Events Calendar

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Event Series Pump Boys & Dinettes

Pump Boys & Dinettes

Totem Pole Playhouse 9555 Golf Course Rd., Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, United States

In this musical tribute to life by the roadside, the “Pump Boys” sell high octane on Highway 57 and the “Dinettes,” Prudie and Rhetta Cupp, run the Double Cupp diner...

Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall “SOAR” Bird Walks

First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and winter bird walks find birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro leading the walks along the hiking trails at varying locations throughout the area. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and may bring identification books and binoculars. Free and open to the public. Just show up—no reservations...

Dig My Earth 2024

South Mountain Fairgrounds 615 Narrows Rd., Biglerville, Pennsylvania, United States

Celebrate the beautiful green open spaces of Adams County, PA with Ploughman Farm Cider's Dig My Earth event, which raises money for Land Conservancy of Adams County. Stop by for music, food, and art, and help to preserve farmland and green spaces through the magic of music! See a complete list of musicians below:Wayne GrahamBrittany...

$20

Stream Stomp

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

Lets get our feet wet and see what critters we can find living in Mountain Creek! Be sure to wear something you can get wet.  Meet by the Fuller Bath House. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at...

Wild Edibles with Debbie Naha-Koretzky, part 2

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

Join Debbie Naha-Koretzky, “The Wild Edibles Lady,” for a three-part foraging adventure to discover the edible plants of our area. The program will include a slide show followed by a foraging walk, and a taste of wild tea. Signed copies of her book, Foraging Pennsylvania and New Jersey (2021, Falcon Guides), will be available. Debbie...

$20

The Twilight Garden

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

The Twilight Garden: Nightfall brings a new dimension to the garden. Join us as Master Gardener, Susan Janton, presents a unique perspective on gardens that can “glow after dark” with heavenly fragrances and moonlight sparkle, as well as insight on the hidden creatures and night pollinators that emerge at night to start their “day”!

Event Series Music on the Mountain

Music on the Mountain

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United States

Join us on the lawn in front of the Cameron-Masland mansion on the first Sunday of each summer month for music and fun!  The lawn concerts are free, but donations are kindly accepted and we encourage you to  sign up as a member of the Friends of Kings Gap.  Bring your lawn chair or blanket to the top of the...

First Friday Campfire Cooking

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

Learn some new skills and recipes, then enjoy a tasty meal with park staff! Ingredients and supplies will be provided, courtesy of the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace. Donations are appreciated to help cover the cost. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you...

Iron Run Half Marathon and Charcoal Challenge 5k Run/Walk

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

The Friends of Pine Grove Furnace are pleased to hold the 12th annual Iron Run half-marathon and Charcoal Challenge 5k run/walk on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Pine Grove Furnace State Park. These concurrent trail races are promoted by the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace for the benefit of the 501(c)(3) non-profit in Pine Grove...

Paddleboarding for Beginners

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

Have you ever wanted to learn how to paddleboard, or bought one and would like to practice? Then look no further! All equipment will be provided, if you do not have your own. Must be at least 12 years of age. Register to use a park board (space is limited) or bring your own. There are three...

Event Series Wild Strawberries

Wild Strawberries

Wild Strawberries is Strawberry Hill’s summer program designed to immerse kids in nature while engaging their hearts and minds with hands-on, play-based learning outdoors. Wild Strawberries will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 11th to August 8th from 12:30pm-4:30pm. There will be no Wild Strawberries the week of July 4th. This is a...

$40

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