Community Corner
Maple Sugar Fest
March 1: Explore the annual Maple Sugar Festival at Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 12 to 4 p.m. Visitors can try tapping a tree, see maple syrup and candy making, and learn about the types of syrup. Products available for purchase. www.forthunter.org
Spring Concert
March 1: Harrisburg Choral Society presents “A Season of Reflection—Psalms in Song” at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 25 W. Springettsbury Ave., York. Tickets available online, from Choral Society members or at the door. www.harrisburgchoralsociety.org
Scavenger Hunt
March 1-31: Kids ages 0-12 are invited to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday at New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, for a month-long scavenger hunt to find characters from his popular storybooks. Find all items around the children’s room and win a prize. cumberlandcountylibraries.org
Brain Health
March 3: Penn State Extension hosts “Building Brain-Healthy Habits,” a webinar for learning how to age well to protect memory and thinking, 12 to 1 p.m. Webinar offers research-backed strategies to support cognitive well-being and brain health. www.extension.psu.edu
Wellness Walk
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: 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
Networking Mixer
March 4: Socialize with local business professionals at an afternoon mixer at Everstand, 5120 Simpson Ferry Rd., Mechanicsburg, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is free and open to Chamber members. wschamber.org
Music Awards
March 4: Save the date for the 7th annual Central Pennsylvania Music Awards and its Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the American Music Theatre, 2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Celebrate the best of local music. www.cpmhof.com
Zen Meditation
March 4, 18: Sit in silence to practice awareness and letting go of your thoughts at Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, 2 to 3 p.m. Participants ages 18 and older will practice letting their minds “sit and stay” with gentle consistency and acceptance. All spiritual paths welcome. fredricksenlibrary.org
Kids Discover
March 5: Kids ages 5 to 10 are invited to explore the world of geese and their adaptations at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Program will include a short walk, craft and activities to take home. explorewildwoodpark.org
Home + Garden Show
March 5-8: Experience gardens and outdoor living displays, designer rooms, expert and celebrity presentations, special events, plant and specialty markets and more at the 2026 PA Home + Garden Show at PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. www.pahomeshow.com
Calm the Mind
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Learn short, easy 15-minute meditations to calm anxiety, worry and depression on Thursdays, 12 to 12:30 p.m., at Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill. Meditations suitable for people of any background. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Ice & Fire
March 7: View ice-carvers, watch fire dancers and enjoy family-friendly activities at Harrisburg’s annual Ice & Fire Festival, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Festival includes a downtown street festival, vendors, entertainment and more. Ice sculptures will be placed throughout the city. www.harrisburgpa.gov
Bird Safety
March 7: Join Appalachian Audubon Society at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 1 to 2 p.m., to learn about the Bird Safe Harrisburg initiative, including a bird collision monitoring program. Hear how to make your home or business bird-safe and how to volunteer. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Book Sales
March 7, 21: 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, jewelry, music, puzzles, kids’ books, vinyl records and more. cumberlandcountylibraries.org
Tech Support
March 7, 21: Penn State Harrisburg students and computer science majors will set up 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. hersheylibrary.org
Charter Day
March 8: Celebrate the commonwealth’s 345th birthday on the 26th Annual Charter Day with free admission to the State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North St., Harrisburg, 12 to 5 p.m. View the original 1681 charter that granted the land of Pennsylvania to William Penn and explore hands-on museum stations. www.statemuseumpa.org
Tea Party
March 8: Enjoy an afternoon tea and visit with Molly Pitcher, American Revolutionary War heroine and central Pennsylvanian, at John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg, 2 to 4 p.m. Tea service will be served from the Cameron family silver. www.dauphincountyhistory.org
Legislators’ Forum II
March 12: Join Harrisburg Regional Chamber and West Shore Chamber of Commerce for the 2026 Legislators’ Forum II—Senate, a formal breakfast for chamber and CREDC members to hear from local elected officials. Event will be held at Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N. 2nd St., 8 to 10 a.m. www.harrisburgregionalchamber.org
Food Rally
March 12: 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 food trucks or restaurants and enjoy shopping and special promotions. www.newcumberlandpa.org
Contra Dance
March 13: Harrisburg Area Contra Dance Association hosts a 2nd Friday Contra Dance with live music, 8 to 10:30 p.m., at Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, 444 Silver Spring Rd., Mechanicsburg. There will be a free beginner lesson at 7:30 p.m. www.harrisburgcontra.org
GardenWise
March 14: Explore the annual GardenWise event at Central York Middle School, 1950 N. Hills Rd., to explore environmental stewardship and sustainable gardening, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Experts will share practical tips, innovative techniques and latest findings for cultivating a thriving, eco-friendly landscape. www.extension.psu.edu
Train Show
March 14: Harrisburg Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society hosts its Railroad and Model Trains Show at Scottish Rite Cathedral, 2701 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Explore model railroad items of all gauges, books, videos, hardware, clothing and more. www.harrisburgnrhs.org
Birds & Coffee
March 14: Enjoy a cozy winter morning in the Nature Center at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, to enjoy birdwatching with a cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa, 10 to 11 a.m. Join a naturalist and Appalachian Audubon to observe and count common feeder birds as part of Project FeederWatch. explorewildwoodpark.org
Volunteer Day
March 14: Enjoy the outdoors and help with park and habitat enhancement projects at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tools and work gloves provided. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
NEST Expo
March 14: Parents are invited to the free NEST Expo, 12 to 4 p.m., 1430 N. Mountain Rd., Linglestown, to explore community and professional support for parenting. Event includes resources, raffle, food trucks and discounted maternity photoshoot. www.nest-hbg.com
Dance Night
March 15: Dance enthusiasts are invited to join Harrisburg USA Dance Chapter #3009 for a Cha-Cha lesson at 2 p.m., followed by three hours of social dancing at PA DanceSport, 585 E. Main St., Hummelstown. All levels welcome. Admission is $15, $10 for members and $5 for students. Facebook: USA Dance Chapter #3009 – Harrisburg Area PA
Shamrock Shuffle
March 17: Susquehanna Township Parks and Recreation hosts a Shamrock Shuffle Kids Trail Fun Run at Boyd Park, Continental Dr., Harrisburg, 5:30 p.m. Admission is $15 or $10 for township residents. www.susqparks.com
Bird Walk
March 18: Start off your morning at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, with an early migration bird walk led by Wildwood volunteers, 8 to 10 a.m. Look for waterfowl, early songbird migrants and lingering winter bird species. www.wildwoodlake.org
Media Talk
March 19: American Association of University Women (Harrisburg) will host Joyce Davis, opinion editor for PennLive and the Patriot-News, in a talk about “Challenges to the American Media—A Veteran Journalist’s Perspective,” at Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, 6:30 p.m. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
3rd in The Burg
March 20: 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 21: Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District hosts the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade starting at 2 p.m. The Lucky Charm 4-Miler race through downtown Harrisburg precedes the parade, beginning at noon. www.harrisburgstpatricksdayparade.com
Flower Walk
March 22: Take a walk at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 1:30 to 3 p.m., to look for skunk cabbage and other cold tolerant plants and observe how plants overwinter. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Game Day
March 22: Frederickson Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, invites the community to a board game day for adults 19 years of age and older, 1 to 5 p.m. Library will have games available to play, but feel free to bring your own. fredricksenlibrary.org
Free Concert
March 22: Trindle Spring Lutheran Church, 14 State Rd., Mechanicsburg, hosts Filament, Philadelphia-based Baroque chamber ensemble, in a free public performance with works by J.S. Bach, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy standards originally written for Broadway and Hollywood. trindlespringlutheran.org
Empty Bowls
March 23: Join Carlisle Arts Learning Center and Project SHARE for their annual community Empty Bowls fundraiser to help food insecurity in the Carlisle area, 5 N. Orange Street, Suite #4, Carlisle, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a selection of local soups and take home a handmade ceramic bowl by a local potter. www.carlislearts.org
Women of Excellence
March 24: YWCA Greater Harrisburg hosts the 37th annual “Tribute to Women of Excellence” awards dinner at the Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr., Hershey, 5:30 to 8 p.m. The tribute will honor 28 outstanding women in the capital region who make a difference in their communities. www.ywcahbg.org
Listening Tour
March 25: Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women hosts a capital region listening session to inform the first State of the Woman Report in more than 20 years. Whitaker Center, 222 Market St., Harrisburg. Begins 4 p.m. Register in advance: https://linktr.ee/pawomen.
Peaceful Poses
March 27: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, hosts two Peaceful Poses yoga sessions—a yoga story time for kids ages 2 to 5 at 10 a.m. Kids will explore mindful movement, focus on deep breaths and find ways to learn about their feelings. fredricksenlibrary.org
Art Auction
March 27: Harrisburg Habitat for Humanity’s 21st annual “Art Builds Homes” art auction will be held at Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, 6 to 10 p.m. Event includes an artist reception with hors d’oeuvres, music, live and silent auctions and live art auction. www.harrisburghabitat.org/art-builds-homes
Wild Art
March 29: Meet the artists behind “Art in the Wild,” as they put finishing touches on installations for the outdoor art exhibit at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, Take a self-guided, 3-mile trail walk to chat with the artists and observe their creation processes, 1 to 3 p.m. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
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