There are plenty of things to do this weekend around Harrisburg and central PA.
Things on my agenda this weekend: donating blood, checking some items off my fall Bucket List, making beef stock, snuggling under a blanket, enjoying a cocktail.
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- See what else you missed on the blog.
Below are ample options for your weekend, whether you’re laying low (there is no shame in the stay home game!) or venturing out.
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Top Weekend Recs
- RG Hummer opened a second location at West Shore Farmers Market
- Final weekend to celebrate Oktoberfest with Appalachian Brewing Co.
- Sample fall meads with Haymaker Meadery
- Tattered Flag is now shipping beer and spirits direct to your door!
- Watch Poured in PA: The Series
- Build your holiday wishlist at Meeka Fine Jewelry.
COVID-19 Disclaimer: As always, please click through the links or call ahead to get the most up-to-date information about venues and/or events below. It should also go without saying, but I’ll say it — Mask up, follow the rules, and be nice. And tip extra!
Thursday
- October Fall Fun on the Farm at Paulus Farm Market
- ABC Oktoberfest 2020 (all weekend)
- Shrimp Band @ Good Vibes
- Mechanicsburg Parks & Rec Spooky Snacks Workshop
- Date Night at SpringGate – All Inclusive with 717Taco!
- EHT Park and Rec & GVFC’s Reverse Halloween Parade
- Bonsai Exhibit at Hershey Gardens
- The Obstructed View | Hallow-Queen II w/ guest Anastasia Diamond
- Slate Hill Mennonite Church Community Blood Drive
- Trivia + Wing Night at Mount Gretna Craft Brewery
- Wine & Cupcake Pairings at Grandview Vineyard
- 17th Annual Sunoco/Insinger Nationals Fueled by Miller’s Racing Parts: Test & Tune at BAPS Motor Speedway
- Throwback Thursday Roller Skating Session at Olympic Skating Center
- Ted’s Midtown Virtual Bingo
- Spooky Nook Sports Community Blood Drive
- National Civil War Museum Virtual 2020 Blue & Gray Gala Fundraiser
- Drag Bingo at Stallions
- Stride On Stroke Walk
- The Unusual Guests At Liberty Forge
- Yoga in the Vineyard (Spooky nights) at Grandview Vineyard
Friday
- 3rd in the Burg
- 3rd in the Burg at the Civic Club of Harrisburg
- Friends of Midtown Annual Meeting at La Cultura
- October Fall Fun on the Farm at Paulus Farm Market
- ABC Oktoberfest 2020
- Open Stage presents Frankenstein (streaming)
- Creatures of the Night at ZooAmerica
- Trick-or-Treat Trail at Hershey’s Chocolate World
- Halloween Cookie Decorating at Hershey’s Chocolate World
- Destination Carlisle’s Halloweekend
- Bacon Feast at SpringGate!
- Harrisburg Book Festival: One Hundred Voices: Harrisburg’s Historic African American Community, 1850-1920 with Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Open Stage presents Show Off! | A Young Artist Showcase
- Harrisburg Senators Community Blood Drive
- Linglestown Guided Ghost Tours
- Boneshire Craft Beer Scramble | 21+ ONLY
- Third Friday Food Trucks in Mechanicsburg
- Bonsai Exhibit at Hershey Gardens
- Creature Feature Weekend at The Cumberland Drive-In
- Joe Cooney and Friends Trio on the Pride of the Susquehanna
- Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story at Gamut Theatre Group
- Decked Out Live Unplugged with Lucille and The Wolf at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
- Stride On Stroke Walk
- 17th Annual Sunoco/Insinger Nationals Fueled by Miller’s Racing Parts Night 1 at BAPS Motor Speedway
- Wine by the Vine [ON DECK] with Matt Miskie at Grandview Vineyard
Saturday
- ABC Oktoberfest 2020
- Open Stage presents Frankenstein (streaming)
- Creatures of the Night at ZooAmerica
- Trick-or-Treat Trail at Hershey’s Chocolate World
- Halloween Cookie Decorating at Hershey’s Chocolate World
- Destination Carlisle’s Halloweekend
- Oktoberfest at Arcona!
- FAB 2020: Fighting for Our Freedom
- PlayLand & Corn Maze at Paulus Mt Airy Orchards
- Amore Arcona Grand Opening
- Odd Ones Bizarre
- Friends of Midtown Milkshakes in Midtown #2: Dog Park Fundraiser at Broad Street Market
- Small Business Saturday at Reservoir Park
- Autumn Season Kickoff at Historic Dills Tavern
- Open Stage presents Show Off! | A Young Artist Showcase
- NCFD Drive Thru Chicken BBQ
- Great Pumpkin Family Party in the Parking Lot at Mount Gretna Craft Brewery
- Hayrides and Pumpkin Picking at the Vineyard at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- Linglestown Guided Ghost Tours
- New Cumberland Farmers’ Market on 4th
- Fall Festival at Appalachian Harley-Davidson
- Fall Fest & Food Truck Rally at J&P Winery
- Amore Arcona Grand Opening
- Junior League of Harrisburg Pumpkin Carving Social and Prospective Member Event
- Harrisburg Book Festival: Diane Rehm in conversation with Scott LaMar: When My Times Comes with Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Creature Feature Weekend at The Cumberland Drive-In
- Bonsai Exhibit at Hershey Gardens
- Grape Picking at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- FFCo. Christmas Market at Farmhouse Flare Co.
- YPOC Boardgames & Brunch
- Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story at Gamut Theatre Group
- 3 Dollar Suit at Allegro Stewartstown
Sunday
- Adopt-A-Classroom Outdoor Workout Series with Thrive Fitness
- Exercise Change Vinyasa Flow
- Block Party For the Culture at Elementary Coffee Co.
- October Fall Fun on the Farm at Paulus Farm Market
- PlayLand & Corn Maze at Paulus Mt Airy Orchards
- ABC Oktoberfest 2020
- Open Stage presents Frankenstein (streaming)
- Drive-Up Voter Assistance (Harrisburg)
- Creatures of the Night at ZooAmerica
- Trick-or-Treat Trail at Hershey’s Chocolate World
- Halloween Cookie Decorating at Hershey’s Chocolate World
- Destination Carlisle’s Halloweekend
- Harrisburg Really Really Free Market at Broad Street Market
- Open Stage presents Show Off! | A Young Artist Showcase
- CJ’s and Ciderworks at Big Hill Ciderworks
- Fall Festival at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- Flu Shots at Mellow Mink
- Fall Foliage Nature Walk at Memorial Lake State Park
- Shrimp Band @ Stoney Creek Inn
- Bonsai Exhibit at Hershey Gardens
- Driving Tour of State Game Lands 211 – Dauphin County
- Harrisburg Book Festival: Mychal Denzel Smith in conversation with Drew Hart: Stakes is High with Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story at Gamut Theatre Group
- Enchanted Meet & Greet with the Snow Sisters and friends!! at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
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