Experience A Colonial Christmas
MERCERSBURG, PA—Looking for a unique holiday experience that isn’t all about consumerism? Journey back in time at 1775: A Colonial Christmas at Conococheague Institute on Sat., Dec. 13. Experience the sights, sounds and flavors of an 18th-century holiday season. Watch a colonial feast being prepared, try your hand at baking traditional gingerbread, and join in the […]
Enjoy Music of the Season
Central Pennsyvlania is the place to be for date-night holiday musical entertainment this season: Mon., Dec. 8, 8 p.m., The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic rock & metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy. In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of […]
Where to Watch Tree Lightings
Looking for a place to “ooh” and “ahh” over beautiful Christmas trees? Here are a few great ones in Central Pennsylvania: Friday, Nov. 28, 5:15 p.m. Holiday Tree Lighting, Downtown Mechanicsburg. Music begins at 515; tree lighting, 5:30 p.m. Visit Santa at Buhrig’s Gathering Place (37 E. Main St.) and stop by Believe: A Polar […]
WCTT to perform “Shrek”
WAYNESBORO, PA—The Waynesboro Children’s Theatre Troupe will perform “Shrek: The Musical” Dec. 4-7. The full-scale production includes a cast of more than 90 local youth ranging in age from 6 to 18. The production if presented with special arrangements and via license and materials provided by Music Theatre International. Lead actors include: Dominic Kipe (Shrek); […]
Fun Things to do this weekend (Nov. 20-23)
Looking for something family-friendly to do this weekend in Central Pennsylvania? Here are our picks: Wed.-Sat., through Jan. 10Believe: A Polar Express Christmas@the Mechanicsburg Museum Association, 3 W. Allen St.Take the kids and visit a model train display decorated for Christmas.Time: noon-3pm Fri., Nov. 21-thru Jan. 1The Christmas Tree Showcase@Hershey GardensThe signature holiday event features […]
Locally-made film comes to the small screen
GETTYSBURG, PA—If you missed the 2023 film “A Gettysburg Christmas” or if you want to make it a holiday tradition, now is your chance to tune in. “A Gettysburg Christmas” will air on Amazon, Fandango at Home, DirecTV and cable companies beginning Nov. 11. The 2023 film, based on a book by the same name […]
Take in a movie
CHAMBERSBURG, PA—The Grove Family Library is offering Terrific Tuesday Theater on Tues., Oct. 28. This month’s film will feature Disney’s Lilo & Stitch (PG-1:48). The live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic tells the touchching and funny story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. The […]
First Annual Greater Waynesboro Art Studio Tour
WAYNESBORO, PA—The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro will host its inaugural Greater Waynesboro Art Studio Tour, celebrating 14 local artists within the greater Waynesboro area, on Nov. 1. This tour features five home and work studios located within the Waynesboro Area School District, as well as nine artists at a special exhibit in Gallery 50 on […]
Spellbound 2025 brings Halloween fun to Carlisle
CARLISLE, PA—You’ll be spellbound this week, Oct. 22-25, in downtown Carlisle, during Spellbound: A Downtown Carlisle Halloween Event, featuring activities and events for all ages. The event includes: Downtown Pumpkin Patch. Merchants will carve and decorate pumpkins. Go check out their creative gourds and vote for your favorites all week, Oct. 22-26. The Case of […]
Buttonwood Offers Fall EXPLORE! After School Programs
WAYNESBORO, PA – Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, is offering a new fall EXPLORE! programseries timed for after school. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, the programs will run on Tuesdays: Oct. 21 and 28, from 4–5 p.m. at Buttonwood Nature Center in Waynesboro, Pa. Participants may register for any or all sessions. EXPLORE! programs […]
