Get Outdoors
June 1-Aug. 15: All are invited to Cumberland County Library System’s fifth annual Get Outdoors Cumberland summer learning designed for families to get outside and exercise the body and mind. Complete hikes to search for site markers in local and state parks. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org
Cooking Workshop
June 2-3: Penn State Extension will host “Let’s Cook: Herbs and Spices” at the Lebanon County Extension Office, June 2, 5 to 7 p.m., and The Winery at the Long Shot Farm, Carlisle, June 3, 6 to 8 p.m. www.extension.psu.edu
Autoharp Gathering
June 3-7: 33rd Mountain Laurel Autoharp Gathering will take place at Shippensburg University with five days of workshops, concerts and jam sessions for autoharp players of all levels. www.mlag.store
Free Shakespeare
June 5-20: Attend Gamut Theatre’s 33rd annual “Free Shakespeare in the Park” with “As You Like It.” Production runs from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Reservoir Park, Harrisburg. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. www.gamuttheatre.org
Sunset Series
June 5, 12, 19, 26: Dauphin County Parks and Recreation celebrates summer with an outdoor Sunset Music and Movie Series at Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg. Bring a picnic or grab refreshments from the concession stand. www.forthunter.org
Golf Classic
June 6: Vista Autism Services hosts its 19th annual Golf Classic at Dauphin Highlands Golf Course, 6500 Harrisburg Pike. Event begins at 7 a.m. with registration and breakfast, followed by an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, and includes a full day of play, contests, lunch and an awards banquet. www.vistaautismservices.org
HBG Flea
June 6: Head to the HBG Flea for local art, vintage treasures, curated curios and unique gifts offered by artists and small businesses, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily St., Harrisburg. www.hbgflea.com
HBG Hoopla
June 6: Join the fun at the eighth annual Harrisburg Hoopla at Skyline Sports Beach Volleyball Courts, City Island, Harrisburg, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Teams will compete in physical challenges, puzzle games and activities and donate proceeds to nonprofits. www.tfec.org
History Lesson
June 6: National Civil War Museum, 1 Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg, hosts a free presentation on “A Hell of a Regiment—To Gettysburg and Beyond with the Twentieth Maine” with author Jared Peatman, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
SoMa PinFest
June 6: Experience a downtown block party on S. 3rd St. between Market and Chestnut streets, Harrisburg, 1 to 5 p.m. Event features a pop-up arcade with 12 pinball machines, local food trucks and live music from Y2Kids. Festival is free to attend, with all-you-can-play wristbands available for purchase. www.sarabozich.com
Pride Bingo
June 6: Cadence Chorus hosts Pride Bingo at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, 1280 Clover Lane, at 3 p.m., with drag performances, prizes and food. Early-bird tickets are $15 through May 31. www.cadencechorus.org
Bourbon Bash
June 6: The STAGES Foundation hosts a luxury race-day celebration at Ironstone Ranch, 1 Hollinger Lane, Elizabethtown, 4 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a bourbon trail, watch party and live music in support of families navigating life-changing diagnoses. www.belmontbourbonbash.com
Tour de Belt
June 7: Capital Area Greenbelt Association presents the 26th annual Tour de Belt bike ride, beginning at 9 a.m. at HACC. Cyclists follow the 20-mile Greenbelt trail. Proceeds support the restoration, maintenance and expansion of the trail system. www.CAGA.org
Paint and Sip
June 8: Carlisle Arts Learning Center, 38 W. Pomfret St., hosts a free Juneteenth painting workshop for adults, 6 to 8 p.m. Celebrate freedom and culture through hands-on art in this collaborative event with Hope Station. All skill levels welcome. www.carlislearts.org
Food Rally
June 11: Enjoy fresh, savory foods at New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally every second Thursday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m. Grab dinner from food trucks or restaurants and enjoy shopping and promotions. www.newcumberlandpa.org
Gala Fundraiser
June 11: Dauphin County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) presents “Once Upon a Time … in Oz,” gala fundraiser at Colonial Country Club, 4901 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, 6 to 8 p.m. Guests encouraged to wear cocktail attire in Oz-inspired emerald, gold and pink. www.dauphincountycasa.org
Gourd Fest
June 11-13: Pennsylvania Gourd Society hosts the 2026 PA Gourd Fest at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, 80 Rocherty Rd. This year’s theme, “Furry and Feathered Friends,” celebrates animal-inspired creativity with an art competition, demonstrations, workshops and gallery. www.pagourdsociety.org
Contra Dance
June 12: Join Harrisburg Area Contra Dance Association for its 2nd Friday Contra Dance with live music, 8 to 10:30 p.m., at Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, 444 Silver Spring Rd., Mechanicsburg. Free beginner lesson held at 7:30 p.m. www.harrisburgcontra.org
Annville Day
June 13: Attend the Friends of Old Annville’s 37th Historic Old Annville Day, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the Lebanon Valley College campus, spanning the intersection of N. College Ave. and E. Sheridan Ave., Annville. Event features vendors, live music, food sales and a raffle. www.fooa.org
Arts Festival
June 13: Discover the world of flow arts at the Spinstock Flow Arts Festival in Coleman Memorial Park, Lebanon, 12 to 8 p.m. Participate in workshops and kid-friendly activities, browse vendors, grab food from food trucks and enjoy live DJ sets, flow art performances and a fire show. www.spinstock.org
Proudly PA
June 13: Proudly PA Festival at Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, features PA-based bands, 1 to 8 p.m. Locally sourced food, wine, craft beer, spirits and craft items available for purchase. www.forthunter.org
Army Birthday
June 13: Army Heritage Center Foundation commemorates the U.S. Army’s 251st birthday with a formal dinner at Penn Harris Hotel, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, 6 p.m. Evening features keynote speaker Gen. Paul Nakasone and celebrates the Army’s enduring mission. www.armyheritage.org
Bald Eagles
June 14: Kids ages 5 to 10 can celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, with a program exploring the strength of bald eagles through experiments and observation, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Cost is $5 per child, and each must be accompanied by a chaperone. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Juneteenth Week
June 14-20: Harrisburg celebrates Juneteenth with a weeklong series of events—including a conference, keynote speech, social events, a concert and a jubilee—organized by Juneteenth HBG and Young Professionals of Color-Greater Harrisburg. www.ypoc-hbg.org
Civil Rights
June 17: Hershey History Center, 40 Northeast Dr., hosts a program on the legacy of W. Miller Barbour, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Presented by historian Eric Schubert, the session offers a retrospective on the pioneering human rights leader. www.hersheyhistory.org
Summer Concerts
June 17: Celebrate summer with free live music and food trucks in Greenfield Park, Lancaster. Three concerts are scheduled on Thursdays from June through August. 80’s Live! kicks off the first concert on June 17 at 7:30 p.m. www.greenfieldlancaster.com
Jubilee Day
June 18: Explore Downtown Mechanicsburg’s 96th annual Jubilee Day, with carnival rides, a children’s area, live entertainment and more than 325 vendors with food, games, arts, crafts and retail products, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. www.mechanicsburgchamber.org
Porch Series
June 18: Englewood Hershey, 1219 W. End Ave., Hummelstown, hosts live music in a relaxed, outdoor atmosphere at The Farmhouse every third Thursday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m. The Bad Toupees perform on June 18. www.englewoodhershey.com
3rd in The Burg
June 19: Explore the best of Harrisburg during 3rd in the Burg, the monthly arts and culture event, where you can visit and enjoy galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown, 6 to 9 p.m. www.thirdintheburg.org
Rainbow Artists
June 20: Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and support local artists, makers and creators at East Shore Area Library, 4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg, for its 3rd annual Rainbow Artists and Makers Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore art, jewelry, books, textiles and more. www.dcls.org
Trail Fest
June 20: Join the Duncannon Appalachian Trail Community for the annual A.T. Community Festival at Market Street Square in Duncannon, 2 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks, local vendors and presentations while learning about the trail. www.duncannonatc.org
Spirits of ’76
June 20: John Harris, Jr. (re-enactor) will host a revolutionary whiskey and history-inspired spirits tasting at John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg, 6 to 8 p.m., with light hors d’oeuvres and stories of the era. www.dauphincountyhistory.org
Father’s Day
June 21: Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd., offers free admission for dads, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. View 3,000 roses and a Rolls-Royce and Bentley car show. Free for members and dads. www.hersheygardens.org
Jazz for Dads
June 21: Celebrate Father’s Day with a catered brunch and live music from the Valley X-Tet and Lebanon Valley College music professors at Gretna Timbers, 350 Timber Rd., Mount Gretna, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Advanced tickets required. www.gretnamusic.org
Dance Night
June 21: Take a Samba lesson with Harrisburg USA Dance Chapter #3009 at 2 p.m., followed by three hours of social dancing at PA DanceSport, 585 E. Main St., Hummelstown. All levels welcome. Facebook: USA Dance Chapter #3009–Harrisburg Area PA
CPRS Mixer
June 23: Join West Shore Chamber of Commerce for a free networking mixer hosted by CPRS Physical Therapy, 689 Yorktown Rd., Suite 203, Lewisberry, 12 to 2 p.m. Connect with local business professionals and members. www.wschamber.org
Caribbean Carnival
June 27: Caribbean Visions and The Civic Club host a cultural celebration, 12 to 8 p.m., at Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park. The family-friendly festival features live performances, craft and food vendors and a costume contest. www.facebook.com
Mansion Concert
June 27: Manor on Front, 2917 N. Front St., Harrisburg, will host a Mansion Concert with Kevin Neidig, Corinna Joy and Lucas Gienow at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Please register online. www.mansionconcert.com
Grim Market
June 27-28: Horror on Main presents The Grim Market of spooky décor, art, collectibles and books from horror, gothic and witchy vendors across two floors of the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel, 4650 Lindle Rd., Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.horroronmain.com
Patriots Path
June 30: U.S. Army Heritage Center Foundation and local partners unveil a new Patriots Path at the Cumberland County Historical Society, 21 N. Pitt St., Carlisle, 11 a.m. Path is a free trail of local sites that played a critical role in the formation of the U.S. www.PatriotsPath.com
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