Kipona Wine, Art and Blues Festival
Aug. 31-Sept. 2: Enjoy the Keystone Regional Chili Cook-off, Native American Pow-wow, “Breath of Nature” Karate Tournament, Wine Village and Bassmasters Fishing Tournament. There will also be food, music, rides and games. The festival will be at Riverfront Park from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and until 7 p.m. on Monday.
Music on the Lawn
Sept. 5: Get out for the final concert of the inaugural summer concert series at Mount Hill Tavern. Drinks, appetizers and a full dinner will be served as guests enjoy music from the tavern patio. For this month’s final show, Little Brother will play, 7 to 10 p.m. For information, visit www.mounttavern.com.
It’s About You
Sept. 6: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the Foundation of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. present a conference to celebrate professional women in leadership. Individual registration is $50 and table registration $350. The event includes discussion and presentations as well as continental breakfast and lunch. The conference will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more details, visit akaepsilonsigmaomega.com.
Dauphin County Jazz and Wine Fest
Sept. 7-8: National recording artists and local elite jazz musicians will play over two nights. More than 15 local wineries will participate in this celebration of music and wine. The festivities will run 4 to 9 p.m. both days. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the gate; Children under 12 are free. For more information, visit www.dauphincounty.org.
The 50th All American Dairy Show
Sept. 7-12: This year’s show will feature more than 2,500 animals shown by nearly 1,000 exhibitors from across the nation at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex. Activities will include silent auctions, juried events and various sales. For more information, visit www.allamerican.state.pa.us.
All Jazz for Homeless Cats and Dogs
Sept. 7: The Castaway Critters Foundation will hold a fundraiser at the West Shore Country Club, 6 to 10:30 p.m., featuring live jazz, guest speaker Tonya Foster and silent auctions for golf outings, gift certificates, theater tickets and animal-related items. Visit www.castawaycritters.org.
25th Annual Harrisburg Gallery Walk
Sept. 8: Celebrate the art and soul of the city in this year’s gallery walk! With 28 participating art venues, galleries across the city open their doors to display artistic brilliance and creativity. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, go to www.artassocofhbg.com.
Flower Walk
Sept. 8: With autumn approaching, beautiful seasonal flowers will be in abundance. Join volunteers at the Olewine Nature Center from 1:30 to 3 p.m. for this final walk of the season to identify and appreciate the beautiful natural scenery of fall. More information at www.wildwoodlake.org.
Restaurant Week
Sept. 9-13, 16-20: This year’s restaurant week actually goes on for two weeks, with 14 participating local eateries. For $30, restaurant-goers will have the opportunity to experience a three-course meal from one of the specially designed menus provided by participating venues for the occasion. For more information and listing of participating establishments, go to www.harrisburgrestaurantweek.com.
7th Annual Mega Mixer
Sept. 12: Join the members of the four Cumberland County Chambers of Commerce and Cumberland Area Economic Development Corp. for one of the largest mixers of the year. Members of the West Shore, Greater Carlisle Area, Mechanicsburg and Shippensburg Chambers of Commerce will gather at the Allenberry Resort Inn & Playhouse for an evening of networking, great food and complimentary beverages. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Doors open at 5 p.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.wschamber.org.
Ned Smith Center’s 2nd Annual Trail Run for Conservation
Sept. 14: Support the center’s education and conservation mission while strolling through its 12 miles of scenic public hiking trails. Registration for individuals ages 13 and up is $20 until Aug. 31, $25 afterwards; children 7 to 12, $12 registration before Aug. 31, $15 afterwards. The Trail Run will begin at 10 a.m. and all proceeds will go directly to the center’s mission. More at www.nedsmithcenter.org.
16th Annual Capital City Invitational Beer Fest
Sept. 14: The Appalachian Brewing Co. presents a celebration of beer tasting and merriment with about 20 breweries and vendors participating. The festival will be divided into two sessions. Session One will be held 2 to 5 p.m. and Session Two 6 to 9 p.m. with breweries and vendors on both floors. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. For more information, go to www.abcrew.com.
Appalachian Audubon’s Sponsored Native Plant Sale
Sept. 14: Stop by the Meadowood Native Plant Nursery to enjoy the beautiful native plants and learn more about their importance to birds, butterflies and other wild visitors to gardens. The nursery sale will begin at 9 a.m. and finish at 1 p.m. Volunteers will be on hand to provide selection advice for gardeners; more information available at www.meadowoodnursery.org.
Fort Hunter Day
Sept. 15: Join the celebration in Fort Hunter Park for an autumn festival. Festivities will include children’s crafts and games, carriage rides, live music, craft shows and sales along with food and fellowship. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Fort Hunter Park. For more information, visit www.dauphincounty.org.
Boot Camp in the Park
Sept. 15–Oct. 20: Take advantage of the various workout possibilities in Reservoir Park with Boot Camp in the Park. The fitness program is produced by local city residents for all. The final two-week session is available for $60, two classes per week. For registration and more information, visit www.harrisburgrec.com.
Ned Smith Center 20th Anniversary
Sept. 20: The Ned Smith Center of Millersburg will have an open house to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Admission to the galleries will be free to the public and refreshments will be served. All visitors will receive a complimentary copy of Ned Smith’s Wildlife Sketchbook. More information is at www.nedsmithcenter.org/20thanniversary.
Celebrate Wildwood!
Sept. 22: Visit Wildwood Park and Nature Center to experience a variety of activities from noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy “The Running of the Turtles,” recently hatched baby snapping turtles being released into the wetlands for the first time, adoptable dogs and pet vaccinations and educational children’s activities. Registration is $10 for adults and children under 12 are free. Visit www.wildwoodlake.org.
2013 Health Care Forum
Sept. 24: Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC present a forum discussion focused on clarifying health care concerns, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Hear from leaders in the healthcare industry as they address questions. For details and registration, visit www.harrisburgregionalchamber.org/event/health-care-forum-2013.
2013 KILE
Sept. 28, Oct. 6: The two-day Keystone International Livestock Exposition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex will feature more than 3,500 animals, various livestock showcases and other unique events. For online registration and more information, visit www.keystoneinternational.state.pa.us.
Smithsonian Magazine’s 9th Annual Museum Day Live!
Sept. 28: The Harris-Cameron Mansion will open its doors to offer free admission as part of this nationwide event to spread knowledge and cultural access to everyone. Guided tours will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets are available for download at Smithsonian.com/museumday.
Harrisburg Hope Forums
Sept. 30 & Oct. 3: Join community group Harrisburg Hope as it hosts two forums in a week: one on marijuana issues and the second a mayoral debate. The Sept. 30 forum will focus on legislative and legalization issues concerning marijuana, beginning at 6 p.m. at Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. The Oct. 3 event is a mayoral debate at HACC’s Cooper Student Center, Harrisburg, which also begins at 6 p.m. All Harrisburg mayoral candidates—whether on the ballot or write-in—will be invited to the debate. Information can be found at www.harrisburghope.com.
