Scavenger Hunt
April 1-30: Kids ages 0-12 are invited to New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, for a month-long scavenger hunt to find popular characters from fairytale stories. Find all items around the children’s room and win a prize. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org
Calm the Mind
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Join Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, for Meditation to Calm the Mind, on Thursdays, 12 to 12:30 p.m. Participants will learn short, easy 15-minute meditations to calm anxiety, worry and depression. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Kids Discover
April 3: Kids ages 5 to 10 are invited to explore the world of rabbits and hares and learn about their habitats and superpowers at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Take a short hike to look for signs of rabbits and make your own craft. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
HBG Flea
April 4: Explore the HBG Flea for local art, vintage treasures, curated curios and unique gifts, while supporting local artists, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Strawberry Square, 320 Market St., Harrisburg. www.hbgflea.com
Book Sales
April 4, 18: Friends of New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, hosts pre-owned book sales on the first and third Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Foundation House. Find books, vintage items, music, puzzles, kids’ books, records and more. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org
Wellness Walk
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Take a moderate walk on paved, gravel and dirt surfaces led by a volunteer at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, to see the park’s trees and animals, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Food Rally
April 9: Enjoy fresh, savory foods at New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally every second Thursday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m. Grab dinner from food trucks or restaurants and enjoy shopping and special promotions. www.newcumberlandpa.org
Contra Dance
April 10: Join Harrisburg Area Contra Dance Association for its 2nd Friday Contra Dance with live music, 8 to 10:30 p.m., at Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, 444 Silver Spring Rd., Mechanicsburg. A free beginner lesson is at 7:30 p.m. www.harrisburgcontra.org
Business Day
April 10: Join Wildheart Ministries, 333 S. 13th St., Harrisburg, for Business Day Out, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join in team building and meet other local businesspeople. www.lovethehillpa.com
Rummage Sale
April 10-11: Christ Church UCC hosts a rummage clothing sale on April 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 11, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at 200 S. White Oak St., Annville. The sale offers a variety of affordable apparel and household items. Browse local donations while supporting the church’s programs. www.ccucc.org
Guitar Show
April 10-12: Artisan Guitar Show to be held at Best Western Premier and Conference Center, 800 E. Park Dr., Harrisburg. Visit guitar exhibitors showcasing handmade instruments, attend workshops, and enjoy a concert series. www.artisanguitarshow.com
Hypnosis Class
April 11: Susquehanna Township Parks and Recreation presents “Beyond the Mind—Discover the Power of Hypnosis and NLP” at Ridgeway Community Church, 4601 Old Gettysburg Rd., Harrisburg, 10 a.m. Learn about neuro-linguistic programming and hypnosis for personal development. www.susqparks.com
Neighbor Day
April 11: WITF hosts a free family event, Be My Neighbor Day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the WITF Public Media Center, 4801 Lindle Rd., Harrisburg. Families can meet community helpers and take photos with Daniel Tiger. Activities include flower planting, robotics and rock painting. www.witf.org
Beef and Brew
April 11: Join Puchog’s Beef and Brew at Chambers Hill Fire Co., 6400 Chambers Hill Rd., Harrisburg, 6 to 10 p.m., to enjoy food from Mission BBQ, live music and drinks. Proceeds benefit the PUCHOG hockey program. www.puchog.org
Plants + Pints
April 12: Plants + Pints returns to Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg, 1 to 5 p.m., featuring plant-based vendors and craft beverages. Event highlights vegetarian and vegan food, products and beverages, with over 40 vendors attending, to benefit Downtown Daily Bread. www.sarabozich.com/event/plants-pints-2026.
Flower Walk
April 12: Take a walk at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, to search for spring ephemerals along the Towpath Trail, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Learn interesting facts and how to identify common species. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Peace Gathering
April 12: Intertwined hosts the season launch of Peace Out(doors) at 5 p.m. on City Island near the train station. The event offers a quiet, outdoor space for community members or an evening of shared readings, prayer and reflection. www.intertwinedfc.org
Social Hour
April 16: Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC hosts a Business Appreciation Social Hour, 4 to 6 p.m., at Historic Harrisburg Resource Center, 1230 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. Attendance is free for members and $25 for nonmembers. Register via website. www.harrisburgregionalchamber.org
Farm Soiree
April 16: West Shore Chamber of Commerce hosts a soiree, 6 to 9 p.m., at Farm 1840, 101 State Rd., Mechanicsburg, with live music, dancing and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Guests are encouraged to wear formal or cocktail attire. www.wschamber.org
Book Sale
April 16-19: Friends of Fredricksen Library hosts their book and media sale throughout the library, 100 N. 19th Street, Camp Hill. Visitors can browse a variety of books, media, games and puzzles, with proceeds benefiting the library. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
3rd in The Burg
April 17: Explore the best of Harrisburg during 3rd in the Burg, the monthly arts and culture event, where you can visit and enjoy galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown, 6 to 9 p.m. www.thirdintheburg.org
Choral Concert
April 17-19: Cumberland Singers present free spring concerts, “Life, Love, Death and Other Inconveniences” at St. Peter’s UCC, Mechanicsburg, April 17, 8 p.m.; St. Paul’s UCC, Mechanicsburg, April 18, 7 p.m.; and Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camp Hill, April 19, 3 p.m. Receptions follow performances. www.thecumberlandsingers.org
Block Party
April 18: Join Wildheart Ministries for its Church Day Out and Spring Block Party at 333 S. 13th St., Harrisburg, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your church to help serve the neighborhood in the morning then help celebrate the Allison Hill neighborhood with a block party. www.lovethehillpa.com
Tech Support
April 18: Penn State Harrisburg students and computer science majors offer an IT help desk at Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will help troubleshoot issues with cell phones, laptops or other devices. www.hersheylibrary.org
Jewelry Pop-up
April 19: Richelle Leigh Collection hosts a jewelry pop-up, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 1335 E. Chocolate Ave., Hershey. Event features a display of handcrafted pieces for purchase. www.rlcollection.com
Dance Night
April 19: Dance enthusiasts are invited to join Harrisburg USA Dance Chapter #3009 for a Bolero lesson at 2 p.m., followed by three hours of social dancing at PA DanceSport, 585 E. Main St., Hummelstown. All levels welcome. Facebook: USA Dance Chapter #3009 – Harrisburg Area PA
Nonprofit Summit
April 22: Susquehanna Valley organizations are invited to the Susquehanna Nonprofit Summit—focused on building capacity, collaboration and resilience—at Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel, 95 Presidential Circle, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Author Leslie Crutchfield will deliver the keynote. www.susquehannanonprofitsummit.org
Celebration of Harrisburg
April 23: Salvation Army Harrisburg hosts the Celebration of Harrisburg luncheon at Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr., marking 140 years of service. Program includes networking, a local history panel discussion and presentation of the Others Award. www.salvationarmy.org
Passport Gala
April 23: Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania holds its premiere Passport Gala, 6 to 9 p.m., at Visaggio’s Restaurant, 6990 Wertzville Rd., Enola. Italian-themed fundraiser features regional cuisine, musicians and signature drink. Proceeds benefit their mission. www.vrocp.org
Peaceful Poses
April 24: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, hosts two Peaceful Poses yoga sessions—a story time for kids ages 2 to 5 at 10 a.m. and an adult class at 10:45 a.m. Kids learn mindful movement, and adults explore poses and coping skills. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Pops to Broadway
April 24-26: Harrisburg Singers present a series of concerts featuring selections from movies, the American Songbook and Broadway classics, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hershey, on April 24; Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church on April 25; and Trinity Lutheran Church, Camp Hill, on April 26. www.harrisburgsingers.org
Litter Cleanup
April 25: Tri County Community Action hosts 14th annual Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers will collect trash and tires at various sites, including 1514 Derry St., 1523 N. 4th St., and 5th and Camp streets. Supplies, like gloves and bags, provided. www.cactricounty.org/ghlc
Plant Sale
April 25: New Cumberland Library, One Benjamin Plaza, hosts a plant sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event features annuals, vegetables, herbs, perennials, hanging baskets and more. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org
Fun Run
April 25: Londonderry School, 1800 Bamberger Rd., Harrisburg hosts the Bright Futures Community Fun Run and Festival at 8:30 a.m. Event brings families together for a morning of physical activity, community celebration and outdoor festivities. Open to the public. www.londonderryschool.org
Odd Ones
April 25: The Millworks, 340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg, hosts the Odd Ones Bizarre, showcasing a variety of unique, handcrafted items by local artists and vendors, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.millworksharrisburg.com
Trolley Tour
April 25: Hershey History Center offers World War II trolley tours at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. from 40 Northeast Dr., Hershey. The immersive experience explores how the conflict reshaped Derry Township. www.hersheyhistory.org
Health Seminar
April 25: Learn how to balance hormones for better physical and mental health, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill. Session includes a discussion on how food and lifestyle impact habits and anxiety. https://plan.cumberlandcountylibraries.org/event/15995084
Fam Jam
April 26: Family Promise of Harrisburg Capital Region hosts the fourth annual Fam Jam, 1 to 4 p.m. at Englewood Hershey, 1219 W. End Ave., Hummelstown. Child-friendly fundraiser includes live music, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. Tickets support families facing homelessness. www.familypromisehcr.org
Game Day
April 26: Fredericksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, invites adults 19 years of age and older to a game day of tabletop games and cards, 1 to 5 p.m. Library will have games available to play, but guests can bring their own. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Leadership Lessons
April 28-29: Army Heritage Center Foundation presents “From Antietam to Independence” program starting with an evening reception at 950 Soldiers Dr., Carlisle. Event continues on April 29 with a guided bus tour of the Antietam National Battlefield, Maryland, to explore military sites, departing at 8:30 a.m. www.armyheritage.org
River Towns
April 30: The 6th annual River Towns Plein Air event begins in Wrightsville, Columbia and Marietta, and runs through May 3. Artists will capture outdoor scenes across the Susquehanna region. Public can view the resulting works at Studio 264, 264 W. Market St., Marietta. www.mariettaartalive.com
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