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Adventure Together: Take a trip to Indian Echo Caverns for educational fun—and help your winged neighbors

October 30, 2025 | by Natalie diSanto

Indian Echo Caverns

Have you ever heard of the “Pennsylvania Hermit?” I hadn’t either until visiting the cave system tucked away in Hummelstown. Though the hermit’s story has a sad start, I can’t say that living in a beautiful, glistening, climate-controlled underground wonderland seems like such a bad idea. With holidays coming up, we all may be looking for somewhere to hide, but maybe seek a place with comfier furnishings.

Explore, Play

A geological wonder, Indian Echo Caverns are cut from limestone estimated to be 440 million years old. The tours combine education and storytelling in a reasonable timeframe for all ages, just 45 minutes. To access the cavern, you must descend 71 stairs and be prepared to ascend them on the way back. Heads up—accessibility is lacking at the facility, so keep that in mind when planning a trip. Indian Echo Caverns offers video recordings of the cave tour upon request.

If you’d rather not hang out a mile below ground, there’s a slew of fun and free family activities topside. Entering the grounds gives off autumn wonderland vibes with a winding driveway lined by a corridor of massive trees. What caught my 7-year-old’s eye is the playground that was swarming with children on a crisp Saturday afternoon. There’s a giant upcycled metal spider with a body made from a propane tank and eight angled legs for climbing. Ask your kid(s) what type of metal objects you have at home that could be turned into animals. We brainstormed the possibility of a heron with clothes hangers for wings and a patio table turtle.

The Indian Echo Caverns park has swings of various lengths to accommodate different ages and heights. There’s also a rock-climbing wall and some open space to play tag amongst the trees. Right next to the playground is a covered picnic area that is available for reservation. During our trip, a family hosted a birthday party and even had Jojo’s Pizza delivered. If you don’t know, Jojo’s is a Hummelstown staple, with their shop located right on the square.

Once you’re done with the playground, check out the free petting zoo. The grounds are home to pet-able llamas and goats, with a vending machine where you can pay 50 cents to feed them. There is also a peacock, an albino peacock and chickens, but they are behind a fence.

Going Batty

While at Indian Echo Caverns, take time to learn about the resurgence of the Northeastern Little Brown Bat. Nationwide, bat colonies were nearly eradicated by white nose syndrome, a bacteria that spread quickly and was deadly to the flying mammals. Bats are critical to our ecosystems for many reasons, but my favorite is that they can eat thousands of mosquitos per night.

You can help bats by building roosting boxes and hanging them on trees or in woods near your home. The National Wildlife Federation has a wonderful tutorial page on their website. You can also choose to use a kit or create a batty masterpiece yourself. A typical bat house is 24 inches tall by 16 inches wide. You’ll need a hammer and nails, so check out the Habitat for Humanity Restore on Paxton Street for affordable building supplies. The Restore accepts volunteers as young as 16, providing a hands-on way for older kids to gain skills and make an impact.

Once your bat house is complete, decorate it with paint to welcome the bats home. Hang your bat house away from nighttime lights, at least 10 feet above the ground, in a location that faces either east or south. Bats love to fly near forests and water, so if you install your bat house near either of these things, you may find your flying, furry friends more quickly.

Around Town

Post-tour and after the afternoon excitement, we were ready for lunch. Rubber Soul Brewing is only a half mile from the cave grounds, and I personally love anywhere that serves both adult beverages and has a kid’s menu. They also have a splendid outdoor seating area that offers much needed Vitamin D after being underground.

On a beautiful fall day, a visit to Hummelstown may be just the thing your family needs. In addition to everything covered here, they have a fantastic public library, an epic toy store and tons of parks, like the Herbert A Schaffner Park located just across the street from Rubber Soul Brewing.

This month is one of gratitude and gifts can come in all shapes and sizes, like sitting in sunlight after darkness, finding small ways to help our fragile ecosystems, or having a bustling community to call home. May you and your family have full hands and hearts.

To learn more about Indian Echo Caverns, visit www.indianechocaverns.com.

To explore the National Wildlife Federation’s bat house tutorial, visit www.nwf.org/Native-Plant-Habitats/Plant-Native/Habitat-Essentials/Build-a-Bat-House.

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Dumpling Discovery: Rosemary wants you to take the gnudi challenge

October 30, 2025 | by Rosemary Ruggieri Baer

Harrisburg’s treasured gem of a restaurant on North 3rd Street, Rubicon, is always ready to serve innovative Italian, Spanish and Mediterranean style dishes. Owned, operated and beautifully orchestrated by chef Qui Qui Musarra, I was very surprised a few years ago by a dish called “gnudi.”

I ordered it not really understanding what gnudi was, thinking it was likely a type of gnocchi made with ricotta cheese instead of potato or semolina flour.

I have learned. Gnudi are dumplings—Italian dumplings. They are ravioli without their little pasta coats—and definitely lighter fare than traditional gnocchi made from potatoes.

I had never eaten them or had ever come across a recipe for them until now. But I didn’t have to look further than my favorite celebrity Italian chef, Lidia Bastianich. I found them in her cookbook, “A Pot, a Pan and a Bowl.”

Her recipe is an easy one and can be varied with different toppings. You can use spinach with the ricotta cheese or even spicy fresh basil in the summer. Lidia tops hers with a sage butter sauce.

If you take the gnudi challenge, go to great lengths to find fresh ricotta rather than a commercial variety, which is usually too wet. Giant carries the homemade Caputo Brothers brand, which is perfect for this recipe.

Ingredients

2 pounds dry fresh ricotta cheese
2 large eggs beaten
Grated zest of ½ lemon
Pinch of nutmeg
1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese
½ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon of salt
¾ cup fine dry bread crumbs (more if needed)
½ cup all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil to cook the gnudi.
For the gnudi, combine the ricotta, eggs, lemon zest and nutmeg in a large bowl. Mix well to combine.
Stir in the grated cheese, chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of pepper. Stir until smooth.
Add the breadcrumbs and flour and stir until the mixture is blended and pulls off the sides of the bowl.
As a test, roll a little of the mixture into a ball. If the ball holds its shape, it is fine. If not, add a tablespoon more of breadcrumbs and mix again until it does.
Spread some more flour in a wide and shallow bowl. With floured hands, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture and roll into a ball. The dough should hold its shape.
Do another test! Drop one or two of your gnudi balls into the boiling water, making sure they float to the top. If they do, you are good to go. If they do not, add a little more flour to your bowl.
When all the gnudi are cooked (you should get about 24 balls), lay them gently on a sheet pan covered with a floured dish towel.

So, what to put over the gnudi? A simple, thin tomato sauce is all you need. Lidia dresses hers with melted butter steeped with fresh sage leaves. But a simple light Alfredo sauce is luscious too. Sprinkle a grated cheese of your choice over all.

By now, you must be thinking, “Well, this recipe is a lot of work for pasta that’s not really pasta or ravioli that’s not really ravioli.” But gnudi are delicious and great for counting carbs. I think you will enjoy throwing these little guys into the boiling water. You will have discovered Italian dumplings!

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Musical Notes: Acoustic Autumn

October 30, 2025 | by Skye Cadzow

The chill settling into the air practically begs for a flannel and a pair of combat boots—and carries the faintest strum of a banjo—while heading out to a show, whether you’re checking out stages in the city (see our overview of the brand-new Capital City Music Hall) or catching a show in the suburbs. Coincidentally, such an outfit is a perfect complement to all the folk-ish music that’ll be finding its way into local venues this month. If that sounds like your kinda scene, keep reading.

WORTH THE DRIVE

11/8, Matt Pond PA, Anya Marina & Bathtub Cig, West Art

I don’t often recommend West Art shows in back-to-back columns since it’s a bit of a hike, but I’ve been so impressed with the booking there over the last few months. Philadelphia via Hudson Valley singer-songwriter Matt Pond, who has at different periods performed with various bandmates under the moniker Matt Pond PA (and at other times, released music as The Dark Leaves or The Natural Lines, often with frequent collaborators Chris Hansen and cellist Hilary James) is a true joy to watch live. His 2013 performance at XPNFest lives rent-free in my brain, and I’m definitely going to try to catch this show as well. If you decide to go, be sure to arrive early enough to catch tourmate Anya Marina. Her voice is breathtaking, and her delicate cover of TI’s “Whatever You Like” is among my favorite relics from college mixtape days.

HAUNTING HARMONIES

11/9, The Crane Wives, XL Live

The Crane Wives is bringing its tour supporting “Beyond Beyond Beyond” (2024) to XL Live this fall, and I couldn’t be more excited to see them. Known for their haunting sound and emotional lyrics, the indie Americana band’s roots in the 2010s folk boom has given them a strong foundation for the daring rock direction taken on their more recent albums. If you need a good primer on the band’s talents, check out “The Moon Will Sing” or “The Well”—another favorite to listen to is “Curses.”

ALT FOLK

11/21, Rivers, The Abbey Bar

Harrisburg outfit Rivers has been entertaining crowds in the region for more than a decade with its rollicking mix of upbeat lyrics and energetic beats. Rivers, made up of Joe Schaefer and Vincent Yarnell, are tough to categorize but a blast to watch. The band’s been teasing something different in the works on its social media over the summer, and I have a feeling we’ll start hearing some new tunes at this show as the band continues to home in on its new era as a duo, following the departure of the band’s longtime percussionist earlier this year. See you there!

If your friends or favorite local band have a show coming up or you’ve caught word of a cool gig that should be on our radar, drop me a line at [email protected].

HONORABLE MENTIONS

11/1, Anthrophobia, Capital City Music Hall

11/2, Susquehanna Folk Music Society Presents Hubby Jenkins, Champions

11/4, Blues Traveler, Capital City Music Hall

11/14, Go Go Gadjet, XL Live

11/21, Aortic Valve, Strawberry Square

11/23, Susquehanna Folk Music Society Presents Seán Dagher, Unitarian Church of Harrisburg

11/23, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, GIANT Center

11/26, Yam Yam & Minka, XL Live

11/29, Solar Federation, Whitaker Center

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Song of the North: Oh hey! Coming our way is “The Mikado, Eh!”

October 30, 2025 | by Francesca Amendolia

Timothy Lupia, Madison Eppley, Eric Mansilla

W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan are (justly) famous for their delightfully light operettas, productions so frothy and fun that it’s easy to miss the many sharp political jabs woven throughout.

That’s by design. There is perhaps no more effective way of speaking truth to power than through satire.

Gilbert and Sullivan cheerfully peppered their operettas with caustic (rhyming) observations about the hypocrisy and classism rife in British politics. In “H.M.S. Pinafore,” Sir Joseph Porter sings:

I always voted at my party’s call
and I never thought of thinking for myself at all.

I thought so little they rewarded me
by making me the ruler of the Queen’s Navy.

A character in “Iolanthe” sings that politicians must “leave their brains outside and vote just like their leaders tell ’em to.”

“The Mikado” (which premiered in 1885 and has become one of the most-performed musicals of all time) took this all one giant step farther. The whole musical is a send-up of the unnecessary complexities of British bureaucracy, a critique the pair thinly veiled by setting it in fantasy Japan.

At the time, the British public was fascinated by Japanese culture, and so the setting became the hook, a way to dress up a local story in gorgeous foreign fabric. If that sounds a lot like yellowface, you’re not wrong—which is why so many productions of “The Mikado,” including the one now in rehearsal at Gamut Theatre, change the setting, the character names and even the lyrics.

This is not a solely modern tendency. As early as 1888, a theatrical troupe in the United States mounted a production of “The Texas Mikado” that they titled “The Capitalist.” Other companies have moved the story back home by situating it in London or renamed it “The McAdo” and set it in Scotland. Intentionally or not, Gilbert and Sullivan wrote a story surprisingly untethered to locale or time, one that easily morphs to speak to the living moment of its performance rather than the frozen moment of its creation.

Director Benjamin Krumreig, himself a veteran of several “Mikado” productions, knew from the outset that he was going to find a fresh setting for his production. After a lot of thought (and a bracing Tim Hortons brew or two), he landed on Canada as the perfect locale.

“Once I realized that the famously huge sword could easily be swapped for a giant axe, I knew this would work,” he said.

He may be the first director to land upon this happy notion of allowing “The Mikado” to comment on U.S. society via a Canadian setting, one that can lovingly poke fun with jokes about Mounties and moose, one that can translate Japanese phrases into French and still deliver the critique that is so central to the show’s original intent.

Krumreig is certain Gilbert and Sullivan would have enthusiastically approved.

“Gilbert and Sullivan believed that operetta should be performed in the language of the audience,” he said. “The story should speak to the culture of the audience.”

As an example, Krumreig shared the longstanding tradition of changing the lyrics of the “Little List” song. The original reeled off the names of people famous in 1885 Britain. Almost every production since then lists whatever names resonate for that audience at that time, sometimes changing the names every single performance, something Krumreig slyly suggests might happen in this production as well.

“Who knows what will happen between now and opening that might change our little list?” he asked.

Very loosely, “The Mikado” is about a disguised prince, the girl he loves, the man she’s supposed to marry, and a law stating that each town must behead someone (anyone) on a regular basis. Less loosely, the story is about people trying to live their lives while around them hums a dangerous political machine.

“Art comes with responsibility, and sometimes that responsibility is heavier than others,” Krumreig noted. “Of course, the show will still be light and airy, and the music is some of the most beautiful Gilbert and Sullivan ever wrote. But it would be irresponsible of us not to acknowledge the times we’re living through.”

That makes “The Mikado, Eh!” a perfect choice for Gamut’s 33rd season, an enduring story that harmonizes deceptively sweetly with productions about women in the French revolution or an aging king vainly clinging to power.

“The Mikado, Eh!” runs Nov. 8 through Nov. 23 at Gamut Theatre, 15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.gamuttheatre.org/mikado or call 717-238-4111.

UPCOMING EVENTS

At Gamut Theatre
www.gamuttheatre.org
717-238-4111

“The Mikado, Eh!”
By Gilbert & Sullivan
Adapted by Benjamin Krumreig
Nov. 8 to 23

“The Frog Prince”
Popcorn Hat Players
Oct. 29 to Nov. 15Gil

TMI Improv
Comedy Show
Nov. 28

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Otterly Entertaining: This season, Open Stage debuts a new, family-friendly holiday show

October 30, 2025 | by McCaffrey Martone

Isaac Austin and Chris Krahulec

A new holiday tradition is about to swim into Harrisburg, as Open Stage this month opens the Pennsylvania premiere of “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas.”

Running through the holiday season, this wholesome tale tells the story of kind-hearted characters, their hard work and the sacrifices they make for their loved ones.

Open Stage is excited to begin a new tradition by including “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” in the lineup this holiday season, something that has been in the works for ages. In fact, Open Stage is one of the first theatre companies to produce this new adaptation.

“I hope the audience walks away with warm holiday feels,” said Open Stage Artistic Director Stuart Landon.

The story was originally a 1971 children’s book written by Russel Hoban and illustrated by Lillian Hoban. In 1977, Jim Henson (“The Muppets,” “The Dark Crystal”) directed a television holiday special, employing his signature use of puppetry as an elevated art form, with a catchy score by Paul Williams (“The Rainbow Connection,” “Evergreen”). Timothy A. McDonald and Christopher Gattelli have adapted the beloved tale into a stage musical, featuring some new songs by Williams.

In a quaint, Appalachian-inspired village called Frogtown Hollow, Emmet and Alice “Ma” Otter live a humble life. They survive on the meager means Ma makes from doing laundry and what Emmet earns from odd jobs around the community. Though times are hard, they find solace in the memory of their recently passed “Pa Otter” and the folk songs they sing together.

As Christmas draws near, Emmet and Ma quietly yearn to buy a proper gift for one another. They each secretly enter a Christmas Eve talent contest in Waterville, just a boat ride away, with the hope of cashing in on the $50 prize. Joining, however, comes at a great cost.

Since its release in the 1970s, Emmet and Ma have captured the hearts of many through their toe-tapping tunes, sweet spirit and a down-home charm that resonates with an entire generation.

“If you don’t know it from your childhood, please give it a chance,” said Chris Krahulec, who plays Ma. “It is all about love and how sacrifice can come back in ways you don’t even expect.”

“Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” is directed by Stuart Landon with Brianna Dow serving as production stage manager and TJ Creedon as assistant director. The production team includes Kalina Barrett, Kevin Cole, Carly Lafferty, Anthony Pieruccini, Delaney Reed, Zsuzsanna Smith and Andrew Whitman. The design team comprises Becky Arney, Rachel Landon, Jacob Schlenker and Tristan Stasiulis.

The cast features Isaac Austin as Emmet Otter and Chris Krahulec as Alice Otter. The ensemble includes TJ Creedon, Patty Cole, Joshua Dorsheimer, Bobby Downey, Jasmine Graham, Jessica Logan, Carly Lafferty, Drew Patti, Luke Rider, Delaney Reed, Michael Rodriguez, Karen Ruch, Jason Samarin, Brian Schreffler and Suzanne Thomas. The band is comprised of Brad Barkdoll, Adrienne Connaghan, Jon Godinez and Anthony Pieruccini. The youth cast includes Nick Caton, Bryce Carter, Beckett Copus, Ian D’Andrea, Annie Logan, Xavier Logan, Annika Nguyen, Zoe Park, Selena Swigart and Lucas Terry.

Whether the title brings a sense of nostalgia or curiosity, “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” is a family must-see this holiday season.

If you were looking forward to Open Stage’s annual production of “A Christmas Carol,” don’t fret. Open Stage is touring a new production to schools, libraries and retirement communities and is having a public performance on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the theatre.

“Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” runs from Nov. 22 to Dec. 23 at Open Stage, 25 N. Court St., Harrisburg. For tickets and more information, visit www.openstagehbg.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

At Open Stage
www.openstagehbg.com
717-232-6736

“Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors”
A madcap spin on the classic vampire tale
Through Nov. 1

EFF Live!
Erotic fan fiction performed live
Thursday, Nov 13 at 7:30 p.m.

BaRPG
Tabletop roleplay meets comedy and cocktails
Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas
A heartwarming holiday musical based on the Jim Henson special
Nov. 22 to Dec. 23

Court Street Cabaret
An open mic–style night of song from Broadway and beyond
Sunday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m.

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Mother in the Middle: “If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You” is an uncompromising look at parenthood

October 30, 2025 | by Gabriel Brown

Image provided by A24.

Mary Bronstein’s “If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You” exemplifies what I consider to be a type of feminist filmmaking about motherhood that doesn’t have nearly enough examples.

Bronstein masterfully directs Rose Byrne to a naturalistic, unhinged and perfectly fine-tuned teakettle whistle of a performance, unafraid to explore the emotional struggles of parenthood like nothing I’ve seen since “Eraserhead.”

Byrne’s Linda is a mother with an ailing child, an absent husband away captaining a faraway vessel, and an increasingly frenetic office job as a therapist with chaotic clients and an equally frustrating coworker, played by Conan O’Brien, in a surprisingly pitch-perfect casting.

“If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You” shares the familiar setting of watching everything go wrong for a person at once. Beyond that, it’s a story entirely established from the perspective of someone who really knows this character, who empathizes with Linda in her struggle to keep everything under control and be a better mother, but who still refuses to look away from her compromises and bad decisions. As the movie progresses, it feels increasingly hostile to Linda. Every action she tries to take in the interest of her child is misunderstood, and she dances awkwardly around one obligation to the next, trying to keep her whack-a-mole life under control. But that’s not how that game works.

Maybe it’s my status as a Gen Z-er, but from my vantage point, much of modern popular culture and film seem to showcase the experience of youth and childhood (e.g. “Lady Bird”) rather than parenthood, which is often presented as a shadow to escape from or as a source of generational trauma to unlearn (e.g. “The Iron Claw,” “Encanto”). It can seem so easy to dismiss the parent as the unsympathetic stone character and let their actions remain irrational to the audience for the sake of sympathizing with their children. In my opinion, that makes Bronstein’s direction exceptional. She takes the character of the “bad mother” and turns her inside out, putting her loose wires and unkempt emotional circuitry on full display, in a very humanist way.

“If I Had Legs” is shot masterfully by Chris Messina, known for his work shooting the Safdie Brothers’ 2017 thriller, “Good Time.” His deep, rich colors and widescreen photography are a perfect fit for the unsettlingly quiet and anxiously loud moments of this film. The colors are striking, with a deep underwater green light in a hotel that continues to stick with me days after watching the film. Shooting a character study this intimate in such a wide aspect ratio is a choice I can’t get enough of. The shallow focus and wide vantage make it impossible for Byrne to fit properly into the frame as the main focus. It’s always about what’s going on around her, which is more than appropriate.

I would classify this film as a horror film, but when I finished the screener and looked it up online, it was classified as “comedy/drama.” Drama I understand, but calling this a comedy is disingenuous. This is a tough watch, and if you have any trauma related to motherhood or childhood illness, I advise you to avoid this one—that is, unless you want to face things head on. If I had to pick one word for this film, it would be “uncompromising”—an uncompromising look at unhealthy motherhood from the inside, and it’s absolutely worth the watch.

“I’ll be better,” says Linda, finally, when it feels all too late. “I promise.”

“If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You” opens at Midtown Cinema this November.

Midtown Cinema is located at 250 Reily St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.midtowncinema.com. Gabriel Brown serves as assistant manager at Midtown Cinema.

November Events
at Midtown Cinema

Saturday Morning Cartoon
“Balto” (1995)
Saturday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.

Late Night Frights
“Frankenstein” (1931)
Saturday, Nov. 1, 9:30 p.m.

“The Fly” (1986)
Saturday, Nov. 22, 9:30 p.m.

National Theatre Live presents
“Mrs. Warren’s Profession”
Sunday, Nov. 2, 5 p.m.

“Inter Alia”
Sunday, Nov. 9, 5 p.m.

“Vanya”
Sunday, Nov. 16, 5 p.m.

“Present Laughter”
Sunday, Nov. 23, 5 p.m.

“The Fifth Step”
Sunday, Nov. 30, 5 p.m.

Community Events
Open Mic Night
Tuesday, Nov. 4

Trivia Night
Tuesday, Nov. 11
Tuesday, Nov. 25

Funny Flix Series
“What About Bob?” (1991)
Friday, Nov.7, 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m.

“Clue” (1985)
Sunday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.

Sunday Docs
“20 Feet from Stardom” (2013)
Sunday, Nov. 9, 12 p.m.

Down in Front!
Comedy riffing
“Lords of the Deep” (1989)
Friday, Nov. 14, 9:30 p.m.

Spotlight PA presents
“Unprotected: Exposing Pennsylvania’s Broken Elder Protection System”
Short documentary + Q&A
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.

3rd in the Burg Movie Night
“Speed Racer” (2008)
Friday, Nov. 21, 9:30 p.m.

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Community Corner: Notable November Events

October 30, 2025 | by Missy Smith

HBG Flea
Nov. 1: Explore the HBG Flea for local art, vintage treasures, curated curios and unique gifts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Strawberry Square, downtown Harrisburg. Mission of the HBG Flea is to create a platform for community growth by bringing artists, small businesses and patrons together. www.hbgflea.com

Family Fun
Nov. 1: Join NAMI Central PA for a free day of family fun celebrating mental and physical wellbeing, 12 to 3 p.m., Sunshine Park, 901 N. 12th St., Harrisburg. Event features free snacks, hot chocolate, yoga, henna, prizes and family-friendly activities. www.nami.org

Model Trains
Nov. 1-2: Hershey History Center hosts an event featuring interactive model trains, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 40 Northeast Dr., Hershey. Guests can enjoy multiple model train layouts, meet the railroaders, enjoy live entertainment and ride a self-propelled railcar. www.hersheyhistory.org

Book Sale
Nov. 1, 15: Friends of New Cumberland Public Library hosts a pre-owned book and media sale on the first and third Saturdays of the month, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, records and more to support the library. www.newcumberlandlibrary.org

Chocolate Classes
Nov. 2-30: Hershey Story Museum, 63 W. Chocolate Ave., hosts Chocolate Lab Classes about the art of chocolate, its origins and making medallions. Children must be at least 5 years old and accompanied by an adult. www.hersheystory.org

Wellness Walks
Nov. 5, 12, 19: Participate in free, moderately paced wellness walks at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 6 to 7 p.m., on paved, gravel or dirt surfaces. Walkers can customize the walk length. Comfortable shoes and water recommended; dogs on leashes permitted. www.explorewildwodpark.org

Evening Shadows
Nov. 6: Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania hosts its 14th annual “Evening in the Shadows,” a blindness awareness dinner where guests experience a sample of life without sight, 6 p.m. Event takes place at the King Mansion, Harrisburg. Proceeds support services for the visually impaired. www.vrocp.org

Calm the Mind
Nov. 6, 13, 20: Learn short, easy 15-minute meditations to help calm the mind on Thursdays, 12 to 12:30 p.m., at Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill. Meditations are suitable for people of any background or religion. www.fredricksenlibrary.org

Autos & Ales
Nov. 7: Enjoy craft beer from 60 regional breweries, a catered dinner and live music at AACA Museum, 161 Museum Dr., Hershey, for the annual Autos & Ales craft beer festival. Event runs 7 to 10 p.m., with a VIP hour from 6 to 7 p.m. www.aacamuseum.org

Volunteer Day
Nov. 8: Help with park and habitat enhancement projects at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tools and work gloves provided, and refreshments available. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Fundraising Gala
Nov. 8: Vista Autism Services hosts its annual fundraising gala at Hershey Country Club, 1000 E. Derry Rd., Hershey, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Dress in semi-formal attire and enjoy a gourmet dinner, live music and more. www.vistaautismservices.org

Harrisburg Marathon
Nov. 9: Celebrate 53 years of the Enders Harrisburg Marathon, beginning on City Island, Harrisburg. This fast, flat marathon winds through the capital city. Sign up for the full race, half marathon or four-person relay. www.hbgyrun.org

Seed Share
Nov. 9: Wild Ones South Central PA hosts a free seed share, 1 to 4 p.m., at Camp Hill Giant, 3301 E. Trindle Rd. Learn how to grow native plants from seed, listen to a gardening talk about insect decline and take native seeds home. www.southcentralpa.wildones.org

Winter Preparation
Nov. 9: Discover how wild animals prepare for winter during this program for ages 4 to 6, 1:30 to 3 p.m., at Wildwood Park, Harrisburg. Examine how fur and feathers keep animals warm and take a scavenger hike. Pre-registration required.www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Topiary Reveal
Nov. 9: Civic Club of Harrisburg will unveil its new “Garden Goddess” topiary created by Joe Kyte in the Women’s History Garden at the historic Overlook Mansion, 612 N. Front St., Harrisburg. The community is invited to the free unveiling, 3 to 5 p.m. www.thecivicclubofharrisburg.com

20 in Their 20s
Nov. 12: Harrisburg Young Professionals hosts its seventh annual “20 in Their 20s,” 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N. 2nd St. Celebration honors young professionals who are having meaningful impacts on their community and workplaces. www.hyp.org

Food Rally
Nov. 13: Enjoy fresh, savory foods at the New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally every second Thursday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m. Grab dinner from food trucks or New Cumberland restaurants and enjoy shopping and promotions. www.newcumberlandpa.org

Love and Power
Nov. 13: Author and Quaker activist Eileen Flanagan explores Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assertion that both love and power are necessary to create social change. She will share applicable lessons from the climate movement at 7 p.m., Harrisburg Friends Meetinghouse, 1100 N. 6th St., Harrisburg. www.eileenflanagan.com

Peaceful Poses
Nov. 14: Join an adult slow flow yoga class, 10:45 to 11:30 a.m., in the Community Room at Fredricksen Library 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill. Class is open to all experience levels, exploring yoga poses, breathing techniques and ways to manage stress. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. www.fredricksenlibrary.org

Contra Dance
Nov. 14: Harrisburg Area Contra Dance Association hosts a 2nd Friday Contra Dance with live music, 8 to 10:30 p.m., at the Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, 444 Silver Spring Rd., Mechanicsburg. There will be a free beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m. No partner needed. www.harrisburgcontra.org

Mourning Glory
Nov. 15: The one-day Mourning Glory conference will be held at Christ Community Church, 1201 Slate Hill Rd., Camp Hill, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to offer comfort, encouragement and tools to people navigating personal loss and life disappointment. www.jazzminemagloire.com

Dance Night
Nov. 16: Harrisburg USA Dance Chapter #3009 invites dance enthusiasts to a dance lesson at 2 p.m., followed by three hours of social dancing in ballroom, swing and Latin style, at PA DanceSport, 585 E. Main St., Hummelstown. All levels welcome. Facebook: USA Dance Chapter #3009 Harrisburg Area PA

Book Talk
Nov. 16: Documentarian Amanda Rubin discusses “The Third Reich of Dreams,” by Charlotte Beradt, a Berlin-based journalist during Hitler’s rise to power, at the Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life, 2986 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, 6:30 p.m. www.hbgjff.com

Evening Mixer
Nov. 18: Join West Shore Chamber of Commerce at an evening mixer at Penn State Health Cancer Center Hampden Medical Center, 2200 Good Hope Rd., Enola, 5 to 7 p.m. The free event is open to chamber members. www.wschamber.org

Healthy Holidays
Nov. 19: Learn how to balance favorite holiday treats with a healthy eating routine throughout the holiday season at the Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Take home tips, tricks, healthy recipes and meal ideas. www.fredricksenlibrary.org

Curiosity Kids
Nov. 21: Families with kids ages 3 to 6 are invited to the State Museum of Pa., 300 North St., Harrisburg, to learn about Thanksgiving traditions, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Get hands-on with a turkey tail, wing and skull, and create a wild turkey to take home. www.statemuseumpa.org

3rd in the Burg
Nov. 21: 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

Holiday Parade
Nov. 22: Enjoy Harrisburg’s annual holiday parade with giant balloons, marching bands and dance team performances, decorated floats, characters, Santa Claus and more, starting at 10 a.m. After the parade, head to Strawberry Square to meet Santa and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. www.harrisburgpa.gov

Cadence Concerts
Nov. 22, 23: Cadence Chorus (formerly Central Pennsylvania Womyn’s Chorus) presents “One More Time” free concerts at Unitarian Church of Harrisburg on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. and at Lebanon Valley College on Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. www.cadencechorus.org

Art Tour
Nov. 22-23: Explore Foothills Artists’ 18th annual Adams County studio tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eight studio locations will feature paintings, pottery, printmaking, photography, illustration, bookbinding and more by 14 local artists. Limited refreshments served. www.foothillsartists.net

Youth Concert
Nov. 23: Susquehanna Chorale and three of its educational choirs will hold their annual Youth Choral Festival at the Calvin and Janet High Center for Worship and Performing Arts, Messiah University, 4 p.m. www.susquehannachorale.org

Playing Cards
Nov. 25: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, will host a card playing social, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the Community Room, offering socializing and great exercise for the brain. Card games played determined by those present. www.fredricksenlibrary.org

Light Show
Nov. 28-Dec. 31: Enjoy the holiday season at Christmas Spirit Light Show at Clipper Magazine Stadium, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, with a festive drive-thru light show, including color-changing lights synchronized to Christmas music. www.christmasspiritlightshows.com

Holiday Shopping
Nov. 29: Volt Hair Studio, 6061 Allentown Blvd., Harrisburg, hosts “Sip, Santa and Shopping,” a free, family-friendly event to spread holiday cheer and give back to the community, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests enjoy coffee, cookies and photos with Santa. www.facebook.com/kbhairco

Holiday Bizarre
Nov. 29: The Millworks, 340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg, hosts its annual Odd Ones Holiday Bizarre on Small Business Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop for unique, handcrafted items for the season, with more than 80 makers set up through the building. www.millworksharrisburg.com

Wreath Workshop
Nov. 29-30: Use natural materials to create an evergreen wreath at Wildwood Lake, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Workshop fee is $30 per person, which includes supplies to make a wreath with natural decorations. www.explorewildwoodpark.org

Festival of Trees
Nov. 29-Dec. 21: View Christmas trees decorated with handmade ornaments and trimmed by local garden clubs at Fort Hunter Tavern House, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Trees will be up for raffle, and a selection of ornaments will be available for purchase. www.forthunter.org

Toy Train Exhibit
Nov. 29-Dec. 21: Keystone Model Railroad Historical Society returns to Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, with a display of HO gauge trains that travel over a large layout representing communities in central PA, Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. www.forthunter.org

Holiday Gift Fair
Nov. 30: More than 30 nonprofit vendors will participate in the 18th annual Gifts that Give Hope Lancaster Gift Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Rd., Lancaster. The fair provides a unique holiday shopping experience that encourages charitable giving. www.giftsthatgivehopelancaster.org

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Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: A tale of love and adventure at Governor Dick

October 30, 2025 | by Bob MacGinnes

Tower at Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick

November’s promise dapples the trees with the last vestige of color as the final leaf of the season hangs on waiting for just the right moment. This installment of the “Mt. Gretna Chronicles” is about people, a place and things…time traveling from the Revolutionary War to modern day. It’s a tale as much about relationships with pride of place and a center of choices for cycling, climbing and hiking, with art at its heart.

Governor Dick Park & Tower

The song title, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” could be the soundtrack for Christian and Kathryn Barr’s new life together as newlyweds. The “mountain” is that of South Mountain near the Governor Dick Tower and Trails in Mt. Gretna.

This article came about due to a conversation with Christian, a work colleague who told me how Governor Dick got its name. This historic landmark and its many trails are comprised of 1,105 acres of forested land in southern Lebanon County, a stone’s throw from Rt. 117S that runs through Gretna. Dating to the Revolutionary War, the Cornwall Furnace relied on charcoal for smelting iron to provide cannonade for George Washington’s army. The surrounding woodlands full of chestnut trees provided an ample source of producing it. An enslaved collier who worked in the area during that time and lived on the mountain was affectionately nicknamed “Guv’nor” by his fellow workers due to his leadership and skill in producing charcoal. The term was a sign of respect and admiration. Over time, the nickname evolved to Governor Dick.

Returning to Christian, he is one of the most down-to-earth people I have met—that is, when he is not biking, hiking or mountain climbing. His weekly cycling regimen logs over 135 miles and even more with Kathryn by his side. Together, they have hiked Acadia National Park in Maine and far beyond. Somehow, Christian has found time to mountain climb, especially in his own backyard at Governor Dick Park (aka, Clarence Schock Park as it is known today.) His favorite spot for outdoor activities is the trail at Governor Dick that always looms between the light and shadows of sunrise and sunset, which calls to his restless nature.

“At this stage in my life, hiking at Governor Dick is a part of my DNA. Since childhood, I’ve climbed the tower well over 100 times,” he told me. “It’s a special place that brings tranquility and calm. Especially on a crisp fall morning, I am one with the world. As I navigate the terrain, the thrill of mountain climbing never gets old, but for clearing my head, hiking is right up there next to the joy of biking on the open road. It is exhilarating and breathtaking all at once.”

More Than a Tower

The landmark tower at Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick stands an impressive 66 feet tall. This concrete structure, erected in 1954, offers a spectacular panoramic view of the surrounding region that includes five counties: Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Berks and York. What the tower lacks in beauty and charm, its 360-degree view more than makes up for. There is a slight challenge in climbing to the top but is well worth the view.

Remember the fun you had shimmying hand over hand across the monkey bars in the school playground? Once inside the tower, you navigate a series of nine ladders with eight rungs each to get to the observation deck at Governor Dick. The circumference is but 15 feet, so King Kong would need to scale it, not squeeze inside. From the Environmental Center, the hike to the tower is roughly 1.5 miles one way. The terrain ahead provides variety from flat and wide to steep and narrow. Prepare for a two-to-three-hour jaunt to finish the 6.3-mile loop.

Clarence Schock, a Mount Joy businessman, purchased land at Governor Dick and in 1936 opened it to the public for use. The Environmental Center named after him provides an educational resource for visitors that is outfitted with high-ceilinged wooden beams and taxidermy wildlife throughout its interior. It is a community meeting place for families to get a hands-on education of the natural world around them. The center’s park manager, Jedd Erdman, climbs the interior of the tower three times a week. It is excellent exercise and serves as a means of inspection. Taylor Casey, the park naturalist, knows the lay of the land like the back of her hand. Together, they form a dream team for visitors who want “the inside story.” Our visit there shed historical light on the once-storybook residence from decades ago that Clarence built for his wife.

Looping back to our young couple, now six months married, Christian and Kathryn are still in their honeymoon phase. They share a great love for nature, and the outdoor adventures they revel in are part of their routine. Spending time together in the great outdoors draws them even closer. As they contemplate a move to Philly—he as a project manager/field superintendent in his brother’s firm and she as a dedicated nurse—it is bittersweet to know this passage of our friendship may be interrupted, at least for the time being. Before they start their next chapter, Christian and Kathryn returned to the tower’s top for a picture together before they were transported by music for the last night of the Cicada Festival in August at the Gretna Playhouse. In life, everything comes full circle, especially in Gretna—a place to fall in love and to fall in love with.

Late Fall Events

Founded in 2015, the South-Central Pennsylvania Climbers (SCPC) are adventurers ready for any challenge that may come their way. Their mission: to “provide education while protecting and conserving central Pa. rock climbing for everyone.” This group of volunteers is looking to mentor the next generation of climbing enthusiasts.

Southeastern Pennsylvania is a well-known area for diabase bouldering, which refers to rock climbing along the hard, sticky and coarsely grained igneous rock that forms unique, often large boulders. SCPC takes advantage of the 700 diabase challenges at varying skill levels, while focused on both education and conservation. With two major events at Governor Dick Park this November and mid-December, now is a perfect time to hike or climb with like-minded individuals.

A “Bouldering Competition” is set for Saturday, Nov. 15, with a rain date of the following day. The second annual “Tame the Tower Trail Challenge” takes place on Dec. 13 for runners, walkers and hikers. Join in for a 9 a.m. start at the tower. There are two different distances to choose from, a 5K or 10K challenge. Drink in the beauty of South Mountain surrounded by a caring community of nature lovers. All event proceeds go back to the park and its component parts, education, maintenance and preservation.

Epilogue

There is no more beautiful art than that found in nature. As the sun sets earlier in November, seize the moment and squeeze every drop of fall calling out to you. To live in the land of Mt. Gretna’s beauty is a gift immeasurable. As the sands of searing color filter through the hourglass, know you are experiencing life at its best. Taking in the rarefied air of Gretna’s glens at Governor Dick is its own reward. Drink in all that is before you, let it simmer, and hold it close to your heart as the time will come when that last leaf falls.

For more information on Governor Dick and Clarence Schock Memorial Park, visit www.parkatgovernordick.org.

For more information on South Central Pennsylvania Climbers, visit www.scpclimbers.org.

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Happenings: Our November Calendar of Events

October 30, 2025 | by Missy Smith

Happenings

Museums & Art Spaces

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

“Old School Rods and Customs, Nov.-April

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

“Stitched & Woven,” fiber art show featuring the work of Jordan Bashore, Andrea Finch and Karen Troyer, through Nov. 27

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

West Shore Photography Club Exhibit, Nov. 1-20; reception: Nov. 1, 5:30-7 p.m.

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

“Along the River & Beyond—Landscapes by Jonathan Frazier and Carrie Wissler-Thomas,” through Dec. 14 (select times)

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

Artist of the month: Phiroza Kapadia

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

Festival of Trees, Nov. 29-Dec. 21

Toy Train Exhibit, Nov. 29-Dec. 21

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

Featured artist: Peach Michael, “Hats by Peach,” through Nov. 22

The Annual Holiday show, artwork by Millersburg Area Art Association members, Nov. 26-Dec. 31; holiday open house: Nov. 28, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, gallery room, through Dec. 13

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

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

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

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

New oil paintings by Robert Heilman, through Nov. 28

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

Emily Fussner and Art 205, Hand Papermaking, through Nov. 16

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

New works by Jeff Scorza, The Huckle Buckle Boys, Yachiyo Beck, Cindi Hardwicke, Justin Pettingell, Ana Hyder and Marjorie Taylor, through Nov. 16

Holiday gift shopping, a collection of Millworks in-house artists, ready to take off the wall and wrap up, Nov. 17-Jan. 11

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

Art in the Stacks—Thom Aubrey, Nov. 1-30

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

Photography of Melissa Penley Cormier, through Nov. 1

Mark Muhich, “Turtles of PA,” through Dec. 27

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

Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history

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

11th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, through Nov. 20

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

“North by Nuuk, Greenland After Rockwell Kent,” through Nov. 7

Student Honors Photography, Nov. 17-Dec. 5; reception: Dec. 4, 5:30-7 p.m.

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

“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

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

“Home Improvements—New to the Collections,” artifacts designed and marketed in the first half of the 1900s as modern conveniences

“Horse2Auto: A Transportation Revolution”

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

“Future Fossils,” imagined relics by international artists that depict a future apocalypse, collectively offering a preserved, contemporary snapshot of present-day life, through Nov. 2

“Collage Philadelphia Presents: Tactile Shift,” featuring three collage works by Philadelphia-based artists Jason Chen, Jake Dombroski and Florence Weisz, through Nov. 30

“Mixed Mythology,” works by Mary Curran that draw on a deep reverence for the natural world and explores how humans make sense of their surroundings, through Jan. 4

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

“Art Evolved—Intertwined,” an exhibition by Studio Art Quilt Associates and the National Basketry Organization, bringing the art forms of quilting and basketry, through Dec. 21

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

“To Listen Deeply,” examining how sound is a key component for diverse works of art, through Dec. 13

“Her Dreams Are True,” a new perspective on the role of archives, museum collections and the personal memory in Apsáalooke (Crow) artist Wendy Red Star’s prints and photos, through Feb. 7

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

“Home for the Holidays,” showcasing the latest designs and holiday crafts by Wheel of Light members, Nov. 28 to Dec. 31

Read, Make, Learn

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

Nov. 5, 12, 19: Swing Dancing Classes, 6-9 p.m.

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

Nov. 1: Wire Tree Workshop (ages 13+ with parent/guardian), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 4-Dec. 16: Functional Pottery (ages 12+ with parent/guardian), Saturdays, 6-9 p.m.
Nov. 5 & 19: Watercolor Painting Step-by-Step (ages 18+), 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov. 6: Sensational Silk Scarves (ages 18+), 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20: Drawing Landscapes in Colored Pencils & Pastels (ages 9-14), 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 11-Dec. 9: Next Steps for the Very Beginner in Watercolor (ages 18+), Saturdays, 3-5:30 p.m.
Nov. 13-Dec. 11: Intro to Figure Drawing (ages 18+), Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 13-Dec. 11: Pottery Wheel Throwing Morning (ages 18+), Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 18: Pumpkin Needle Felting Workshop (ages 18+), 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 18-Dec. 16: Figure Drawing Studio (ages 18+), Saturdays, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 20: Paint Your Home Watercolor Workshop (ages 18+), 5-8 p.m.
Nov. 20: Pumpkins & Leaves Watercolor Workshop (ages 18+), 2-4 p.m.
Nov. 20-Dec. 18: Intermediate/Advanced Pastel Painting (ages 18+), Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-12 pm.

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

Nov. 1, 8, 15: Simple Rules to Balance Food, Metabolism, and Health, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 3: Monday Night Book Group, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19: Insurance Basics—What You Need to Know, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Play and Learn Group 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 8: The Power of Movement, Meditation and Music on Physical, Mental and Spiritual Health, 12-1 p.m.
Nov. 12: Wicked Wednesday Book Group, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 12: Adult Coloring Night, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 17: Rodney Derrickson and His Story, 5-6:30 p.m.
Nov. 21: Just Mysteries, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 24: Graphic Novel Discussion Group, 6-7:30 p.m.

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

Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22: Cartoon Drawing (ages 9-14), 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Nov. 3-Dec. 15: Monday Wheel 101, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 5-Dec. 17: Wheel 101, Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 11: Storybook Studio (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Nov. 11: Suicide Loss Survivors, 5:30-7 p.m.
Nov. 12: Small Mixed Media Works of Art, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 15: Put Your Color Pedal to the Metal, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 15: Copper Enamel Open Studio (ages 13-adult), 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Nov. 17: Third Space Craft Night, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 21: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
Nov. 24: Animal Adventures (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 25: Blast Off! (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org

Nov. 1: Once Upon a Rainbow, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 11: Books on Tap at Rubber Soul Brewery, Hummelstown, 6-7 p.m.

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

Nov. 4: Read to Dogs, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 5: “Alice@Wonderland” Story Time and Meet and Greet (ages 3-6), 6 p.m.
Nov. 6, 20: Story Time and Craft, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 11: Fall Leaf Luminary Craft, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 13: Family Game Night, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 18: Drop-In Popsicle Turkey Magnet Craft, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 19: Drop-In STEM Play, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 25: BINGO for Books, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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

Nov. 1: Figment Forge, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 3: The Stitch Sitch, 2-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24: Digital Detox Book Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 8: Joan Y. Leopold Children’s Book Week with Brian Pinkney, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 12: A Wicked Celebration, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 15: Write-A-Thon, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov. 15: Computer Workshops—Information Basics, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 16: East Shore Cinema, 3 p.m.
Nov. 20: Sip and Speak, 3-4:30 p.m.

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

Nov. 1: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nov. 3: Baby Time, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Card Making Group, 5-7 p.m.
Nov. 5: Toddler Time, 10:30-11 a.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Homeschool Happening, 2-4 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20: Fiber Artists, 3-6 p.m.
Nov. 8: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nov. 15: Book Discussion Group, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 22: Board Game Meetup, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nov. 22: Dungeons & Dragons Group, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

Nov. 4: Uncovering History Family Program, 10-11 a.m.
Nov. 5: Family Mansion Tour, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 6: Art Heals—Fused Glass Ornaments Workshop, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 13: Art Heals—Christmas Tree Mosaic Workshop, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 19: In Person Lecture—Fort Hunter African American Cemetery, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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

Nov. 2: Tween LEGO STEM Lab, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Nov. 2: The Hubble Space Telescope, 2-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 2: Book Dragon Club—Craftivism, 3-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26: Children’s Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Food and Farm Discovery Zone (ages 3-5), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 4, 18: Book Dragon Club—Plot Twisters, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 5: Embroiderer’s Stitch In, 1-4 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Baby & Toddler Story Time, 10-10:30 a.m.
Nov. 6: Special Themed Storytimes (ages 3-5), 10-10:30 a.m.
Nov. 6: Beekeeping 101, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Meditation to Calm the Mind, 12-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Fredricksen Knits, 1-4 p.m.
Nov. 6, 20: Device Advice, 5-6:30 p.m.
Nov. 7: Chess Club, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 8: Teen Game Day—Nostalgia-palooza, 2-4 p.m.
Nov. 9: Pokémon Club, 3-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 10: Zoology Club, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 11: Tween LEGO Club, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 11: Cards for the Fun of It!, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 11, 25: Read to Dogs, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 12: Ask a Dietician, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 14: Peaceful Poses Yoga Storytime for Preschoolers, 10-10:45 a.m.
Nov. 14: Peaceful Poses Yoga for Adults, 10:45-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 14: Computer Basics, 2-3 p.m.
Nov. 14: The Music of the Beatles, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 19: Have a Healthy Holiday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 21: STEAM Discovery Play, 10-11 a.m.
Nov. 21: Family Paint & Pix!, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 24: Money Smart, 4-5 p.m.
Nov. 25: Cards for the Fun of It!, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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

Nov. 1: Holiday Ornament Tree, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 7: Sea Glass Wall Art, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 8: Wire Bonsai Tree 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nov. 9: DIY Doormat, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 15: Epoxy Resin Poinsettia, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nov. 16: Falling Leaves, 2-4 p.m.
Nov. 21: Fresh Floral Flower Arrangement, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 22: Beginner Watercolor, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 23: Stained Glass Autumn Leaf, 1-3 p.m.

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

Nov. 1: Otherworldly Book Club, 12-1 p.m.
Nov. 8: Knit One, Crochet Too!, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 11: Owls Are a Hoot!, 4-5:30 p.m.
Nov. 11: Coloring for Adults, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 11, 25: Coloring for Adults, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 15: Silent Book Club, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 25: A Celebration of Color, 5-5:45 p.m.

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

Nov. 11-Jan. 6: Level 1 Intro to Improv, Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org

Nov. 4: The World of Watercolor Pencil Art, 10-11:30 a.m.

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

Nov. 1: Fused Glass, 1-4 p.m.
Nov. 1: Kids and Caregivers Book Club In-Person, 2-3 p.m.
Nov. 1, 15, 22: Chess Club, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 1-29: Spice of the Month: Umami
Nov. 3: Read to a Hockey Player, 4-4:45 p.m.
Nov. 4: Exploring Poetry, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 5: LEGO Club, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19: Community Crochet Night, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25: Penn State Hershey Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20: Teen Time, 2:30-4:15 p.m.
Nov. 6, 20: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
Nov. 8: Chess Tournament, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov. 10: Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers, 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 10, 17, 24: Books and Babies, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Nov. 10, 17, 24: Storytime for Everyone, 11-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 11: Hershey Area Pokémon Club, 5:30-7 p.m.
Nov. 11, 18, 25: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Nov. 13, 20: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Nov. 15: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 18: Splash of Serenity—Watercolors for Relaxation, 2-3:30 p.m.
Nov. 18, 25: Silent Book Group, 10-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 20: MOMS Club of Derry Township, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Nov. 1: Foraging First Aid, 12:30-3 p.m.
Nov. 1: Critter Crawl—Salamanders, 5-6:30 p.m.
Nov. 2: Drupes & Tubers: Mid-Fall Foraging Walk, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 8-9: Fall Foraging Foundations—Weekend Intensive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 8: Elements of Survival—Wilderness Skills Series, 1-4 p.m.
Nov. 9: Identifying Trees by Bark, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 20: Fire Cider—Make & Take, 6-8 p.m.

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

Nov. 3: Mental Wellness Overview, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 11: Computer Workshop—Information Basics, 4-5:30 p.m.
Nov. 17: Upcycled Crafting, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 18: Weekday Getaway, 4-5:30 p.m.

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

Nov. 3: Graphic Novel Club, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 28, 25: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 28, 25: Storybook STEAM, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Rhyme Time, 10:15-10:35 a.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Toddler Time, 10:45-11:05 a.m.
Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Nov. 10: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 11: Creative Movement Storytime, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Nov. 17: STEAM Club—Lava in a Bottle, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 17: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
Nov. 18: Thanksgiving Story Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Nov. 18: Prenatal Breastfeeding Class, 6:30-8 p.m.
Nov. 22: Trivia at Home—Family Style, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 24: Tween Scene, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 25: Tea & Stitches Extended Edition, 12-3 p.m.
Nov. 25: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 28 : Dungeons & Dragons, 6-8 p.m.

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

Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Passageways, 2 p.m.
Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 8: QTPOC Advisory Group, 6-8 p.m.

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

Nov. 25: Coloring for Adults, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 19: Sip and Speak, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

Nov. 3, 10, 17: STEAM Club, 6 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Tiny Tots Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Wee Readers Storytime, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Teen Time, 4-5 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: LEGO Club, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 8: Community Table Top Game Time, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 24: Fluffy Stuffy Sleepover, 6:30-7 p.m.

Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Cafe
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com

Nov. 8: Storytime at the Scholar, 10-10:30 a.m.
Nov. 10: An Evening with Gary Shteyngart, 7-8 pm.
Nov. 11: An Evening with Scott Anderson and Mark Bowden

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

Nov. 1: Alcohol Ink Class, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 13: Beginner Visual Journaling Playshop, 6:30-8 p.m.

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

Nov. 8: Fall Hike, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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

Nov. 1-5: Fall Farm LEGO Contest (ages 5 and older)
Nov. 1, 8, 15: Take and Makes (ages 0-12)
Nov. 1-30: Hibernation Scavenger Hunt (ages 0-12)
Nov. 1-30: Read Grateful Challenge (ages 0-18)
Nov. 3: Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 5: Leaf Art Workshop (ages 3 and older), 5-6 p.m.
Nov. 5: Piece Seekers, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 6 Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 6: Musical Mornings (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
Nov. 6: Medicare Education Workshop, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 7: Family Fort Fest (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 8: Teen Craft Kits (ages 13-17)
Nov. 10, 17, 24: Cozy Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Nov. 12: STEAM Scene (ages 6-12), 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Nov. 13: Toddler Time (ages 2-3), 10:30-11 a.m.
Nov. 13: Houdini’s Secret Escape Room (ages 9-13), 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 14: Tumble Tots (ages 0-3), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 18: Zootopia at the Library (ages 3 and older), 5-6 p.m.
Nov. 18, 25: Cozy Book Babies (ages 0-2), 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 20: STEM Sort & Match with Fall Sensory Bins (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 20: Teen Tarot Club (ages 12-16), 5-6 p.m.
Nov. 20: John Harris in the First Person, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 21: Block Party (ages 0-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 25: Junior Scientists (ages 5 and older), 5-6 p.m.

Palmyra Public Library
50 Landings Dr., Annville
717-838-1347; palmyra.lclibs.org

Nov. 3: Genealogy Group, 10-11 a.m.
Nov. 3, 10: Little Explorers Early Learning Classes, 10:30-11 a.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26: Strength & Stretching 50+, 10-11 a.m.
Nov. 6, 13: Little Explorers Early Learning Class, 1:30-2 p.m.
Nov. 10: Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 20: Debut Author Book Club @ Book Bar, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 24: BYO Craft Nights Adults 18+, 4:30-6:45 p.m.

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

Nov. 1: Shibori Tie-Dyeing Class, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 1: Mindful Stitching—Swedish Huck Weaving for Beginners, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 1: Sashiko Japanese Embroidery Class, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 12: Mosaic Christmas Tree Class, 6-8 p.m.

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

Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Violent Universe, 12-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 1-29: Legends of the Night Sky, 11-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 1-30: We Are Aliens
Nov. 2-30: Two Small Pieces of Glass
Nov. 14: Virtual Program—Railroad Museum of PA 50 Years & Forward, 12:15 p.m.
Nov. 15: Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 19: Homeschool Program—Geology of PA, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 22: Paper Cutting—Scherenschnitte, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 21: Curiosity Kids—Thanksgiving Traditions in PA, 11:30 a.m.
Nov. 26: Gobble Gobble! The Eastern Wild Turkey, 11:30 a.m.
Nov. 28: Falltastic Crafts, 11:30 a.m.

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

Nov. 8: Origami Dragon Eyes (ages 9-12), 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Village Artisans Gallery
321 Walnut St., Boiling Springs
717-258-3256; villageartisansgallery.com

Nov. 2: Chigiri-e Torn Paper Art Demonstration, 1-4 p.m.
Nov. 8: Local Fish and Birds Watercolor Studies, 1-4 p.m.
Nov. 15: Jewelry Inspired by Simplicity in Traditional Technique, 1-4 p.m.
Nov. 23: Steampunk Automata Moving Metal Creations, 1-4 p.m.

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

Nov. 1: Clay Christmas Tree Ornaments Workshop, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Nov. 1: Ceramic Cookie Platters Workshop, 2:30-4 p.m.
Nov. 7: Funky Pumpkin Watercolor Class, 6-8 p.m.,
Nov. 11: Mosaic Christmas Tree Class, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 12: Embroidered Ornaments, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 13: Funky Pumpkin Watercolor Class, 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 14: Clay Trees Workshop, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 22: Clay Gnomes Workshop, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 22: Winter Cardinal Painting Class with Jacqui, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 29: Clay Trees Workshop , 2-3 p.m.

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

Nov. 4: Persimmon Walk, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 5, 12, 19: Wednesday Wellness Walks, 1-2:30 p.m.
Nov. 6, 13, 20: Cat in the Hat Learning Series, 10-10:45 a.m.
Nov. 8: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 8: Birds & Coffee with Appalachian Audubon Society, 10-11 a.m.
Nov. 8: Cadette Girl Scouts—Night Owl, 4-8:30 p.m.
Nov. 9: Kids Discover—Get Ready for Winter (ages 4-6), 1:30-3 p.m.
Nov. 13: Waterfowl Walk, 8-10 a.m.
Nov. 15: Girl Scout Juniors—Animal Habitats, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Nov. 15: November Hike—Adventure Awaits, 1-3 p.m.
Nov. 18: Wild Recipes—Fall Foraging in Your Backyard, 6-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 25: Kids Discover—Turkey Talk (ages 2-5), 10-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 29, 30: Wreath Workshop, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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

Nov. 4: Owls Are a Hoot!, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Nov. 6: A Wicked Celebration, 6-7 p.m.
Nov. 7: Joan Y. Leopold Children’s Book Week with Brian Pinkney, 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 8: Crafternoon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nov. 13: Candle Making Workshop, 5-7 p.m.
Nov. 22: Dance Me a Story, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Live Music

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

Nov. 6, 13, 20: Open Mic Night
Nov. 14: Women of Folk Fest Reunion featuring The Wild Hymns, Heather Hannah and Friends, Cumberland Honey, Sarah Fiore
Nov. 21: Rivers, Tanjo & Crow, Peter Stone & Anterra

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

Nov. 3: Joanne Shaw Taylor
Nov. 7: Jazz in the City
Nov. 8: York Symphony’s Brahms & Ellington
Nov. 9: I’m With Her, Ye Vagabonds
Nov. 12: Colin Hay
Nov. 15: Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
Nov. 21: Home Free
Nov. 23: A Motown Christmas
Nov. 29: York Symphony’s Holiday Pops Spectacular

Blues Society of Central PA
bscpblues.com

Nov. 2: Hubby Jenkins hosted with Susquehanna Folk Music Society
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Blues Jam at Champions Sports Bar and Grill, Highspire

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

Nov. 1: Anthrophobia
Nov. 4: Blues Traveler
Nov. 5: Plain White T’s x We The Kings
Nov. 7: Inhuman Condition
Nov. 11: Kind Eyes
Nov. 14: Black Stone Cherry, A Killer’s Confession & Dogma
Nov. 15: Penntera
Nov. 19: Bearings
Nov. 20: King 810
Nov. 21: Early Ones Only
Nov. 22: Noah Gundersen, Webby
Nov. 26: Queensryche
Nov. 29: I Love R&B

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

Nov. 1: The Best of the 70s with Dizzyfish and The Uptown Horns
Nov. 6-7: River Barry’s Cosmic Bubbles Show
Nov. 8: Tusk—The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Nov. 15: The Breakers—A Tribute to Tom Petty
Nov. 16: A Psychedelic Tribute to the Grateful Dead with Zach Nugent’s Dead Set

Carlisle Town Band
carlisleband.org

Nov. 16: Fall Concert at Carlisle High School

Central Pennsylvania Womyn’s Chorus
cpwchorus.org

Nov. 22, 23: Fall Concerts

Englewood Hershey
1219 West End Ave., Hummelstown
717-256-9480; englewoodhershey.com

Nov. 26: The Last Waltz Re-created
Nov. 28: Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet—A Charlie Brown Christmas
Nov. 29: Bill Squire

H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

Nov. 6: The Elovaters
Nov. 9: Austin Meade, Elvie Shane
Nov. 14: Twiztid
Nov. 16: Tropidelic
Nov. 22: Elijah with Royale Lynn, OfVirture, Nevereasy
Nov. 26: Atlas At Hold’s Thanksgiving Eve Throwdown

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

Nov. 2: Fall Concert
Nov. 7: Young Persons’ Concert Series
Nov. 8-9: Orchestral Odysseys

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

Nov. 1: Smooth Like Clyde
Nov. 7: Uptown Band
Nov. 8: Andromeda
Nov. 14: Twisted Charm
Nov. 15: I Candee Band
Nov. 21: Turning the Tide
Nov. 22: Lobster Tot Martini
Nov. 28: Brass Pocket
Nov. 29: Jexxa

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

Nov. 9: Jo Dee Messina
Nov. 14: Ashley McBryde

Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org

Nov. 7: Wind Symphony Concert
Nov. 14: Centennial Celebration featuring Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and Natalie MacMaster
Nov. 16: Jazz Ensemble with the Mariel Bildstein Septet
Nov. 21: Symphony Orchestra Concert

Market Square Concerts
marketsquareconcerts.org

Nov. 5: The Sebastians

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

Nov. 1: Messiah University Percussion Ensemble
Nov. 4: Messiah University Jazz Combo
Nov. 6: Messiah University Flute Choir
Nov. 7: Messiah University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds
Nov. 10: Messiah University Chamber Ensembles
Nov. 11: Messiah University Brass Choir and Brass Studios
Nov. 15: Baritone Marcus C. DeLoach
Nov. 22: Messiah University Voice Area Recital

Metropolis Collective
17 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg
717-458-8245; metropoliscollective.com

Nov. 15: windowsilk
Nov. 29: Groove Rebels and No Show Ponies

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

Nov. 22: Steve Rudolph Trio

Pine Street Presbyterian Church
310 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-238-9304; pinestreet.org

Nov. 16: Eddie Zheng

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

Oct. 3: Mark Santanna

Susquehanna Chorale
One College Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-533-7859; susquehannachorale.org

Nov. 23: Youth Chorale Festival

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

Nov. 2: Hubby Jenkins hosted with Blues Society of Central PA
Nov. 23: Seán Dagher

Trindle Spring Lutheran Church
14 State Rd., Mechanicsburg
717-766-7091; trindlespringlutheran.org

Nov. 9: Big Sky Quartet

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

Nov. 5: Mali Obomsawin
Nov. 11: Veterans’ Values & Voices
Nov. 15: Soul of America—A Tribute to the Legendary Ladies of Soul
Nov. 22: Shine Delphi & Colebrook Road
Nov. 22: Shine Delphi & Colebrook Road

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

Nov. 2: Little Brother Band
Nov. 7: Lone Crow Rebellion and The Jukehouse Bombers
Nov. 8: Technicolor Motor Home—Steely Dan Tribute
Nov. 14: Urgent—A Tribute to Foreigner
Nov. 15: The Beatles and Beyond with The Mahoney Brothers
Nov. 16: Motown With a Twist

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

Nov. 26: The Machine
Nov. 29: Solar Federation

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

Nov. 1: The Legwarmers—The Ultimate 80s Experience
Nov. 6: Kitchen Dwellers, Pressing Strings
Nov. 7: Fortunate Youth, Bumpin Uglies’ Josh Heinrichs
Nov. 8: The Ten Band—A Tribute to Pearl Jam
Nov. 9: The Crane Wives, Spencer Lajoye
Nov. 12: Black Flag & The Queers
Nov. 14: Go Go Gadjet
Nov. 15: Rome, Elephants Dancing
Nov. 21: The Warped Tour Band
Nov. 26: Yam Yam & Minka, Red Meat Conspiracy
Nov. 29: Splintered Sunlight

The Stage Door

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

Nov. 7-23: The 2025 Christmas Show—Deck the Halls

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

Nov. 10: “Tina—The Tina Turner Musical”
Nov. 14: Dusty Slay
Nov. 20: “STEVE-O: The Crash and Burn Tour”
Nov. 22: Jay Leno

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

Oct. 15-19: “Dracula”

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

Nov. 1: “A Chorus Line”
Nov. 7-Dec. 28: Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn”
Nov. 21-Dec. 27: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”

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

Nov. 15: “The Nutcracker” with Pennsylvania Ballet Academy

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

Nov. 1-15: Popcorn Hat Players present “The Frog Prince”
Nov. 8-23: Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Mikado, Eh!”
Nov. 28: TMI Improv

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

Nov. 1: Mike Speenberg and JD Colwell
Nov. 7, 8: The Bob Lauver Comedy Hypnosis Show
Nov. 12: Michael Winslow
Nov. 14, 15: Monte Allen and Tom E. Thompson
Nov. 21, 22: Greg Owens and Tony Mayo
Nov. 26: Earl David Reed
Nov. 28, 29: Raymond the Amish Comic

H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com

Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27: Poetry Night at H*MAC

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

Nov. 1: Solo Sleepover, Lil’ Sleepover, Ham Juice
Nov. 1, 2: Level 1 Class Graduation Show
Nov. 7: Free Improv Mixer, Good Parade, Bondfire Society, Barn Bitches
Nov. 8: Free Improv Mixer, Awkward Timing, Uncomfortable, Rockstar, Rockstar Karaoke
Nov. 14: Team Z, Girl’s Trip, Left Unsupervised, Tater Tot Dish, Spice Crones, Neighborhood Gossip
Nov. 15: Spiced Ham, Original 6, The Next Leaver, Unshushed Sisters, Barbra, Blackest Thing Ever
Nov. 21: Free Improv Mixer, Goose Parade, LoS CoMpLiCaDoS, Offbeats, The Real Fast Coast Wives of Central PA
Nov. 22: Introduce a Self, Homie-Sexual, All Over the Place, Elderprov, Cosmic Trash, Big Business LLC
Nov. 28: Free Improv Mixer, Left Unsupervised, Tater Tot Dish, What? Hell Yeah! What?!, Am I the Assshow

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

Nov. 13-16: “The Oregon Trail”

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

Nov. 1: “Sleepy Hollow” by Kit’s Interactive Theatre
Nov. 29: Lenny & Mabel’s “Nutcracker”

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

Nov. 28-Dec. 14: “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol”

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

Nov. 28: “Blippi Join the Band Tour”
Nov. 30: Jane Lynch’s “A Swingin’ Little Christmas”

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

Nov. 13-23: “Clue”

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

Nov. 1: “Dracula—A Comedy of Terrors”
Nov. 22-Dec. 23: “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas”

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

Nov. 7-23: “No Sex Please, We’re British”

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

Nov. 21-24: “Angels in America—Millenium Approaches, A Gay Fantasia on National Themes”

Theatre Harrisburg
513 Hurlock St., Harrisburg
717-232-5501; theatreharrisburg.com

Nov. 14-23: “Guys and Dolls”

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

Nov. 7: The Paza Experience

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

Nov. 16: Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers presents “Everybody Loves Pirates”

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Harrisburg postpones trick or treat to Halloween night

October 29, 2025 | by Maddie Gittens

Trick or treat on Green Street in Harrisburg. File photo.

The city’s trick-or-treat night has been rescheduled.

Trick or treating in Harrisburg will now take place on Halloween itself, Friday, Oct. 31, instead of on Thursday, the city announced on social media.

Several other area municipalities have also rescheduled their trick-or-treat due to forecasted heavy rain.

The rescheduled date in Harrisburg includes all neighborhoods in the city. Hours will remain the same, with trick or treat running from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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