Greater Harrisburg's Community Magazine

Happenings: Our March Calendar of Events

Art Association of Harrisburg

Museums & Art Spaces

AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org

“Mustang Then and Now,” through April 19

“Old School Rods and Customs, through April 19

SAAB Showroom, through April 19

Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com

“A Contemplative Dream,” works by Surina Slack that depict surreal fantasy landscapes that reference lucid dreams, witchcraft, psychedelic experiences and emotional memories, through March 22; reception: March 6, 5-8 p.m.

“Women of the Permanent Collection,” featuring a variety of female artists from the 20th century with their own distinctive style and unique perspective, through March 27

“A Day in the Life,” featuring the work of Sarah Mendez, Mark Dennis, Rebekah Campbell and Lisa Moore, through April 2; reception: March 20, 5-8 p.m.

The Art Center School & Galleries
18 Artcraft Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-697-2072; theartcenterschoolandgalleries.com

Works from The Art Center collection, Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 3-26, 12-7 p.m.

Arts on the Square
20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-257-1270; marketsquarechurch.org

“Faces & Places,” works by Mindy Deardorff and Sherryl Heberlig Sunday, through April 19 (select dates)

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

“Dandelion—CALC’s 2026 Members’ Show,” exploring the many shades of yellow and/or visual puns, through March 14

The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com

March artist of the month


Gallery on the Square

Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square

Artwork by Erin Margerum, March 4-28


Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)

hersheyart.org

HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, hallway gallery, through April 11

HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, community room, through May 30

Lebanon Picture Frame & Fine Art Gallery
847 Cumberland St., Lebanon
LebanonPictureFrame.com

Gallery’s Choice—A selection of paintings by local artists, through March 29

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

New works by Tami Bitner, Ann Yeager, Paul Gallo, Cindi Hardwicke, Rachael Bowense, Tara Chickey, through March 15

New works by Tina Berrier, Caren Shelley, The Huckle Buckle Boys, Jeff Scorza, Eve Tiday, Marjorie Taylor, Annika Koser, Justin Pettingell, March 16-April 12

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

Works by Ali Wunder and Emily Fussner, through March 3

Capstone artwork by seniors in the B.A. studio art program, March 21-April 12; reception: March 21, 4:30 p.m.

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org

“Ned Smith—Unseen,” through March 21

Artwork by Marjorie Taylor, March 28-July 18

“Reflections,” mixed media artwork by Kristen Wierman, through April 4

New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org

Art in the Stacks—Elisha Esenu, March 1-31

Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-232-8915; pnfm.org

Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history

Rose Lehrman Art Gallery
One HACC Drive, Harrisburg
717-780-2435; hacc.edu

Art Faculty Exhibition, through March 20; reception: March 12, 5:30-7 p.m.

Student Honors Show, March 30-April 10; reception: April 9, 5:30-7 p.m.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

“Bannered Heroes—Celebrating Pennsylvania’s African American Veterans,” presented by Beta Pi Boulé, the Harrisburg chapter of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (the Boulé)

“Game Changers—Pennsylvania Women Who Made History,” celebrating women from across PA in diverse fields, detailing their contributions and challenges they faced in their lifetimes

“Horse2Auto—A Transportation Revolution,” exploring the transition from horse to automobile through the history of three vehicles from Pennsylvania’s last transportation revolution

“Illuminating Independence,” featuring 35 original “illuminations” of the Declaration of Independence, completed over 10 years by self-taught Harrisburg resident and penman Sherman Notestine

“Revolutionary Things—Objects from the Collection,” special exhibit bringing together a wide range of objects that testify to Pennsylvania’s outsized role in the American Revolution, scheduled to coincide with the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

“Nightfall,” juried exhibition exploring the concept of oncoming night, whether metaphorically or through medium and technique, through April 5

Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu/gallery

“The Secret Paris of the 1930s—Vintage Photographs by Brassaï,” through April 4

The Trout Gallery
Dickinson College
240 W. High St., Carlisle
717-254-8159; troutgallery.org

“A Measure of Value,” works by Faith Ringgold, Sue Coe, Andy Warhol, the Guerilla Girls and others that consider how art and artifacts intersect with economic principles of markets, through April 4

“Dissecting Locomotion,” examining Eadweard Muybridge’s groundbreaking scientific and photographic project, “Animal Locomotion,” through April 4

The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

“Souls Shot Portrait Project: Portraits of Victims of Gun Violence,” March 6-27

Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd., Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com

“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…Art,” group show, through April 11; reception: April 11, 2-4 p.m.

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; explorewildwoodpark.org

“Art in the Wild,” an outdoor environmental art exhibit with works by local artists created with mostly natural materials, March 29-Sept. 30

 

Read, Make, Learn

Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com

March 2, 4, 9, 16, 25: Swing dance classes, 6-9:30 p.m.

The Art Center School & Galleries
18 Artcraft Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-697-2072; theartcenterschoolandgalleries.com

March 3: Make Your Own Glass Marbles (12+ w/legal guardian), 6-8 p.m.
March 4 & 18: Watercolor Painting Step-by-Step (adults), 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
March 5: Make Your Own Glass Marbles (12+ w/legal guardian), 6-8 p.m.
March 5: Torn Paper Workshop (adults), 1-4 p.m.
March 19-April 2: Still Life (ages 9-14), Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
March 17-April 21: Functional Pottery (12+ w/legal guardian), Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m.
March 18-April 22: The Ceramic Studio (adults), Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m.
March 19-April 23: Pottery for All (adults), Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.
March 20: Surface Decoration Workshop (adults), 6-8:30 p.m.
March 24-April 21: Watercolor for the Very Beginner (adults), 6-8 p.m.
March 24-April 14: Next Steps for the Very Beginner in Watercolor 3-5:30pm
March 27: Mug Mania (adults), 6-8 p.m.

Bosler Library
158 W. High St., Carlisle
717-243-4642; boslerlibrary.org

March 2: Monday Night Book Group, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Tabletop Gaming, 4:30 p.m.
March 6, 13, 20, 27: Mah Jongg Club, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
March 11: Wicked Wednesday Book Group, 1-2 p.m.
March 11: Adult Coloring Night, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
March 23: Graphic Novel Discussion Group, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 27: Just Mysteries, 1-2 p.m.


Capital Blue Cross Connect

4500 Marketplace Way, Enola
www.capitalbluecrossconnect.com/wellness/fitness-classes

March 2, 9 16, 23: Virtual Nature & Wellness Series, 12 p.m.
March 2, 9 16, 23, 30: Virtual Pilates, 5 p.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24: Mindful Yoga & Meditation, 10 a.m.
March 4: Nutrition Workshop—Eat Better as a Family, 11 a.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Virtual INSPIRE, 9 a.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Ready, Steady, Action in person and virtual, 4:15 p.m.
March 6, 13, 20, 27: Strong and Fit in person and virtual, 10 a.m.
March 11: Cooking Connections—Culinary Workshop, 6 p.m.
March 31: Blood Drive, 11 a.m.

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org

March 4-April 15: Intermediate/Advanced Wheel 103 (ages 16-adult), Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. (no class: April 1)
March 7: Pen/Ink Watercolor Card, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
March 7-28: The Right Fit (ages 10-15), Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
March 9: Third Space Craft Night, 6-8 p.m.
March 18-April 8: Drawing Basics, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
March 20-May 4:  Wheel 102, Mondays, 6-8 p.m.
March 20: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
March 21: Creativity Exercises for Fun and Inspiration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
March 21: Bird in a Next pottery (ages 6-12), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 28: Put Your Color Pedal to the Metal (ages 13-adult), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 28: Eucalyptus Magic, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

 

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

March 10: Books on Tap at Rubber Soul Brewery, Hummelstown, 6-7 p.m.
March 14: Reading the Rainbow at LGBT Center of Central PA, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

East Pennsboro Library
98 S. Enola Dr., Enola
717-732-4274; eastpennsborobranch.org

March 3: Read to Dogs, 6-7 p.m.
March 4: Family Game Night, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
March 7: Dr. Seuss Day, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
March 11: Bean Mosaic Cow Craft, 6:30 p.m.
March 12, 26: Story Time and Craft, 6:30 p.m.
March 17: Drive-In Movie Night—“Balto,” 5:30-7:30 p.m.
March 19: Drop-In STEM Play, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
March 24: BINGO for Books, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
March 25: Human Trafficking Presentation, 6:30 pm.

East Shore Area Library
4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg
717-652-9380; dcls.org

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: The Stitch Sitch, 2-3:30 p.m.
March 4: I Am 59 1/2 What Now? (Taking Care of Your Financial Future with Rose Financial Associates), 1-2 p.m.
March 7: Figment Forge, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 11: Assets Under Management and What It Means for Your Retirement and Financial Future (Taking Care of Your Financial Future with Rose Financial Associates), 1-2 p.m.
March 19: Sip and Speak, 3-4:30 p.m.
March 25: East Shore Cinema, 2-4 p.m.
March 29: Pigment of Your Imagination, 2-4 p.m.

Elizabethtown Public Library
10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown
717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Card Making Group, 5-7 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Homeschool Happening, 2-4 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Fiber Artists, 3-6 p.m.
March 6: Taste of Western Lancaster County!, 4:30-9 p.m.
March 7: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
March 14: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
March 21: Book Discussion Group, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 28: Board Game Meetup, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org

March 19: Spring Homeschool Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org

March 1: Pokémon Club for Tweens and Teens, 3-4:30 p.m.
March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25: Preschool Story Time (ages 3-5), 11-11:30 a.m. and 6-6:30 p.m.
March 2, 9, 23: Book Explorers (ages 3-6), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
March 2, 16: Fredricksen Writes, 7-8:30 p.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Food and Farm Discovery Zone, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24: iPhone Basics Series, 3-4:30 p.m.
March 4, 18: Zen Meditation, 2-3 p.m.
March 5: Special Themed Storytime (ages 3-5), 10-10:30 a.m.
March 5: Elementary LEGO Lab, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Meditation to Calm the Mind, 12-12:30 p.m.
March 6: Chess Club, 6:30 p.m.
March 10, 24: Read to Dogs, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 13, 27: Device Advice, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 14-15: Oscar Shorts, 1-4:30 p.m.
March 16: World Explorers, 6-7 p.m.
March 20: Family Paint & Pix!, 6-8 p.m.
March 21: Neurodivergent Adult Support Group, 3-4:30 p.m.
March 22: Games, Cards and Puzzles, 1-5 p.m.
March 27: Book Dragons Club—Book Keepers, 6-8:30 p.m.
March 27: Peaceful Poses Yoga Storytime for Preschoolers, 10-10:45 a.m.

Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square

March 6: St. Patrick’s Day Painting (ages 12 and older), 6-8 p.m.
March 7: Kids Crochet Workshop (ages 5 and older), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 7: Beginner Crochet Workshop, 1-3 p.m.
March 21: Easter Basket, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 22: Easter/Spring Watercolor (ages 12 and older), 2-4 p.m.
March 28: Easter Basket #2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

George & Hettie Love Memorial Library
530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg
717-234-3934; dcls.org

March 7: Otherworldly Book Club, 12-1 p.m.
March 14: Knit One, Crochet Too!, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 20: Intro to Zines, 3:30-5 p.m.
March 21: Silent Book Club, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 28: Write On!, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

March 10-April 28: Oil and Acrylics, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 12-April 9: Water Media, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Hershey Gardens
170 Hotel Rd., Hershey
717-534-3492; hersheygardens.org

March 7, 14, 21, 28: Guided Garden Walk, 10-11 a.m.
March 8, 15: Early Spring Nature Walk, 2-3 p.m.


Hershey Public Library

701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org

March 2: Books and Babies, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
March 2: Storytime for Everyone, 11-11:30 a.m.
March 3: Hershey Area Pokémon Club, 5:30-7 p.m.
March 3: Whee!, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
March 3: “Mysteries, She Wrote” Mystery Book Group,1 6:30-8 p.m.
March 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26: Penn State Hershey Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 4: LEGO Club, 1-2 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Community Crochet Night, 6-7 p.m.
March 5: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Teen Time, 2:30-4:15 p.m.
March 5, 19: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
March 7: Painting with Kayla, 2-4 p.m.
March 7, 21: Cyber Lions PSU Tech Support, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 9: Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers, 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 10: Philosopher’s Round Table Discussion Group, 2-3:30 p.m.
March 14, 28: Chess Club, 1-3 p.m.
March 17: Splash of Serenity—Watercolors for Relaxation, 2-3:30 p.m.
March 17: Tween Tuesday, 4-5 p.m.
March 17, 31: Silent Book Group, 10-11:30 a.m.
March 21: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 28: Fused Glass Owl, 1-4 p.m.

Historic Harrisburg Resource Center
1230 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
historicharrisburg.org

March 23: Fourth Monday Program—On the Road at Historic Grace Church, 6-7 p.m.

 

Historical Society of Dauphin County
John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion
219 S. Front St., Harrisburg
717- 233-3462; dauphincountyhistory.org

Mansion Tours, Tuesdays-Friday, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education
4945 Horn Road, York
717-757-6441; hornfarmcenter.org

March 1: Emerging Abundance—Late Winter Foraging Walk 1:30-3:30 p.m.
March 10: Stick It and It Will Grow—Planting Habitat with Live States, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 15: Grow a Forest with Sticks—The Secret of Live Stakes, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 15: Grow Your own Garden Fence—Introduction to Living Willow Structures, 1:30-4 p.m.
March 24: Building a Regenerative Economy for Local Tree Nuts, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 28: Intro to Power Tools—Build a Picnic Bench, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
March 28: Critter Crawl—Salamanders, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 29: Grow Your Own Microgreens, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 31: Soil Ecology and Self-Renewing Fertility, 6-8 p.m.

Johnson Memorial Library
799 East Center St., Millersburg
717-692-2658; dcls.org

March 5: DriveHer Knowledge, 6-7 p.m.
March 16: Bring Your Own Book Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
March 18: Weekday Getaway, 4-5:30 p.m.

Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Story Time, 10:15-11 a.m.
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Toddler Time, 11:15-11:35 a.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Storybook STEAM, 6-7 p.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Story Time, 1:30-2:15 p.m.
March 6, 13, 20, 27: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
March 10: Creative Movement Story Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
March 14, 28: Block Party, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 14, 28: Puzzle Party, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 19, 26: Play Scrabble!, 1:15-3:15 p.m.
March 21: Craft-A-Palooza, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 24: Tea & Stitches Extended Edition, 12-2 p.m.

The LGBT Center of Central PA
717-409-5781; centralpalgbtcenter.org

March 1, 8, 15, 22: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18, 25: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
March 7, 14, 21, 28: Passageways, 2 p.m.
March 14: QTPOC Advisory Group, 6-8 p.m.


Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library
2410 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-232-7286; dcls.org

March 4, 11, 18: Zine for Teens, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
March 10: Information Basics, 3-4:30 p.m.
March 17: Snapology, 5-6:30 p.m.
March 31: Coloring for Teens, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

McCormick Riverfront Library
101 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-234-4976; dcls.org

March 16: Ace That Job App, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Middletown Public Library
20 N. Catherine St., Middletown
717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org

March 2, 9 16, 23, 30: STEAM Club, 6 p.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Tiny Tots Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Wee Readers Storytime, 1-2 p.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Teen Time, 4-5 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19, 26: LEGO Club, 6-7 p.m.
March 14: Community Table Top Game Time, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com

March 15: Glass Eggs Workshop, 1-2:30 p.m.
March 22: Fluid Art Workshop, 1-4 p.m.

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org

March 4: Pre-K Story Time, 10:30 a.m.
March 15: Waterfowl Survey, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 21: PA Hunter-Trapper Education Course, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org

March 1-31: Dr. Seuss Scavenger Hunt (ages 0-12)
March 1-31: Read Across America Reading Challenge (ages 0-18)
March 2, 16: Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 3: Pout-Pout Party (ages 3 and older), 5-6 p.m.
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Book Babies (ages 0-2), 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 4: Piece Seekers, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 5: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 5: Musical Mornings (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
March 5: Kids Paint Party (ages 5 and older), 5-6 p.m.
March 6: Tumble Tots (ages 0-3), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 7, 14, 21: Take and Makes (ages 0-12)
March 7, 21: Book Sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
March 9-April 13: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), 10:30-11:15 a.m.
March 10: Shelf Love, 6-7 p.m.
March 10: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
March 12: Toddler Time (ages 2-3), 10:30-11 a.m.
March 12: Pi Day Art & Architecture Workshop (ages 6-12), 5-6 p.m.
March 13, 20, 27: 1,2,3 Paly With Me (ages 1-3), 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 14: Teen Craft Kits (ages 13-17)
March 17: Brush Hour Art Club (ages 12 and older), 4:30-5:30 p.m.
March 19: Movers and Groovers (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
March 20: Mini Gold at the Library (ages 8-12), 6-7 p.m.
March 22: 40 Years at the NCPL with Judy Dillen, 3-4:30 p.m.
March 26: STEM Sort & Match with Spring Sensory Bins (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
March 28: Crafty Crafters, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
March 31: Junior Scientists (ages 5 and older), 5-6 p.m.

Panacea Healing Arts
701 N. Mountain Rd., Harrisburg
484-373-9109; panaceahealingarts.com

March 2: Crystal Bowl Sound Immersion, 6-7 p.m.
March 6, 20: Hero’s Journey (Role Playing Game-Based Personal Growth for Teens/Young Adult), 6-8 p.m.
March 7: From Stuck to Unstoppable—Simple NLP and Self-Hypnosis Tools for Real Change, 2:30-4 p.m.
March 10, 17, 24: Intro to Breathwork, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 16: Central Pennsylvania Psychedelic Society meeting, 6:30-8 p.m.
March 17: Sonic Neural Experience (advanced breathwork), 6-8 p.m.
March 30: Gentle Yoga & Sound Immersion Savasana, 6:30-8 p.m.

Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning
100 Mt. Allen Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-591-7213; thepathwaysinstitute.org

March 9, 16: The World of Ancient Rome, 1:30 p.m.
March 10, 17, 24, April 7, May 12: The American Film Institute’s Top 50 Films (5-session series), 1 p.m.
March 11: Scams All Around Us—Don’t Take the Bait, 10:30 a.m.
March 11: President Putin—25 Years and Counting, 1:30 p.m.
March 12: The Mantrailing Bloodhound Locating the Missing, 10 a.m.
March 13, 20, 27: Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes (3-session series), 10 a.m.
March 16: Exploring Bob Dylan’s Musical Legacy, 10 a.m.
March 19, 26, April 9: Exploring AI—Practical Tools for Everyday Life (3-session series), 10 a.m.
March 19: Behind the Beat—The Surprising True Stories of the Beatles, 1 p.m.
March 23: The Beauty of the Natural World, 1 p.m.

Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org

March 3: Clovers, Peeps & Easter Eggs Mosaic Workshop, 6-8 p.m.
March 4-April 8: Homeschool & Cyber School Art Class (grades 4-9), Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m.
March 4-April 8: Public After School Art Class (grades 4-9), Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org

March 6, 21: Storytime—Sadie Sprocket Builds a Rocket, 10:30 a.m.
March 7: Memory & Logic, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 p.m.
March 13: Curiosity Kids—Gardens, 11:30 a.m.
March 18: Candles, 11:30 a.m.
March 20: Virtual Program—Remembrance and Reflection, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
March 22: Memory & Logic, 1-3 p.m.
March 25: Signs of Spring—Leaves!, 11:30 a.m.
March 27: Curiosity Kids—It’s Alive or Not?, 11:30 a.m.

Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org

March 25: Open Figure Drawing

Susquehanna Township
1900 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg
717-909-9228; susqparks.com

March 14: Mind Techniques Seminar, 10 a.m.
March 17: Shamrock Shuffle Kids Trail Fun Run at Susquehanna Township Boyd Park

Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd., Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com

March 7: Sourdough Basics, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 7: Clay Smoker Faerie House Workshop, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 9: Susquehanna Clay Club Meeting, 6 p.m.
March 10: Mosaic Clover/Easter Egg/Peep Bunny Class, 6-8 p.m.
March 11: Insect on Flower Watercolor Class with Summer of Key
March 14: Soup & a Bowl Fundraiser Chili Competition, 12-3 p.m.
March 27: Pennsylvania Birds Watercolor Class, 6-8 p.m.
March 27: Dirty Date Night on Wheel, 7-9 p.m.
March 28: Hand Built Flower Pot Workshop, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 28: Beginner Resin Workshop, 1-3 p.m.

Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; explorewildwoodpark.org

March 3, 10, 17, 24: Weekly Wellness Walks, 1-2:30 p.m.
March 4, 11, 18: Cat In The Hat Learning Series, 10-10:45 a.m.
March 5: Kids Discover—Gregarious Geese (ages 5-10), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
March 8: Bonsai Workshop, 12 a.m.-3 p.m.
March 11: Penn State Extension Master Gardener’s Veggie Series—Growing Great Tomatoes, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 14: Spring Wreath Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
March 14: Birds & Coffee with Appalachian Audubon Society, 10-11 a.m.
March 14: Volunteer Work Day Litter Clean-up, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 17: Growing Up Wild—Educator Workshop, 1-3 p.m.
March 18: Bird walk—Waterfowl and Early Spring Migrants, 8-10 a.m.
March 21: Kids Discover—Mammals and Their Pelts (ages 5-10), 1:30-3 p.m.
March 22: Flower Walk—Earliest Bloomers, 1:30-3 p.m.
March 25: Penn State Extension Master Gardener’s Veggie Series—Vegetable Gardening Through the Seasons, 6-7:30 p.m.
March 29: Art in the Wild—Meet the Artists, 1-3 p.m.

William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library
200 W. Second St., Hummelstown
717-566-0949; dcls.org

March 28: Sourdough for Beginners, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

 


Live Music

American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com

March 5: The Phil Collins Story
March 6: Vienna Boys Choir
March 8: The Drifters, The Platters & Cornell Gunter’s Coasters
March 12: Air Supply
March 13: Celtic Woman
March 15: Mark Lowry, Endless Highway
March 27: Mitchell Tenpenny
March 28: The Oak Ridge Boys

Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com

March 5, 12, 19, 26: Open Mic Night
March 6: Flux Capacitor, Joe Kenney Band
March 8: Dale and the ZDubs, Sons of Paradise, Rock Creek Kings
March 11: Sunsquabi, Manic Focus
March 14: St Patrick’s Day Kick Off Party with Big Mike
March 21: Hellbender Hootenanny
March 27: DUUNES, Mdnght Dsco, Observe the 93rd

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

March 6: Jazz in the City
March 7: York Symphony’s “Carmen Meets Beethoven”
March 13: Tartan Terrors
March 14: Stanley Jordan
March 21: Turn to Stone—A Tribute to ELO
March 22: John Moreland & Patterson Hood
March 24: The Infamous Stringdusters
March 28: The Machine Performs Pink Floyd

Arts on the Square
20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-257-1270; marketsquarechurch.org

March 20: Amoroso Da Capo

Capital City Music Hall
234 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
capcitymusichall.com

March 1: Rumours ATL
March 5: Candlebox
March 6: Glif CD Release Show
March 6: The Emo Night Tour
March 7: The Pietasters
March 13: Hold Fast
March 14: Internal Bleeding
March 14: I Love R&B
March 15: The Browning
March 20: Super 70s Rock Show
March 20: All Your Friends Indie Party
March 21: Battle of the Bands 2026
March 21: Gimme Gimme Disco
March 25: Sebastian Bach
March 27: Noun
March 28: Nailbite

 

Carley’s Ristorante and Piano Bar
204 Locust St., Harrisburg
717-909-9191; carleysristorante.com

March 4, 25: Christine Purcell
March 5, 26: Dr. Nyce
March 6, 20: Roy Lefever
March 7, 21: Chris Emkey
March 11, 18: Tristin Lynee
March 12, 19: Andrea Britton
March 13, 27: Ted Ansel
March 14, 28: Anthony Haubert

Carlisle Theatre
44 West High St., Carlisle
717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org

March 21: Start Making Sense—Talking Heads Tribute
March 22: Cherish The Ladies Irish Music, Song & Dance
March 27: Dirty Deeds—The AC/DC Experience
March 28: Beginnings—Music of Chicago

Elizabethtown College
1 Alpha Dr., Elizabethtown
717-361-1212; etown.edu

March 16: Jocelyn Swigger
March 23: Virginia State University Concert Choir


The Englewood
1219 Research Blvd. Hummelstown
717-256-9480; englewoodhershey.com

March 6: The Badlees, Jellybricks
March 7: The Badlees, Hot Wing Jones
March 10: Tannahill Weavers
March 20: Music for Good w/Meghan Cary, Peter Quinn Farell, Cate Monaco
March 28: Sugar Mountain—A Tribute to Neil Young


Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra

The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org

March 1: “The Golden Age of the Silver Screen”
March 14-15: “Masquerade”

Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com

March 21: Hershey Symphony—Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Carousel” in Concerts

Hollywood Casino
777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville
717-469-2211; hollywoodpnrc.com

March 7: Draw the Line
March 13: Little Rock Band
March 14: Luv Gods
March 20: Hunkajunk
March 21: Until Sunrise
March 27: New Normal Band

Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com

March 1: The Texas Tenors
March 5: Taiko Project
March 10, 11: Blue Man Group

Market Square Concerts
marketsquareconcerts.org

March 17: Doric String Quartet

Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

March 5: Vienna Boys Choir
March 21: Messiah University Concert Choir
March 24: Messiah University Jazz Combo

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org

March 14: Big Sky Quartet

Pine Street Presbyterian Church
310 N. Third St., Harrisburg
717-238-9304; pinestreet.org

March 22: Juliette Tacchino and Grant Loehnig

 

 

Stock’s on 2nd
211 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg
717-233-6699; stocksonsecond.com

March 13: Saint Eldred

 

Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org

March 9: Dervish
March 10: Tannahill Weavers

West Shore Theatre
317 Bridge St, New Cumberland
717-759-5464; westshoretheatre.org

March 6: Haus of Monsters—Tribute to Lady Gaga
March 7: Best Shot—A Tribute to Pat Benatar & Women Who Rock
March 8: Cumberland Honey, Aroostine Lively, Grace Mahar, Gena Lanette
March 9: Dervish
March 13: St. Patrick’s Kickoff Concert with Seasons
March 20: Blitz Dynette
March 21: Philadelphia Freedom—A Tribute to Elton John
March 27: Erica Lyn Everest
March 28: Jeffrey Gaines, Meaghan Farrell
March 29: The Unforgettable Big Band

XL Live
801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg
717-409-8975; xlhbg.com

March 7: Ballyhoo! Artikal Sound
March 13: Nashville Nights—The Ultimate 90s Country Band
March 14: Kilmaine Saints, The Super Hi-Tech Jet Fighters
March 25: Burning Witches
March 26: The Soul Rebels
March 28: Nirvani, Alice In Sane, Age Against the Machine

The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

March 7: Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy and the Celtic All Stars
March 21: Great American Crooners

Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org

March 7: Tupelo Honey

The Stage Door

American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com

March 19: “Menopause The Musical 2—Cruising Through ‘The Change’”
March 20: “Riverdance”
March 26: “Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat—Live on Stage!”

Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org

March 7: “Couples Therapy—The Theatrical Show”
March 12: “Kinky Boots”
March 14: Havana Night with Luis Santiago
March 19: The Outlet—Music & Poetry Open Mic
March 21: “Stone Soup…And Other Stories”
March 26: Kristin Key


Carlisle Theatre

44 West High St., Carlisle
717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org

March 1-8: “The Time of Your Life”

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com

March 1-21: “Little of Shop Horrors”
March 27-May 10: “Oklahoma!”

Gamut Theatre Group
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org

March 4-21: Popcorn Hat Players present “Pinocchio”
March 7-29: “King Lear”

Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com

March 6, 7: Rich Vos
March 13, 14: Dan Frigolette and Josh Ryan
March 20, 21: Coleman Green, Ryan Cox
March 27, 28: Chris Wiles, Shane McConnaghy
March 29, 30: Steve-O

Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com

March 6: Free Improv, Lil’ Stinkers, Neighborhood Gossip, Am I the Assshow?, Who’s There?, On the Record—An Improv Talk
March 7: Free Improv Mixer
March 13, 15: Level 1—Intro to Improv Class Graduation Show
March 14: Formerly Barn Bitches
March 28: Get to the Point!, Grandy

Hershey Area Playhouse
830 Cherry Dr., Hershey
717-533-8525; hersheyareaplayhouse.com

March 6-8: “Sally Sells Seashells (And You Can, To!)”

Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com

March 5: Neil deGrasse Tyson
March 13: Jim Jefferies
March 14: Steve Martin & Martin Short
March 24-29: “Tina—The Tina Turner Musical”

Keystone Theatrics
The Playhouse at Allenberry
1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs
717-258-3211; keystonetheatrics.com

March 1: “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”


Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg

915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmpa.com

March 1-15: “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare”


Luhrs Performing Arts Center

1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com

March 14: “The Magic School Bus”


Messiah University

One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu

March 1: Spring Senior Series
March 26-29: “Hansel and Gretel” opera

Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com

March 5: EFF Live
Through March 7: “Stoney Brook”
March 14: BaRPG
March 20-22: “Jesus Christ Superstar”
March 25-April 2: The Good at Heart Festival
March 26: “Anne Frank: Stories from the Annex”
March 27-29: “Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed”

Oyster Mill Playhouse
1001 Oyster Mill Road, Camp Hill
717-737-6768; oystermill.com

March 6-22: “Love, Loss and What I Wore”

The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com

March 6: We the People First Friday—“Unbound: Poetry, Presence and the Art of Becoming”

Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org

March 19: Dancing with the Celts
March 20: Gary Gulman
March 24: Ladysmith Black Mambazo

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