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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Things on my agenda this weekend: A teeny tiny holiday fête, a playdate (with Santa!), a date night (to Amorette!)
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For your weekend planning:
- Plan your holiday travel now with this tip
- 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
- My #shoplocal Holiday Gift Guide is here
- The perfect stocking stuffer
- How to gift a brewery tour
- Book your holiday party — for 2022
- Best gift for music + beer lovers
- Wine gifts + holiday prep in one – check!
- Totally stumped? Find (the best) practical gifts here.
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
- Open Stage presents A Christmas Carol
- Christmas Spirit Light Show at Clipper Magazine Stadium
- American Music Theatre presents 2021 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland
- Throwback Thursdays with DJ Caraby at The Englewood
- Boozy Bingo at Zeroday Brewing
- A Very Court Street Cabaret Christmas at Open Stage
- Toys From Our Childhood Trivia at Hemauer Brewing Co.
- Senators Winterfest at FNB Field
Friday
- 3rd in the Burg
- Learn at Lunchtime with The State Museum of Pennsylvania:
- Friends of Midtown 2021 Annual Meeting
- Cocktails & Candy Canes at AACCCP
- Open Stage presents Who’s Holiday!
- A Very Court Street Cabaret Christmas at Open Stage
- Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
- The Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
- Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
- Little Elves Workshop at The Hershey Story
- American Music Theatre presents 2021 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland
- Christmas Spirit Light Show at Clipper Magazine Stadium
- Christmas Festival at Whispering Pines Estate
- BACK IN BLACK wsg THE FAMOUS & ROAD CASE @ XL LIVE presented by 105.7 THE X
- Milkshake Pop-Up Event: Karns Foods Lemoyne (Featuring Our New Flavor!)
- Honky-Tonk Holiday Show at The Englewood
- Wild Game Wine Dinner at Greystone Brew House
- Susquehanna Folk Music Society presents Joe Newberry & April Verch Live in Concert
Saturday
- Santa Shuffle 5K on City Island
- Roof Park 5K, 10K, & Relay
- Open Stage presents Who’s Holiday! and A Christmas Carol
- A Very Court Street Cabaret Christmas at Open Stage
- YPOC Boardgames & Brunch at Good Brotha’s Book Cafe
- The Brew Bus – York County
- Brewery Tours Original Walking Tour – York City
- Little Elves Workshop at The Hershey Story
- The Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
- Crafty Christmas Creations at Hershey Gardens
- Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Hershey Gardens
- Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
- Christmas Spirit Light Show at Clipper Magazine Stadium
- American Music Theatre presents 2021 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland
- Festival of Trees at Fort Hunter Mansion
- Toy Train Exhibit at Fort Hunter Mansion
- Santa’s Reindeer Visit at Fort Hunter Mansion
- Christmas Festival at Whispering Pines Estate
- BOB 94.9 PRESENTS BEN GALLAHER wsg GARRETT SHULTZ, NATHAN MEROVICH & GILLIAN SMITH @ XL LIVE
- Shrimp Ryan’s Jig Band at Cristiano Winery
- Tröegs Ullr Fest 2021!! at Roundtop Mountain Resort
- Santa Saturday-visit with Santa! at Funky Finds & Grinds
- The Muppets Christmas Carol | at Midtown Cinema
- Anahata’s Christmas Gift Market
- Ugly Sweater Day at The Vineyard at Hershey
- Merry, Litty, & Bright: YPOC Holiday Party!
- Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute at The Englewood
- The Polar Express at Whitaker Center
- Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet presents George Balanchince’s The Nutcracker at Hershey Theatre
- HERSHEY BEARS VS. WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS
Sunday
- Just Plain Yoga Virtual Monthly Yin Yoga
- NFL Football on the BIG Screen at The Englewood
- Sunday Family Day at Stumpy’s Hatchet House Hershey
- The Hanover Brewery Tours Brew Bus
- Brewery Tours Original Walking Tour – York City
- Open Stage presents Who’s Holiday! and A Christmas Carol
- Little Elves Workshop at The Hershey Story
- Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
- The Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
- Christmas Spirit Light Show at Clipper Magazine Stadium
- American Music Theatre presents 2021 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland
- Festival of Trees at Fort Hunter Mansion
- Toy Train Exhibit at Fort Hunter Mansion
- Shrimp Band Brunch at Mount Gretna Craft Brewery
- Hansard | National Theatre Live at Midtown Cinema
- Princess Holiday Spectacular at Jigsy’s
- Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet presents George Balanchince’s The Nutcracker at Hershey Theatre
- HERSHEY BEARS VS. ROCHESTER AMERICANS
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