Thursday January 22nd, 2026 * 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM You're invited to join us, along with the America250PA team, county officials, special guests, residents and community stake holders to […]
Thursday January 22nd, 2026 * 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Join local stained glass artist Chris Parker to make your own stained-glass bird! Participants, ages 16+, will be using the copper foil method. Participants will choose glass and learn all the steps to complete your project. All supplies will be provided. Finished projects will be […]
Thursday January 22nd, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Create Your Own Rose Embroidery Bouquet Join us in our greenhouse for a cozy, beginner-friendly embroidery class where you’ll learn a few simple stitches and create your very own rose bouquet — no experience necessary! What’s Included:• Gentle, step-by-step instruction designed for true beginners• A […]
Thursday January 22nd, 2026 * 7:00 PM Buttonwood Nature Center welcomes guest speakers from the Bureau of Forestry’s Michaux State Forest as we talk about fire, and ecosystem health. Marc Kaiser is the Wildland Fire Supervisor for Michaux Forest District. He has been involved with wildland fire since starting his career with DCNR 28 years […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you miss vendors such as Humble Roots Mushroom Farm and Grace's Family Farm? Do you need a place to get fresh goods? We have 6 dates this winter to get your Farmers Market goodies!! The dates are January 10th, January 24th, February 7th, February 21st, March 7th, and March 21st | 9:00 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 January 24th, 2026 * 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Bring your family to Buttonwood Nature Center to experience winter wildlife at night with a Buttonwood naturalist. A short pre-hike learning session will explore native crepuscular and nocturnal animals like owls, foxes, and others. Following the learning session, we will head out on one of […]
Saturday January 24th, 2025 * 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM 176ers Dueling Pianos returns to Chambersburg with their very first show at Gearhouse Brewing Co! Come out to this fun, inclusive spot for a high-energy keyboard show where every song is a request from you!
Sunday January 25th February 22nd, March 29th, & April 26th, 2026 * 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM The first in a series of four monthly trail hikes. Buttonwood Nature Center is repeating its series of AT hikes on the last Sunday of the month from January through April 2026. See our three remaining hikes here: […]
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
4th Tuesday of each month * 6:30 PM Join us for an evening of camaraderie and fun with Stamp Collecting. Whether you're a novice or seasoned veteran you are welcome to join us. Hope to see you there!
Monday, Wednesday, Friday January 2nd - December 30th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Looking for a place to play pickleball this year? We've got you covered with our open gym! Drop i cost per visit: $5 / $4 Boro Residents Membership Pass: $75 / $65 Boro Residents To purchase a membership, participants must […]
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
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 […]
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 January 29th, 2026 * 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Join Penn State Extension for Crops Day, your opportunity to gain timely insights from field and forage crops specialists and educators. Discover innovative practices for the upcoming season, explore the latest agronomic research, products, and technology, and reflect on the successes and challenges of 2025 […]
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 […]
Underground Railroad
