Muggle mayhem will transform into magical merriment as Mainstreet Waynesboro hosts its 9th annual Wizarding Weekend in Waynesboro, on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2. The Harry Potter-themed extravaganza invites witches, wizards and Muggles of all ages to downtown for spellbinding activities, including a Wizarding Treasure Hunt, Magical High Tea, a Harry Potter Pub Crawl and Borogon Alley’s magical shops. Events unfold across Main Street Park, TranquilTeaEA Tea Room and other local venues, with highlights like a Kids Costume Contest, Wand Workshop and Bubble Magician show. Organized to enchant the community and boost local businesses, the weekend promises a charmed escape. For details, call 717-762-0397 or visit mainstreetwaynesboro.org.
Greencastle’s streets hum with a nostalgic buzz as Old Home Week, a tradition since 1902, returns Aug. 2-9, drawing residents, school alumni and visitors to celebrate the borough’s vibrant spirit. Organized by the Old Home Week Committee, the triennial festival fills the town square with parades, concerts and reunions, uniting thousands in community pride. Highlights include a community photo on Aug. 6 at 11:30 a.m., costing $40 per print, and family-friendly events like the Artist Studio & Authors Open House and Pirate & Mermaid Day at Mars Spring Pool on Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “It’s our town’s heartbeat captured,” said Chairperson Sarah Thompson. For the full schedule, visit oldhomeweek.org/events.
Under a sky of fun, the Chambersburg community is gearing up for a splash-tastic event at the End of Summer Festival. Hosted by Mike Waters Park, located at 498 Second St., this free celebration on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. promises a day of family-friendly activities including a splash pad, face painting, glitter tattoos, tie-dye (bring your own shirt), playground fun, crafts and free snacks. The highlight, an Air Weaver Balloon Show at 11 a.m., will add a pop of color to the festivities. In case of rain, the event moves to Coyle Free Library, ensuring the fun continues rain or shine.
Holy cow, it’s a reel treat! Deliteful Dairy, at 16230 Long Delite Lane, Williamsport, Maryland, hosts a free Family Moo-vie Night featuring the classic film “Babe” on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 8:30 p.m. Guests are invited to bring blankets, chairs and snacks to enjoy the screening in the back field, with the grill sizzling until 8 p.m. and concessions offering popcorn, fried curds and ice cream afterward. For more details, readers may contact 301-223-0032 or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1117045460477590/.
A man-eating plant with a taste for R&B and world domination is sprouting up at the Washington County Playhouse. In “Little Shop of Horrors,” Seymour Krelborn, a hapless floral assistant, discovers a bloodthirsty botanical named Audrey II that promises fame but craves chaos at 44 N. Potomac St., Rear, Hagerstown. This weekend, catch the show on Friday, Aug. 1, at 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 3, at 1 p.m. Tickets include dinner, the show and select beverages, though bar tabs and gratuity are extra. The production runs through Aug. 2. For tickets, readers may call 301-739-7469 or visit washingtoncountyplayhouse.com.
