What’s Happening | May 1st, May 2nd, & May 3rd
Here’s a list of opportunities to get out and about this weekend in & beyond Shippensburg! This is not meant to be a complete list. However, if you have an event you would like to see added, please share in the comments!
In Shippensburg
H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center is offering a spring special! 50% OFF tickets for PHIL VASSAR with guest LYNDSEY HIGHLANDER at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center on the campus of Shippensburg University Friday, May 1 at 8 PM! Go to HERE to order tickets. Discount will automatically appear during checkout process. Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets or in combination with any other discount.
Shippensburg Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the first Bloom Festival in Shippensburg. The festival will be May 2, 2015 from 8 am – 3 pm rain or shine. Food, craft vendors, activities will be placed along McCreary Avenue in both the Borough (Burd Street) and Firefighters Activity Center (Orange Street) parking areas. Festival visitors will be able to use the borough’s new walkway (between the post office and historical society) to access all areas. The festival also will feature a variety of children’s activities, inflatables, music & more.
AYSO FUN DAY – The community is invited to Southampton Park, 200 Airport Road, Shippensburg on Saturday, May 2nd from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm to enjoy a fun day at the park and learn about the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO). There will be a DJ, Soccer games, Inflatable fields to play in, concession stand, raffles, door prizes. Funds raised will go towards new equipment, tournament fees, etc.
Little Princess Playhouse at Shippensburg University will present “Magic at the Castle” on two Saturdays, April 25 and May 2 at 10 a.m. and again at 11:30 a.m. Shows take place inside Stewart Hall on the Shippensburg University campus. Tickets are $4 and will be sold at the door; seating is limited. Parking is free and available at nearby Memorial Auditorium.
Beyond Shippensburg
Apple Blossom Festival will be held Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3 from 9 am – 5 pm at the South Mountain Fairgrounds in Biglerville, Pa. It offers events for the whole family, including crafts, gifts, contests, pony rides, kiddie tractor pulls, petting zoos, inflatables, bands, antique car and Corvette shows, wine and hard cider tasting and sales. Under 12 FREE, Over 12 is $5 admission, free parking is available.
18th Annual Trout Derby is May 2 and 3 hosted by Chambersburg Noontime Lions Club. They’ll have the Big Trout Contest with an estimated $2,000 payout, raffles with $3,500+ worth of prizes and more! Check their website for details or to register: http://troutderby.com/
First Fridays start May 1st in Chambersburg! Visit Downtown Business Council of Chambersburg for all the events and specials. Festivities start at 5 pm and include the Fire Up the Fountain Ceremony, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, extended shop hours, shop and restaurant specials as well as free events throughout downtown highlighting artists and musicians.
Downtown Carlisle’s First Friday events returns May 1, 2015. Join in the fun, bring the family, and enjoy downtown. May’s theme is Art Walk.
Greencastle is also having First Fridays. Go to First Friday Greencastle Schedule to view events and specials. May’s theme is flashback to the fifties including classic cars from the ‘50s and ‘60s!
UR Sweet Repeats Adult & Home Decor Consignment Sale (clothes, household items, furniture, books, movies, and more) April 30th 7a-7p; May 1st 7a-7p; May 2nd 7a-2p (50% off select items) at Amvets Pavilion, 750 5th Ave. Chambersburg, Pa 17201
Just Like New Kids – Children’s and Maternity Consignment Event Midway Skating Center, 1561 Holly Pike, Carlisle is going on now April 30th 10 am – 7 pm, May 1st 10 am – 6 pm, May 2nd 8 am – 11:15am (Half price event)
Salvation Army Fabric Fair is now through May 2 at North Pointe Business Center, 2625 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg. May 1st 8 am – 4 pm May 2nd 8 am – noon. Proceeds benefit Salvation Army, Chambersburg. Items to be available for sale are sewing machines, thread, crafts, buttons, lace, curtains and knitting supplies, latch hook items, rug yarn, supplies, ribbon, dolls and supplies, draperies and accessories, antiques, patterns, wool and cotton material by the bag, yarn, needlework and quilting supplies & more.
Michael’s Kids Club is every Saturday from 10 am – Noon for ages 3 and up. For $2 your child can make a seasonal craft for 30 minutes while you shop! On Saturday, May 2nd the children will be making a Mother’s Day Wood Frame.
Cumberland Drive-In Theatre, 3290 Ritner Highway, Newville Friday & Saturday & Sunday, May, 1, 2 & 3 First Feature: The Avengers: Age of Ultron (PG-13) Second Feature: Cinderella (PG-13) Gates open at 7 p.m. First Feature begins at approximately 8:05 p.m.
