Annual Jazz Festival

The Wharf 10141 Wharf Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Jazz guitarist, Paul Bollenback This year is our 33rd annual Jazz Festival.  Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute presents our annual jazz festival, which continues to spotlight top professional artists each year that light up the outdoor stage with hot summer jazz. As always, admission is free! We are returning to The Wharf again […]

Winter Solstice Celebration

Red Run Park 12143 Buchanan Trail E, Rouzerville, PA, United States

FREE and open to the public! Buttonwood Nature Center is hosting its fourth annual Winter Solstice Celebration. The winter solstice is the longest night—or shortest day—of the year, and typically falls around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. After the solstice, the days get gradually longer. Since ancient times, people all over the world have recognized […]

Youth Festival 2025

Youth Festival—Our 36th event! Location is To Be Announced—stay tuned. Play Outside is the spirit of Youth Fest! Fun outside day for kids to include hikes, story walk, hands-on activities and partnered stations. Happening at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, PA This fun event features a variety of workshops, demonstrations, activities, exhibits, and entertainment […]