All aboard for a fun-filled evening with the Blue Dog at Hagerstown’s City Park Train Hub. On Friday, June 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., families can meet their favorite character, snap photos and explore historic cabooses Steam Engine 202 and museum exhibits. Admission is $5 per group of three. The event, located at 525 Highland Way, runs rain or shine, offering a unique after-hours adventure for train enthusiasts and families alike. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit hagerstownparksandrec.com.
When death comes knocking, the Frye family answers with chaos, comedy and a dash of Southern sass. The Star Theatre in Mercersburg will stage “Southern Fried Funeral” June 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. and June 8 at 3 p.m., inviting audiences to witness the hilarious aftermath of Dewey Frye’s untimely demise. As matriarch Dorothy battles meddling church ladies, a scheming brother-in-law and feuding daughters, the play serves up a hearty helping of family drama—Southern style. For tickets or group discounts, call 717-220-3318.
Feathered friends and curious explorers alike will flock to Caledonia State Park on Saturday, June 7, for the Beginner Birder Workshop. Open to families, adults, teens and children age 6 and older, the event offers bird walks, crafts, a scavenger hunt and birding bingo, all guided by knowledgeable “Birding Buddies.” Participants should meet at the first parking lot beyond the Visitors’ Center and are encouraged to bring binoculars and field guides, though loaners will be available. For more information, contact Dave Cooney Jr. at 717-264-2116 or Janet Tice at 717-372-0379.
When summer calls, the Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg and Shippensburg answer with a bang. The Summer Fun Fest will light up Shippensburg Memorial Park on Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering live music, kids’ activities, a silent auction, food trucks, children’s art sessions, face painting, carnival games, and a candy scramble. Families are invited to join the festivities and celebrate community spirit in a day packed with fun and excitement.
Berry enthusiasts are in for a sweet treat as Homewood at Williamsport transforms into a strawberry paradise Saturday, June 7. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the annual Strawberry Festival will offer arts and crafts, musical entertainment, a Kids Zone, food trucks and more at 16505 Virginia Ave. in Williamsport, Maryland. Organizers invite families and festival-goers of all ages to celebrate the season’s juiciest fruit with a day packed full of fun and flavor.
