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 […]
Free sunflowers!
If you are near Waynesboro and want some late-summer sunshine, check out the rows of sunflowers in bloom in the pollinator and wildlife habitat at Church of the Apostles,UCC, 336 Barnett Ave. Waynesboro, PA in the Wayne Heights development. The inside rows are in bloom and available for free cutting. The church asks that you […]
Like jazz? Check this out!
WAYNESBORO–The Institute’s 32nd Jazz Festival is scheduled for Sunday, August 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Wharf, a park-like property at 10141 Wharf Road in Waynesboro, Pa. The concert is offered free to the public. Rain location is Waynesboro Area Middle School. This year’s concert presents the Donald Harrison Quartet, featuring Big Chief […]
The Institute in Waynesboro sets Youth Festival on May 21
WAYNESBORO, PA — The Institute’s 34th annual Youth Festival is on Sunday, May 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. The event is free and open to the public; donations appreciated. An outdoor event geared for kids of all ages, Youth Fest features a variety of activities, demonstrations, […]
You “auto” check this out!
One of my adorable grands loves to go “Vroom.” She doesn’t care where we go, she just loves leaving the house and getting into the car and if I’m being honest, I enjoy getting out most days, too. One place we like to go that’s not too far from home is the car wash! (Not […]
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