIRD ENTRY with a PRIOR donation of 5+ gently used clothing items (donations accepted until July 26)
• No donation? No problem! It’s just $3 ENTRY on Saturday, and FREE ENTRY on Sunday)

🛍 On Swap Day:
• WE WILL NOT ACCEPT DONATIONS ON SWAP DAY
• Bring your own tote bag
• Take home as many items as you’d like. Sharing is caring!

♻️ Let’s give clothes a second chance while promoting sustainable fashion and community connection. See you there!

07/30/2026