Educational
Amazing Chemistry Show & Family Science Experience
Trinity United Methodist Church 98 Fisher Ave., Jonestown, PA, United StatesExperience an explosive night of family fun at The Amazing Chemistry Show & Family Science Experience! ALL ages will enjoy this entertaining production filled with fireballs, colored foam, liquid nitrogen, and glow-in-the-dark solutions. The Amazing Chemistry Show is an educationally entertaining stage production filled with explosions, colored foam, liquid nitrogen and glow in the dark solutions all set […]
Middle Creek – Hawk Mountain Sanctuary’s PA Black Vulture Research
Middle Creek Visitors Center 100 Museum Rd, Stevens, PA, United StatesHawk Mountain Sanctuary’s Pennsylvania Black Vulture Research at the visitor center at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area.
Middle Creek – Streams, Aquatic Habitats, and Macroinvertebrates
Streams, Aquatic Habitats, and Macroinvertebrates at the visitor center at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area.
Spinstock Flow Arts Festival
Coleman Memorial ParkDiscover many styles of flow art with free workshops, kid's activities, vendor marketplaces, food trucks, live DJs, flow art performances and fire show finale!
Mother Nature’s Miracles
Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick 3283 Pinch Rd, Mt. Gretna, PA, United StatesRyan "The Bug Man" Bridge will show you how much you love bugs - you just don't know it yet! With insects galore for you to meet, you'll learn about their fascinating lives and be amazed at their colors, shapes, sizes, and differences. You'll get a chance to hold a live insect or related creature, […]
Tennis Camp (ages 9-11)
Coleman Memorial ParkTennis camp for ages 9-11 at Coleman Memorial Park.
Mt. Gretna – Painting Mandala Stones
Hall of Philosophy, Mt. Gretna Gettysburg Avenue, Mt. GretnaMandala Stones are meditative symbols that are created by painting smooth river rocks with intricate patterns of dots. The art and practice of creating the mandala is a form of meditation, a soothing ritual that allows the painter to express creativity and find a sense of calmness. Barb Kleinfelter and Patty Gokey will instruct. Children […]
Traditional Cherry Fair & Early American Craft Show
Alexander Schaeffer Farm Schaefferstown, PA, United StatesHistoric Schaefferstown presents the Traditional Cherry Fair & Early American Craft Show Since the 1700's, the Schaefferstown Cherry Fair has thrilled guests. During this event at the historic Schaeffer Farm, visitors can enjoy skilled artisans, entertainment, demonstrations, food, games, and the Museum Store. Schaeffer House and Garden will be open for self-guided tours. […]
Tennis Camp (ages 12-14)
Coleman Memorial ParkTennis camp for ages 9-11 at Coleman Memorial Park.
Tours of Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat – Fort Indiantown Gap
Fort Indiantown GapTour the habitat of a rare butterfly at Fort Indiantown Gap. Tours are free but advance registration is required. Other animal and plant species will be pointed out during the tour and visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately and to bring along water, as there is little to no shade on the tour route. Tours […]
Mt Gretna 5th Annual Photo Scavenger Hunt
See how many places you can identify this month in Mount Gretna. Clue sheet and details can be downloaded starting July 1st at pachautauqua.info or check our Facebook page or stop by the Visitors Center. Answers on or about July 30.
Tours of Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat – Fort Indiantown Gap
Fort Indiantown GapTour the habitat of a rare butterfly at Fort Indiantown Gap. Tours are free but advance registration is required. Other animal and plant species will be pointed out during the tour and visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately and to bring along water, as there is little to no shade on the tour route. Tours […]
Tours of Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat – Fort Indiantown Gap
Fort Indiantown GapTour the habitat of a rare butterfly at Fort Indiantown Gap. Tours are free but advance registration is required. Other animal and plant species will be pointed out during the tour and visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately and to bring along water, as there is little to no shade on the tour route. Tours […]
Tours of Regal Fritillary Butterfly Habitat – Fort Indiantown Gap
Fort Indiantown GapTour the habitat of a rare butterfly at Fort Indiantown Gap. Tours are free but advance registration is required. Other animal and plant species will be pointed out during the tour and visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately and to bring along water, as there is little to no shade on the tour route. Tours […]
Afternoon Garden Tea
Alexander Schaeffer Farm Schaefferstown, PA, United StatesEnjoy the Heirloom Garden at the farm, see a presentation on Natural Dyes from Plants by Suzanne Fry. Plus, learn about edible and medicinal plants, and organic gardening. Books, seeds and refreshments offered. Fee: $5.00 suggested donation
Middle Creek – PA Elk: Celebrating 100 Years of Conservation
Pennsylvania Elk: Celebrating 100 years of Conservation at the visitor center at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area.
Middle Creek – Raptors Over the Ridge
Middle Creek Visitors Center 100 Museum Rd, Stevens, PA, United StatesRaptors Over the Ridge at the visitor center at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area.
Young Villagers Colonial Workshop
Alexander Schaeffer Farm Schaefferstown, PA, United StatesHistoric Schaefferstown presents - Young Villagers Colonial Workshop Children entering grades 4-7 can learn about early America. Get hands-on experience with flax, fraktur art, tin punching, wooden toys, cornhusk dolls, penny rugs, honey making, cooking, baking, and farm nature walks.
WWII Encampment
Alexander Schaeffer Farm Schaefferstown, PA, United StatesHistoric Schaefferstown presents - WWII Weekend The Farm becomes a World War II infantry encampment. Live battle re-enactments, displays, demos, and tours of the bivouac areas. Restrooms and food available.
Peacemaking Through Music
Hall of Philosophy, Mt. Gretna Gettysburg Avenue, Mt. GretnaInnovative Elizabethtown College Professor Kevin Shorner-Johnson applies his interests in ethics, spirituality and peace building to music, the universal language. Explore modern examples of music speaking the universal language of peace in prisons, at the U.S.-Mexico border and restoring ecologies.