The Barn Resort and Official Gettysburg Bike Week present the 2nd Annual Bikes at the Barn on May 24 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Barn Resort, 75 Cunningham Road in Gettysburg.Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to ride in and enjoy an afternoon celebrating bike culture and community. Thousands attended the inaugural event, and the second year promises another lively gathering for riders and spectators.Admission is free and no tickets are required.
Horizons Creative Studio and The Barn Resort host a Mother’s Day Sip & Stitch Brunch at The Barn Resort in Gettysburg.Guests will enjoy a brunch bar while participating in a guided embroidery class to create their own embroidered flower keepsake. The two-hour workshop includes step-by-step instruction and all materials needed to complete the design.Mimosas, espresso martinis, and a Bloody Mary bar will be available for purchase during the event.
Horizons Creative Studio hosts a Paint Your Friends workshop at The Barn Resort in Gettysburg.
In this relaxed, beginner-friendly class, participants sit across from a partner and paint each other’s portrait using provided art supplies. No experience is necessary, and the focus is on creativity, laughter, and enjoying the process rather than perfection.
At the end of the session, participants exchange paintings and take home a one-of-a-kind portrait created by their friend. The workshop offers a fun and memorable creative experience for friends, couples, or anyone looking for a unique night out.
Cellar75 at The Barn Resort hosts a Big Spring Spirits Whiskey Tasting Dinner on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of Big Spring Spirits whiskeys paired with a five-course dinner designed to complement the flavors of each selection. The evening offers an opportunity to learn about the spirits while enjoying a relaxed dining experience.
Menu details are available on the Cellar75 Facebook page. Tickets are available here.
Horizons Creative Studio hosts a Beginner-Friendly Pet Collage Class at The Barn Resort in Gettysburg. In this relaxed workshop, participants create a colorful mixed-media portrait of their pet using a pre-traced 8×10 canvas, decorative papers, textures, and embellishments.The class introduces simple collage techniques including layering, composition, and design while guiding participants step-by-step through the creative process. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are included.Participants are asked to submit a clear photo of their pet or favorite animal in advance so a canvas can be pre-traced and ready at the start of the class. The workshop offers a supportive ... Read This Story
Part of the Official Juneteenth 2026 Programming
Cinema Under the Stars presents a Juneteenth screening of the Civil War film Glory (1989) on Friday, June 19 from 8:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Gettysburg Rec Park.Following the Lincoln Cemetery Juneteenth Commemoration, the outdoor film screening tells the story of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, one of the first African American regiments in the Union Army during the Civil War. Before the film begins, a guest historian will offer brief remarks about the history of the United States Colored Troops and their role in the fight for freedom.Guests are ... Read This Story
Part of the Official Juneteenth 2026 Programming
Honor the lives, legacy, and contributions of Gettysburg’s Black community at a Juneteenth Commemoration at Lincoln Cemetery on Friday, June 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.The program includes remarks reflecting on the significance of Juneteenth and the importance of preserving local Black history. During the event, newly installed National Register of Historic Places signage recognizing Lincoln Cemetery will be unveiled.
As dusk falls, attendees will participate in an illumination ceremony, placing lights along the graves of those buried in the cemetery, including veterans, community leaders, and families whose stories helped shape ... Read This Story
CutaRug Line Dancing returns to The Barn Resort for the 2026 season.Guests are invited to join CutaRug from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for line dancing lessons followed by open dancing. All ages and skill levels are welcome, including beginners interested in learning the basics.
Admission is $10 per person. The Farmhouse Restaurant and Cellar75 will be open for food and drink purchases during the event. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.
Gettysburg College presents “A Great and Truthful Medium:” Photography at Gettysburg and Beyond, an exhibition featuring selections from the Ron Perisho Collection. The exhibit highlights nineteenth- and early twentieth-century photographs of the Gettysburg battlefield and town.The collection includes iconic images of the battle’s aftermath by photographers such as Alexander Gardner, Timothy O’Sullivan, James Gibson, and Mathew Brady, along with work by regional photographers including William H. Tipton and the Tyson brothers. Photographs in the exhibit include albumen prints, tintypes, stereographs, and lantern slides that document the battlefield and community during and after the Civil War.The exhibition runs September 2 ... Read This Story
ACCAC and the Healthy Adams County Fitness Task Force host a family-friendly hike at Caledonia State Park.Participants meet in Lot 2 at Caledonia State Park, located past the park office and stop sign. The guided two-mile hike follows an easy trail through scenic lowlands and passes the site of the historic rolling mill, the mill’s falls, and one of Pennsylvania’s oldest white pine plantations. The route also offers opportunities for birdwatching and is suitable for children and beginner hikers.ACCAC provides a light snack before the hike and a hot dog lunch afterward. Snacks and lunch are free, though registration ... Read This Story
The Latimore Valley Fairgrounds introduces the first annual POURFEST, a new craft beverage event held during the Latimore Valley Fair and sponsored by E.M.M.R.POURFEST brings together regional craft beer, wine, and spirits alongside live music, local artisans, food vendors, exhibits, and live demonstrations. The event takes place in the setting of the historic Latimore Valley Fairgrounds and offers visitors an opportunity to sample beverages while enjoying the broader fair activities.POURFEST runs Friday, June 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with early entrance at 11:00 a.m. for online ticket ... Read This Story
Seminary Ridge Museum presents Revolution on the Ridge: Preserving the Union, Conserving the Earth – The Environmentalism of American Civil War Veterans on Friday, April 24 at 3:30 p.m. at 111 Seminary Ridge in Gettysburg.In this Arbor Day program, historian Codie Eash explores how the devastation of the Civil War shaped veterans’ views of the natural environment. After witnessing widespread destruction of farmland, forests, and landscapes during the conflict, many veterans became leaders in efforts to protect battlefields, design public parks, and advance forestry and conservation.The program examines how the experiences of Civil War veterans helped influence the growth ... Read This Story
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