Latest Events in Strasburg(July Updated)

Join us for Spectacular KWC Diwali Mela on October 26, 2024, at Huron Heights Public School, Kitchener! Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant and enchanting world of Diwali as we gather for an unforgettable Diwali Mela - Diwali Gala event. This magical celebration will take place from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, promising a day filled with joy, culture, and festivity, Followed by electrifying DJ Dance. Diwali Mela Highlights: 🎶 Cultural Performances: Be captivated by mesmerizing cultural performances that will transport you to the heart of India. From traditional dances to melodious music, our talented performers will leave you spellbound. 🍛 Delicious Food: Indulge in a culinary journey of Indian flavors. Savor mouthwatering dishes. 🛍️ Vendor Stalls: Explore a bustling marketplace featuring an array of stalls offering unique and handcrafted items. Discover exquisite jewelry, clothing, home decor, and much more. 💃 DJ Dance & Musical Concert: 7:00 to 9:00 Date: October 26, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM Venue: Huron Heights Secondary School | 1825 Strasburg Rd, Kitchener, ON N2R 1S3 Agenda: 1:00pm to 9:00pm : Vendors, Cultural Performance & Food stalls7:00pm to 9:00pm : DJ Dance & Musical ConcertTerms & Condition: Bhavya Celebrations reserves the right to cancel or change the event at its discretion.No refunds or exchanges unless otherwise noted.No Re-entry allowed.Only Indoor Running/Gym shoes allowed Inside Dance Floor/Gym. You will be required to remove any other type of shoes before entering the Dance Floor/Gym.Use of any alcohol, smoking and illegal substances are strictly prohibited.Aggressive or rude behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from premises without refund.Outside food or drinks are strictly prohibited.Fireworks are stricly prohibited.Contact us fo more information and Ticket BookingsRavi(647-567-7505) | Jaymin(226-898-1761) | Vivek (226-640-5638) This event is subject to local health guidelines and may be subject to changes or cancellations. Please stay updated with any announcements or requirements provided by Bhavya Celebrations and the relevant authorities. FOLLOW US for any updates related to event Instagram: @bhavya.celebrations Information Source: Bhavya Celebrations | eventbrite

Welcome to Nabela's Closet Sale! Come join us on Sunday, April 13th at the January + June Event Space for an in-person shopping experience featuring premium and designer goods priced at 40-80% off. Ticket prices will be applied towards your purchase and is non-refundable. Browse through brands like Reformation, Gucci, Chanel, Abercrombie, Louis Vuitton, Crate & Barrel, RH, CB2, Dior, Gathre, Bugaboo, Maisonette, Nuna, Doona, and more! Information Source: Nabela | eventbrite

Welcome to the Paint Party Box Office Brewery ! Get ready to unleash your inner artist while sipping on some delicious brews at the Box Office Brewery . Join us on Mon Apr 28 2025 at 6:00 PM for a fun-filled evening of painting and socializing. No experience necessary - our talented instructors will guide you every step of the way. All painting supplies will be provided and food and drinks are available to purchase at the venue! Grab your friends or treat yourself to a night out and come create some masterpieces with us! Don't miss out on this unique event at Box Office Brewery . Information Source: The Crafting Underground | eventbrite

Join us for Sensory Hour at the Railroad Museum of PA! The museum will reduce lighting, sounds, and maintain a low attendance. We will have “quiet spaces” for breaks, and a few trains open with museum staff present to answer questions. Sensory Hour attendees are welcome to stay after the Museum opens to the public at 10 AM, but please note that the sensory-friendly environment will not be maintained, and can be very busy. This date: Join us during Sensory Hour for StoryTime with the Educator in Stewart Junction Education Center at 9:30 AM. There will be a special story reading and related craft. Details on book title and craft description will follow at a later date. *Please note that pre-registration for ALL attendees is required. Please call 717-687-8628 x3025 or x3022 if you encounter issues during registration, or have questions! Information Source: Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania | eventbrite

Bill McClintock’s Frontline Basketball Camp continues the legacy of his Hall Of Fame coach Pete Newell. The world renowned clinician has dedicated his life to teaching fundamentals and footwork to young basketball players. The ability to read and react is a key component to the Newell methodology taught at the University of California where McClintock was a three year letterman. His part to whole teaching method begins with individual skills and culminates with game concepts and spacing. Considered America's Basketball Guru , Coach Pete Newell’s teachings at the University of California became the cornerstones of the Big Man’s Camps, where Coach Bill McClintock worked for over a decade alongside his former coach. From 2001 until 2008, Pete Newell and Bill McClintock opened and operated “Pete Newell's Tall Women's Basketball Camp following a simple sentence serving as a summary of its intentions: The Pete Newell Tall Women's Basketball Camp goal is to continue to do what Pete Newell has done his whole life-to teach the fundamentals and footwork of the game of basketball to young players. Former attendees of the Pete Newell Tall Women’s Camp include 11 players who have have played in the WNBA and dozens professionally overseas. The camp’s distinguished alumna also includes student-athletes from over 140 intercollegiate basketball programs. Since 1976, camps that Bill McClintock has worked have provided NBA, WNBA, aspiring college players and international basketball players the opportunity to focus on footwork, spacing and fundamentals, while concentrating on reading the defense. Email bmcc42@gmail.com if you would like to purchase a team discounted rate for 8-15 players at $1000. L earn more at https://www.frontlinebasketball.com/ Information Source: Bill McClintock's Frontline Basketball Camp | eventbrite

June 16-June 20 10am-2pm $400 per camper $50 sibling discount Daily schedule: 10am- Camp begins 10-11Cleaning tack and mucking stalls and fields 11-11:30 Cleaning ponies, tacking, and grooming 11:30-12 Horsemanship, safety 12-1 Riding time 1:1:30 Lunch (Bring your own. Pizza on Friday! ) 1:30-2 Unmounted activities 2pm- Depart Camp email hogbackmountainponyrides@gmail.com with any questions! Information Source: Hogback Mountain Pony Rides, LLC | eventbrite

Railroading Merit Badge Workshop Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For Ages 11-17 The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is the perfect setting for boys and girls involved in scouting to earn the merit badge in railroading, working with historic artifacts and model trains. This day-long workshop features various railroad-themed activities, including tours, demonstrations and a G-scale model railroad simulation. All requirements are fulfilled in a single day (there are no prerequisites). A unique Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania “Railroading Merit Badge” patch is an extra reward for participants who complete the workshop with us. Scouts must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Every effort is made to adhere to the schedule and BSA policy, so please arrive on time. Space is limited. The workshop is capped at 25 scouts and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A 2 Pack Ticket (1 Individual Scout and 1 Accompanying Adult) is $24.00, and a 4 Pack Ticket (3 Individual Scouts and 1 Accompanying Adult) is $54.00. The ticket packs as listed are firm. Please note that we cannot change the ticket packs. No memberships, discounts and/or coupons apply to fees for the workshop. Registration is required and is guaranteed when payment is received. No refunds. Lunch is on your own. Scouts are asked to wear class "A" or "B" uniforms. Actual merit badge patches must be provided by the participant’s troop or council. Questions: Please contact (717) 687-8628, ext 3022, jshetrom@pa.gov Questions: Please contact (717) 687-8628, ext 3025, juoconnor@pa.gov Information Source: Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania | eventbrite

Early bib pickup will be available Friday evening from 5 - 7:30 during the ribeye dinner at the park. On-Site Registration & bib pick up will be from 6:30am - 7:15am in the Strasburg Community Building on Saturday, July 12th. The 5K race will begin at 7:30am on the west side of the bank. The 5K will follow the same route as 2023. The 1 mile fun run will leave a few minutes AFTER the start of the 5K. The two routes will be clearly marked with volunteers to help direct! *Please note the 7:30 start! Earlier start = lower temps! HOPEFULLY!! 🤞🏻 Online Registration: $30 for the 5K (+Shirt) *$5 discount for student athletes! I would LOVE to see some younger participants!! $15 for the 1 Mile (+Shirt) Shirt included IF registered by Friday, July 4th. Cannot guarentee shirt for race day if registered after. On-Site Registration: $35 for 5K and $20 for 1 mile There will not be extra shirts available the day of. Post race refreshments, restrooms, and awards will be inside the air conditioned community building following the completion of the race! Information requested: Shirt size, age and gender for race category For more information, contact Mariah Williams at (217) 821-0492 or email Mariah.tabbert@gmail.com Information Source: Mariah Williams | eventbrite

In addition to classes we also offer birthday parties at our farm and can come to you! The farm also serves as an Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/l/F2TOr5Sl Special Guest: Silve's Sweets with Facepainting and a Chocolate treat Limited spots! $75 for the first child $65 for each additional sibling NO RAIN DATE! CREDIT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR FUTURE CLASS OR REFUND. No refunds. Minimum tickets must be sold for the class and photo sessions to hold the events. Email hogbackmountainponyrides@gmail.com for any questions. This is a class geared toward beginning horse enthusiasts. We use ponies for our instruction. This is a one day class that will focus on the age groups of 3-5 year olds, 6-8 year olds, and 9 and up. These sessions are dedicated to learning the basics of horsemanship. The children will get to ride, but most importantly, safety, grooming, and horse terminology will be introduced. There will be pony a related craft. A small snack will be provided. Parents are welcome to participate, especially with the younger group, but not required. A detailed schedule of the day will be sent out to the attendees prior to the event. A certificate of completion will be provided to your child. There is a minimum number of participants needed to hold the class. Class is held July 12 from 10am-12pm. NO RAIN DATE. Registration closes July 1, or when full. Cost is $75 for the first child and $65 for each additional sibling. The Schedule 10-10:15 Meet the instructors and ponies 10:15-11:30 Safety, Horsemanship and Riding 11:30-12 Facepainting for attendees of the class with Silvie's Sweets (no charge) A small snack is provided, craft, and a presentation of a certificate. If there are any allergies, please reach out through email. Please bring water! A little about our instructors... Ms. Lipovsky is the owner of Hogback Mountain Pony Rides. She has been around horses her whole life. She has a masters degree in education. Ms. Lipovsky is first aid and cpr certified. Please email hogbackmountainponyrides@gmail.com with questions or to sign up! Information Source: Hogback Mountain Pony Rides, LLC | eventbrite

Please note: this summer camp session is for ages 11 and 12 ONLY. A separate in-person camp will be held Tuesday, July 8th- Friday, July 11th for campers ages 9 and 10. Campers learn new skills, make friends and have fun during a 4 day, in-person summer camp, led by the Museum Educator and RRMPA Staff! During the Barons and Builders day camp, attendees will: -Explore historic railroad equipment in special behind-the-scenes, guided tours, -Learn about the collections and other treasures that we have at the Museum, -Go on a trip to the Strasburg Railroad! -Spend a class period with a special guest, who will engage campers in their career related to railroading/model railroading, -Receive a Lionel model boxcar for a guided craft project! Campers will learn about railroad logos and learn how to create their own using basic principles of graphic design! -Collaborate with other campers to solve challenges and interact in a safe, guided manner, -Receive a camp t-shirt for the 2025 season. Parents/guardians will receive materials in the mail requesting sizes, etc. in addition to other info- please see description near bottom of page. Join the fun! Spots fill up quickly- register today! *RRMPA Members- please use discount code MEMBERS25 at checkout for your $25 discount. Please be advised- Membership list will be checked! Misuse of the discount code will lead to registration termination and a refund.* *Please check e-mail used during registration for a follow-up e-mail requesting contact information. All campers must complete registration paperwork, which will be sent via USPS snail mail. Questions? Please get in touch! Elizabeth Myers, Program Coordinator, programs@rrmuseumpa.org or 717-687-8628 ext. 3009 Juliette O'Connor, Museum Educator 2, juoconnor@pa.gov or 717-687-8628 ext. 3025 Information Source: Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania | eventbrite