Event & Activity Spotlights
Looking for something fun to do? The Observer highlights events and activities happening in Shepherdstown, Charlestown, Ranson, Bolivar, Harpers Ferry, Berkeley County, and other areas in and around Jefferson County and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia.
Whether you’re looking for live music performances, educational hikes at one of the local parks or nature preserves, or a family-friendly activity to fill a weekend or weekday, there’s always something happening in and around Jefferson County!
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Imaginary Horribles – An Artist’s Perspective
The Bridge Gallery in Shepherdstown will be hosting a retrospective of 40 years of Barbara Chapman’s paintings starting on October 7 2023. Read the Full Story >>
Local Residents Will Perform “The Anvil” At Courthouse In October
Local residents will recreate the 1859 John Brown trial on site in the Jefferson County Courthouse in Charles Town. Read the Full Story >>
Friends Of Music Presents Poulenc Trio In October
Friends of Music are presenting the Poulenc Trio for two performances on October 7 and 8. Read the Full Story >>
Halloween Fun In Jefferson County
2023 Halloween events in Jefferson County Read the Full Story >>
Events & Activities – October 2023
Events & Activities Roundup - October 2023 Read the Full Story >>
Appalachian Heritage Festival At Shepherd University To Highlight Family And Community
The 2023 Appalachian Heritage Festival will be held on September 23 at various locations on the Shepherd University campus. Read the Full Story >>
New Book Festival In Shepherdstown Hosts Regional & National Authors
The inaugural Shepherdstown Book Festival, which runs from September 15 through 17, will host three days of events, all revolving around the love of books and writing. Read the Full Story >>
Walking Tour Of Black History In Charles Town
The City of Charles Town is supporting the launch of a new Charles Town African American History Audio Tour. Read the Full Story >>
Art Gallery Fundraiser for Animal Welfare Society
The Bridge Gallery in Shepherdstown will host a charity bazaar on August 12 & 13 to benefit the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>
Planning Commission To Collect Input From Residents At County Fair
The Jefferson County Planning Commissioners and staff will be hosting a booth at the Jefferson County Fair. Read the Full Story >>
Storytelling In Shepherdstown with Carmen Deedy
Speak Story Series hosts story artist Carmen Deedy in live performances on April 11 and 12 (show starts at 7:30 each night). Tuesday’s program will be Dill and Corky: Tales of a Feral Childhood. Read the Full Story >>
History Museums Open for Spring
The Historic Shepherdstown Museum opens for 2023 with a new exhibit featuring maps of Shepherdstown and Jefferson County, giving visitors a glimpse into the geography of the past Read the Full Story >>
Suicide Prevention Foundation Seeks Event Sponsors
The Brian ONeill Jr Foundation is a locally-based nonprofit organization focused on the fight against suicide. The foundation is seeking sponsors for its annual Stronger With Each Step 5K run to be held on May 21 at the Hedgesville High School Cross Country field. Read the Full Story >>
Earth Day Activities At Sam Michaels Park
Elks Run WaterFaire is organizing an Earth Day 2023 event on Saturday, April 22 at Sam Michaels Park from 10 am to 2 pm. Activities will include bird and nature walks, a rain barrel workshop, a rain garden planting at the park, and food trucks. This will be a family friendly event with activities for kids and adults to explore the wonder of nature in their own backyard. Read the Full Story >>
Rabies Vaccine Clinic & Bark in the Park
The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County will hold a Rabies Clinic for dogs and cats on April 1 (Sat), at the Loyal Order of the Moose Pavilion, 77 Universal Forest Product Rd., Ranson, 8 to 10 am Read the Full Story >>