Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA for a rooftop rappelling adventure! Brave the 18-story descent down the face of Market Square Plaza (17 North 2nd Street) in downtown Harrisburg on October 9, 2026. Register for Over the Edge and rappel from the roof to raise funds and awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters’ one-to-one […]
Join us for our annual Trick-or-Treat Trail! We hope this event will help get everyone in the spirit of the spooky season while connecting children and families to important resources in the community! This event is completely free for kids and families to participate in. Wearing costumes is encouraged! If you have a business or […]
Located in the heart of Pennsylvania Apple country, the National Apple Harvest Festival celebrates the fall season with beautiful handmade crafts, delicious food, and jam-packed entertainment. The Festival has something for everyone, with special attractions ranging from steam engine displays, live music, antique cars, orchard tours, pony rides, tastings, and craftsman demonstrations… and so much […]
Join Main Street Hanover for Downtown Trick or Treat! Free fun for all ages—costumes encouraged. Check in at the Main Street tent for candy & more! Get ready for a spooktacular time at our Downtown Trick or Treat event! Registration is FREE—just stop by the Main Street Hanover tent in Center Square to check in […]
Apple Harvest Trains Fall is rolling into the Gettysburg Railway with the return of a favorite tradition, the Apple Train! On October 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th, passengers aboard select 12:30 p.m. excursions can enjoy complimentary locally grown apples, celebrating the region’s apple harvest. The ride also offers a chance to learn more about the […]
Located in the heart of Pennsylvania Apple country, the National Apple Harvest Festival celebrates the fall season with beautiful handmade crafts, delicious food, and jam-packed entertainment. The Festival has something for everyone, with special attractions ranging from steam engine displays, live music, antique cars, orchard tours, pony rides, tastings, and craftsman demonstrations… and so much […]
October 11, 12pm, 3pm, & 6pm The Hocus Pocus Speakeasy Experience! It’s Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus and Booze! Grab your broomsticks, fluff up your wigs, and prepare to get spellbound at The Hocus Pocus Cocktail Experience—a bewitchingly boozy night of mayhem, mixology, and mischief! Join the delightfully wicked Sanderson Sisters—Winifred, Sarah, and Mary […]
Apple Harvest Trains Fall is rolling into the Gettysburg Railway with the return of a favorite tradition, the Apple Train! On October 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th, passengers aboard select 12:30 p.m. excursions can enjoy complimentary locally grown apples, celebrating the region’s apple harvest. The ride also offers a chance to learn more about the […]
October 11, 12pm, 3pm, & 6pm The Hocus Pocus Speakeasy Experience! It’s Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus and Booze! Grab your broomsticks, fluff up your wigs, and prepare to get spellbound at The Hocus Pocus Cocktail Experience—a bewitchingly boozy night of mayhem, mixology, and mischief! Join the delightfully wicked Sanderson Sisters—Winifred, Sarah, and Mary […]
October 11, 12pm, 3pm, & 6pm The Hocus Pocus Speakeasy Experience! It’s Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus and Booze! Grab your broomsticks, fluff up your wigs, and prepare to get spellbound at The Hocus Pocus Cocktail Experience—a bewitchingly boozy night of mayhem, mixology, and mischief! Join the delightfully wicked Sanderson Sisters—Winifred, Sarah, and Mary […]
Attention Writers’ Roundtable, On October 15 at 6:30 p.m. Jay Davidson will discuss his recently published book Young Lewis Miller: A Boy’s Life in the 1800s. The book is available for purchase at the History Center and through their online store here. Jay will sign copies of his book following the presentation. Registration is recommended. […]
Celebrate Gettysburg and Chrysalis Communications present The People Project 2026: Generations & Crossroads. The performance event is happening Thursday, October 15th in the Majestic Theater, Cinema One. Along with the performance enjoy music by Honey on the Rocks, Chuck Darwin and the Knuckledraggers and Gettysburg Community Theatre. Then, the Art Exhibition will have an opening […]
Dessert Before Dinner Trains Ready to switch up your dinner plans? The Gettysburg Railway is serving up dessert first this October! The Dessert Before Dinner train runs Friday, October 2nd and Friday, October 16th at 4 p.m. Guests can enjoy a relaxing autumn train ride, along with an all-inclusive spread of fall-inspired sweets from Gather […]
Saturday October 17th 10AM-9PM Do you remember visiting the barn… the bears… the magic? For so many families, a trip to the former Boyds Bear Country Barn was a tradition filled with warmth, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Now, we’re inviting you back. Join us at The Barn Resort for a very special day celebrating the history […]
Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Battlefield Overlook Event Center, 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg On July 2, 1863, an unassuming rocky hill in Gettysburg witnessed perhaps the most famous counterattack of the Civil War. On Little Round Top, Union Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain led the 20th Maine to victory over the Confederate forces, […]
A fall family event for the entire community Crisp autumn air, vibrant colors, live music, amazing food, and fun for the whole family: The Fall Oyster Festival is back, and this year it’s bigger and better than ever, thanks to a generous group of sponsors, including Presenting Sponsor White Rose Bar & Grill. Join us […]
The New Oxford Antique Show is expanding to THREE shows for 2026! Mark your 2026 calendar with these dates:March 29th: 8-10am Early Buyers 10am-3pm General AdmissionJune 20th: Special Edition for America's 250th Birthday and bringing back antiques to the New Oxford Market on the Square by adding the show! 8am-3pm FREE admission sponsored by Zelma's […]
Idaville United Brethren Church is having Rally Day, Sunday, October 18th, 2026 at 10:15 am in their sanctuary. They will be having the ITZEL Family performing during their morning worship service.
Join in for the 2026 Gettysburg Halloween Parade! 5:00 Dance Party on Lincoln Square; food trucks open5:30 Costume Contest Registration on Lincoln Square6:00 Costume Contest on Lincoln Square7:15 Parade steps off
Friday, October 23 9:00am- Private Tour of Eisenhower Historic Site for VIP’s and Guests Eisenhower National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) AM and Afternoon- Tours of the Gettysburg National Military Park Provided by James Hessler, historian, author, and host of the Battle of Gettysburg Podcast. 5:00pm Welcome Reception for VIP’s/Guests Hotel Gettysburg/One […]
Trick or treat through over 100 family-friendly Halloween displays! Food vendors, DJ and more! Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24 Codorus State Park Main Entrance - 1699 Blooming Grove Rd, Hanover, PA 6:30pm to 9pm each night $20 per car, No buses. Online ticket sales only. Limited supply. No refunds, exchanges or re-entry. Tickets: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/friends-of-codorus-state-park/2026-codorus-trick-or-treat […]
Friday, October 23 9:00am- Private Tour of Eisenhower Historic Site for VIP’s and Guests Eisenhower National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) AM and Afternoon- Tours of the Gettysburg National Military Park Provided by James Hessler, historian, author, and host of the Battle of Gettysburg Podcast. 5:00pm Welcome Reception for VIP’s/Guests Hotel Gettysburg/One […]
Saturday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 to 10 a.m. 625 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg Discover the multi-century history of Gettysburg through the eyes of an expert local historian. Join one of our knowledgeable docents for a one-hour guided tour of Beyond the Battle Museum, where the remarkable stories of Gettysburg’s civilians come to life […]
The 19th Annual Harvest Day Festival & Parade and official America 250 Event is right around the corner! This year's event will be held in downtown New Oxford at the New Oxford Circle on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The festival features a variety of vendors, a free activity area for […]
Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Battlefield Overlook Event Center, 625 Biglerville Road In August, Gettysburg History received one of the most extraordinary archival donations in the organization’s history: more than 40 original letters written by Southern families seeking information about—and, in many cases, the return of—the remains of loved ones killed at […]
Trick or treat through over 100 family-friendly Halloween displays! Food vendors, DJ and more! Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24 Codorus State Park Main Entrance - 1699 Blooming Grove Rd, Hanover, PA 6:30pm to 9pm each night $20 per car, No buses. Online ticket sales only. Limited supply. No refunds, exchanges or re-entry. Tickets: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/friends-of-codorus-state-park/2026-codorus-trick-or-treat […]
Big cash BINGO. Many door prizes. $20 for 20 regular games. Also offer speed bingo and 4 specials. For tickets and more info call Linda at 717-634-0795. Doors open at 10:30 am, Turkey dinner served at 11 am. Bingo starts at 1 pm.
The Barn Resort's Kids BOO BASH is BACK! Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 25th from 1PM–3:30PM — it's time for some un-spooky (but sweet!) kids fun at The Barn Resort! Start with a Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt around the property, then head to the Pavilion for our Boo Bash — complete with: Costume fun Crafts […]
Gettysburg Presbyterian Church invites you to an afternoon of fun and fellowship in their parking lot neighborhood! Children and youth are invited to "trick or treat" in a safe environment. Come dressed in costume and vote for your favorite decorated trunk! Candy will be handed out until they run out or at 5pm, whichever happens […]
Gettysburg, PA - Music, Gettysburg! will present flutist Teresa Bowers, classical guitarist James Day and soprano Susan Hochmiller in an afternoon of chamber music on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 4 p.m. The concert will take place at the Church of the Abiding Presence on the Gettysburg campus of United Lutheran Seminary, 147 Seminary Ridge. […]
