Legislators’ Forum II
March 2: Join the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and the West Shore Chamber of Commerce for the 2022 Legislators’ Forum II, with area members of the PA Senate serving Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties at the Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N. 2nd St., 8 to 10 a.m. Cost to attend is $70 or $45 for members. www.harrisburgregionalchamber.org
Calm the Mind
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Learn short, easy 15-minute calming meditations on Thursdays from 12 to 12:30 p.m. at Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill. Led by Buddhist nun, Kelsang Chonzdin, a teacher and practitioner of almost 20 years, these meditations are suitable for people of any religion. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Film Friday
March 3, 4: Head to Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, for a special Film Friday of 2023 Oscar-nominated short films. View documentary short films from 1 to 4 p.m., live action short films from 6 to 8 p.m., and animated short films from 2 to 4 p.m. on March 4. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
HBG Flea
March 4: Shop the HBG Flea for local art, vintage treasures, curated curios and unique gifts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Strawberry Square, 320 Market St., Harrisburg. The mission of the HBG Flea is to create a platform for community growth by bringing artists, small businesses and patrons together. www.hbgflea.com
Kids Discover
March 4: Kids ages 5 to 10 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, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Cost is $5 per child; one chaperone per child attends free. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Ice & Fire
March 4: Harrisburg’s annual Ice & Fire Festival returns with ice sculptures, fire dancers, food trucks, fire pits, s’mores, an artist market, kids’ activities and more. Sculptures will be on display along N. 2nd St. as well as City Island, Midtown, Italian Lake, Shipoke and Reservoir Park. The sculptures will be lit from 7 to 9 p.m. www.harrisburgpa.gov
Spring Gardening
March 4, 11, 18: Penn State Extension Master Gardeners hosts its Spring Gardening Symposium at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Session topics include “Creating a Native Garden—My Journey,” “Growing Berries” and “Small Area Gardening.” Cost is $5 per session. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Book Sale
March 4, 18: Friends of the 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, across the shared parking lot from the library. Find books, vintage items, jewelry, music, puzzles, kids’ books, vinyl records and more. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org
Maple Sugar Festival
March 5: 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 Native American sugar making, and have fun with tree tapping and children’s activities. Taste syrup and shop for Pennsylvania maple products. www.forthunter.org
Purim Carnival
March 5: Have family fun at the Community Purim Carnival featuring fun, games, costumes and more, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Harrisburg JCC, 3301 N. Front St. Cost is $18 per family in advance, $20 at the door. www.jewishharrisburg.org/purim-2023
Let Music Live!
March 5: Harrisburg Choral Society presents a concert, “Let Music Live!” at 3 p.m. at Camp Hill Presbyterian Church, 101 N. 23rd St., Camp Hill. The program features songs of comfort and inspiration by famous composers. Tickets available online, from Choral Society members or at the door. www.harrisburgchoralsociety.org.
Roots & Shoots
March 6: Children ages 5 to 8 are invited to “Roots & Shoots,” a youth service program developed by Jane Goodall, at Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, 6 to 7 p.m. Kids learn how to foster respect and compassion for all living things, promote understanding of cultures and beliefs, and take action to make the world a better place. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Mini Med School
March 7, 14, 21: Penn State College of Medicine presents the 24th annual Mini Medical School, with a unique curriculum on the field of medicine and the college’s contributions to research and healthcare. This free, virtual event is open to everyone, 6 to 8:30 p.m. each evening. med.psu.edu/mini-medical-school
Girls who Code
March 7, 14, 21, 28: Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey, hosts Girls Who Code, a program for girls in grades 6 to 12 to use computer science to impact their community, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Girls will build skills in teamwork, confidence, time management, communication and more. www.hersheylibrary.org
Food Rally
March 9: Enjoy fresh, savory foods at the New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally every second Thursday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m. Grab dinner from area food trucks or New Cumberland restaurants and enjoy shopping and special promotions at local businesses. www.newcumberlandpa.org
Library Pups
March 9, 16, 30: Meet library pups with their registered therapy team at
Frederickson Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, 10 to 11 a.m. Children can interact with dogs and build self-esteem. All ages welcomed. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Curious Kids
March 10: State Museum of PA, 300 North St., Harrisburg, invites kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade to “Curiosity Kids” to “Have Fun in the Sun” in the planetarium, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Learn about the sun, its basic motions in the sky, and why it is so important to humans and make a suncatcher to take home. www.statemuseumpa.org
Spring Wreath
March 11: Drop by Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., to decorate a wreath with natural materials. Cones, nuts and seedpods 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
Train Show
March 11: Harrisburg Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will host a Railroad and Model Trains Show at Scottish Rite Cathedral, 2701 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 and kids under the age of 12 are free. www.harrisburgnrhs.org
Birds & Coffee
March 11: Stop by the Nature Center at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, for a cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa, 10 to 11 a.m. Discover which birds visit our feeders most often and learn how to identify each one. Join the Appalachian Audubon Society to observe and count common feeder birds for Project FeederWatch. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Red Tie Gala
March 11: Harrisburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with Delta Research and Educational Foundation, hosts its 65th Anniversary Red Tie Gala at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel, Harrisburg, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tickets are $100 and include dinner, dancing and a silent auction. dsthacwaysandmeans@gmail.com
PA Birthday
March 12: Join the State Museum of PA to celebrate Pennsylvania’s birthday, 12 to 4:30 p.m. View William Penn’s personal copy of the 1681 Pennsylvania Charter, sometimes referred to as the state’s birth certificate. State Archives staff will be on site to answer questions. www.statemuseumpa.org
School Open House
March 12: The Circle School hosts an open house, so visitors and families can learn about the school’s democratic approach to education. Event takes place, 2 to 4 p.m., at the school, 727 Wilhelm Rd., off Progress Avenue, in Susquehanna Township. Light refreshments served. www.CircleSchool.org
Foreign Policy Talk
March 16: Andrea Kendall-Taylor, a senior fellow with the Center for a New American Security, will discuss “The Rise of Authoritarianism” in a Foreign Policy Association of Central Pennsylvania free talk at the Susquehanna Club, New Cumberland, 7:30 p.m. www.fpaharrisburg.org
Peaceful Poses
March 17: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, hosts Peaceful Poses Yoga for adults, 9 to 9:45 a.m., to explore yoga poses, breathing techniques and ways to deal with stress and anxiety. From 10 to 10:45 a.m., kids ages 2 to 5 can participate in mindful movement and deep breaths. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
3rd in The Burg
March 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
St. Patty’s Parade
March 18: 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 19: 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
Empty Bowls
March 20: Fight hunger one bowl at a time at Carlisle Arts Learning Center’s Empty Bowls, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Project SHARE, 5 North Orange St., Carlisle. All proceeds benefit Project SHARE. Tickets are $25. www.carlislearts.org
Driver Safety Class
March 20-21: Refresh your road skills at the AARP Smart Driver Safety Class, 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Harrisburg JCC, 3301 N. Front St. Review the rules of the road and learn how to compensate for age-related changes. www.jewishharrisburg.org
Spring Auction
March 20-26: Shop Vista Autism Service’s online auction to support individuals living with autism. Vacation rentals, gift cards, event tickets and more are up for grabs. Proceeds will help Vista fill service gaps, provide scholarships, improve facilities, provide transportation and expand programming. www.vistaautismservices.org
Networking Event
March 21: Join TCCP TechNet for the first TechNet of 2023 and meet TCCP’s new President and CEO Alexis Gosik. TCCP TechNet is a great place to reach new customers or re-establish connections. The event will be at Dukes Riverside in Wormleysburg, 5 to 7 p.m.
Registration is required. https://members.tccp.org/events/Details/technet-847100?sourceTypeId=Hub
Tonight’s Sky
March 22: Families are invited to join the planetarium director at the State Museum of PA, 300 North St, Harrisburg, at 2 p.m. to explore what you can see in the night sky. Learn about the basic motions of the sky, visible constellations and planets and special celestial events. www.statemuseumpa.org
Art Auction
March 24: Join Harrisburg Habitat for Humanity for its 18th annual “Art Builds Homes” art auction in the Empire Room at Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr., starting at 6 p.m. The event includes an artist reception with hors d’oeuvres, tastings, raffle tickets, a cash bar, a silent auction, a dessert bar and a live art auction. www.harrisburghabitat.org
Bowling Benefit
March 25-April 28: Register your bowling team for Bowl for Kids’ Sake to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region’s one-to-one youth mentoring program. Enjoy pizza, drinks, raffle prizes and bowling. Teams of five are asked to raise a minimum of $500 or $100 per person. More details are online. www.capbigs.org
Women of Excellence
March 29: 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 27 outstanding women who dedicate time and talent to making a difference in central PA. Cost is $100 per seat. www.ywcahbg.org
Music Awards
March 30: Save the date for the Central Pennsylvania Music Awards 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
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