Dreaming of a kitchen upgrade or planning the perfect porch? The Franklin County Builders Show brings inspiration to life as vendors showcase products and services for building and home remodeling projects at Antrim Brethren in Christ Church, 24 Kauffman Road E., Chambersburg. The event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, and offers homeowners a chance to connect with local contractors, designers and suppliers for expert advice and project ideas. Vendors interested in participating can learn more on-site during the show.
Raise a glass to St. Patrick’s Day early as the Quad State Whiskey & Beer Fest: ShamRocked! rolls into the Washington County Agricultural Education Center in Boonsboro, Maryland, on Saturday, March 14. Billed as the region’s biggest Irish-themed celebration, the event will feature more than 30 regional breweries, 10 distilleries and over 120 craft beers, plus live rock music from South of Sobriety and Six Whiskey Revival. Guests can enjoy unlimited tastings, contests, food and vendors from 1 to 7 p.m., with ticket options ranging from $15 to $49. Attendees must be 21 or older; details and tickets are available at ShamRocked2026.eventbrite.com.
Downtown Waynesboro is going extraterrestrial this weekend as Main Street transforms into a family‑friendly “Alien Takeover.” From 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14, families can stroll through downtown to enjoy an interactive StoryWalk featuring the book “Little Comet,” written by Waynesboro kindergarten and third‑grade students and illustrated by local artist Seth Holmes of Holmes Watercolor. Visitors can follow story pages displayed in shop windows, complete a scavenger hunt with surprise treats and stop by the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library’s STEAM Lab for hands‑on space activities — all part of a free community event celebrating creativity and local talent.
Spring will be in full bloom this weekend as Hagerstown Community College hosts its 30th Annual HCC Alumni Flower & Garden Show, “Red, White, and Bloom!,” at the Athletic, Recreation & Community Center, 11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown. The region’s largest floral event fills 48,000 square feet with vendors, garden displays, free seminars, demonstrations, and children’s activities. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Admission is $5 for adults, and children under 12 are admitted free, with all parking complimentary.
Little princesses and their moms can sip tea in a fairy-tale setting at the Chambersburg Recreation Department’s Mother-Daughter Enchanted Tea Party, to be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, in Bard Hall at the Rec Center. The event invites mothers and daughters ages 3 to 8 to dress in their finest royal attire, enjoy tea and scrumptious treats, and spend the morning with beloved princess characters while taking part in storytelling, crafting and games, all designed to create magical memories.
