Event Calendar

October

Friday, October 2 First Friday. Presented by the Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association. From 5-8 p.m. Includes special sales, demonstrations, book signings, live music, artist receptions and more. Look for the First Friday banner at participating Gettysburg area shops, museums, galleries, tours and restaurants.

Saturday, October 3 Architectural Salvage Warehouse. At the Daniel Lady Farm, 980 Hanover Road (Rt 116). From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Salvaged items from old homes and barns are available for home improvements. Proceeds benefit Historic Gettysburg/Adams County events. Held also Saturday, October 17. Call 931-217-7651 for details.

Saturday, October 3-Sunday, October 4 National Apple Harvest Festival. An annual country fair held at the South Mountain Fairgrounds, 615 Narrows Road, Biglerville. From 8-6 Saturday, and 8-5 Sunday. Includes orchard tours, hayrides, chainsaw carving, petting zoo, music, crafts, food and more. Held also October 10-11. Visit appleharvest.com for details.

Saturday, October 3-Sunday, October 4 Living History Encampment. At Gettysburg National Military Park. Held during park hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free to the public. Union encampment at the Pennsylvania Memorial, Confederate encampment at Pitzer Woods. Encampments also held on October 10-11, and October 17-18. Visit nps.gov/gett for details.

Saturday, October 3-Sunday, October 4 The Music of Queen & Journey. A Music in the Pines Concert. At Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville (located 17 miles west of Gettysburg via Route 30). Visit TotemPolePlayhouse.org for performance schedule and ticket information.

Saturday, October 10 An Evening with the Painting. An up-close, more personal view of the Gettysburg Cyclorama painting. Narration begins at the Ford Center, Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike. Q & A session follows. From 5-7 p.m. Seating is limited. Visit gettysburgfoundation.org for ticket information.

Monday, October 12 Columbus Day.

Saturday, October 17 The Bridges of Adams County: 28^th Annual Road Rally. Presented by Land Conservancy of Adams County. Rally begins at the Land Conservancy Office, 670 Old Harrisburg Road. Rally times will be between 1 and 2 p.m. Registration required by October 9. Visit PreserveAdams.org for registration information.

Saturday, October 17 Eisenhower Birthday Commemoration. Join the annual wreath laying at the Eisenhower Statue, 300 Carlisle Street, at noon. Buffet luncheon follows at the Dobbin House, 89 Steinwehr Avenue at 1 p.m. Visit DwightDEisenhowerSociety.org for more information.

Saturday, October 17 Applefest. In historic Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, 24 miles west of Gettysburg. See discoverchambersburg.org for details.

Saturday, October 17 From the Battlefield to the Cyclorama: A Photographic Journey. From 3-6:15 p.m. Bus departs from the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center. See the landscape that inspired the historic painting. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for ticket information.

Saturday, October 17 Seussical the Musical. A special family event. At Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville. Visit totempoleplayhouse.org for performance schedule and ticket information.

Tuesday, October 20 Gettysburg Halloween Parade. Events begin at 5 p.m. on Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, with a costume party. Parade lifts off at 7:15 p.m. Visit gettysburg-chamber.org for more information.

Friday, October 23-Sunday, October 25 Annual Gettysburg Fall Cycling Weekend. Enjoy a bike ride around Gettysburg and its surrounding area. Ride begins at the Wyndham Gettysburg lot, 95 Presidential Circle. Visit biketoursbylinda.com for details.

Saturday, October 24 Antique & Vintage Outdoor Market. Presented by Rebel’s Roost Antiques. At the Outlet Shoppes, 1863 Gettysburg Village Drive. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 717-479-5524 for details.

Saturday, October 24 Band of Brothers Legacy Event. Presented by the Gettysburg Museum of History, 219 Baltimore Street. Event begins at the museum at 9 a.m. A 25^th anniversary documentary screening will take place at The Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle Street, at 7 p.m. Visit gettysburgmuseumofhistory.com for more information.

Saturday, October 24 19^th Annual Harvest Day. At the New Oxford Square, located on Rt. 30, 10 miles east of Gettysburg. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes crafts, food, family activities, and a parade that begins at 3 p.m. Visit newoxford.org for more information.

Saturday, October 24 Jonathan Burns: Life of the Party. At Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville. Show times at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Visit totempoleplayhouse.org for ticket information.

Saturday, October 24 An Evening with the Painting. See October 10 entry for details.

Friday, October 23-Saturday, October 24 Guided Tour of the George Spangler Farm. An in-depth look at the history of the farm and those connected to it. Access to site provided by shuttle from the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike. Shuttles depart at 9:40 a.m. and 1:10 p.m. Visit GettyburgFoundation.org for ticket information.

Saturday, October 24-Sunday, October 25 Autumn Civil War Gun Show. At the Allstar Events Complex, 2638 Emmitsburg Road. From 9-5 Saturday and 9-2 Sunday. Call 540-472-4845 for more information.

Sunday, October 25 Boo Bash. At The Barn Resort, 75 Cunningham Road. From 1-3:30 p.m. Visit TheBarnPa.com/Our-Events for details.

Friday, October 30 Haunted Halloween Concert. At the United Lutheran Seminary Chapel, 61 Seminary Ridge. Presented by Music, Gettysburg. Featuring the Gettysburg Children’s Choir, with Peggy Haas Howell as organist and narrated by Mark Oldenburg. Concert begins at 7 p.m. Free to the public, donations accepted. Visit musicgettysburg.org for details.

Saturday, October 31 Halloween.

November 

Thursday, November 5 Giving Spree. An annual day of giving. Presented by the Adams County Community Foundation. Drop off money or items at the Wyndham Gettysburg, 95 Presidential Circle, from 3-7 p.m. This event benefits many local non-profit organizations. Call 717-337-0060 for more information.

Friday, November 6-Sunday, September 8 From the Peach Orchard to the Brian Farm: Annual Seminar of the Licensed Battlefield Guides. Event begins at the Dobbin House, 89 Steinwehr Avenue. An all-day, three-day event, including extensive and thorough walking tour. Advance ticket reservations advised, as this seminar is always sold out. Tour departs from the Dobbin House, 89 Steinwehr Avenue. Visit GettysburgTourGuides.org or call 717-337-1709 for ticket information.

Saturday, November 7 Toby: A Musical Tribute to Toby Keith. At Totem Pole Playhouse, a Music in the Pines concert. At 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville. Visit TotemPolePlayhouse.org for performance schedule and ticket information.

Wednesday, November 11 Veterans’ Day.

Thursday, November 12 Gettysburg 1863: Movie Premiere. At the R/C Gateway Theaters, 20 Presidential Circle. Showtimes vary with multiple screening rooms. Visit gettysburghistory.org for ticket information.

Thursday, November 12-Monday, November 23 A Field of Remembrance: Flag Installation & Display. At the Eternal Light Peace Memorial, Oak Hill, Mummasburg Road. In honor of American heroes, and commemorating America’s 250^th anniversary, the public can walk through this patriotic exhibit. Free and open to the public. Sponsorships welcome. Presented by The Gettysburg Foundation. Visit GettysburgFoundation.org for more information.

Friday, November 13 An Evening with the Painting. An up-close, more personal view of the historic Gettysburg Cyclorama painting. Two showings available at 4-6 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. At the Ford Center, Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike. Seating is limited. Visit gettysburgfoundation.org for details.

Friday, November 13-Saturday, November 14 22^nd Annual President’s Remembrance Day Ball. Held two nights in honor of America’s 250^th anniversary. At The Gettysburg Hotel, One Lincoln Square. Hosted by the Sons of the Union Veterans. Music by the Philadelphia Brigade Band, with dance led by the Victorian Dance Ensemble. Advance tickets recommended. Visit RemembranceDayBall.com for more information.

Saturday, November 14 Remembrance Day. An annual event that coincides with Lincoln’s visit in 1863 and his Gettysburg Address. The Remembrance Day Parade will begin at 1 p.m. leaving from Middle Street, and will follow the route southward on Baltimore Street to Steinwehr Avenue. The parade is free to the public. Many other events will coincide with the day. Visit nps.gov for details.

Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day.

Events are subject to change without notice. Please call numbers or visit websites listed with the event you wish to attend in case of changes or cancellations.