Events Calendar

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​Allegheny National Forest Hiking Weekend

A long-standing tradition, KTA's Allegheny National Forest Hiking Weekend is great for hikers looking for a laid-back weekend with friends (or friends-to-be). Explore the beautiful forests on guided group hikes...

Ancestral Skills, part 3

Strawberry Hill Foundation 1537 Mt Hope Rd., Fairfield, Pennsylvania, United States

Shelter: The first protection in a survival situation is shelter. Shelter provides camouflage and protects from the elements, insects, predators, and cold. Whether for a day, a week, or indefinitely. In this class, you will learn about finding materials, locating a safe location depending on conditions, and the construction of a shelter. Register HERE. About...

$30

Full Moon Hike

Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States

Watch the moon rise over the park as we hike the Koppenhaver and Mountain Creek trails, taking in all the park has to offer as the sun goes down and the full moon rises. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to...

Campfire Program @ Gettysburg Battlefield Amphitheater

Pitzer Woods Amphitheater West Confederate Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Join Strawberry Hill for the NPS Campfire Programs! What are the Campfire Programs? NPS rangers present evening campfire talks on a wide variety of topics on the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War. Programs take place at 8:30 pm at the Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, near Auto Tour Stop #6.

Molding and Sand Casting

Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States

Join this hands-on program to create your own sand mold and “cast” a plaster product, similar to how moulders would have down with iron at the furnace. Registration is required to create a mold, space is limited. Please ONLY register the person [articipating in making the craft, not the whole group. Anyone is welcome to...

The Wonderful World of Ice and Snow

Craighead House 318 E. Old Yord Rd., Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

Geologist Noel Potter will take us on a journey through ice and snow, discussing the make-up, and the many fascinating forms, of glaciers, snowflakes, sea ice, permafrost, avalanches and so...

Event Series Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys

JERSEY BOYS is the international musical phenomenon that takes you behind the scenes — and behind the music — of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.They had a look, an attitude, and a sound like no other. Sure, they were born in Jersey. But they were made in America. Find tickets HERE.

Pricing Varies

Sturgeon Moon Hike

Strawberry Hill Foundation 1537 Mt Hope Rd., Fairfield, Pennsylvania, United States

Join for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Sturgeon Moon! August’s full moon is the first of four super full moons in 2024! When a full moon takes...

Kayak Thru History

Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States

Learn the history of Laurel Lake and Pine Grove Furnace while kayaking. Space is limited to 12 participants. Must be at least 12 years of age, and have previous kayaking experience....

Silly Salamanders

Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States

Bring the whole family out to learn about salamanders, create a craft, and read “The Salamander Room” by Anne Mazer. Then we will search for real live salamanders, but no...

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