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SUMMARY:1st & 3rd Saturdays - WINTER\, SPRING\, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks\nIMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region\, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.”\nVisit THIS PAGE to see the current schedule of locations.\n(If in doubt about the weather—check Buttonwood’s Facebook page)\nFirst and third Saturdays ONLY * Start time: 8:00 AM\nFirst and third Saturdays: 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.\nParticipants should wear comfortable walking shoes and may bring identification books and binoculars. \nFree and open to the public. \nJust show up—no reservations required!\nFor more information call 717.762.0373 or email us at maryclaire@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/winter-spring-summer-fall-soar-bird-walks-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Nature Center\, 10356 Amsterdam Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday | Greencastle Senior Activity Center
DESCRIPTION:“Second Saturday’s” * 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Greencastle Senior Activity Center.\nAll Franklin County residents 60+ are welcome!On “Second Saturdays\,” seniors can hear special presentations from guest speakers\, enjoy a catered lunch\, participate in health and wellness workshops\, and take part in other offered activities.\nAll equipment and materials that are available during normal hours are also available on Saturdays.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/second-saturday-greencastle-senior-activity-center/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Greencastle Senior Activity Center\, 10615 Antrim Church Rd\, Greencastle\, PA\, 17225\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:You can make every week an adventure\, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round!\nOur Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread\, plant seeds in the garden\, feed the sheep\, or play games in the tavern\, there is always something happening.\nContact us for more details.\nEvery Saturday\, the gift shop\, exhibits and bathrooms are also open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/historical-programs-conococheague-institute-mercersburg/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Conococheague Institute\, 12995 Bain Road\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236
CATEGORIES:Fun Workshops,General
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SUMMARY:2026 Special Events\, Celebrating American's 250th Anniversary | Conococheague Institute\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:1776: Hearth\, Home and Springtime | Saturday May 9th\, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nExperience traditional domestic life around the hearth and home and learn the timeless art of food production.\nDiscover the vital roles women played in farming\, gardening\, and agriculture\, and explore how families managed goats and sheep with fresh born lambs and kids on our farmstead!\n1776: Music of the Revolution | Saturday June 6th\, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nStep back into the soundscape of the American Revolution.\nFrom whistling fifes to powerful drums\, enjoy music and songs popular with both civilians and soldiers\, and learn about the people who inspired them.\nMusical performances continue throughout the day.\n1776: Harvest on the Homestead | Saturday October 10th\, 2026 * 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nCelebrate the harvest with grape stomping for wine\, cider making\, beer brewing\, hearth cooking\, dance\, and games\, then gather round our Bonfire for our special evening tradition!\nSpecial Author Talk with Tom Hand at 1:00 PM followed by CI’s Annual Member meeting at 2:00 PM.\n1776: A Colonial Christmas | Saturday December 12th\, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nExperience the sights\, sounds\, and flavors of an 18th-century holiday season.\nWatch a colonial feast being prepared\, try your hand at baking traditional gingerbread\, and join in the festive spirit with Wassailing and old-fashioned games.\nFree cookies and hot drinks during our Stocking Stuffer gift shop sale.\nAll events are free to attend and will feature interactive presentations and activities for all ages.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/2026-special-events-celebrating-americans-250th-anniversary-conococheague-institute-mercersburg/2026-10-10/
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