If for some reason you need things to do this weekend around Harrisburg and central PA, we have some below. Recommended: virtual or outdoor events only.
Things on my agenda this weekend: Making time to zoom/Facetime/call family, drop off food/beer to friends/neighbors, plan holiday shopping.
Oh, and stay tune for my SHOP LOCAL GIFT GUIDE dropping later today.
For your weekend planning:
- The perfect gift for your favorite home cook.
- Drink this Thanksgiving-perfect cocktail.
- Check off some items safely from our Fall Bucket List.
- Passionate about Pa. food? Support PA Eats on Friday during the Extra Give.
- See what else you missed on the blog.
Below are ample options for your weekend. Moving forward, virtual and takeout-type events will be highlighted at the top of each day’s list.
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Top Weekend Recs
- There’s still time to pick up a turkey (and other treats for the table) from RG Hummer
- Drink PA cider! Ploughman Cider delivers to your door.
- Check out Tattered Flag‘s In-Law Survivors Kit, which btw, ships anywhere in PA.
- Speaking of Pennsylvania beer, binge 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!
Thanksgiving Eve
- Carlisle Expo Center Blood Drive
- York Revolution Community Blood Drive
- Dauphin County Library Food Drive
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Masterworks II – Virtual
- Pumpkin Palooza II at SpringGate Arcona!
- Earl David Reed Thanksgiving Eve Comedy Show at Harrisburg Comedy Zone
- Shea Quinn at Cold Springs Inn & Brewing Co.
- Pumpkin Palooza II at SpringGate!
- Santa at Capital City Mall!
- Live At Lunch with Cody Tyler & Gypsy-Convoy at The Englewood
Thursday
- Happy Thanksgiving!
- 24th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot (Virtual)
- 2020 Holiday {Walk-Thru} Light Display in Marysville
- 6th Annual Pie Gobbler 5K & 10K
- Skatesgiving 2020 – Virtual 5K Skate
- Thanksgiving Day Workout at Momentum
- Greystone Brew House Thanksgiving dine-in or takeout
- Greystone Public House Thanksgiving dine-in or takeout
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Masterworks II – Virtual
Friday
- Leftover Turkey Trot, 5k and 1.5 mile family fun run/walk
- Paulus Farm Black Friday 2021 Season Pass Special
- Holiday Reserve Imperial IPA Release at Boneshire Brew Works
- Black Friday Usyrper Release at Tattered Flag
- Midtown Scholar Black Friday Outdoor Sidewalk Sale!
- Concessions-To-Go at Midtown Cinema
- Dauphin County Library Food Drive
- Colonial Park Mall Blood Drive
- 2020 Holiday {Walk-Thru} Light Display
- Black Friday Brunch at Mela Kitchen | Jack’s Hard Cider
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Masterworks II – Virtual
- Holiday Market @ Capital City Mall
- Santa at Capital City Mall!
- Shrimp Band at TCO Fly Shop on Black Friday
- Lobster & Seafood Feast at SpringGate!
- Newfangled Live with Grant Bryan & Sarah Sheriff
- Black Friday Small Business Saturday Sales Event at Antique Marketplace of Lemoyne
- FULL // Live At Lunch with Hockersville Station at The Englewood
- Black Friday 2020 at RecordSmith
- Black Friday Dinner Party at Stallions
Saturday
- Dauphin County Library Food Drive
- West Shore Elks #2257 Community Blood Drive
- Best Western Premier Hotel & Conference Center Blood Drive
- Christmas Spirit Light Grand Opening!
- Small Business Saturday! at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Santa & Mrs Claus Visit the West Shore Plaza
- Small Business Saturday Open Air Market
- Craft Show at the Cracked Pot Coffee Shop
- Holiday Market @ Capital City Mall
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Masterworks II – Virtual
- Small Business Saturday at The Shoppes at Walden
- 2020 Holiday {Walk-Thru} Light Display
- Concessions-To-Go at Midtown Cinema
- Not Your Common Christmas Market
- Black Friday Small Business Saturday Sales Event at Antique Marketplace of Lemoyne
- E Grace Artisan Jewelry Trunk Show at one good woman
- Forty Elephants Vintage & Handmade Holiday Market
- Shrimp Band @ Cold Springs Inn
- Lobster & Seafood Feast at SpringGate!
- Old World Christmas Market at Broad Mountain Vineyard
- Drinks & Desserts at The Winery at Hunters Valley
- Rj Moody @ Newfangled Brew Works
- Hollan / Peter Stone at Tellus 360
- Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones at Arooga’s
Sunday
- Dauphin County Library Food Drive
- Adopt-A-Classroom Outdoor Workout Series with Thrive Fitness
- 2020 Holiday {Walk-Thru} Light Display
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Masterworks II – Virtual
- Forty Elephants Vintage & Handmade Holiday Market
- Holiday Market @ Capital City Mall
- Santa at Capital City Mall!
- Lobster & Seafood Feast at SpringGate!
- Wyndridge Wonderland
- Sunday Brunch with Shrimp Ryan’s Jig Band
- Cold Springs Inn – North Mountain Rambler Duo
- In-Person – Succulent Christmas Tree at Bube’s Brewery
- Holiday Shop Small Event (AND OUR BIRTHDAY!!) at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
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