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Native Species Day

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United States

Join the Friends of Kings Gap and Park Staff for a celebration of PA Native Species. Learn about native plants and make a seed ball to take home! Pop in...

$7

2025 Kings Gap Trail Challenge

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United States

Can you hike every trail at Kings Gap? With 2600 acres of forest, Kings Gap has an extensive hiking system. Join us to get more comfortable hiking the trails. By the end, this challenging monthly hiking series will cover over 25 miles of trail at the park. Two options of the same hike are offered...

$19

BARK Ranger Dog Hike

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United States

Bring your furry friends out for this hike where we will learn the B.A.R.K. principles that help everyone have an enjoyable time out on the trails with pets. Meet at...

Amphibians After Dark: Vernal Pool Hike

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United States

Join us to experience the wonders of a forest pool. Before exploring, we’ll learn about some of the amphibians that call these habitats home. Bring red flashlights, wear long pants and footwear suitable for walking in wet areas. This free program is recommended for ages 10 and older. Find more information and register HERE.

Event Series Yoga on the Terrace

Yoga on the Terrace

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United States

Join the Friends of Kings Gap for an all-levels yoga class with a spectacular view on the top of the mountain, led by Ally Gregg and Maurice Sipos. Classes are held on the Mansion terrace and are appropriate for beginners. They include breathing and meditation, and end with a guided relaxation. Modifications will be offered. There is...

Music on the Mountain 2025

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United States

Join the Friends of Kings Gap for this free summer concert series the first Sunday of June, July, August, and September! Bring your lawn chair or blanket to the top of the mountain to enjoy an evening of great music. Food vendors will be ready to serve you. All  summer concerts begin at 2:00 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. Don't...

Heritage Day

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United States

Save the Date for this year's Heritage Day! Live Music from Shippensburg Swing BandHistorical Society: Costumed InterpretationLog Sawing DemonstrationsHorse-drawn RidesWagon RidesHistoric GamesBeekeepingCanning and Herb DryingCrafts:Clothespin Doll MakingBasket WeavingBurlap SewingScavenger HuntsMansion ToursCarriage House ToursSpecial History ExhibitsIce Cream Making & TastingButter Making Food Vendors:B&L DogzPretzel SpotJack & Joan's Kettle Corn And More to come! FREE Admission! Come...

Music on the Mountain 2025

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United States

Join the Friends of Kings Gap for this free summer concert series the first Sunday of June, July, August, and September! Bring your lawn chair or blanket to the top of the...

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