Central Pennsylvania Regional Programs & Events – March 2026

 

America 250 Homeschool Fair hosted by Eagle Mom Squad 

Date: March 28

Time: Noon-4:00pm

Location: National Apple Museum, 154 W Hanover St. in Biglerville, PA

Details: This free event offers lots of great local homeschool resources while celebrating America 250! 

• Friends of Pine Grove Living History Display

• Daughters of the American Revolution Trivia Game

• $5 School Photos by Samantha Moon Photography

• Homemade Sourdough Bread and Soup

• Caramel Apple Sundaes

• Storytelling about the local colonial period

• 2:00 Homeschool Performance

• Local Homeschool co-ops

• Used Curriculum Sale

• HomeschooLegacy Store

• New Day Planners for Education

• Adams County Library System

• Historical Society Fascinating History Tidbits

• Kids Games and Activities

 

 

CHILDREN

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Kid Discover: Gregarious Gees

Date: March 5th

Time: 10:00am-Noon

Location: Wildwood Park, Harrisburg

Description: Join naturalist to learn about geese. Take a short walk to look for signs of geese. Enjoy a craft and activities to take home. One chaperone required per child.

Fee: $5.00 per child. 

Registration:  Register at www.explorewildwoodpark.org

 

Barks & Books

Date: March 2nd

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield

Description: Read to Danny, the therapy dog

 

Tuesday Tunes Storytime

Date: March 3rd

Time: 6:00pm-6:30pm

Location: Gettysburg Library

Description: Interactive story time with songs and instruments

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Stories & More

Date: Tuesdays starting March 3rd

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Ages: 2yrs-5yrs & up

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Description: Enjoy books, songs & crafts

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Read to the Dogs

Date: Tuesdays

Times: 4:30pm, 4:50pm & 5:10pm

Ages: Up to 12yrs

Location: Amelia Given Memorial Library, Mt Holly Springs

Description: Sign up for 15minute slot to read to therapy dog

Registration: Online registration required

 

Legopalooza!

Date: March 4th

Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm

Ages: 4yrs-12yrs

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Description: Free play with optional challenges

Registration: Online registration required

 

Stories & Something to Make

Dates: Wednesdays starting March 4th

Time: 10:30am-11:15 am

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Description: Stories followed by simple crafts

 

1st & 2nd Grade Book Club

Date: March 4th

Time: 4:30pm-5:15pm

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Discuss a good book & share a snack

 

Lego Club

Date: March 5th

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Ages: 6yrs & up

Location: Dillsburg Library

Details: Free play with optional challenge.

Registration: Online registration required

 

Seuss Night

Date: March 5th

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Enjoy stories, crafts, games, snacks & more related to Dr Seuss. Meet one of his most famous characters

Registration: Online registration required

 

Barks & Books

Date: March 5th

Time: 6:15pm-7:15pm

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Sign up for 15min slot to read to a therapy dog

Registration: Stop by library or call 717-624-2182

 

Fruit Stand Friday

Date: March 6th

Time: 11:00am-11:45am

Location: Gettysburg Library

Description:  Learn about the clementine, make a craft and sample clementines

 

Homeschool Club STEAM

Date: March 6th

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Ages: 5yrs-12yrs

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Interactive STEAM learning about water pollution

Registration: Online registration required

 

Cumberland Co Historical Society Presentation

Date: March 10th

Time: 5:45pm-6:45pm

Ages: 3rd – 6th grades

Location: Amelia Given Memorial Library, Mt Holly Springs

Details: Hear stories of local revolutionary era history in celebration of America’s birthday

Registration: Online registration required

 

Barks & Books

Date: March 10th

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Sign up for a 15 mins session to read to a therapy dog

Registration: Online registration required

 

Barks & Books

Date: March 10th

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Read to a therapy dog

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3rd & 4th Grade Book Club

Date: March 11th

Time: 4:30pm-5:15pm

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Discuss a good book and share a snack

 

Second Saturdays: Bluey Party

Date: March 14th

Time: 10:30pm-11:30pm

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Join Miss Dana for a monthly party of stories & games.

Registration: Online registration required

 

Barks & Books

Date: March 16th

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Littlestown Library

Details: Stop by & read to Danny, the therapy dog

 

Ag Literacy All About Farms

Date: March 16th

Time: 4:30pm-5:00pm

Ages: 2yrs-10yrs

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Join 4-H representative to discuss Ag-literacy book & the importance of farming

Registration: Online registration recommended

 

Pajama Storytime

Date: March 16th

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Join guest reader, New Oxford Mayor April Majka, for stories, songs & finger plays.

 

Crafting Tuesday

Date: March 17th

Time: 6:00pm-6:45pm

Ages: 5yrs-12yrs

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Enjoy an evening of seasonal crafts

 

5th & 6th Grade Book Club

Date: March 18th

Time: 4:30pm-5:15pm

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Discuss a good book & share a snack

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Crafting for Kids

Date: March 18th

Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm

Ages: 6yrs-18yrs

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Make beautiful paint stamps with air dry clay

Registration: Online registration 

 

Legopalooza

Date: March 19th

Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm

Ages: 4yrs-12yrs

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Free play with optional challenges

Registration: Online registration

 

Cooking Class for Kids

Date: March 19th

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Ages: 7yrs-12yrs

Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield

Details: Learn how to cook interesting foods

Registration: Online registration

 

Paint & Squish

Date: March 19th

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Ages: 6yrs-12yrs

Location:  Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Bring your favorite Squish & paint a portrait of it on canvas. Supplies provided.

Registration: Online registration

 

Kids Craft Night

Date: March 19th

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Dillsburg Library

Details: Create crafts using materials supplied by the library

Registration: Online registration

 

Homeschool – Full STEAM Ahead

Date: March 20th

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Audubon member Linette Mansberger presents Appreciating & Attracting Backyard Birds.

Registration: Online registration required

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Kids Discover: Mammals & Their Pelts

Date: March 21st

Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm

Ages: 5yrs-10yrs

Location: Wildwood Park, Harrisburg

Details: Learn about mammals & their habitats. Included walk looking for mammal signs. One chaperone per child required. Fee of $5.00 per child

Registration:  www.explorewildwoodpark.org

 

Egg Drop Challenge

Date: March 23rd

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Ages: 7yrs-12yrs

Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield

Details: Design & build a structure for a raw egg that will protect the egg from breaking when dropped.

Registration: Online registration

 

Backyard Builders

Date: March 24th

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Ages: 4yrs-12yrs

Location: Littlestown Library

Details: Design a bug hotels, pollinator habitat or bird feeder

Registration: Online registration required

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Pajama Story Time

Date: March 24th

Time: 6:00pm-6:30pm

Location: Gettysburg Library

Description: Come by the Library in your PJs and with your stuffed animal to enjoy songs and stories

Registration: Online registration required

 

DYI I Spy Jars

Date: March 30th

Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Location:  New Oxford Library

Details: Create your own I Spy jar with hidden objects

Registration: Online registration required

 

Building America

Date: March 31st

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Ages: 8yrs-17yrs

Details: Celebrate America’s birthday with American themed LEGO build challenge

Registration: Online registration required

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TEENS 

Teen Monthly Craft: Pet Rocks

Date: March 3rd-March 25th

Time: Drop in between 2:45pm-6:00pm on Tuesday - Friday

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Supplies provided at Teen Center for teens to make your own pet rock

 

Teen Books & Snack Boxes

Date: March 2nd-March 9th

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Pick up a box with a monthly book & a snack

 

Gaming Club

Dates: Tuesdays 

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Hone your skills & learn new games

Registration: Online registration required

 

Teen Tuesday

Date: March 3rd

Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Stop by after school to read a book, hang with friends & do homework. Simple crafts & lo-fi music available

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St Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt

Date: March 3rd

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Find all the hunt pictures in the Teen Center & win a prize

 

Flower Arranging Class

Date: March 3rd

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Ages: Teens & Children

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Join Miss Jen for a 3-part flower arranging class. Materials provided. Do not to attend all session.

Registration: Online registration required

 

Teen Book Club

Date: March 5th

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Ages: 13yrs-18yrs

Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield

Details: Discuss the book, Seraphina, by Rachel Hartman

Tween Book Club

Date: March 5th

Time: 4:30pm-5:15pm

Ages: 9yrs-13yrs

Location: Amelia Given Memorial Library, Mt Holly Springs

Details: Bring a favorite book to share. Snacks provided

Registration: Online registration

 

Teen Homeschool Afternoon

Date: March 6th

Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Interactive STEAM learning focused on water pollution 

Registration: Online registration required

 

Potato Racers

Date: March 10th

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Create & race your own potato racer. Supplies provided. 1st & 2nd place winners win books

Registration: Online registration required

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Writers Workshop

Dates: March 10th 

Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm

Ages: Teens & Adults

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Explore writing and discuss elements of writing through prompts & independent writing. 

Registration: Online registration suggested

 

Bits & Pieces

Date: March 11th

Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm

Ages: 11yrs-18yrs

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Drop in & create crafts from bit & pieces of random craft supplies

 

Baking Club

Dates: March 11th & March 25th

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Twice a month baking club

Registration: Online registration required

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Revolutionary Art

Date: March 12th

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Learn about & create the next masterpiece in honor of America’s birthday. Supplies provided

Registration: Online registration required

 

Library Mini Golf

Date: March 16th

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Ages: 11yrs-18yrs

Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield

Details: Putt your way through the library

Registration: Online registration required

 

Macrame Rainbow

Date: March 17th

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Celebrate St Patty’s Day by making a macrame rainbow. No experience needed

Registration: Online registration required

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Women’s Quotes & Women’s Votes

Date: March 17th

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Ages: 10yrs-17yrs

Location: Littlestown Library

Details: Explore America’s history by creating bold posters inspired by powerful quotes

Registration: Online registration required

 

Crafting for Kids

Date: March 18th

Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm

Ages: 6yrs-18yrs

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library

Details: Create beautiful paint stamps with air dry clay

Registration: Online registration

 

Sew Much Fun!

Date: March 19th

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Ages: 10yrs-17yrs

Location: Littlestown Library

Details: New monthly sewing program focused on creative hand-stitching. Supplies provided

Registration: Online registration required

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A Traitor Among Us

Date: March 19th

Time: 6:0pm-7:0pm

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Work toward freedom in this escape room. One of you is a British spy trying to stop the creation of the United States

Registration: Online registration required

 

Terrific Tweens: Seed Bombs & Paint a Pot

Date: March 19th

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Ages: 9yrs-13yrs

Location: Amelia Given Memorial Library, Mt Holly Springs

Details: Make a seed bomb to plant and paint a flower pot.

Registration: Online registration required

 

Around the World Snack Taste Test

Date: March 20th

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Sample candy & chip flavors from around the world

Registration: Online registration required

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7th & 8th Book Club

Date: March 25th

Time: 4:30pm-5:15pm

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Discuss a good book & enjoy a snack

 

Stain “Glass” Window

Date: March 26th

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Learn how to make your own stain glass artwork without glass

Registration: Online registration required

 

Mystery of the Golden Egg

Date: March 26th

Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm

Location: Littlestown Library

Details: Interactive mystery event

Registration: Online registration required

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9th -12th Grade Book Club

Date: March 26th

Time: 4:30pm-5:15pm

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Discuss a good book & enjoy a snack

 

Build America

Date: March 31st

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Ages: 8yrs-17yrs

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Celebrate America’s birthday with an America themed LEGO building challenge

Registration: Online registration required

 

FAMILIES

 

Fun with Chess

Dates: Mondays 

Time: 6:00pm-7:45pm

Ages: All ages and skill levels

Details: Drop-in chess games for all skill levels

Where: Littlestown Library

 

Knot Another Stitch

Dates: Tuesdays 

Time: 12:30pm-2:00pm

Ages: All Ages

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Drop in to do needle crafts with friends. No registration needed. All skill levels welcome

 

Winter Wednesdays

 Dates: Fridays

Time: 10:00am – Noon

Location: Hershey Gardens

Details: Enjoy family friendly interactive activities with Asian species such as mossy frogs, jungle nymphs, walking sticks and more.  Compare Asian species with our native species.  Activities include crafts & games as well as traditional arts such as paper cutting & calligraphy.

Registration: Contact 717-520-5722 for details

 

Live Feeds at Zoology Zone Cart

Dates: Fridays

Time: Noon-12:30pm

Location: Hershey Gardens – Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory

Details: Watch amphibians & reptiles getting fed up close

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First Friday Tunes

Dates: March 6th

Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Ages: Everyone

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Enjoy a night of music

 

Family Movie Night

Date: March 9th

Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Monthly movie. See library for titles

Registration: Online registration

 

Video Game Palooza

Date: March 12th 

Time: 6:15pm-7:15pm

Ages: Ages 10yrs & up

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Enjoy an evening learning new games & honing your skills

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Introduction to Diamond Painting

Date: March 12th

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Ages: 7yrs & up

Location: Carroll Valley Library, Fairfield

Details: Learn how to diamond paint & make a small project

Registration: Online registration required

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Monthly Movie Magic

Date: March 13th

Time: 4:00pm-5:45pm

Ages: Everyone

Location: Harbaugh Thomas Memorial Library, Biglerville

Details: Disney family movie with crafts & snacks. See library for list of movies

 

Book Sale

Dates: March 16th – April 11th

Location: Dillsburg Library

 

Writers Group

Date: March 17th

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm

Ages: Teens & Adults

Location: Trone Memorial Library, East Berlin

Details: Hone your writing skills with prompts and discussion. Writers of all levels and genres.

Registration: Online registration required

 

Saturday Matinee

Date: March 21st

Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Monthly screening of a classic film. Contact library for titles

 

Baseball The Way It Was Meant to Be Played

Date: March 24th

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Discussion of the resurgence of 19th century rules in baseball

 

A Charm of Hummingbirds

Date: March 26th

Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Learn about hummingbirds around the world

Registration: Online registration required

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Revolutionary Women: Writings About War

Date: March 26th

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Gettysburg Library

Details: Program about female writers of American Revolution

Registration: Online registration required

 

Sea Glass Art

Date: March 26th

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Location: New Oxford Library

Details: Create sea glass hummingbird with flower on a canvas board

Registration: Online registration required

 

Book Sale

Dates: March 26th – March 28th

Location: Amelia Given Memorial Library, Mt Holly Springs

America 250 Homeschool Fair hosted by Eagle Mom Squad

Date: March 28

Time: Noon-4:00pm

Location: National Apple Museum, 154 W Hanover St. in Biglerville, PA

Details: This free event offers lots of great local homeschool resources while celebrating America 250! 

• Friends of Pine Grove Living History Display

• Daughters of the American Revolution Trivia Game

• $5 School Photos by Samantha Moon Photography

• Homemade Sourdough Bread and Soup

• Caramel Apple Sundaes

• Storytelling about the local colonial period

• 2:00 Homeschool Performance

• Local Homeschool co-ops

• Used Curriculum Sale

• HomeschooLegacy Store

• New Day Planners for Education

• Adams County Library System

• Historical Society Fascinating History Tidbits

• Kids Games and Activities

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Gettysburg Foundation Programs:  Winter programs for all ages will be provided at the Gettysburg Visitors Center.  See www.Gettysburgfoundation.org for more details.

 

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) provides many free programs and events for the entire family. These events include bird walks, wildflower walks, orienteering programs, and forestry/natural resource programs. Many parks also offer Pa history programs and have summer youth camps/programs. More information can be found at the DCNR Calendar of Events at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov.

 

OTHER PROGRAMS

Knot Another Stitch: Knit & Needle Crafts (ZOOM)

Dates: Mondays 

Ages: Everyone

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Details: Learn how to knit and do needle crafts via Zoom. Sponsored by Adams County Library

Registration: Online registration or call New Oxford Library

 

Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve Homeschool Days: 

Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve naturalists will be offer homeschool days integrating art, science & literature. Programs are aligned with STEEL standards.  Summer camps are also offered on various nature topics throughout the summer. Register at www.strawberryhillnaturepreserve.com

 

Oakes Museum- Homeschool Science Classes & Labs

Details: Numerous Homeschool science classes and labs for all ages of students. Curator Club offers Saturday morning science classes for 3rd-5th graders.  CC2 provides labs on Thursday nights and Saturday afternoons for 6th-8th graders. Oakes Museum also offers summer camps for all ages on various science topics throughout the summer. Check Oakes Museum website at www.messiah.edu.