Penn State Extension in Franklin County is offering free testing on the first Wednesday of every month at the Franklin County Extension Office, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM No need to bring your entire canner, just the lid. Sign up is not required. If you are unable to make one of these dates, you can […]
Wednesday mornings * 10:30 AM Join us for a Storytime designed for children preschool ages as we share, grow, play and learn together through books and nursery rhymes. Stories Craft time Activities & Playtime Snack time
Wednesday December 17th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join us for a cozy, festive evening surrounded by the scent of fresh evergreens as you create your own holiday piece! At checkout, participants must choose between designing an evergreen wreath or a winter door swag — both made with beautiful, natural elements that will make your home feel […]
Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Crochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM! For beginners and those that love crochet! Come learn to crochet, make holiday projects as a group or bring a project along. No fee to join the class. If you would like individual instruction to get started, beginner crochet lessons are […]
Homework Help | Healthy Snacks | Structured Activities | Social Time with Friends To register online, visit www.bgccs.org Before & After School Nancy Grayson Elementary James Burd Elementary Shippensburg Intermediate After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary
Thursday December 18th, 2025 * 6:00 PM Come join us for a fun and festive workshop where we'll create a beautiful holiday centerpiece using fresh winter greens! Just in time for the holiday season, this centerpiece will be the perfect addition to your Christmas Day table as you gather with loved ones. You can choose […]
Third Thursdays Each Month 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM The Healing Together grief support group is for grieving adults (18 & older), who are grieving the death of a loved one (family member or friend) from any circumstance. Current group members are grieving deaths due to illness, accidents, overdose and suicide. This peer-led education/discussion-based group […]
Thursday December 18th, 2025 * 7:00 PM CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the whole family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Guests will be on the edge of their seats as a cast of holiday characters […]
Friday November 28th - Saturday January 3rd, 2025 It’s our 6th Season! Step into the magic of the holidays at Trail of Lights, where the farm transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland! From whimsical farm scenes to large scale Noah’s Arc and Botanical Garden, to magical Music Tunnels and Light Shows - you’ll feel you […]
Friday, November 7th, 2025 * 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM The evening will showcase the new artwork and include free refreshments in addition to live music from The Flying Matlock's in the adjacent Music Makers space. The 11 featured area artists are Cindy Baker, Ophelia Chambliss, Lina Ferrara, Jean Frey, Richard Gottlieb, Robb Helfrick, Kirby Heltebridle, Leslie […]
Kick off the holiday season with an unforgettable experience! Every Friday–Sunday | December 5th - 21st, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday - Tuesday | December 26th - 30th, 2025 * 6:00 PM -8:00 PM Horse-drawn wagon ride through a mile of dazzling lights Cozy up with Mrs. Claus’ stories Hand your wish […]
Friday December19th, 2025 * 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM $1.37 Breakfast ALL money raised goes towards a family in need this Holiday Season, as well as other local charities.
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” Visit THIS PAGE to see the current schedule of locations. (If in doubt about the weather—check Buttonwood’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY * Start time: 8:00 AM […]
Annual Christmas Program | Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Writing a Revolutionary War New Years Resolution | Saturday January 3rd, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cumberland County America250PA Kick Off | Wednesday January 28th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tools of a Continental Soldier | Saturday […]
Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 3:30 PM Meeting & Holiday Party 14600 Buchanan Trail West Mercersburg, Pa 17236
Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Hi neighbors and visitors! We had so much fun during our first open house last year- we’re doing it again this year! Join us again at our historic home at 756 Philadelphia Avenue for our holiday open house! Local and homemade refreshments will be provided […]
Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a little magic! Join us for a wonderful, free family event at our 1st annual Festival of Trees. Stroll through a stunning forest of Christmas trees, each one uniquely decorated by our generous local businesses! It's […]
Friday October 31st | Motorsmoke & Halloween Party * 8:00 PM Saturday November 1st | Industry Lane * 8:00 PM Saturday November 8th | Ash Phipps & Phriends * 8:00 PM Saturday November 15th | The Flashbacks * 8:00 PM Saturday November 22nd | The Blue Dice * 8:00 PM Wednesday November 11th | Super […]
Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Join us for our FIRST EVER, "BAD SANTA & UGLY SWEATER PARTY"!! Live Music from..."RUMOURS" | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM DRINK & BEER SPECIALS ALL NIGHT! Prizes for UGLIEST SWEATER! BAD SANTA will be here making his rounds with giveaways!
Sunday December 21st, 2025 * 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM FREE and open to the public! Buttonwood Nature Center is hosting its sixth annual Winter Solstice Celebration. The winter solstice is the longest night—or shortest day—of the year and typically falls around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. After the solstice, the days get gradually […]
Underground Railroad
