There are plenty of things to do this weekend around Harrisburg and central PA. You know what’s a spooky good time? Wearing a mask and donating blood.
Please consult your township/municipality for trick-or-treating events, especially as many have moved from tonight to Saturday due to weather. Also, check out local churches for trunk-or-treat style events this weekend.
Things on my agenda this weekend: celebrate my kiddo’s 3rd (and Jimi’s 29th!) birthday, watch Hocus Pocus with a big bowl of popcorn and some spiked seltzers, and (hopefully, maybe) checking more items off my central PA fall Bucket List.
For your weekend planning:
- My official Fall Bucket List → Check it out.
- Jimi offers podcast recommendations.
- Make this Pumpkin Cocktail.
- Audit your closet.
- Passionate about Pennsylvania? Become a Friend of PA Eats.
- Cooking at home a lot? You need this.
- 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
- Boneshire Brew Works celebrates 4 years! Happy Anniversary!
- Open Stage indulges spooky season with Night of the Living Dead | A Virtual Experience
- RG Hummer now has a second location at West Shore Farmers Market
- Drink PA cider! Ploughman Cider delivers to your door.
- Tattered Flag ships beer and spirits faster than Prime! Two words: Canned. Cocktails.
- Watch Poured in PA: The Series
- Shop online with 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
- Bonsai Exhibit at Hershey Gardens
- CAToberfest with the Humane Society of Harrisburg
- Date Night at SpringGate – All Inclusive with Chef Tony!
- The Obstructed View | Hallow-Queen IV w/ guest TJ Creedon
- Spooktacular York State Fair Food Festival
- Carlisle Halloween Parade
- American Heart Association Lancaster Pursenalities Party
- Trivia at Cristiano Winery
- Halloween Latin Dance Night at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
- Ghost Tours at the John Harris Simon Cameron Mansion
- Pumpkin Fun at The Shoppes!
- WITF presents Drive-Thru Pool Party with Jeff Kinney!
- Trivia + Wing Night at Mount Gretna Craft Brewery
- Open Mic w/ Evan Crider at Ploughman Cider Taproom
- Dillsburg Brethren in Christ Church Community Blood Drive
- An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe at Grand Illusion Hard Cider
- Dover Township Community Blood Drive
- Samhain Full Moon YOGA & Fire at Mud Queen Pottery
- Kevin Koa at Harvest Seasonal Grill
- The Conference for Women Virtual Event
Friday
- October Fall Fun on the Farm at Paulus Farm Market
- Night of the Living Dead | A Virtual Experience with Open Stage
- North Street Supper Club at Rubicon
- Creatures of the Night at ZooAmerica
- Trick-or-Treat Trail at Hershey’s Chocolate World
- Halloween Cookie Decorating at Hershey’s Chocolate World
- Boneshire Brew Works 4th Anniversary
- Spooktacular York State Fair Food Festival
- SpringGate Meadow Crawl at the Manor!
- Sidewalk Sale at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Candy Corn and All Things Chocolate at SpringGate!
- Concessions-To-Go at Midtown Cinema
- Spook-tacular Halloween Party at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
- CAToberfest with the Humane Society of Harrisburg
- Entertainment Cruise – Ft. Joey Cooney and Friends Trio on The Pride of the Susquehanna
- SOC Duo at THEA
- Scary Stories presented by The Teen Studio (virtual) with Open Stage
- Wild Precious Now presents Hope & The Home Team Community Event
Saturday
- Sidewalk Sale Saturday at Midtown Cinema
- Night of the Living Dead | A Virtual Experience with Open Stage
- A Bakery Trick or Treat at Talking Breads
- Creatures of the Night at ZooAmerica
- Trick-or-Treat Trail at Hershey’s Chocolate World
- Halloween Cookie Decorating at Hershey’s Chocolate World
- Boneshire Brew Works 4th Anniversary
- Spooktacular York State Fair Food Festival
- Candy Corn and All Things Chocolate at SpringGate!
- Candy Corn & All Things Chocolate at Arcona!
- Halloween at SpringGate Vineyard
- LANDMARK TOUR: Harrisburg State Hospital
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Capital BlueCross POPS I Live Recording
- PSU v OSU Watch Party at the Hilton Harrisburg
- Halloween at Big Hill Ciderworks
- Pumpkin Glow at Hershey Gardens
- Scary Stories presented by The Teen Studio (virtual) with Open Stage
- Halloween Bash with Shine Delphi at Highway Manor Brewing Co.
- Full Moon Float with Susquehanna Outfitters
- Halloween @ Cristiano on Main
- Craft Brews & Boos at Susquehanna Valley Harley-Davidson
- Concessions-To-Go at Midtown Cinema
- New Cumberland Farmers’ Market on 4th
- New Cumberland Fire Company Community Blood Drive
- Habitat for Humanity Mini Golf
- 4th Annual City Island Haunted House 5K & Half Marathon (L)
- Halloween Party in the Parking Lot with Vinegar Creek Constituency at Mount Gretna Craft Brewery
- Pumpkin Fun at The Shoppes!
- More Boos Fest-a-loo Happy Hour at New Fangled Brew Works
- Rally Across America- Mechanicsburg at the Rolls-Royce Foundation
Sunday
- Adopt-A-Classroom Outdoor Workout Series with Thrive Fitness
- 30th anniversary Jazz Brunch at the Hilton Harrisburg
- October Fall Fun on the Farm at Paulus Farm Market
- PlayLand & Corn Maze at Paulus Mt Airy Orchards
- Boneshire Brew Works 4th Anniversary
- Creatures of the Night at ZooAmerica
- Trick-or-Treat Trail at Hershey’s Chocolate World
- Halloween Cookie Decorating at Hershey’s Chocolate World
- Spooktacular York State Fair Food Festival
- Candy Corn and All Things Chocolate at SpringGate!
- Pumpkin Fun at The Shoppes!
- Pumpkin Glow at Hershey Gardens
- Used Boat Sale: Kayaks, Canoes, and Paddleboards at Susquehanna Outfitters
- Tröegs Independent Brewing Hop Dash 5K 2020 Livestream
- 8th Annual Purse-A-Palooza at the Zembo Shrine
- Holy Name of Jesus Community Blood Drive
- Sunday Tours at Dill’s Tavern
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