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| 2 events, GETTYSBURG MERRY MARKETS Celebrate the season in true Gettysburg style with the Gettysburg Merry Markets Digital Passport, a limited-time holiday trail highlighting the charm of small-town shopping. Residents and visitors alike are invited to explore more than 25 unique shops, boutiques, markets, and more throughout Gettysburg and Adams County. With each check-in, you’ll earn points toward prizes (to... Free Christmas Magic- A Festival of Lights Enjoy more than one million twinkling LED lights and animated scenes as you venture down the half-mile ADA walking trail surrounded by picturesque woods! Wander along a candy cane-lined walkway and through trees adorned with multi-colored lights while trying to spot all the characters hiding among nature. Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies while taking advantage of the... $7.75 – $12.00 | 1 event, | 3 events, -  Begin your first day of 2026 by putting your best foot forward during this nationwide annual hike! Meet us at 8 am in the Kings Gap Hollow day use area, halfway up the mountain. The hike will be a relatively flat 2 miles involving roots and rocks on some parts of the trail and one... - First Day Hike in Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Thursday 1/1/2026 @ 1 PM Join the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace State Park and park staff in celebrating the New Year. Meet at the Fuller Lake Bathhouse, 1050 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA 17324 (GPS: 40.03134, -77.29975). The route will include flat/accessible paved or gravel... | 1 event, | 2 events,  SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” Visit THIS PAGE to see the current schedule of locations. (If in doubt about the weather—check Buttonwood’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLYStart time: 8:00 a.m. First and... Free | ||
| 1 event, GETTYSBURG MERRY MARKETS | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event,  This Hiking Series is an opportunity to get some fresh air while socializing (if desired😊), reflect on some quotes of wisdom from those who came before, and have fun! All are welcome, including leashed pets. Jan 8 & 19 will be an out and back to an overlook. Feb 5 & 16 will be a... Free | 1 event, Join us this winter for Project FeederWatch at Kings Gap! This community science project collects data on birds visiting feeders in the winter. Enjoy hot tea, cocoa, or coffee while we spend some time in the Education Building watching our birdfeeders and collecting count data. Beginners and experienced birders welcome! No registration required for this... Free | 1 event, - We hope you can join the Friends of Barnitz Mill (FOBM) for a special film screening of "Rock Mill: Saving an Original" at 2 PM January 10th at Barnitz Church. This film depicts how one community joined together to save an important historic structure and preserve the stories of what made this mill special, while breathing... Free |
| 0 events, | 1 event, The Little Learners program includes hands-on outdoor engagement with the natural world in a safe learning environment. Each lesson will include storytime, and activity, and something to take home. This program is age appropriate for PreK through 2nd grade. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Adults, please register as a family when you sign up!... Free | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, Interested in doing your part toward sustainability? Do you have a garden, orchard, or enjoy planting? Raising honeybees can increase your yield 10-fold. Cornell Master Beekeeper Tiffany Ayres has over 20 years experience. This class helps “newbee” beekeepers get started and retain shared knowledge to apply to their own bees. In this classroom course you... $150 | 1 event, Join us this winter for Project FeederWatch at Kings Gap! This community science project collects data on birds visiting feeders in the winter. Enjoy hot tea, cocoa, or coffee while we spend some time in the Education Building watching our birdfeeders and collecting count data. Beginners and experienced birders welcome! No registration required for this... Free | 1 event, SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” Visit THIS PAGE to see the current schedule of locations. (If in doubt about the weather—check Buttonwood’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLYStart time: 8:00 a.m. First and... Free |
| 1 event, -  Frost and snow have turned the world into a glittering scene! Join us as we learn how to capture the color, the warmth, and the joy of winter on canvas. Learn about applying techniques, mixing colors, methods of composition, and so much more. This class includes instructor demos as well as hands-on instruction. Materials and... $40 | 2 events, - Winter is a tough season to be lost in the woods. The skills needed to survive are very different than any other time of year. Do you have what it takes to make it? Join us for an epic day of outdoor learning how to survive even the harshest Pennsylvania winter. We’ll learn to identify... $55 This Hiking Series is an opportunity to get some fresh air while socializing (if desired😊), reflect on some quotes of wisdom from those who came before, and have fun! All are welcome, including leashed pets. Jan 8 & 19 will be an out and back to an overlook. Feb 5 & 16 will be a... Free | 2 events, -  Join Brant Portner, Environmental Education Specialist for the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area and Pennsylvania Game Commission, for a webinar on Winter Bird Migration. Registration is free but required. Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is a unique State Game Lands with over 6,000 acres and many recreational opportunities. Late winter and early spring, it becomes... Free | 2 events, -  Join CAEDC to learn about Agribusiness and Agritourism funding opportunities! This informative session is designed for farmers, agribusiness owners, and tourism professionals interested in funding opportunities, industry programs, and collaborative support available in Cumberland County. CAEDC will provide an overview of our tourism-related funding programs, while insights will be shared from key agricultural organizations including... Free -  We’ve heard it many times that outdoor recreation is a $19 billion industry in Pennsylvania, accounting for 2 percent of Pennsylvania’s gross domestic product (GDP) and creating more than 168,000 jobs. We want to know more, we need to know more. The Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation has spent the last year getting to know... | 1 event, Interested in doing your part toward sustainability? Do you have a garden, orchard, or enjoy planting? Raising honeybees can increase your yield 10-fold. Cornell Master Beekeeper Tiffany Ayres has over 20 years experience. This class helps “newbee” beekeepers get started and retain shared knowledge to apply to their own bees. In this classroom course you... $150 | 1 event, Join us this winter for Project FeederWatch at Kings Gap! This community science project collects data on birds visiting feeders in the winter. Enjoy hot tea, cocoa, or coffee while we spend some time in the Education Building watching our birdfeeders and collecting count data. Beginners and experienced birders welcome! No registration required for this... Free | 1 event, - Join us for a Trail Adventure day as we venture into the winter forest! We'll cover preparation for hikes including necessary equipment, planning, discussing training needed for extended hikes, special considerations for winter weather, etc. Daisies & Brownies - This program runs about 90 minutes and includes a 1-mile hike into Michaux State Forest Juniors... $10 |
| 0 events, | 1 event, The Little Learners program includes hands-on outdoor engagement with the natural world in a safe learning environment. Each lesson will include storytime, and activity, and something to take home. This program is age appropriate for PreK through 2nd grade. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Adults, please register as a family when you sign up!... Free | 0 events, | 1 event, - Join us for outdoor sound mediation sessions under the evening sky! Sound meditation can restore your body's energy, improve focus, and connect you to your inner self. It promotes relaxation, improves emotional wellbeing, and so much more. This year, give yourself the gift of sound. For adults ages 13 and up. $20 per person. To... $20 | 1 event, Interested in doing your part toward sustainability? Do you have a garden, orchard, or enjoy planting? Raising honeybees can increase your yield 10-fold. Cornell Master Beekeeper Tiffany Ayres has over 20 years experience. This class helps “newbee” beekeepers get started and retain shared knowledge to apply to their own bees. In this classroom course you... $150 | 2 events, -  Twice annually, the Partnership holds a meeting in which all partners and interested parties are invited to come together and build relationships and collaborations across the region. Stay tuned for more details! Join us this winter for Project FeederWatch at Kings Gap! This community science project collects data on birds visiting feeders in the winter. Enjoy hot tea, cocoa, or coffee while we spend some time in the Education Building watching our birdfeeders and collecting count data. Beginners and experienced birders welcome! No registration required for this... Free | 1 event, - Get your game on first thing in the morning. In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, let’s have a history themed game party! Learn about our country in a fun and engaging way! Games will include Would You Rather, 20 Questions, and seeing if you can succeed in a scavenger hunt for items in your house…all... |