Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! Scroll down or use the menu links to find ideas for your weekend.
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Need something NEW to do? Camp out with the Night Lights Sky Lantern Festival at Pocono Raceway. Howie’s Spiked will be in the house with their limited edition spicy tea.
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Things on my agenda this weekend: Fall cleaning; football is back! (Sorry there’s no pool this year.)
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- Shop these great local markets.
- View our local Restaurant Directory
- Local Brewery, Winery, & Cidery Directory
- See what else you missed on the blog.
Below are options for your weekend.
Top Weekend Recs
- WIN tix to a summer concert in Riverfront Park
- Book an Anti-Aging Treatment at Moxy #selfcare
- Explore the best local markets
- Pick up a new-to-you local 6-pack and stream ? episodes of Poured in PA: The Series
COVID-19 Disclaimer: Masking and social distancing policies may vary per business, venue, and event. Please be considerate, follow the rules, and be nice. And tip extra!
Thursday
- Andrew Kaufman in conversation with Therese Anne Fowler: The Gambler Wife with Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Exhibit Opens: “Witness to History: Col. Paul Evanko’s 9/11 Field Notes” at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
- The Office Trivia at Spring Gate (Arcona & The Estate- Ticketed Event)
- Strangest Hearts with Ghost Town Serenade at Molly Pitcher Brewing Co!
- Mamma Mia! at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Friday
- Learn @ Lunchtime with The State Museum of Pennsylvania: Adventures in Nature Lab: Black Bears in PA
- Open Stage presents Every Brilliant Thing
- Court Street Cabaret: Miscast Edition! at Open Stage
- “The Guys” at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
- NARÇISSE THEATRE COMPANY presents”RASHOMON”!!! Italian Lake Free Theatre Series
- CPFJ Harrisburg Jazz Walk
- Winestock Festival 2021! at SpringGate
- POP EVIL: VERSATILE TOUR @ XL LIVE
- Fall Restaurant Week York
- Just Plain Yoga Virtual Yoga Nidra
- Mamma Mia! at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- RAGE (VIBE RIDE) – Cycle Theme Ride TGIF! at H2L Studio
Saturday
- 10th Sasquatch 5 & 10 K Preservation Trail Run
- Bird Walk and Wildwood Park Cleanup with Appalachian Audubon Society
- Local author appearance and book signing at Cornerstone Coffeehouse
- 9/11 – A Day to Remember at Senator John J. Shumaker Public Safety Center (PSC) at HACC
- Fall Garden Series: How to Create a Spectacular Fall Garden with PSU Extension at Wildwood Park
- Open Stage presents Every Brilliant Thing
- NARÇISSE THEATRE COMPANY presents”RASHOMON”!!! Italian Lake Free Theatre Series
- Down In Front! presents TROLL 2 at Midtown Cinema
- Saturday Nights in the City
- Market on Chocolate
- The Coexist Farmers Market
- New Cumberland Farmers’ Market on 4th – Find more local markets here
- Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
- Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival
- OFFICIAL JAZZFEST AFTER PARTY W/ NEXT HOUR BAND PRESENTED BY HANDLES & SAMPSON ENT @ XL LIVE
- Winestock Festival 2021! at SpringGate
- Creatively Lancaster Makers Market – Sept 11
- Oktoberfest 2021 at Dill’s Tavern
- Fall Restaurant Week York
- Pop Up Sunshine Market at Antique Marketplace of Lemoyne
- Grape Picking Party at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- Tröegs + NSCNA Rugged 5K Trail Run
- Candlebox at Whitaker Center
- Night Lights Sky Lantern Festival at Pocono Raceway with Howie’s Spiked!
- Central Penn Gooners Arsenal v. Norwich Watch Party at Mr. G’s Sportsbar
- Corinna Joy at The Englewood
- Mamma Mia! at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- David Bromberg Quintet at Allegro Winery
- Fall Wreath Workshop at Wildwood Park
- Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival
Sunday
- Harrisburg Gallery Walk
- Flower Walk: Goldenrods, Asters, and Other Fall Surprises at Wildwood Park
- Bug-O-Rama at Hershey Gardens
- Furry Friends Network’s 16th annual Race For Their Lives, 5K Trail Run and 2-mile Fun Walk
- UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg Half Marathon
- Jazz Brunch at The Englewood
- Pop-up Community Yoga Class at Zeroday Brewing Co.
- Sunday Family Day at Stumpy’s Hatchet House Hershey
- Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
- Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival
- Winestock Festival 2021! at SpringGate
- Boneshire Blood Drive
- Fall Restaurant Week York
- Greenhouse Dinner Series at Hueter’s
- Night Lights Sky Lantern Festival at Pocono Raceway with Howie’s Spiked!
- Mamma Mia! at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
- Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival
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