Maple Sugar Festival
March 3: Enjoy the annual Maple Sugar Festival at Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 12 to 4 p.m. Learn the mysteries of maple syrup making and have fun with tree tapping and children’s activities. Taste syrup and shop for Pennsylvania maple products. www.forthunter.org
Pitties and Pints
March 4: Join Harrisburg Young Professionals at Midstate Distillery, 1817 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, 6 to 8 p.m., for “Pitties and Pints,” benefiting Pitties.Love.Peace, which will bring several pit bull puppies in search of their forever homes. HYP will also accept supply and monetary donations. www.hyp.org
Get That Job
March 4-27: Attend Get that Job! workshops virtually or in-person at Fredericksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, on Fridays, 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Learn how to present your best self with a strong resume, concise cover letter, targeted interview, good communication and more. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Kids Discover
March 5: Kids are invited to Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, to learn about woodpeckers and their adaptations. Make a craft and take a walk to look for signs of woodpeckers. Cost is $5 per child; chaperones are free. Two sessions will be held: 10 to 11:30 a.m., ages 4 to 6, and 1:30 to 3 p.m., ages 7 to 10. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Seed Swap
March 5: Winters Heritage House Museum, 47 E. High St., Elizabethtown, hosts its Heirloom Seed Swap & Garden Workshop, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lay out a great garden for spring and learn how to minimize work and maximize produce. Bring seeds to swap or make a donation. www.elizabethtownhistory.org
HBG Flea
March 5: Shop the HBG Flea for local art, vintage treasures, curated curios and unique gifts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Strawberry Square, Harrisburg. The mission of the HBG Flea is to create a platform for growth in the community by bringing artists, small businesses and patrons together in one place. www.hbgflea.com
Ice & Fire
March 5: Harrisburg’s annual Ice & Fire Festival returns with ice sculptures, fire dancers, a street festival, food trucks, kids’ activities and more. This year, the festival takes place on Front Street downtown, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with ice sculptures located throughout the city. www.harrisburgpa.gov
Peaceful Poses
March 9, 11: Kids ages 3 and older are invited to a yoga adventure with Ann Fields, founder of Peaceful Poses Kids Yoga, Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill. On March 9 at 7:30 p.m., kids can wind down with PJ Yoga on Zoom and, on March 11, they can do virtual or in-person yoga at 10 a.m. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Curious Kids
March 10: State Museum of PA, 300 North St., Harrisburg, invites kids ages 3 to 6 and their families to “Curiosity Kids” at 11:30 a.m. to learn about the various types of bird beaks and their specialized functions. Kids can make their own bird feeder to take home to observe birds feeding. www.statemuseumpa.org
Food Rally
March 10: Enjoy fresh, savory foods at the New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally every second Thursday of the month, from March to December, 5 to 8 p.m. Grab dinner from area food trucks or New Cumberland restaurants, and cap off the evening with shopping and special promotions at local businesses. www.newcumberlandpa.org
PA Charter
March 11: Join the State Museum of Pennsylvania and Josh Stahlman, archivist from the Pennsylvania State Archives, for Virtual Learn at Lunchtime to study the William Penn 1681 Pennsylvania Charter, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. A question-and-answer session follows. www.statemuseumpa.org
Film Fridays
March 11: Head to Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, for a special Film Friday of 2022 Oscar-nominated short films. View documentary short films from 2 to 5 p.m. and take in live action short films from 7 to 9 p.m. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Spring Wreath
March 12: Decorate a wreath with natural materials at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cones, nuts and seed pods will be supplied. Participants may bring additional items and ribbon. Sip tea or coffee while adding finishing touches. Workshop fee is $25 per wreath. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Volunteer Day
March 12: Enjoy the outdoors and help with continuing park and habitat enhancement projects at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tools and work gloves provided, and refreshments will be available.
Author Weekend
March 12-13: Join Cupboard Maker Books, 157 N. Enola Rd., Enola, for “Local Author Weekend,” March 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and March 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Authors from fiction, romance, mystery, fantasy, horror and thriller genres will sign their books throughout the weekend. Find a full schedule online. www.cupboardmaker.com
Spring Gardening
March 12, 19, 26: Penn State Extension Master Gardeners presents its Spring Gardening Symposium at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Join Dauphin County Master Gardener Kevin Kelly, virtually or in-person, for “A Four-Season Garden–Secrets of Success.” Cost is $5. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Book Signing
March 13: Scott L. Mingus, Sr. will discuss and sign his book, “A Carnival of Grief: The Lincoln Funeral Train in Pennsylvania,” at John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg, 1 p.m. Artifacts from the train’s stop will be on display, and copies of the book will be available for purchase. www.dauphincountyhistory.org
3rd in The Burg
March 18: 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
Campfire Stories
March 18: Experience the magic of Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, at night. Make s’mores and listen to stories while cozied up around a campfire, 7:30 to 9 p.m. As a group, attendees will build their own round robin story. Dress for the weather and bring something to sit on. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
St. Patty’s Parade
March 19: Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District hosts the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade starting at 2 p.m. with Irish dance groups, pipe and drum bands, festive floats, famous characters, cool cars, marching bands and more. The “Lucky Charm” 5K/10K precedes the parade at 12 p.m. www.harrisburgstpatricksdayparade.com
Flower Walk
March 20: Take a walk at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 1:30 to 3 p.m., to seek out skunk cabbage, other cold tolerant plants, and anything left over from winter. You may even spot a few flowering trees. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Archeology Talk
March 20: Dr. Andrew Wyatt, principal investigator of excavations at Lemoyne Borough Park’s Susquehannock Village, will discuss archeology at New Cumberland Library’s Foundation House, 1 Benjamin Plaza, 3 p.m. He will present local findings and how they advance knowledge of central PA’s Native people. www,newcumberlandlibrary.org
Empty Bowls
March 21: Fight hunger one bowl at a time at Carlisle Arts Learning Center’s Empty Bowls, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Dickinson College’s Holland Union Building. All proceeds benefit Project SHARE. Tickets are $25. www.carlislearts.org
Music Awards
March 24: Save the date for the Central Pennsylvania Music Awards (CPMAs) and its Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Hershey Theatre, 15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. for the red-carpet pre-show. The Englewood, 1219 Research Blvd., Hummelstown, will host the after-party. www.cpmhof.com
Women of Excellence
March 24: YWCA Greater Harrisburg presents its annual “Tribute to Women of Excellence” awards dinner at the Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr., Hershey, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The tribute will honor 25 outstanding women who dedicate time and talent to making a difference in central PA. Cost is $100 per seat. www.ywcahbg.org
Nature Lab
March 25: State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North St., Harrisburg, hosts a talk with Nevin Welte, mussel biologist for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Welte will discuss the importance of freshwater mussels and the efforts being made to restore populations to rivers and streams. www.statemuseumpa.org
Film Friday
March 25: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, will show “Crip Camp” on Film Friday. The film takes place in 1971 at Camp Jened, a summer camp in New York for teens with disabilities who became activists for disability rights. Showings are at 2 and 7 p.m. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Art Auction
March 25: Join Harrisburg Habitat for Humanity for its 17th annual “Art Builds Homes” art auction at the Hershey Country Club, 1000 E. Derry Rd., starting at 6 p.m. with an artist reception with hors d’oeuvres, tastings, raffle tickets, a cash bar, a silent auction, a dessert bar and more. The live art auction begins at 7:30 p.m. www.harrisburghabitat.org
Exhibit Opportunity
March 25-26: The PA Dance Sport Ballroom, Hummelstown, welcomes a limited number of artists to exhibit during its weekend Spring Fling Dance. The event will begin with an artist reception on March 25 at 8 p.m. and will continue during the March 26 dance event. www.padancesport.com
Kids to School
March 26: Keystone Rotary hosts the 3rd Annual Capital City Corn Hole Challenge at Appalachian Brewing Co., 50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event supports Yes Liberia’s Hop on the Bus campaign, which helps get kids to school safely and quickly, while also providing jobs. www.hbgkeystonerotary.org
Beautiful Burg
March 28: Janice Lynx, founder of Friends of Sheepford Road Bridge and executive director of the West Shore Historical Society, and Veronica Martin, historic bridge program manager for PennDOT, will present “The Bridges She Built: Women’s Role in Creating and Restoring Historic Bridges” in a virtual discussion, 6 to 7:30 p.m. www.historicharrisburg.org
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