Things to Do In March 2025
Looking for something to do in southcentral Pennsylvania in March 2025? Take a look at these opportunities: Chambersburg, PA Parenting GenZ Seminar, Sat., March 15, 10 a.m.-noon. Led by Micah Marshall, director of Refuge Youth Network, The Parenting Gen Z seminar aims to equip parents with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively understand, communicate […]
Mother/Grandmother/Daughter Tea Party Scheduled
Calling moms or grandmas, aunts or other mom figures! Take your loved one age 3-6 to tea on Saturday, March 15, at 10 a.m. at the Chambersburg Recreation Center, Chambersburg, Pa. Enjoy tea, small sandwiches, a few sweet treats, and plan to do a fun craft/activity together. Cost is $40 per couple; $20 additional person. […]
Huge Kids’ Consignment Sale Coming Soon
A Kids’ Sale will be held Thursday, March 6, through Saturday, March 8, at Kauffman Community Center, 7289 Ruritan Drive, Chambersburg, Pa. Clothes from maternity, newborn, juniors, shoes, books, toys, outdoor toys, sports items, strollers, car seats, highchairs, room décor and more. Hours are Thurs: 9am-7pm; Fri: 9am-6pm; Sat 8am-1pm. Admission is FREE.
Winter Family Hike on Appalachian Trail Feb. 25
WAYNESBORO, PA–The Institute invites area families on a free, guided winter hike along the Appalachian Trail on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. as part of their Naturalist Discovery Series of programs. Led by an Institute naturalist, hikers will explore some of the wonders to be found in the woods and along the […]
Blippi is coming to Luhrs
SHIPPENSBURG, PA—Blippi is coming to Shippensburg for the ultimate curiosity adventure in Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour on Sunday, March 24, at 2 p.m., at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center. So, come on, dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there […]
Ice, Ice, Baby!
PENNSYLVANIA/MARYLAND — If you’ve got cabin fever, but don’t mind the cold, you’ve got several opportunities to get out and about with the grandkids—or just for a date night—at several area ice festivals. IceFest – Chambersburg, Pennsylvania – Jan. 25-28, 2024 Start the weekend watching carvers from DiMartino Ice as they turn blocks of ice […]
The Institute Presents Five Winter EXPLORE! Programs for Kids
WAYNESBORO, PA — Winter fun for kids is on tap with a new EXPLORE! programseries from The Institute. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, the programs will run on all five Thursdays in February: Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, from 4 to 5 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area. All program activities are […]
The Institute sets upcoming programs and events
WAYNESBORO, PA–The Institute has scheduled a variety of upcoming programs for families: Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschool—Fall 2023 Thursdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, and November 2 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Pine Hill Recreation Area, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, Pa. The Institute’s outdoor learning program for kids ages 2.5 years through 5. […]
Halloween’s a good time for Hersheypark
HERSHEY—Hersheypark has some new tricks up its sleeves this year with the annual Halloween season and Dark Nights immersive haunt experience. This year’s event will include with more days and hours, a new fifth haunted house, enhanced scares and exclusive food over seven weekends from Sept. 15 through Oct. 29, 2023. New this season, every Hersheypark Halloween ticket now […]
Lesher’s annual sunflower field is near full bloom
CHAMBERSBURG, PA – If you live in Central Pennsylvania and love sunflowers, you need to check out the field at Lesher’s Poultry Farm. According to Lesher’s Sunflower Watch social media page, their sunflower field should be in full bloom within the next week. The field is located at 1461 Swamp Fox Road, Chambersburg, U-Pick sunflowers […]
