Under the stars, Chambersburg is set to swap bedtime stories for a blockbuster – and a splash. Families are invited to a free evening of summer fun as Novel Reels presents an outdoor screening of “The Wild Robot” at Ragged Edge Swim Club, 112 Ragged Edge Rd. Chambersburg, PA on Friday, June 20. Doors open at 8 p.m., with the movie starting at 8:15. The event, open to the public and not exclusive to club members, features a free swim, snacks and a book giveaway for all. Each family will receive a free book and a coupon for a second, redeemable at any Franklin County Library System branch. Admission is free, but space is limited to 150 guests; children in fifth grade or younger must attend with an adult. Sponsored by the Franklin County Library System, Mission Solved and Ghost Writer, the event encourages families to bring swimsuits, towels and lawn chairs for a comfortable night of adventure and imagination, kicking off the summer with shared memories.
The past meets the present in a swirl of sawdust, gunpowder and glassware as Colonial artisans and curious visitors converge for a lively weekend historic event – The Fort Loudoun Market Fair. On Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, from 9am – 5pm, and Sunday, June 22 from 9am to 2 pm, the Ft Loudoun Historic Site, 1720 North Brooklyn Road, Fort Loudon, will pulse with the sights and sounds of yesteryear: 50 colonial vendors will display handmade wares, live music sets the tempo, and flintlock competitions crackle with excitement. Craft demonstrations, a Punch & Judy Show and the ethereal notes of the glass harp promise something for every age. Admission is $5 for adults, while those 17 and under step in free to explore the Colonial Dirty Job Museum, sample fare from food vendors – think burgers, barbecue, sausages, desserts, cold drinks and ice cream – and shop for everything from blacksmithing and pottery to tin ware and knives.
History rolls into town with a ribbon and a song as the National Road Museum in Boonsboro, Maryland, prepares to open its doors for a grand celebration this Saturday, June 21. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors explore exhibits dedicated to the Historic National Road, the nation’s first federal road project – an engineering milestone authorized by President Thomas Jefferson and famously known as “The Road That Built The Nation.” Presentations, special remarks and the official ribbon cutting ceremony begin at 11 a.m., with a musical performance by award-winning artist Jennie Avila and guest antique transportation displays throughout the day. As Maryland’s only museum devoted entirely to this iconic highway, the event highlights the road’s vital role in shaping America’s westward expansion and community life.
Freedom, fun and a little football – Wheaton Park in Hagerstown will be the place to be this weekend as the community comes together for the Juneteenth Celebration of Survival. The event, organized by the Doleman Black Heritage Museum and local partners, kicks off Saturday, June 21, at 11 a.m. with a Believers Unity Walk and continues until 9:15 p.m. with a lineup that includes storytelling, a Memorial Turkey Bowl football game, line dancing, a gospel jazz session and live music under the stars. Families and friends will gather at 449 Sumans Ave. for a day of free, festive activities designed to honor African American heritage and foster community unity.
Families in Waynesboro won’t want to miss the wild side of summer. The Buttonwood Nature Center, in partnership with Pine Hill Recreations Area, launches its Summer Saturdays series on June 21 with the all-new Herp Hike. From 9 to 11 a.m., families are invited to explore the hidden world of reptiles and amphibians in a hands-on outdoor adventure designed to get them outside together and connected with nature. The event is part of a creative lineup meant to spark curiosity and encourage active, educational fun for all ages
