The Gettysburg Heritage Center in Gettysburg hosts an evening of Civil War history and meteorological insight on May 21 as authors Jeffrey J. Harding and Dr. Jon M. Nese discuss their book, “The Weather Gods Curse: The Gettysburg Campaign.” The program begins at 7 PM inside the Heritage Center Conference Room and explores how extreme weather conditions shaped the movements, hardships, and battlefield experiences of Union and Confederate forces throughout the Gettysburg Campaign.Drawing from firsthand accounts, detailed narratives, and modern meteorological research, Harding and Nese examine the storms, heat, mud, and atmospheric conditions that influenced one of the ... Read This Story
Granite Hill Camping Resort at 3340 Fairfield Road in Gettysburg kicks off Father’s Day Weekend with live music from Nick Mich Music on Friday, June 19 from 5 to 8 PM at the Red Shed Café. The free public Happy Hour event features an acoustic mix of country music and rock ’n’ roll favorites in a relaxed outdoor setting near the South Mountain region.Performing with “just me and my guitar,” Nick Mich brings a hometown sound to one of Granite Hill’s popular summer gatherings. Recently voted Gettysburg’s #1 Acoustic Entertainment act for 2025 by Celebrate Gettysburg, Nick Mich keeps the ... Read This Story
Granite Hill Camping Resort at 3340 Fairfield Road in Gettysburg hosts a full four-day Independence Day celebration from July 2 through July 6 packed with family activities, live entertainment, outdoor games, and classic summer traditions. The annual holiday weekend event brings campers and visitors together for patriotic fun across the scenic resort grounds near the South Mountain region.The celebration features patriotic tie-dye, ceramic painting, scavenger hunts, poolside fun, and family-friendly competitions including cornhole and horseshoe tournaments. Kids roll through the campground during the Patriotic Bicycle Parade while guests gather throughout the weekend for campfires, music, and outdoor recreation. Evening entertainment ... Read This Story
Littlestown Good Ole Days Festival returns to Littlestown, Pennsylvania from August 13–15, 2026, bringing three days of hometown tradition, family entertainment, and community celebration to Adams County. The celebration begins Thursday, August 13, with the Littlestown Good Ole Days Parade stepping off at 6:30 PM through downtown Littlestown. This year’s “America 250!” theme fills the streets with patriotic energy as floats, antique vehicles, bands, motorcycles, fire apparatus, and community groups make their way through town. Family Movie Night follows on Friday, August 14, creating a relaxed evening atmosphere at Crouse Park as families and friends gather outdoors for summer fun ... Read This Story
Gettysburg ParaJam brings paranormal culture and live music together for a one-of-a-kind event experience at Gettysburg Recreation Park on August 29 beginning at 11 a.m. This seven-hour gathering blends the atmosphere of a paranormal conference with the energy of a live music festival, creating an immersive event centered around the strange, historic, and unexplained in one of America’s most famously haunted towns.Throughout the day, guests can explore presentations from paranormal speakers sharing investigations, evidence, and firsthand experiences from the field. Paranormal investigators, spiritual practitioners, creators, and specialty vendors add to the atmosphere with metaphysical items, horror-inspired merchandise, and one-of-a-kind collectibles. ... Read This Story
Granite Hill Camping Resort brings big retro energy to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with a Totally Awesome 80’s Throwback Weekend running May 29–31 at 3340 Fairfield Road. The three-day campground event packs the schedule with colorful activities, classic games, family entertainment, and nonstop nostalgia inspired by the decade of mixtapes, neon fashion, and MTV culture.Families can jump into tie-dye sessions, compete in a Horseshoe Tournament, and spend Saturday morning exploring hands-on creative stations throughout the resort. Activities include ceramic painting, cassette tape decorating, neon splatter-paint art, and friendship bracelet making, giving kids and adults plenty of chances to lean into the 1980s ... Read This Story
Chuck Darwin & The Knuckle-Draggers join Lancaster favorites Dillweed for a special themed live music night at Ploughman Cider Taproom, 14 Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on Friday, July 4 at 7 p.m. The unique twinbill centers around songs connected by a shared theme rooted in American history and freedom, creating a high-energy set that fits perfectly with the Fourth of July atmosphere in downtown Gettysburg. The pairing brings together two well-known regional acts for an evening packed with roots rock attitude, local flavor, and holiday spirit.The free public show takes place on the Art Oasis stage outside Ploughman Cider ... Read This Story
Night at the Museum, 1863 returns to the Gettysburg Heritage Center at 297 Steinwehr Ave in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, bringing back one of the area’s most engaging living history experiences. This immersive, family-friendly event places visitors face-to-face with the civilian side of the Battle of Gettysburg through guided museum performances led by costumed interpreters portraying real people who lived through the Civil War in Gettysburg.Guests move through the museum alongside talented cast members who share personal stories, local perspectives, and firsthand accounts tied to the pivotal days of July 1863. The interactive format creates a deeper connection to Gettysburg history while ... Read This Story
WestWind Diving Dogs brings four days of dock diving action to The Thirsty Farmer in Cashtown, Pennsylvania, from May 21–24, 2026. The NADD-affiliated event features high-energy canine competition and family-friendly entertainment in the heart of Adams County, with activities running daily from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 3 p.m.Held at 290 Cashtown Road in Cashtown, PA, the event showcases National Association of Dock Diving competition where dogs compete in distance jumping and other aquatic challenges. Spectators can watch skilled diving dogs soar from the dock while handlers and competitors gather from across Pennsylvania and surrounding states for the Memorial Day weekend ... Read This Story
