Celebrate the end of summer with Family Game Night at Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit Farm & Market in Biglerville on July 31 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Families can bring a favorite board game or enjoy outdoor games while listening to live music by Rebekah Foster. A build-your-own ice cream sundae bar, snacks, and other treats are available for purchase. Admission is free, making it an easy evening of fun before the new school year begins.
Bluegrass on the Farm brings an evening of live music to Thomason’s Olde Thyme Herb Farm on Saturday, July 18, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Set at Thomason’s Olde Thyme Herb Farm, 170 Stoney Point Rd., East Berlin, PA, the event features a performance by the Crossroads Bluegrass Band in the farm’s outdoor yard. Guests can bring a lawn chair, relax, and enjoy traditional bluegrass music in a peaceful country setting.Thomason’s Olde Thyme Herb Farm also offers a country gift shop filled with specialty teas, homemade jellies, home décor, jewelry, and seasonal gifts, making the destination worth exploring before ... Read This Story
39 North brings live music to The Lodges of Gettysburg on Friday, August 22, at 7:00 p.m. with a fun mix of alternative rock, classic rock, 80s hits, country favorites, and party rock from across the decades. Based in the MD/PA region, the band keeps the energy high with familiar songs made for singing along, dancing, and enjoying a night out in Gettysburg.Tickets cost $10 and may be paid at the door. Guests can also enjoy featured cocktails and dining specials at Gloryridge Tavern before or during the show. Dining reservations are encouraged by calling 717-642-2500.
Central PA Wedding Shows brings one of the region’s premier wedding planning events to The Lodges at Gettysburg on Camp Gettysburg Road in Gettysburg on Saturday, August 9, from noon until 3:00 p.m. Designed for newly engaged couples and anyone planning a wedding, this one-day expo connects attendees with many of the area’s top wedding professionals while offering inspiration, exclusive savings, and valuable planning resources all under one roof.Couples have the opportunity to meet talented local vendors, explore the latest wedding trends, discover creative ideas for every style and budget, and take advantage of booking discounts and special incentives ... Read This Story
The Inaugural Sunday Brunch Society is fresh take on brunch at Chef M on Market at 1510 W. Market St. in York on Sunday, August 2, beginning at 10:00 a.m. This thoughtfully curated dining experience centers on great food, relaxed conversation, and the simple pleasure of lingering around the table long after the last course arrives.Guests enjoy a multi-course brunch menu created by Chef M, paired with a complimentary mimosa bar and a chef-crafted culinary experience that celebrates memorable flavors and a welcoming atmosphere. Rather than rushing through a meal, Sunday Brunch Society embraces a slower pace where each ... Read This Story
Dressed in period soldier’s clothing, Matthew Dodd takes listeners back in time to feel what it was like to be a soldier, civilian, loved-one-at-home or escaped slave in the Civil War era. Through period songs, excerpts from actual letters, and anecdotes (humorous and poignant) Matthew evokes the feelings and passions of that pivotal era of American history. Matthew bypasses the stories of the generals and the battle movements and concentrates on the feelings and stories of the individual soldier (north and south), the mother, father, or sweetheart left at home, and of the men and women who “followed the drinking ... Read This Story
Curious about quilting during the Civil War? Quilts were a common household item in both the north and the south and were often treasured family heirlooms passed down through generations.Join Shriver House guide Gayle Underwood on Saturday, July 18th at 3 p.m. in the Garden Room of the Shriver House Museum for a brand-new program exploring the fascinating connections between quilting and the Civil War. Gayle will discuss the role quilts played during the war in Gettysburg and beyond, including how they helped raise money for the war effort, how material shortages influenced the quilting process, and how quilts continue ... Read This Story
Operation Honor: Rural Salute brings a free community event honoring veterans and military families to GARA in Gettysburg on July 25. The day focuses on resources, connection, and celebration for veterans, military families, and the broader community.Guests can explore resource booths that connect veterans with benefits, services, and support while enjoying food trucks, live music, speaker panels, and family-friendly activities, including a petting zoo. The event creates a welcoming space for neighbors, service members, families, and supporters to gather, learn, and celebrate those who served.Live music and ceremonial moments include the Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps presenting colors, performing ... Read This Story
Adams County Winery welcomes James Margolis Band to the Farm Winery for their debut Live Music on the Grounds performance on Friday, July 18, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The afternoon brings live music, wine, and a relaxed outdoor setting to 251 Peach Tree Road in Orrtanna, PA.Guests can enjoy Adams County Winery’s award-winning wines, wine slushies, local craft beer, and snacks, including cheese and crackers and gourmet meat and cheese plates. The Terrace Bistro serves wood-fired pizzas and pretzels from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., making the winery an easy Adams County stop for food, drinks, and entertainment.This ... Read This Story
Adams County Winery welcomes Stephanie Rhodes & That Guy to the Farm Winery for their debut Live Music on the Grounds performance on Saturday, July 12, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The afternoon brings live music, local flavor, and a relaxed winery setting to 251 Peach Tree Road in Orrtanna, PA.Guests can enjoy Adams County Winery’s award-winning wines, wine slushies, local craft beer, and snacks, including cheese and crackers and gourmet meat and cheese plates. The Terrace Bistro serves wood-fired pizzas and pretzels from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the food truck adds pulled pork, brats, mac and ... Read This Story
Adams County Winery welcomes London Muse to the Farm Winery for their debut Live Music on the Grounds performance on Saturday, July 5, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The afternoon brings live music, wine, food, and a relaxed outdoor setting to the winery at 251 Peach Tree Road in Orrtanna, PA.Guests can enjoy Adams County Winery’s award-winning wines, wine slushies, local craft beer, and snacks, including cheese and crackers and gourmet meat and cheese plates. The Terrace Bistro serves wood-fired pizzas and pretzels from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., creating an easygoing stop for food, drinks, and entertainment in ... Read This Story
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