Immerse yourself in a Celtic Celebration of Folk Dances from Ireland and Scotland at the Franklin County Visitors Bureau on Friday, March 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join the Celtic Ceilidh for St. Patrick’s Day featuring popular Irish and Scottish folk and country dances set to traditional music. Local instructors Nancy Walker and Jef Savage will guide participants through the dances, welcoming beginners with no prior experience needed. From basic dance steps to lively group participation, this event is open to individuals aged 12 and above, with singles encouraged to join in the festivities without a partner. Head to the Franklin County Visitors Center in Chambersburg, for a vibrant evening of Celtic fun and community dance.
Smell the Flowers. Experience the Tri-state area’s premier floral event at the Flower & Garden Show on Sunday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hagerstown Community College’s ARCC Gymnasium. With over 125 exhibitors participating in the themed showcase “Blooms, Bugs, and Butterflies,” visitors can explore a variety of floral displays, shop for plants, and engage in educational seminars and demonstrations throughout the day. The event will also feature a Children’s Planting Corner, providing a fun and interactive experience for young gardening enthusiasts. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant world of flowers and gardening delights.
Go Into the Woods. Waynesboro Area Senior High School presents “Into the Woods,” a musical production blending classic fairy tales with a twist that delves into the consequences of characters’ actions after their traditional happy endings. With themes of love, loss, and curses, the show offers a compelling narrative experience. Performances are scheduled for March 15-17, with tickets priced at $10 for adults and $6 for students and children, available online or at the door. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended for optimal seat selection at this reserved seating event.
Shop Til You Drop. Embark on a delightful shopping adventure in Downtown Chambersburg on Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Lucky 7’s: Ticket Around Downtown event hosted by Black & Blush Boutique and The Stacy Mellott Group with Remax 1st Advantage. Participants can pick up their Lucky 7’s Downtown Lottery Ticket at any participating location and explore various businesses, collecting stamps along the way. Completed tickets offer a chance to win a $500 cash prize upon submission. Additionally, for every $10 spent at participating establishments, shoppers receive a raffle ticket for the opportunity to win one of ten gift cards from downtown businesses. Raffle ticket entries will be pooled together at the conclusion of the event for the selection of winners.
Indulge in a culinary journey with the Five-Course Tasting Menu and Guided Tour at Renfrew Museum and Park on Friday, March 15 at 2 p.m.. This 3-hour program package offers a farm-to-table dining experience featuring locally sourced, seasonal dishes inspired by Pennsylvania German farmstead traditions. Hosted in the Wagon Shed Room of Renfrew’s Victorian barn, guests will be served by servers in authentic early 19th-century attire, providing a historical touch to each course. The menu, prepared by Chef Delaney Blubaugh of Delaney’s Delicacies in Waynesboro, showcases a hearty meal followed by a tour of the farmstead and a delightful dessert, all designed to immerse guests in the heritage and flavors of the farmstead.
