All New at ACAC. Students will learn about: Design, Color, Shape, Texture, and more. This workshop will explore abstraction in art while painting intuitively. The student will create an original abstract work of ART. Sue is a signature member and Nautilus Fellow of the International Society of Experimental Artists. Bring a snack for break time!Students Supplies: Canvas (16″x20″), Flat Wash brush (3/4″-1″), Paper Towels, Water CupACAC provides: Acrylic Gel MediumInstructor: will bring all other supplies$130 for ACAC members, $143 for non-members
Peaceful Outlaws takes the stage at Arts Oasis on July 14 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Known for their warm harmonies, heartfelt delivery, and a mix of classic hits and modern favorites, they create an atmosphere that’s both energetic and laid-back, perfect for a night out with friends. From acoustic takes on rock, country, and Americana to soulful originals, the duo delivers a dynamic, pleasing set.Arts Oasis returns to Lincoln Square from May through October, offering a lively outdoor space for free live music and arts performances. Located at the corner of Chambersburg and Baltimore Streets, the venue provides ... Read This Story
East of Antietam takes the stage at Arts Oasis on July 11 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. East of Antietam is the husband-and-wife musical duo of Jim and Robin. Featuring guitar and rich vocal harmonies, their musical influences span a variety of artists, including Shawn Colvin, Adele, Crowded House, Simon & Garfunkel, Over the Rhine, and many more. Their focus is on providing quality music that is perfect for small venues—music you can sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to. Arts Oasis returns to Lincoln Square from May through October, offering a lively outdoor space for free live music and ... Read This Story
Cameron Molloy and The Drivin’ Wheel take the stage at Arts Oasis on July 7 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Led by Cameron Molloy on vocals and guitar, the band also features Mike Banks (guitar, vocals), Jack Jack Books (drums), Dale Sharrah (bass), David Gorozdos (keyboards), and Laurie Matlock (acoustic guitar, vocals). They play a mix of original songs and classics by artists like Hank Williams Sr., Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Grateful Dead, The Byrds, Bob Dylan, and more. Arts Oasis returns to Lincoln Square from May through October, offering a lively outdoor space for free live music and arts ... Read This Story
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Ron Nicodemus takes the stage at Arts Oasis on July 4 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. “I’ve lived, traveled and played around the U.S., but I’m happiest playing current covers, past favorites & originals for my hometown & its visitors.”
Arts Oasis returns to Lincoln Square from May through October, offering a lively outdoor space for free live music and arts performances. Located at the corner of Chambersburg and Baltimore Streets, the venue provides a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere where visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs and enjoy performances by local and ... Read This Story
The 35th Annual Adams County Heritage Festival takes place on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Gettysburg Area Recreation Park, 545 Long Lane, Gettysburg. Sponsored by the Interfaith Center for Peace and Justice, this annual celebration showcases the many cultures that enrich Adams County through music, food, art, and community traditions. Guided by the festival’s motto, “Sharing and appreciating the cultures of Adams County through music, food, and art… A celebration of unity in our community,” the event brings together residents and visitors for an afternoon of cultural discovery and connection.Live entertainment, international cuisine, ... Read This Story
Orchard Explorers: Where Curiosity Takes Root brings hands-on farm education to Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit Farm & Market on Biglerville Road in Biglerville. Designed for ages 8–12, this new weekly learning series gives older kids an opportunity to explore agriculture, food, nature, and farm life through engaging, interactive experiences. While created with older children in mind, participants of all ages are welcome to join the fun.Each one-hour session begins at 9 a.m. and features a different orchard or farm-related topic, combining hands-on activities, experiments, and real-world learning. The program encourages curiosity and discovery while helping children build a deeper connection ... Read This Story
Celebrate fall in New Oxford during the 19th Annual Harvest Day Festival & Parade on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the heart of New Oxford.This community favorite features craft and food vendors, young entrepreneurs, free kids’ activities, and a parade that is free to participate in. The parade steps off at 3 p.m. New for 2026, the festival will also include a car show.The celebration continues with Harvest Hunt, a town-wide scavenger hunt running Saturday, October 10 through Sunday, October 25. Participating businesses will each have a hidden leaf at their location. Visitors ... Read This Story
Celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday at the Adams County Farmers Market on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gettysburg Rec Park.The market will be open during its regular hours, featuring local farmers, vendors, fresh food, handmade goods, and family-friendly shopping. In honor of America 250, visitors can also enjoy ceremonial cannon firings by Raines Battery, Civil War living history demonstrations, and educational displays that bring American history to life.Reenactors will be on-site to share stories, answer questions, and offer a glimpse into daily life during the Civil War era. This special celebration ... Read This Story
Experience the Battle of Gettysburg through the eyes of one of its most remembered civilian casualties during “Let It Be Me: The Jenny Wade Story,” an immersive historical production at the Jennie Wade House in Gettysburg. Set inside the historic brick home on Cemetery Hill, this powerful experience transports guests back to July 1863 as the Battle of Gettysburg unfolds outside the Wade family’s door.Through dramatic storytelling, authentic settings, and sensory effects, visitors step into the sights, sounds, and emotions of three devastating days that changed Gettysburg forever. The experience recreates the chaos of battle and the hardships endured ... Read This Story
Step into the dim glow of a wartime kitchen during Blood on the Bread Board: A Mother’s Sorrow at 8:30 p.m. on July 17, July 24 and July 31, 2026, in the Keeping Room Theater at the Farnsworth House Inn on Baltimore Street in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
This intimate hearthside performance tells the story of Mary Anne Filby Wade, the grieving but unbreakable mother of Mary Virginia “Jennie” Wade, the only civilian directly killed during the Battle of Gettysburg.
Mary Anne recounts the chaos that reached her family’s doorstep in July 1863: her daughter Georgia Anna giving birth as the ... Read This Story
Celebrate Independence Day at the 4th of July Fireworks at Liberty Mountain Resort in Fairfield, PA, where an evening of live entertainment, great food, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks display creates one of the area’s favorite holiday traditions. Set against the scenic backdrop of Liberty Mountain Resort, this festive summer gathering offers something for every age.The celebration begins at 5:00 PM at the resort’s mountainside base area. Guests can enjoy yard games including cornhole, giant Jenga, sidewalk chalk activities, and other family-friendly fun throughout the evening. The slopeside pool opens to the public from 5:00 PM to 8:30 ... Read This Story
