HBG Flea
Sept. 3: Browse and buy at the HBG Flea outdoor market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily St. Enjoy local art among vendors, theater snacks and coffee, microbrews at Zeroday Brewing Co., music, free parking near the market and more. Visit hbgflea.com.
Chili Cookoff
Sept. 3: The annual Keystone Regional International Chili Society Chili Cookoff will be held at Flinchy’s, 1833 Hummel Ave., Camp Hill, 9:30 to 11 p.m., to benefit the Lower Allen Township Youth Programs and Marine Corps Foundation. Visit chilicookoff.com.
Kipona
Sept. 3-5: Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kipona along the Harrisburg riverfront and on City Island. This year, the festival boasts several new events, including a beer garden, a Midtown Cinema screening tent and a history wall. And, as always, Kipona will include food vendors, a Native American pow wow, canoe races, music, carnival games, children’s events and more. Visit harrisburgpa.gov/kipona2016.
Civil War Lectures
Sept. 3-24: The National Civil War Museum will host the 2016 Civil War Fall Lecture Series on Saturdays, 1 to 2 p.m. The lecture series is included in the cost of admission and is free to members of the museum. Visit nationalcivilwarmuseum.org.
Arts Fundraiser
Sept. 4: Perry County Council of the Arts will host its annual fundraising event, Country Casual, at the Winery at Hunters Valley, 3 Orchard Rd., Liverpool, 4 to 8 p.m. Join the non-profit arts council for silent and live auctions, live music, local fare, adult beverages and a great view. Visit perrycountyarts.org.
Latte Throwdown
Sept. 8: See and taste the best in latte art as Little Amps Coffee Roasters hosts a Latte Art Throwdown, beginning at 7 p.m. Enjoy some friendly competition, coffee, beer and food at the downtown Harrisburg location, 2nd and State streets. Visit littleampscoffee.com.
Jazz & Wine Fest
Sept. 9-11: The Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with great music and wine in Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg. Local and national artists will join eight area wineries for the three-day event. Weekend passes are $30 in advance, $40 at the door. For more, visit dauphincounty.org.
Foreign Film Friday
Sept. 9: Enjoy the British import, “Submarine,” at Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill, with showings at 2 and 7 p.m. The movie is a funny, coming-of-age story about a 15-year-old boy dealing with issues of family and growing up. Not recommended for viewers under 17. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Arts Festival
Sept. 9: The Hummelstown Arts Festival will be held at the Hummelstown Fire Company, 249 E. Main St., 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy works by juried artists, a silent auction, live music, a wine bar and catered appetizers. Visit the Facebook page: Hummelstown Arts Festival.
Local Lunch
Sept. 10: Join Friends of Midtown at its monthly community lunch, location to be determined, noon to 2 p.m. Email [email protected] or visit friendsofmidtown.org.
Diversity Festival
Sept. 10: Experience world music, dance, food and culture at the second annual Unity in Diversity Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Schaffner Park in Hummelstown. To learn more, visit their Facebook page.
LHACC Block Party
Sept. 10: Enjoy food, music, dancing and fun at the annual Hispanic Heritage Kick Off Festival. The event, sponsored by the Latino Hispanic American Community Center, runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Derry Street, between 13th and 14th streets, in Harrisburg. Visit lhacc.org.
Celtic Music Festival
Sept. 10: Enjoy the best of Celtic song and dance at the inaugural Celtic Craic Music Festival, which starts at 12:30 p.m. at Harrisburg Postal Picnic Grounds, 1500 Roberts Valley Rd., Harrisburg. Campfire Ceilidh immediately follows the last band. Tickets are $15 to $20. Visit celticcraicmusicfest.com.
Night Lights
Sept. 10: Harrisburg University of Science and Technology will host “Night Lights” Band and Food Truck Festival, 4 to 10 p.m., at 326 Market St., between 3rd and 4th streets. Visit harrisburgu.edu.
Rugged Trail Run
Sept. 10: Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg, will host Tröegs’ Rugged Trail 5k Run for Conservation, 5 p.m. An After Race Party will begin at 5:30 p.m. Visit nedsmithcenter.org.
Gallery Walk
Sept. 11: Two-dozen venues will open their doors for the Art Association of Harrisburg’s 28th annual Gallery Walk. The event runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the city, including in non-traditional art spaces rarely open to the public. Gallery Walk is free. For a list of venues and more information, visit artassocofhbg.com.
9-11 Observance
Sept. 11: The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, 1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg, will host a 9-11 anniversary observance. Throughout the morning and afternoon, the museum will hold a series of events commemorating the 15th anniversary of the attack. Visit pnfm.org.
Power of People
Sept. 11: Beth-el Temple, 2637 N. Front St., Harrisburg, will host “Power of People to Overcome Hatred, Bigotry, and Extremism,” 3 p.m. Imam Mohama Basher Arafat will present the keynote speech, which will be followed by a panel discussion on “Building Bridges Among the Faith Communities.” Visit pachurchesadvocacy.org.
Restaurant Week
Sept. 12-23: Harrisburg’s premier dining event is back. Satisfy your taste buds at dinner time during Harrisburg Restaurant Week. Enjoy three courses for $30 or $40 for a couple, at participating restaurants. Visit HarrisburgRestaurantWeek.com.
Return to the Rails
Sept. 13: National Railway Historical Society, Harrisburg Chapter, will host “Return of Milwaukee Road’s Steam Engine #261 to the Rails,” an illustrated talk with Dr. Joseph Winberry at Hoss’s Restaurant, 743 Wertzville Rd., Enola. Business meeting and speaker begin at 7 p.m., with a meal available as early as 5 p.m. Call 717-439-9744 or email [email protected].
Flower & Garden Show
Sept. 14: The Linglestown Community Garden Club will hold its annual Flower and Garden Show, 1 to 7 p.m., at the Linglestown Fire Co., 5901 Linglestown Rd. For more details, contact Maria Joel at [email protected].
Business After Hours
Sept. 15: Mingle with business professionals at Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC’s free networking event at David’s Furniture & Interiors, 5078 Jonestown Rd., Harrisburg, 5 to 7 p.m. Visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
Film Festival
Sept. 15-18: The Harrisburg-Hershey Film Festival will be held at Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily St., Harrisburg. The festival will include more than 40 feature, short and documentary films, including “Moving On,” an original short film shot and produced in Harrisburg. Visit harrisburghersheyfilmfestival.com.
Planetarium Show
Sept. 16: Join the State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North St., Harrisburg, at its planetarium to explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and explosive origins. Connect the evolution of life on Earth to the formation of the universe. The show will start at 12:15 p.m.
3rd in The Burg
Sept. 16: Enjoy the best of Harrisburg during 3rd in the Burg, the monthly arts and culture event at galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown. Check out all the action at thirdintheburg.org.
Salvation Army Benefit
Sept. 16: The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick presents “All Jacked Up,” a benefit for the Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Federal Taphouse, 324 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg. This 21-plus event is $25 in advance and $30 at the door and includes food, beer, wine and live music. Visit friendlysonshbg.org.
A Novel Idea 102
Sept. 17: Perry County Council of the Arts will host the follow-up to its yearlong writing workshop, A Novel Idea, every third Saturday through September 2017 at Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn about the business of becoming a successful author. Visit perrycountyarts.org.
Autumn Soiree
Sept. 17: Darren and Jennifer Shaw will host the Art Association of Harrisburg’s Autumn Soiree at their home on Trayer Lane, Mechanicsburg, 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $40 or $45 at the door, which includes refreshments and art, with proceeds benefitting AAH programs. Visit artassocofhbg.com.
Leisure Bike Ride
Sept. 18: Harrisburg Bicycle Club will host the 2016 Three Creek Century at the Penn Township Fire Dept., 1750 Pine Rd., Newville. Ride on lightly traveled roads along and over the Conodoguinet, Yellow Breeches and Big Spring creeks. Visit threecreekcentury.com.
A Day of Hope
Sept. 18: A Day of Hope, Lancaster’s community puppy mill awareness event, will be held at Buchanan Park, 901 Buchanan Ave., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event includes an appearance by Victoria Stilwell, live music, children’s activities, rescue info, a pet parade and more. Visit puppymillawarenessaap.org.
West Shore Wars
Sept. 18: West Shore Elks Lodge, 108 N. Saint John’s Church Rd., Camp Hill, presents “West Shore Wars,” a wrestling event to support Elks Charitable Causes, 3 p.m. Admission is a $10 donation for adults and $5 for a child 8 years and younger. Visit westshoreelks.org.
Picnic and Golf
Sept. 19: Capital Region Council of Governments will hold the 11th Annual Picnic and Golf Outing at Armitage Golf Club, 800 Orrs Bridge Rd., Mechanicsburg, 12 p.m. Admission of $32 includes greens fees and cart. A New York strip steak dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and is $25 per person. Email [email protected] or call 717-761-6211.
PA Authors Series
Sept. 21: The State Library of Pennsylvania, 321 Forum Building, Harrisburg, will host archaeologist Kurt Carr from 12 to 1 p.m. for a presentation on his book “First Pennsylvanians: The Archaeology of Native Americans in Pennsylvania.” For more information, contact Ellen Shenk at [email protected] or 717-783-5969.
Networking Mixer
Sept. 21: Join the West Shore Chamber of Commerce and other local business professionals at the September networking mixer, 5 to 7 p.m., at F&M Trust, 6375 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg. The event is free and open to chamber members. Visit wschamber.org.
Fall Book Sale
Sept. 22-25: Shop the Friends of Fredricksen Fall Book & Media Sale at Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill. The library will hold a special preview sale on Sept. 22 and a bag sale on Sept. 25. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Foreign Policy
Sept. 22: Shirley Anne Warshaw, a presidential scholar who teaches at Gettysburg College, will speak on “U.S. Foreign Policy in an Election Year,” 7:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, Camp Hill. The talk is free and open to the public. There is a reception and dinner preceding the talk. Visit fpa-harrisburg.org.
Community Cleanup
Sept. 24: Friends of Midtown will host a community cleanup throughout Midtown Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a picnic. Meet at 7th and Harris streets. Contact [email protected] or visit
friendsofmidtown.org.
Woofstock
Sept. 25: Celebrate peace, love and puppies at the 12 annual Woofstock, hosted by the Central PA Animal Alliance. The event runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Riverfront Park in Harrisburg and is the largest adoption event for dogs on the East Coast. Visit cpaawoofstock.com.
Celebrate Wildwood
Sept. 25: Celebrate Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, from 12 to 4 p.m. Enjoy kids’ activities, environmental education, music, food vendors, used nature book sale and a Walk for Wildlife, beginning at 1 p.m. Visit wildwoodlake.org.
Music Over the Mountains
Sept. 25: Help Manada Conservancy celebrate its 20th anniversary with an evening of bluegrass, barbecue and wine, 4 to 8 p.m. at Wind in the Willows, 35 Webster School Rd., Grantville. Proceeds benefit the conservancy’s mission of land preservation and environmental education. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at manada.org or by contacting [email protected] or 717-566-4122.
Sports History Talk
Sept. 26-27: Author Barry Martin will give a presentation on “Bob Davies: Harrisburg’s Greatest Athlete” on Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Historical Society of Dauphin County, 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg. Martin is the author of “Bob Davies: A Basketball Legend.” Martin will sign copies of his book at Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 N. 3rd St., on Sept. 27, 12-2 p.m.
Voter Registration
Sept. 27-29: The League of Women Voters of the Harrisburg Area will register voters at Harrisburg Area Community College, 1 HACC Dr., on National Voter Registration Day, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at the Broad Street Market on Sept. 29, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit lwv.org.
