Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!
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For something new: The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is back for its 45th season! Worth noting: Friday is 3rd in the Burg! As usual, there are a ton of great ways to explore the city during this monthly outing. Of course, I recommend the FREE live music at Strawberry Square Music Series. Pop into Whitaker Center first or take the Sprocket Mural Works Mural Tour — make a night of it! Things on my agenda this weekend: Meaghan Farrell at Strawberry Square!! Maybe sneak over to see Fitz & The Tantrums after …
For your weekend planning
- FRIDAY! Strawberry Square Music Series welcomes Meaghan Farrell!
- Read This Before You Leave Your Pet Home Alone
- See what else you missed on the blog
- Below are more options for your weekend.
A Look Ahead
- The August SoMa Block Party is Aug. 29 — add it to your calendar now!
- Tickets are on sale NOW for the ALL-NEW Berry Bash – A Fundraiser Supporting Harrisburg River Rescue on Oct. 25
- Join me for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Nov. 1!
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Thursday
- An Evening with Johnny O’Brien at the Hershey History Center
- Meet Laura Joy Smith, ReikiSpace Artist for July and August!
- Live Music at the Cinema with Steve Mazur at Midtown Cinema
- Megan and Dave Return to Sturges Speakeasy
- Silverada at Mickey’s Black Box (Lititz, PA)
- DJ EMD Spinning ALL of the HITS at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Open Mic and Jam at The Abbey Bar | Every Thursday Night!
- Perry County Community Fair
Friday
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- 3rd in the Burg!
- The 7 Lively Artists: 70 Years of Excellence opening reception at The Art Association of Harrisburg
- August 3rd in the Burg at Susquehanna Art Museum
- BLACC Friday Taste Testers at La Cultura
- MAD MAX: FURY ROAD | 3rd in the Burg Movie Night at Midtown Cinema
- 3rd in the Burg: Name That Tune Music Trivia at The Brownstone Lounge
- The Night Shift — 3rd in the Burg at Whitaker Center!
- 3rd in the Burg Mural Mile Tours with Sprocket Mural Works
- Little Amps Coffee Mural Unveiling Block Party
- Learn at Lunchtime: Pennsylvania Beaches Past and Present with The State Museum of Pennsylvania
- Sunset Music & Movie Series – Susquehanna Folk Music Presents Cumberland Honey at Fort Hunter Park
- Shea Quinn Live Music at Harrisburg Beach Club
- Decked Out Live with Velveeta at The Vineyard at Hershey
- Perry County Community Fair
- Mamma Mania! – NYC’s Ultimate ABBA Tribute at the West Shore Theatre
- Traffic Light Party at Sawyer’s
- Unforgettable Fire at Mickey’s Black Box
- Fitz And The Tantrums- Man On The Moon Tour at XL Live
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2
Saturday
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- Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works
- Zumba at Burn30
- Yoga at Italian Lake
- The Wandering Maker: August Market at Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouse
- Peach Festival at Mt. Airy Orchard
- Fairies & Fantasies at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
- Paws and Pinot Adoption Event with Speranza Animal Rescue at Gruver Farm Winery
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 35th Anniversary at the West Shore Theatre
- Dauphin County Cultural Festival
- Perry County Community Fair
- Englewood Hershey Summer Patio Series
- Boathouse Row at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey
- Live Music with Phil Cannizzaro at Harrisburg Beach Club
- 21st Annual York County Nationals presented by Rock-It Pizza & Subs at BAPS Motor Speedway
- Boat House Row at The Vineyard at Hershey!
- Nostalgic 90s with FAB at Karma
- ADRENALIZE – The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience @ Mickey’s Black Box
- VOLBEAT at GIANT Center
- Surf Simulator Competition at Sawyers
- Dave Matthews Tribute Band at XL Live
- Popcorn Hat Players present The Ugly Duckling at Gamut Theatre Group
- BaRPG ~ Questing with Cocktails at Open Stage
- A New Doo: A Brand New Show from The Doo Wop Project at American Music Theatre
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout!
- Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour
- Brewery Tours: Cruise York County
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour
Sunday
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- Sunday Tea at the Willows
- Fairies & Fantasies at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
- Cat Video Fest 2025! | at Midtown Cinema
- Perry County Community Fair
- Makers at the Museum presented by Stay Apparel Co.
- Harrisburg Free Store at Broad Street Market
- Build Your Own Bouquet Bloom Bar at Gruver Farms
- Carol Williams, concert pianist, at Market Square Concerts
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 35th Anniversary at the West Shore Theatre
- Jonas Brothers at Hersheypark Stadium
- Trace Adkins: What Color’s Your Wild Tour at American Music Theatre
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