Events for Gettysburg and surrounding Adams County
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Friday the 3rd, April, 2020
Join us at The Cider House for live music Friday and Saturday nights! All concerts are free and open to the public. Wine, hard cider and food specials will be available all night. *Please note we do...
Friday the 3rd, April, 2020
Preview the art works donated by local and regional artists to the Land Conservancy of Adams County’s annual art auction. Meet the donor-artists and vote for your favorite work of art to receive the...
Friday the 3rd, April, 2020
*This event has been canceled. Are you ready for spring? Book your scenic ride through the beautiful countryside of York County to Glen Rock, or Hanover Junction, PA, on a historic railway that dates ...
Friday the 3rd, April, 2020
A wonderful addition to your dining experience at Hickory Bridge Farm – enjoy a variety of musical genres offered select dates throughout the year. Hickory Bridge is well known for their ho...
Friday the 3rd, April, 2020
Come to Gettysburg the First Friday of every month for special events, discounts and more! Be sure to look for the First Friday flags that signify participating businesses. Visit us online for deta...
Friday the 3rd, April, 2020
Join us for our last two Mini Maker Events before we break for the summer! Friday, April 3: Eggs – It’s time for those preschoolers to get hands-on with some eggs! Join us for an hour of egg-cele...
Saturday the 4th, April, 2020
*This event has been canceled. Ride the Eggspecially Fun Bunny Run. Visit and take photos with the Easter Bunny while riding on the train. Your 40-minute ride will take you along the beautiful rail tr...
Saturday the 4th, April, 2020
*This event has been canceled. Join us for a celebration of Abraham Lincoln and his time in Gettysburg. This event is ideal for children and will make a memorable impact as they meet the very fam...
Saturday the 4th, April, 2020
Choral music is one of the hallmarks of the Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College. This winter choral concert features the College Choir, Concert Choir, Audeamus and Camerata, wit...
Saturday the 4th, April, 2020
Join us for an evening peeper hike! We will head out on the trails around dusk to hear the call of the spring peepers and look for other amphibians. Please bring a flashlight for this hike. RSVP ...
Saturday the 4th, April, 2020
Our Improv Troupe will perform improvisational comedy sketches for you. Join us for a complimentary wine and cheese reception 30 minutes before the show. What’s going to happen on stage? Your g...
Sunday the 5th, April, 2020
*This event has been canceled. The Gettysburg College Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. César Leal, forms the core of the orchestral program at the Sunderman Conservatory at Gettysburg College. Th...
Sunday the 5th, April, 2020
Join us for an Open Mic and Jam Session hosted by Frank Davis and Bobby Flurie. Bring an instrument and showcase your talent. Beginners are always welcome. *Acoustic instruments only please!* O...
Sunday the 5th, April, 2020
Cultivate your creativity, naturally. Our gifted growers will guide you step-by-step as you make a mini Zen garden, succulent arrangement or tiny terrarium. Dig in for two lively hours of planting, c...
Tuesday the 7th, April, 2020
EVENT CANCELED – Unlike most war-time Presidents, Abraham Lincoln was a hands-on Commander-in-Chief. Did he effectively prod his generals into action or did his meddling simply prolong the war, ...
Tuesday the 7th, April, 2020
This Spring you have not one, not two, but three opportunities to make soup (and soup accompaniments) with us! Take a culinary trip around the world to make and enjoy a variety of soups that you know ...
Saturday the 11th, April, 2020
Calling All Angels – Heaven & Earth, spirit theater and event is celebrating 25 years! The evening will include a live performance by Medium and Spiritual Translator, Sharon Young and mus...
Saturday the 11th, April, 2020
Join Main Street Hanover for a downtown wide egg hunt! A kids “Little Duckling Egg Hunt” will kick off the event from 11am-Noon and is FREE in Wirt Park. Then, a general “Big Pee...
Saturday the 11th, April, 2020
Hop on over to Hollabaugh Bros. to enjoy: An Easter egg hunt in the orchard, scheduled every 20 minutes, broken into three age groups Free admission for parents and grandparents Unlimited wagon rides...
Saturday the 11th, April, 2020
Enjoy a FREE, guided, hour-plus tour of the oldest, most historic house in Gettysburg, the Dobbin House. This popular and highly-rated presentation highlights the house built in 1776 by the Rever...
Saturday the 11th, April, 2020
*This event has been canceled. Hip Hop Hooray! Visit the Easter Bunny and our friend Troll Mascots, Poppy and Branch at The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg! Enjoy free carriage rides, crafts, face painti...
Saturday the 11th, April, 2020
Enjoy a homestyle Easter dinner carryout meal from 1863 Restaurant. Fully cooked: heat, serve and enjoy. Dinner is $22.25/person (includes tax). Available for Pick Up: Saturday, April 11 – 9am-5...
Monday the 13th, April, 2020
*This event has been canceled. Bolshoi Ballet in Cinema is an initiative to bring world-class ballet, direct from the legendary Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, exclusively to cinema audiences around the wo...
Wednesday the 15th, April, 2020
Hickory Bridge Farm is open for lunch select days in 2020! Hickory Bridge is well known for their hospitality and their delicious dinners. All farm dinners include American foods that were favore...
Wednesday the 15th, April, 2020
Join us for a family style dinner and murder mystery show at Hickory Bridge Farm. The show, "'Til Death do us Part – All is Fair in Love and Murder," will surely entertain you...
Thursday the 16th, April, 2020
The Gettysburg College Opera Workshop, directed by Dr. Susan Hochmiller, is an intensive course offered each spring that culminates in a fully-staged and costumed public performance. Repetoire is sele...
Friday the 17th, April, 2020
After many years of being held off-site, the History Meets the Arts show is returning to its roots at Lord Nelson's Gallery proper in downtown Gettysburg and returning to its mid-April dates. Plan...
Friday the 17th, April, 2020
Conceived in Liberty: The Songs of America, featuring the Gettysburg Address presented by The Gettysburg Choral Society of Trinity UCC. Hosted by Trinity United Church of Christ, there will be a desse...
Friday the 17th, April, 2020
In a dark classroom, students sit in an “official lockdown,” not knowing if it’s just a drill or an actual emergency. When a hysterical younger girl bolts from the classroom and the...
Saturday the 18th, April, 2020
Fudge, the dessert that we do not deserve! Join us as we pair three wines and three different flavors of fudge for the best combinations on April 18th. This event Starts at 11am and will run until 5pm...
Saturday the 18th, April, 2020
*This event has been canceled. The Wind Symphony is the premier wind and percussion ensemble in the Sunderman Conservatory of Music. Conducted by Director of Bands Dr. Russell McCutcheon and comprised...
Sunday the 19th, April, 2020
*This event has been canceled. The Symphony Band at Gettysburg College, conducted by Dr. Steven Marx, features a mix of students and other performers from the college and greater Gettysburg area. The ...
Monday the 20th, April, 2020
“Great Art on Screen” is a series of event documentaries featuring an in-depth look at the most extraordinary and groundbreaking art masters of their time. Documentaries are shown at 2pm...
Tuesday the 21st, April, 2020
Gettysburg Community Concert Association has been bringing outstanding musicians and performing artists to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, for 76 years! We invite you to join us for this concert season...
Thursday the 23rd, April, 2020
POSTPONED TO A FUTURE DATE All front line staff are invited to join us for our April Hospitality Heroes Outing at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, MD for a...
Friday the 24th, April, 2020
The Adams Rescue Mission’s Upcycled Art Show and Silent Auction features recycled art from local crafters and artists. The Show is held at the Agape House and will run April 24-May1. All items wil...
Saturday the 25th, April, 2020
*This event has been canceled. The Jazz Ensemble, led by Paul Carr, is a popular ensemble for students across campus. 16-19 students are selected by audition to study myriad styles of jazz encompassin...
Saturday the 25th, April, 2020
Make breakfast fun again for the whole family with a creative breakfast pizza! You will get to make the pizza dough from scratch and there will be several different breakfast toppings to choose from a...
Saturday the 25th, April, 2020
Join the Rotary Club of Gettysburg for its annual lobster dinner to benefit the community fund of Rotary Club Gettysburg. Dinner includes whole lobster, shrimp, corn on the cob, cole slaw, rolls,...
Saturday the 25th, April, 2020
We welcome eberyone to join us for a free concert featuring the National Christian Choir. The Choir is an auditioned choir of 160 members whose mission is "to glorify God through a unique ministr...
Sunday the 26th, April, 2020
Every year our Art Auction fundraiser features a wide variety of original artwork created by local and regional artists—everything from painting and drawing to ceramics and other three-dimensional w...
Sunday the 26th, April, 2020
The Sunderman Conservatory of Music is a vibrant musical community preparing passionate and intellectually curious musicians for diverse careers, lifelong learning, and engaged citizenry. Sunder...
Sunday the 26th, April, 2020
***This event has been rescheduled for October 18th, 2020. What does this mean to people who registered already? You are automatically moved into the fall event and don’t need to do anything, just...
Friday the 1st, May, 2020
The Homestead comes alive each spring with a beautiful array of quality, locally grown, hanging plants, annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, shrubs and heirloom vegetables. Come join us for our firs...
Friday the 1st, May, 2020
Gamelan Gita Semara (heavenly sound) was founded in 2010 by Dr. Brent C. Talbot and is housed at Gettysburg College. The instruments are a gamelan angklung ensemble—one of more than twenty-five ...
Friday the 1st, May, 2020
Come visit our beautifully restored G.A.R. Hall. Relax and enjoy refreshments while enjoying the paintings of itinerant artist Virginia McLaughlin. Request a tour of the Hall while you are there. Enjo...
Friday the 1st, May, 2020
This collection of six 10-15 minute plays about Senior Citizens is an affectionate and frequently funny look at every day relationships with family, friends and strangers. It includes: Ten Years Youn...
Friday the 1st, May, 2020
Join J & P Winery for a FREE night of Bingo! Come on out for six rounds of Bingo, with prizes for each round donated by local small businesses. Sip on a glass of one of our refreshing wines while...
Saturday the 2nd, May, 2020
Walk in the footsteps of history! See the places where freedom seekers sought refuge from slavery in the years before the Civil War. Join us for a one hour tour of the McAllister’s Mill Site on ...
Saturday the 2nd, May, 2020
Find old windows, shutters, Civil War era doors, porch columns, vintage lighting fixtures, door hinges, wavy paned glass, tabletop display cases and more. Proceeds from the sale of these items support...
Saturday the 2nd, May, 2020
Join the YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County for the Annual Gettysburg Benefit Tennis Tournament! The format is a doubles, round-robin that gives each player the opportunity to play several matche...
Tuesday the 5th, May, 2020
Ronald Krablin, MD, and Roseann McGlade, RN, are co-editors of the centennial history of The Gettysburg Hospital. This recently published book has been a work of love and commitment on their parts as ...
Friday the 8th, May, 2020
*This event has been postponed until further notice. Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day (World War II Victory in Europe) in Gettysburg. Bands will play at the Gettysburg National Military Park...
Friday the 8th, May, 2020
Join the Pour Tour revolution and let us do the driving! We have selected a combination of Wineries, Breweries, Cideries and Distilleries from the Adams County Pour Tour to give you a true taste of Ad...
Friday the 8th, May, 2020
Rich Little is a master mimic of more than 200 voices, and a show business legend who has appeared on TV variety shows hosted by Johnny Carson, Ed Sullivan, as well as Laugh-In and Hollywood Squa...
Saturday the 9th, May, 2020
Opening Day for the farmers market this year falls on May 9th, the day right before Mother’s Day. Be sure to bring any moms in your life out to the market to celebrate. You can treat her like a ...
Saturday the 9th, May, 2020
Now in its third year, Celebrate Mother Earth Day is a free, open house event held on the Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy live music by the pond. Planned and host...
Sunday the 10th, May, 2020
The Adams County Farmers Market is a vibrant direct-to-consumer market where local farmers, growers and other businesses sell a variety of great fruits, vegetables, farm products and other delicious t...
Saturday the 9th, May, 2020
It is the ultimate hand-made gift for mom! Show up anytime between 10am and Noon and let your child paint a flower pot to perfection for their mom or grandmom! And while the paint is drying, they can ...
Saturday the 9th, May, 2020
Give mom a sweet surprise this year with this class! Bring her along so she can enjoy baking without making a mess in her kitchen (and even better – no dishes to wash)! Cannoli cupcakes are deliciou...
Saturday the 9th, May, 2020
See a different side of Gettysburg, with this look at the people and places that played a part in World War II. You will visit a prisoner-of-war camp. Learn why an intelligence camp was located here, ...
Saturday the 9th, May, 2020
Adam Shefts, The Victorian Historian will be joining the Jennie Wade House History Tour for an added bonus. Presenting information on Victorian customs, facts, etc. Advanced reservations recommended d...
Saturday the 9th, May, 2020
Walk MS brings together passionate people who connect in communities nationwide and raise funds to change the world for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis. With nearly 300,000 people fundraising ...
Sunday the 10th, May, 2020
Cultivate your creativity, naturally. Our gifted growers will guide you step-by-step as you make a mini Zen garden, succulent arrangement or tiny terrarium. Dig in for two lively hours of planting, c...
Thursday the 14th, May, 2020
It’s time for the annual Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival. Our internationally acclaimed festival hosts bands and fans from around the world! Be a part of Granite Hill’s Bluegrass Festival history an...
Saturday the 16th, May, 2020
Join us for the best monthly Antique & Vintage Outdoor Market in the area! Conveniently located behind Gap Factory at The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg. Enjoy a day of treasure hunting, f...
Saturday the 16th, May, 2020
Return with us to 8:30am, July 3rd, 1863. Jennie Wade has just been killed. Her mother, who witnessed the death hasn’t had time to comprehend the tragedy. As a ghost she continues to piece together...
Saturday the 16th, May, 2020
Celebrating the 70th anniversary summer season of Totem Pole Playhouse, a national historic landmark of summer theatres, with food, beverages, live entertainment and silent and live auctions on t...
Saturday the 16th, May, 2020
More than 120 antique dealers and collectors from the North and the South will converge in Gettysburg. Sprawling out from Gettysburg’s historic Lincoln Square, the antique event is billed as a “bu...
Saturday the 16th, May, 2020
Head just Southeast of historic Gettysburg to Littlestown, PA for live music, food, crafts and, of course, wine! Local wineries are coming together to offer you a tasting event to remember. The e...
Saturday the 16th, May, 2020
Spring has sprung and summer is knocking on our doors! What a perfect time to visit a farm and enjoy a delicious tea and meal with friends. Check out the full menu: Spring Salad Mix served with Fruit...
Sunday the 17th, May, 2020
Join the Pour Tour revolution and let us do the driving! We have selected a combination of Wineries, Breweries, Cideries and Distilleries from the Adams County Pour Tour to give you a true taste of Ad...
Tuesday the 19th, May, 2020
Historic Gettysburg -Adams County Educational Speaker Series: On Dec. 7th, 1941, a fascinating story appeared in the Gettysburg Times about three Pennsylvania sailors and one marine who had been kille...
Tuesday the 19th, May, 2020
Excitement is in the air during ”tea time” at Hickory Bridge Farm. Everyone appreciates the details including lace tablecloths, tea cozies, fresh flowers and a delicious menu paired w...
Friday the 22nd, May, 2020
Give a salute to World War II during Memorial Day weekend in Gettysburg. Head to the Gettysburg Rec Park for special activities including: WW II Vehicles Equipment An encampment A USO Truck Lectures ...
Saturday the 23rd, May, 2020
To add to this adventure and give our guests what they want in a tour we are adding an unexpected twist and scare to the traditional “bus tour”. On this 1 hour 45 minute journey you will still dep...
Saturday the 23rd, May, 2020
Peer into the life of an owl as you trek through Strawberry Hill at night. The hike will take place at 7:30pm on Saturday, May 23. During this hike we will pause to dim the lights and highlight t...
Sunday the 24th, May, 2020
See a different side of Gettysburg, with this look at the people and places that played a part in World War II. You will visit a prisoner-of-war camp. Learn why an intelligence camp was located here, ...
Monday the 25th, May, 2020
The Gettysburg Joint Veterans Memorial Day Commission would like to announce the date for the Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in Gettysburg. This is a great way to remember and honor those men...
Friday the 29th, May, 2020
In October 1998, Matthew Shepard, age 21, was brutally beaten and left to die on the plains outside Laramie, Wyoming. Because he was gay. Over the next year, Moisés Kaufman and a team of writers and ...
Friday the 29th, May, 2020
Created and originally directed by Ted Swindley, Always…Patsy Cline is based on a true story of Patsy Cline's friendship with a fan, Louise Seger, who befriended the singer in 1961, and...
Friday the 29th, May, 2020
In summer of 2017, when a few friends were sitting around wondering why Gettysburg didn't have a Gay Pride Event yet, they decided to organize a bar crawl…in less than two weeks of course. T...
Saturday the 30th, May, 2020
Fresh Strawberry Sundaes, Strawberry Pies, Strawberries n’ Shortcake, strawberry activities for the kids…it’s ALL strawberries, all weekend! Also featuring live music. Hope to ...
Sunday the 31st, May, 2020
No experience required! Just follow along while our Social Painting Instructor guides you step-by-step through the featured painting in about two hours. If you’re feeling creative, change the c...
Friday the 5th, June, 2020
Join the Pour Tour revolution and let us do the driving! We have selected a combination of Wineries, Breweries, Cideries and Distilleries from the Adams County Pour Tour to give you a true taste of Ad...
Saturday the 6th, June, 2020
See a different side of Gettysburg, with this look at the people and places that played a part in World War II. You will visit a prisoner-of-war camp. Learn why an intelligence camp was located here, ...
Monday the 8th, June, 2020
Learn to prep, read recipes and “put it all together” as you make delicious, healthy food in a supervised kitchen. Dive into new treats and tried-and-true recipes as you discover how tasty and f...
Monday the 8th, June, 2020
Weaving is fun and easy to do! This intro to the art of weaving shows how to use a simple loom and learn basic weaving techniques to create woven treasures. Set up the loom while designing and creatin...
Monday the 8th, June, 2020
Use traditional basket making materials, household items and recycled materials to construct unique and colorful baskets. Learn the history of basket making and be inspired by the instructor’s perso...
Monday the 8th, June, 2020
Join us for our three-day leadership development experience in which we use the lens of the Civil War to examine modern leadership and business challenges. Our faculty of business thought leaders, bat...
Wednesday the 10th, June, 2020
2020 returns with exciting new topics as well as several favorites from the past. Tentative topic schedule will be released April 1st! Check our website for more information. Mark your calendars for e...
Wednesday the 10th, June, 2020
The Gettysburg Brass Band Festival, made possible by donations from individuals and businesses, highlights the tradition of Brass Band. Performers from the Mid-Atlantic and the area perform at various...
Thursday the 11th, June, 2020
Four days of Barn Art! Artists fill the historic Grand Army of the Republic with a variety of art mediums depicting the beauty of the barn. The sale of artwork will support the work of the Barn Preser...
Thursday the 11th, June, 2020
NOTICE: Hollabaugh’s Adventure Team is recruiting adventure seekers! Qualifications: Between ages 7 and 12; Willing to spend 1.5 hours away from parents; Ready to participate in mad science; Inclin...
Friday the 12th, June, 2020
Kids’ Night returns for a second year here at the farm! Admission for kids 2 and older are $5 each which includes: games, crafts, wagon rides, small ice cream and themed activities. Parents are admi...
Friday the 12th, June, 2020
Support the Gettysburg Brass Band Festival at the Tuba Open Golf Tournament held at the beautiful Carroll Valley Golf Course. The format is a Scramble and the cost is $80 for green fees per person or...
Sunday the 14th, June, 2020
Join the Pour Tour revolution and let us do the driving! We have selected a combination of Wineries, Breweries, Cideries and Distilleries from the Adams County Pour Tour to give you a true taste of Ad...
Monday the 15th, June, 2020
Here’s your chance to get dirty with clay as you learn to hand-build all kinds of animals and their dwellings, from creepy critters to the king of the jungle. Create a sun mask, a bird bowl and more...
Monday the 15th, June, 2020
National Theatre Live is the National Theatre’s groundbreaking project to broadcast world-class theatre to cinemas in the UK and internationally. Plays are shown in high-definition at Gettysburg Col...
Spend a week exploring crazy colors (on a canvas), learning batik, making your own ink, working with watercolor, printing with paper, making a book and more. Learn about modern art using a variety of ...
Monday the 15th, June, 2020
Love to sing? Develop your voice and learn the basics of how to read music. Bring to life an exciting selection of songs you will perform at week’s end. All levels welcome, no experience necessary. ...
Monday the 15th, June, 2020
Spend a week exploring crazy colors (on a canvas), learning batik, making your own ink, working with watercolor, printing with paper, making a book and more. Learn about modern art using a variety of ...
Tuesday the 16th, June, 2020
Historic Gettysburg-Adams County Educational Speaker Series: Join living historian, Rusty Dicks, “Civil War Surgeon” as he presents his vast collection of historical artifacts and reproduc...
Friday the 19th, June, 2020
Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this “masterpeach” of a tale. Featuring a wickedly t...
Friday the 19th, June, 2020
Theatre a Go-Go presents The Sound of Musis! When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain...
Saturday the 20th, June, 2020
Meshing Hanover's rich snack food heritage with local craft beer and wine, Snack Town Brewfest features 40 craft breweries and wineries along with gourmet snack food creations, food trucks, music ...
Saturday the 20th, June, 2020
Have the kids anywhere between the ages of 10 and 12 come to “tackle” a very special Father’s Day gift. Kids will have the opportunity to paint and “accessorize” a small tackle box for dad. ...
Saturday the 20th, June, 2020
***PA Cider Fest has been postponed. Please check back for more details. Taste the best of Pennsylvania’s ciders at this exciting festival. Live music, demos, samples, food and shopping are wait...
Saturday the 20th, June, 2020
Nothing says “Happy Father’s Day” better than a giant whoopie pie! Come as a family and get dad (or granddad) involved in the making and baking, or leave him at home and make it as a surprise! E...
Saturday the 20th, June, 2020
Come out to New Oxford for the 64th Annual Market on the Square. Market on the Square features a wide variety of vendors selling antiques, vintage and collectible items, handmade crafts and delicious ...
Sunday the 21st, June, 2020
Join the Pour Tour revolution and let us do the driving! We have selected a combination of Wineries, Breweries, Cideries and Distilleries from the Adams County Pour Tour to give you a true taste of Ad...
Monday the 22nd, June, 2020
Beginner ballerinas and bears learn ballet basics and movement, wear their favorite costumes and have a dancing teddy bear party. This gentle intro to learning simple, combined movements includes a mi...
Monday the 22nd, June, 2020
Superman says, “There’s a super hero in all of us!” Use your super powers to re-create your favorite super-hero to come up with a brand new one! Write a story; design and make your own hero or v...
Monday the 22nd, June, 2020
How do we translate vivid pictures in our mind to paper? Would you like to draw a space ship or your favorite tree? Learn the general rules of composition using a variety of mediums and watch your ima...
Monday the 22nd, June, 2020
Playing with dough is always fun, but it’s the most fun when you can eat it! Students will learn how to make croissants, baguettes, pizza dough and other sweet and savory dough creations. Camp will ...
Monday the 22nd, June, 2020
Learn how to crop, enlarge, burn, dodge and otherwise edit photos digitally. Students will explore techniques previously done with paper and chemicals using cutting edge computer applications, as well...
Monday the 22nd, June, 2020
Play simple notes and chords in a group setting and discover solid guitar technique and rhythm as you work on popular rock music. Begin to read music, too! You will be a rock star by the end of camp c...
Tuesday the 23rd, June, 2020
All front line staff are invited to join us on June 23rd to learn a little more about the town of Gettysburg on a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide tour. Join us for a short reception at the Gettysburg L...
Friday the 26th, June, 2020
The Latimore Valley Fair is an annual country festival and antique race car exhibit held in June with arts and crafts, music, entertainment, gas and steam engine show, antique auto display, street rod...
Monday the 29th, June, 2020
Explore the different types of perspective used in visual art. Students will learn to draw realistic looking objects, landscapes and three-dimensional images on paper using aerial, one-, two- and thre...
Monday the 29th, June, 2020
This is for the school-aged dancer who has twirled in a tiara, practiced ballet with a bear and wants to keep learning and dancing. Campers will explore ballet and tumbling techniques and exercises. I...
Monday the 29th, June, 2020
This is for the school-aged tumbler who has summersaulted, jumped and leaped and wants to keep learning. Campers will explore tumbling and exercise techniques. Instructor: Abbi Lowman Our office is cl...
Monday the 29th, June, 2020
You’ll be amazed how many songs you can play with just a few chord combinations! This camp is for students with some guitar experience who want to develop their skills using the CAGED system. Learn ...
Monday the 29th, June, 2020
Discover the colorful and creative possibilities of working in fiber art. You will create your own impressionist wall hangings and wearable art while exploring techniques used with silk work and felti...
Friday the 3rd, July, 2020
Enjoy local Gettysburg ghost lore and site-specific stories about paranormal experiences here at Battlefield B&B while roasting marshmallows around the campfire. When weather requires, performance...
Saturday the 4th, July, 2020
Gettysburg National Military Park Licensed Guide will do the presentation on Double Decker Bus (weather permitting). Tour is two hours in length and covers all three days that took place in Gettysburg...
Saturday the 4th, July, 2020
To add to this adventure and give our guests what they want in a tour we are adding an unexpected twist and scare to the traditional “bus tour”. On this 1 hour 45 minute journey you will still dep...
Saturday the 4th, July, 2020
The Shriver House Museum will reenact the Battle of Gettysburg from a very different perspective – through the eyes of one family who was caught up in one of the deadliest battles ever to take p...
Saturday the 4th, July, 2020
Don't miss the 157th Anniversary Battle of Gettysburg with battle reenactments, artillery and cavalry demonstrations, living history, tours of the restored house and barn, and more! On truly hallo...
Saturday the 4th, July, 2020
Celebrate the 4th of July in Gettysburg with The Willys, a patriotic pops concert and fireworks show. Gettysburg College and its community partners are pleased to again present the 4th of ...
Monday the 6th, July, 2020
Learn and sing new songs, dance, explore instruments and play musical games! Activities introduce musical concepts like beat, rhythm, pitch, melody and dynamics. There will be a mini performance at th...
Monday the 6th, July, 2020
Spend a week learning to melt and fuse powdered glass onto metal with a special firing process using an enameling kiln. Vitreous enameling is an age-old process that uses techniques like sifting, sten...
Monday the 6th, July, 2020
If you know your way around a kitchen and want to explore techniques in creating sauces, dressings, dips, spreads and soups, this camp is for you. By the end of the week, you will be able to “wow”...
Monday the 6th, July, 2020
Pastels are simple, beautiful, versatile and easy to work with for creative expression. Explore both oil and chalk pastels and techniques on varied subject matter each day. Instructor: Linnia Johnson ...
Tuesday the 7th, July, 2020
Come out to Hickory Bridge Farm for a Meet and Greet with Disney's Belle from Beauty and the Beast. Lunch will be served at 11:30am or Noon. Tickets cost $20 per guest. Reservations are required. ...
Tuesday the 7th, July, 2020
Elsie Singmaster, both an Adams County citizen and a nationally acclaimed author, said she based her fictional writings on real people. She wrote books and stories about Gettysburg’s citizens, s...
Thursday the 9th, July, 2020
Gear up for Bike Week 2020! Join more than 30,000 motorcyclists in a bike show, field events, tattoo contests, daily poker runs, live music, fireworks and more! Thursday gates open at 2pm. Entertainme...
Friday the 10th, July, 2020
Beehive is the ultimate celebration of 1960’s female empowerment. Featuring such timeless classics as “My Boyfriend’s Back”, “Be My Baby”, “Son of a Prea...
Saturday the 11th, July, 2020
Mark your 2020 calendars for our 65th Anniversary weekend! We’ll be featuring fresh blueberries and samples galore, delicious homemade blueberry baked goods, blueberry ice cream, special deals o...
Monday the 13th, July, 2020
Tiny tumblers learn basic tumbling/gymnastics both on the mat and across the floor. Activities include crafts, exercises, a break for a snack and a mini performance at the end of the camp week showing...
Monday the 13th, July, 2020
Bring your favorite toys or special objects from home as subjects for still life drawings and geometric solids, using pencil and water-based paints. ...
Monday the 13th, July, 2020
Hey, fashionistas, define your fashion style by creating a costume out of instructor’s selection of fabric and found materials to strut the runway for an end-of-camp week party. Learn about the hist...
Monday the 13th, July, 2020
Express yourself with multimedia drawing and painting! Here’s your opportunity to explore infinite combinations of media and materials like pencil, paint, pen, collage and surface techniques. No two...
Monday the 13th, July, 2020
Learn unique partner techniques to work with clay on a potter’s wheel solo and with a friend! You will explore techniques like throwing and centering a ball of clay, pulling and thinning clay walls,...
Monday the 13th, July, 2020
Build essential skills and confidence in the kitchen! If you love time in the kitchen and want to take your skills to the next level, this camp is for you. Chef Subarna will teach campers to braise, p...
Friday the 17th, July, 2020
From Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the creators who brought you Dear Edwina and Dear Edwina JR., comes Junie B. Jones The Musical JR. – a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s bes...
Saturday the 18th, July, 2020
Two days of special events commemorate Civil War history at the actual encampment sites of J.E.B. Stuart’s Cavalry and Sykes’ Union V Corps. Cavalry, Infantry and Artillery drills, living histor...
Saturday the 18th, July, 2020
Vintage baseball teams from around the country will gather in Gettysburg to compete in a different kind of baseball tournament. The games will be played just as they were in 1863 – following the...
Sunday the 19th, July, 2020
Anytime you talk to any of Tommy Emmanuel’s fans, whether musicians or civilians, invariably they will speak of not one but two qualities that define his greatness. The first, predictably, is hi...
Monday the 20th, July, 2020
Join this beginner’s class where students learn to use the sewing machine and practice basic hand stitches. Projects include a computer sleeve, pillow and tote bag. Sewing machines and fabrics are p...
Monday the 20th, July, 2020
“Each little clam here, know how to jam here…Each little slug here, cuttin’ a rug here – that’s why it’s better down where it’s wetter, under the sea!” Explore the sea’s colorful cre...
Monday the 20th, July, 2020
Young potters learn beginning hand-building techniques using stoneware clay. Creativity runs wild as your child hand-builds pots, creatures (real or imagined) and more, using slab, pinch, and coil tec...
Monday the 20th, July, 2020
Bake and decorate desserts and edible treats from all over the world! We’ll explore places like Turkey, Greece, Spain and Egypt with our taste buds, making treats like Turkish delight, baklava, flan...
Monday the 20th, July, 2020
Create a simple suncatcher and hanging flat panel in the tradition of Tiffany stained glass. Learn basic techniques of design, cutting down and construction. Tools and supplies are included. Instructo...
Monday the 20th, July, 2020
This camp is for students with some sewing experience. Campers will focus on stitching and increasing their skill level with projects like a quilt square pillow, pillowcase, shoe bag, laundry bag and ...
Monday the 20th, July, 2020
Develop your inner chef and confidence in the kitchen as you learn to prepare fresh food and veggies and put a new spin on your favorite dishes. Learn to measure and read recipes for new dishes, too. ...
Saturday the 25th, July, 2020
Delicious foods, handmade crafts, classic cars, and great music – combined, these traditions have drawn thousands of people to downtown Hanover for three decades for the Hanover Dutch Festival...
Monday the 27th, July, 2020
Create a Japanese-inspired teapot and set of cups and start your own tea drinking tradition. Design and sketch out your teapot, and then create and embellish your collection for a unique and fabulou...
Monday the 27th, July, 2020
Let your imagination run wild as you learn to develop characters as incredible and unique as Harry Potter, Matilda and Percy Jackson. Campers will practice writing, sketching, storyboarding and other ...
Monday the 27th, July, 2020
Learn creative movement combinations and ballet steps, while dressed as your favorite Disney Princess! Crafts, learning activities and a snack break are provided each day, with a mini performance at t...
Monday the 27th, July, 2020
Bake and decorate desserts and edible treats from all over the world! We’ll explore places like Turkey, Greece, Spain and Egypt with our taste buds, making treats like Turkish delight, baklava, flan...
Monday the 27th, July, 2020
Take your drawing skills and expand them in color! This course covers the basics of colored pencil to help students create beautiful pieces with the proper techniques, while developing strong composi...
Tuesday the 28th, July, 2020
A small country fair featuring rides for the kids, barns filled with farm animals, many homemade needlework exhibits, photography, home canned fruits and vegetables, fresh produce and fruits, and beau...
Friday the 31st, July, 2020
Theatre a Go-Go presents West Side Story inspired by the timeless story of Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story takes Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, and places them in the battleground of New Y...
Friday the 31st, July, 2020
Four-time Super Bowl champion, Rocky Bleier, performs his one-man show, The Play, based on his almost unbelievable life story. Directed by Scott C. Wise and written by Gene Collier, a Pittsburgh Post-...
Saturday the 1st, August, 2020
Come enjoy an old-fashioned meal featuring corn roasted in the husk, served at your table. Meal ticket buys: Serving of fried chicken, applesauce, sliced tomatoes, roll and butter, iced tea or lemonad...
Monday the 3rd, August, 2020
Make kid-friendly, delicious foods with Chef Subarna. Each day, students will learn to make a meal such as breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert. On the last day, campers will make their favorite food f...
Monday the 3rd, August, 2020
Discover the world of jewelry design and the history of beads. Create fabulous pieces inspired by artists from around the world, using resourceful and effective design and construction techniques. Ins...
Monday the 3rd, August, 2020
Learn to be a creative writer and thinker by using informal, playful and expressive writing exercises as a way to strengthen your ability to creatively reduce inner turmoil and increase calmness. Disc...
Monday the 3rd, August, 2020
Learn to “throw” pottery on the potter’s wheel! Mr. Jack will teach you how to create mugs, small bowls and pots while working at your own pace. Choose cool glaze colors to finish your pieces. Y...
Monday the 3rd, August, 2020
Create 2D and 3D works of art inspired by the masters! Students will create a paper mâché Egyptian mug, produce pre-historic cave art, explore the color and brush work of Van Gogh, venture into abst...
Monday the 3rd, August, 2020
Spend the week painting abstracts, portraits and more with mediums including watercolor, acrylic and sharpie markers. Experience the effects of salt, rubbing alcohol, rubber cement and even throwing t...
Monday the 3rd, August, 2020
Leave the brushes in the cupboard and discover endless combinations of designs, color palettes and messy fun! Finger painting, toy trains and cars, toothbrushes, sponges and potato stamps are just a f...
Tuesday the 4th, August, 2020
Located in Franklin Township between McKnightstown and Cashtown, Flohr’s Lutheran Church is one of the earliest German Lutheran congregations in the area. With headstones dating to 1790, this Fr...
Friday the 7th, August, 2020
Celebrate the bounty of harvest from orchards around Adams County with the annual Bounty of the County foodie event. Chefs at restaurants around Adams County have crafted special menus that ...
Friday the 7th, August, 2020
Gettysburg Rocks is a bi-annual music festival, held in February and August. The festival features over 130 live bands across multiple venues in the Gettysburg area. The event benefits Four Diamonds, ...
Saturday the 8th, August, 2020
Our annual Peach Fest weekend is always full of great family activities and awesome food. And, of course peaches, peaches and MORE PEACHES! We hope you will plan to join us for Peach Fest 2020! H...
Monday the 10th, August, 2020
This camp is for campers with wheel throwing experience. You will work on more involved wheel throwing projects to include hand building techniques to incorporate into your thrown pieces. Instructo...
Monday the 10th, August, 2020
Discover how fun it is to bake from scratch. Learn to measure, read recipes, and mix and create yummy, healthy treats, such as soft pretzels, brownies, sweet and savory tarts, and more. Yum! Instruc...
Monday the 10th, August, 2020
Create a landscape, seascape and still life with watercolor while learning wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques. Learn how to splatter and texturize with brushwork to create realistic effects. Instruc...
Monday the 10th, August, 2020
Transfer your favorite images and patterns to a variety of surfaces as you explore the art of printmaking, including gel plate printing and Pennsylvania’s unique clay monoprints, where prints are ma...
Thursday the 13th, August, 2020
Internationally acclaimed bluegrass festival in Gettysburg! Four days of music on two stages, informative workshops, All-Star jam, Bluegrass Academy for kids, food, merchandise and arts and crafts ve...
Friday the 14th, August, 2020
An incredible jukebox musical based on the songs of British rock band Queen with a book by Ben Elton. The musical tells the story of a group of Bohemians who struggle to restore the free exchange of t...
Sunday the 16th, August, 2020
Join the Pour Tour revolution and let us do the driving! We have selected a combination of Wineries, Breweries, Cideries and Distilleries from the Adams County Pour Tour to give you a true taste of Ad...
Tuesday the 18th, August, 2020
Historic Gettysburg -Adams County Educational Speaker Series: It was a great honor to carry your flag for your regiment. Join licensed Battlefield Guide, Deb Novatny, as she shares many interesting st...
Thursday the 20th, August, 2020
Quarterly sales meetings are open to all partners who are interested in learning more about group tour, meetings and the international market. These meetings are also a great way to connect with other...
Friday the 21st, August, 2020
Theatre a Go-Go presents Love, Sex, and the IRS. Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur are out of work musicians who room together in New York City. To save money, Jon has been filing tax returns listi...
Saturday the 22nd, August, 2020
Enjoy your time together before school kicks back into full swing with our magical fairy tea party! The five-course menu will feature the perfect child-size foods for all to enjoy. Check our webs...
Saturday the 22nd, August, 2020
The Gettysburg Brew Fest is a 3.5 hour unlimited sampling experience for craft beer (and hard cider) aficionados. The Brew Fest is a production of Brew Fest Partners and the Lutheran Theological Semin...
Tuesday the 1st, September, 2020
Join us at Valentine Hall for a special program on the Soldiers’ National Cemetery at Gettysburg and learn how the cemetery grew from its original Civil War design to honor and provide a final r...
Saturday the 12th, September, 2020
Where North meets South, let's drink wine! Enjoy a fall weekend at central PA's premier wine event. Sample and purchase wine from 27 Pennsylvania wineries, take in offerings from more than 50 ...
Tuesday the 15th, September, 2020
Historic Gettysburg – Adams County Educational Speakers Series: Compiled by the Adams County Historical Society, presenter Deb McCauslin will share letters, stories and statistics about these ...
Friday the 4th, September, 2020
A hilarious shipboard romp wrapped in one of Cole Porter’s most magical scores. It’s Delightful, Delicious, and De-Lovely! Featuring toe tapping choreography and memorable show tunes such...
Saturday the 19th, September, 2020
The public is invited to tour World War II encampments of over 500 living historians portraying Allied and Axis troops at Eisenhower National Historic Site’s World War II Weekend. Living history...
Saturday the 19th, September, 2020
Walk back in time as you visit seven historic barns in Adams County, PA. Drive to each barn in any order you choose and stay as long as you like. Learn about these icons of our rural landscape. Experi...
Saturday the 19th, September, 2020
It is the time for bountiful harvests and delicious local goods highlighted for our September Tea. Check our website for the full menu! This event is open to all ladies – teens and up. Register ...
Sunday the 20th, September, 2020
The Adams County Heritage Festival is a celebration of ethnic music, food, and crafts that reflects the multicultural atmosphere of Adams County, Pennsylvania. It is a way of sharing our various ...
Friday the 25th, September, 2020
Join the Pour Tour revolution and let us do the driving! We have selected a combination of Wineries, Breweries, Cideries and Distilleries from the Adams County Pour Tour to give you a true taste of Ad...
Saturday the 26th, September, 2020
The Maryland Microbrewery Festival is a fun-packed celebration that promotes the best of Maryland’s handcrafted and distinctive microbrews. Numerous Maryland brewers will be attending, all true ...
Saturday the 3rd, October, 2020
While the main festival takes place at the South Mountain Fairgrounds just a few miles from the farm, no trip to Adams County would be complete without a stop at the market to stock up on all things a...
Saturday the 3rd, October, 2020
The National Apple Harvest Festival, which is held during the first two full weekends in October, has been celebrating beautiful crafts, great music and wonderful food for over fifty years. The festiv...
Saturday the 10th, October, 2020
Join the Pour Tour revolution and let us do the driving! We have selected a combination of Wineries, Breweries, Cideries and Distilleries from the Adams County Pour Tour to give you a true taste of Ad...
Saturday the 10th, October, 2020
Gettysburg National Military Park Licensed Guide will do the presentation on Double Decker Bus (weather permitting). Tour is two hours in length and covers all three days that took place in Gettysburg...
Monday the 12th, October, 2020
The Met: Live in HD is presented on the Majestic Theater’s giant screen with backstage interviews with the stars. Upcoming MET Live in HD events: October 12 – Turandot** October 26 –...
Friday the 16th, October, 2020
The 2020 Spring Seminar will kickoff on Friday evening, October 16 at 6:30pm with participant registration and a reception at the Gettysburg Heritage Center at 297 Steinwehr Ave. Beginning at 7pm that...
Tuesday the 20th, October, 2020
Historic Gettysburg-Adams County Educational Speakers Series: Licensed Battlefield Guide, Fairleigh Dickinson University instructor and reenactor, Elaine Leslie, has compiled intriguing short stories ...
Saturday the 24th, October, 2020
The Annual Harvest Day & Parade takes place "On the Square" in New Oxford, PA with events that include: craft & food vendors, free kid’s activities and an exciting parade that ...
Friday the 30th, October, 2020
Join the Pour Tour revolution and let us do the driving! We have selected a combination of wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries from the Adams County Pour Tour to give you a true taste of Ad...
Monday the 2nd, November, 2020
Enjoy local Gettysburg ghost lore and site-specific stories about paranormal experiences here at Battlefield B&B in the cozy Parlor of our 1809 Farmhouse. Lance Windish is a professional acto...
Friday the 6th, November, 2020
Honk! JR. is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm and memorable score. Witty and hilarious, but also deeply...
Tuesday the 10th, November, 2020
Join longtime ACHS Volunteer Bonnie Richardson as we explore the types of businesses and occupations that existed in Adams County over a century ago. While you may have heard of some of them, many of ...
Saturday the 14th, November, 2020
First, join us for a battlefield walk for this two-part event. We will meet at Little Round Top and join Ted Chamberlain, aka Joshua Chamberlain, as we walk to the 20th Maine monument with G...
Thursday the 19th, November, 2020
November 19, the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address and the Dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery, was formally designated as Dedication Day, by a joint resolution of the U.S. Sena...
Saturday the 21st, November, 2020
Join us in honoring the soldiers and civilians of the American Civil War in this special annual parade. The parade will line up on Middle Street and then proceed to Baltimore Street and then turn onto...
Saturday the 21st, November, 2020
Come and join us for a German style Christmas Mart. The Shrivers, who founded Union Mills, were grandsons of German immigrants leaders in the German-speaking community in Piedmont, Maryland. Our Chris...
Saturday the 21st, November, 2020
Attend the Original Civil War Ball supporting monument preservation at Gettysburg National Military Park. Music for the evening will be by the Philadelphia Brigade Band and dances will be led by the V...
Saturday the 21st, November, 2020
Gettysburg Foundation presents the Annual Remembrance Day Illumination in the Gettysburg Soldiers’ National Cemetery (weather permitting). The commemoration features a luminary candle on al...
Thursday the 26th, November, 2020
Thanksgiving evening is the beginning of the Christmas holiday season at the Shriver House Museum in Gettysburg. The Shriver family moved into their new home just before the Christmas of 1860. In anti...
Tuesday the 1st, December, 2020
Experience President Dwight “Ike” and Mamie Eisenhower’s holiday decorations in their Gettysburg home. Tickets and shuttle bus to the site are required. Historic nativity scenes from...
Friday the 4th, December, 2020
CHRISTMAS 1863 On Christmas Eve 1863 the Mother of Jennie Wade, Mary, was still coping with the death of her 20 year old daughter. Jennie was the only civilian to die during the infamous battle w...
Friday the 4th, December, 2020
The Dark Side of Christmas will feature Folklore, Legends, Tales and History surrounding The Villains of the Season. From Krampas to Belsnickel with a variety of others. Join a Ghostly Images Guide in...
Friday the 4th, December, 2020
The Annual Gingerbread Celebration will be part of the inaugural Gettysburg Christmas Festival. Enjoy a gallery of gingerbread creations, holiday art mart and activities for families. Bring plenty of ...
Friday the 4th, December, 2020
Join us in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for an unforgettable holiday experience. Kick off the holiday season with food, entertainment, art and fun for the entire family. Join the downtown Gettysb...
Friday the 4th, December, 2020
Enjoy a holiday open house at the Historic G.A.R. Hall. Shop hand crafted holiday gifts, home baked goods and light refreshments. ...
Tuesday the 8th, December, 2020
Since its first presentation in 1987, this production of A Christmas Carol has been celebrated by thousands of theatergoers and had become a favorite holiday tradition for young and old alike. A Chris...
Friday the 11th, December, 2020
Tuba players from around the country will join together to play Christmas carols in Gettysburg, Pa. It’s truly a magical performance as crowds gather to join in the merriment and come tog...
Saturday the 12th, December, 2020
As the cold and rush of the holiday season are closing in, join us and enjoy a tasty meal with special holiday tea flavors before the pressure of holiday entertaining falls on your shoulders. ...
Saturday the 12th, December, 2020
Enjoy a FREE, guided, hour-plus tour of the oldest, most historic house in Gettysburg, the Dobbin House. This popular and highly-rated presentation highlights the house built in 1776 by the Reverand...
Saturday the 12th, December, 2020
You will be able tour homes or business that are charming and unique and decorated for the season. Learn the history and get a sample of food and drink at each place. Get to know what Gettysburg has t...
Thursday the 31st, December, 2020
Welcome in the New Year Gettysburg-style with music, magic, dancing in the street, fireworks and more! All programs are free and presented by the Arts Council through our partnership with Gettysburg B...