Bike Harrisburg
May 1-29: For National Bike Month, Bike Harrisburg hosts a series of events, including Sunday Morning Sociable Rides, Capital Area Greenbelt Ride (May 7), Recycle Bicycle Fix-It (May 14), Ghost Bikes at the Capitol and International Ride of Silence (May 17) and the Seersucker & Lace Ride (May 21). www.bicyclesouthcentralpa.org
Girls who Code
May 2, 9: 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, communication and more. www.hersheylibrary.org
Flower Walk
May 4: Take a walk at Detweiler Park, 1451 Peters Mountain Rd., Dauphin, during Wildwood Park’s Spring Flower Walk, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon walk in meadows and forests. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Crescent Circus
May 4: Experience magic and share laughs in a performance of illusions and circus stunts with the Crescent Circus, hosted by Harrisburg Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg, 3301 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 6:30 p.m. www.jewishharrisburg.org
Clean-Up Event
May 5: Wildheart Ministries holds a Clean-Up Event at 333 S. 13th St., Harrisburg, during Business Day Out, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by lunch. Businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to help pick up trash or conduct basic landscaping. www.lovethehillpa.com
Choreopoem
May 5-7: Reclaim Artist Collective in partnership with the Harrisburg Chapter of The Links, Incorporated presents “HairStory—Reclaiming Our Crown,” a choreopoem—original theatrical production by poet/playwright Maria James-Thiaw at Gamut Theatre, 15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg. www.gamuttheatre.org
Plant Sale
May 6: Hershey Horticulture Society hosts its Annual Plant Sale, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Brownstone Masonic Lodge, 215 W. Governor Rd., Hershey. www.hersheyhorticulture.com
Cherry Blossom Fest
May 6: The 34th annual Millersburg Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on the square in Millersburg, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with family activities and entertainment, food and craft vendors and a car show. www.millersburgpa.org
Native Plant Sale
May 6: Manada Conservancy hosts its 23rd annual Native Plant Sale at East Hanover Township Nature Park, 328 N. Crawford Rd., Grantville, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with plant vendors, art vendors and food trucks. Proceeds benefit Manada Conservancy’s mission of land preservation and education. www.manada.org
HBG Flea
May 6: Shop the HBG Flea for local art, vintage treasures, curated curios and unique gifts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily 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
Colonial Festival
May 6: Friends of Fort Halifax Park will host the 17th Annual Colonial Fort Halifax Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 570 N. River Rd., SR 147, Halifax. Admission and parking are free. www.forthalifaxpark.org
Greystone Derby
May 6: Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania hosts the Greystone Derby Day Battle of the Roses at Greystone Brew House, 303 Golf Club Ave., Dillsburg, 2:30 to 7 p.m. The day will include a traditional Kentucky Derby menu, mint juleps, contests, silent auction and a showing of the 149th derby. www.veteransoutreachofpa.org
Bag Bingo
May 6: Harrisburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Delta Research and Education Foundation will host Designer Bag Bingo, 3 to 7 p.m., at I.W. Abel Hall, 200 Gibson St., Steelton. www.dstharrisburg.org
Derby Gala
May 6: Have a fun night out at the Art Association of Harrisburg’s Derby Day Gala at the Country Club of Harrisburg, 401 Fishing Creek Valley Rd, Harrisburg, 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy live music, a gourmet dinner, silent auction, hat and costume competition and a viewing of the Kentucky Derby. www.artassocofhbg.com
2023 Lessons
May 6: National Civil War Museum, 1 Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg, hosts David O. Stewart in a talk on “2023 Lessons in History” at 7:30 p.m. Stewart also will discuss his book, “The Burning Land—When the Family Goes to War and the War Comes Home.” www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
Book Sale
May 6, 20: 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. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org
Landmark Tour
May 7: Historic Harrisburg Association presents a tour of sites and landmarks in Cumberland County, from Negley Park Lookout and Fort Couch in Lemoyne to King’s Gap Mansion in Mt. Holly Springs, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets include lunch. www.historicharrisburg.org
Garden Faire
May 7: Kick off the gardening season at Fort Hunter Mansion, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Purchase plants, visit craft vendors, enjoy lunch, experience Victorian dancing and music and visit the Paxtang Art Association’s show and sale. www.forthunter.org
Art & Brew Crawl
May 10: Sip beer, make art and taste delicious food in spaces throughout the Millworks, 340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg, 6 to 9 p.m. Sample five beers, a beer cocktail, enjoy an amuse bouche and an urban picnic and make art led by in-house artists. www.millworksharrisburg.com
Food Rally
May 11: 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 area food trucks or New Cumberland restaurants and enjoy shopping and special promotions. www.newcumberlandpa.org
Hunger Run
May 13: Support Hummelstown Food Pantry at the 8th Annual 5K Hummelstown Hunger Run/Walk in Schaffner Park. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the race kicks off at 10 a.m. www.htownhungerrun.wixsite.com/hummelstown5k
Shred Day
May 13: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2000 Chestnut St., Camp Hill, will host a free Shred Day, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A secure shred truck will be on site to shred documents free of charge (limit five paper boxes per person).
Hershey Artfest
May 13: Enjoy an artistic day with the whole family at Hershey Artfest at the Cocoa Beanery and the Englewood Barn Complex, 1215 Research Blvd., Hummelstown, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event features a juried art display, entertainment, food, local beer and wine and kids’ activities. www.hersheyartfest.org
Bonsai Bash
May 13: Help Nature’s Way Nursery celebrate its 50th anniversary with an all-day party, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., at 1451 Pleasant Hill Rd., Harrisburg. Guest bonsai artist Tony Tickle from England will be on hand, the band Rivers will perform from 5 to 8 p.m., and guests can enjoy food and a special sale. www.natureswaybonsai.com
Creative Workshops
May 13: Stop by Wheel of Light Studio, 3738 Peters Mountain Rd., Halifax, for Second Saturday Workshops to craft a clay birdhouse, paint a wooden birdhouse and create vintage tin earrings, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event also features artisan demonstrations. www.wheeloflightstudio.com
AAPI Celebration
May 13: Join East Shore Area Library, 4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg, to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 12 to 2:30 p.m. Watch family favorite “Moana,” make a craft, and take another home. www.dcls.org
Anti-Racism Race
May 14: YWCA Carlisle and Cumberland County host the annual Race Against Racism 5K run/walk at Dickinson Park, Carlisle. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the race starts at 10 a.m. Stick around for a community party. www.ywcacarlisle.org
Business Women’s Forum
May 17: Carlisle Area Chamber and the West Shore Chamber of Commerce will host the Business Women’s Forum at Messiah University, 1 University Ave, Mechanicsburg, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Conference is designed for women to network and build leadership skills. www.wschamber.org
3rd in The Burg
May 19: 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
Plant Sale
May 20: Penn-Cumberland Garden Club hosts a plant sale at Frankenberger Tavern, 217 E. Main St., Mechanicsburg, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with proceeds benefitting community projects. Plants, garden treasures and baked goods available. www.penncumberlandgardenclub.org
Plant Fest
May 20: Join Penn State Extension Cumberland County Master Gardeners for Plant Fest at Cumberland County Service Center, 310 Allen Rd., Carlisle, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop for native plants, browse a yard sale and take home educational resources. www.extension.psu.edu
Restoration 5K
May 20: Join Greenlight Operation for its 3rd annual 5K at City Island, Carousel Pavilion, Harrisburg, to help support human trafficking survivors, 9 a.m. Participants can also register for a fun run. www.greenlightoperation.org
Block Party
May 20: Wildheart Ministries will host its annual Community Spring Block Party combined with Church Day Out, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Help the group with neighborhood cleanup and enjoy a block party afterwards. www.lovethehillpa.com
Roots & Foods
May 20: Along with Harrisburg’s Juneteenth Emancipation Celebration, Capital Area Cleanup will host Roots & Foods Day, a day of education and service, and a cleanup at The Bridge in Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. capitalareacleanups@gmail.com
Tea Time
May 20: Enjoy an afternoon tea and program on J. Horace McFarland, the “Father of the American Rose Society,” at John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg, 2 p.m. Taste tea sandwiches, desserts, teas and more, and view McFarland artifacts. www.dauphincountyhistory.org
Indian Arts
May 20: Indian Organization of Lancaster County presents the UTSAV Indian Arts Gala at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Enjoy a family-friendly celebration of India’s traditions and heritage through music, dance and food from various regions of India. Doors open at 5 p.m. www.iolcpa.org
Board Game Sale
May 21: Harrisburg Board Game Day holds a Board Game Yard Sale at Pursuit Coworking, 922 N. 3rd St., 12 to 7:30 p.m. Discover new games at a discounted price, from classic favorites to modern titles. Facebook: Board Game Yard Sale
Tea Luncheon
May 21: Join Fort Hunter Mansion, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, for a luncheon tea, an illustrated presentation, “Exploring The Wyeth Dynasty and an Iconic Masterpiece,” and a tour of the mansion, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy scones, chicken salad, savory and sweet treats, and unending cups of tea. www.forthunter.org
Church History
May 21: Join church historian Kenneth Hayes and photographer Barbara Neff for “The First 65 Years 1860-1925,” a program about architectural history of Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 11:30 a.m. at 310 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg. Lunch will be served in Fellowship Hall. www.pinestreet.org.
Apollo Awards
May 21: Hershey Theatre, 15 E. Caracas Way, recognizes local students and high schools for outstanding achievement in musical and play productions at the Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards, 7 p.m. Monetary awards given to further education and encourage involvement in the performing arts. www.hersheyentertainment.com
Flower Show
May 23-24: Garden Club of Harrisburg presents “Our Beautiful River” a National Garden Club flower show at WITF, 4801 Lindle Rd., Harrisburg. Show takes place 1 to 4:30 p.m. on May 23, and 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on May 24. www.gardenclubofharrisburg.com
Choir Auditions
May 23-June 3: Susquehanna Chorale hosts auditions in May and early June for its fall youth choral programs. Auditions held May 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., May 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and June 3, 1 to 4 p.m. www.susquehannachorale.org
Golf Outing
May 26: Join Wildheart Ministries for its Wildheart Golf Outing at Sportsman’s Golf Course, 3800 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg. Shotgun start begins at 8:30 a.m. Individual spots and corporate sponsorships available.www.swingforthehill.com
Iris Show
May 27: Susquehanna Iris Society’s annual Iris Show returns to the Garden Cottage at Hershey Gardens, 170 Hotel Rd, Hershey, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Irises will be on exhibit for judging and awards. www.hersheygardens.org
Artsfest
May 27-29: Celebrate the 56th annual Artsfest in Riverfront Park. The free event features juried artists and craftspeople in a variety of mediums, live entertainment, Jazzfest, Kidsfest, HBGFest by The HBG Flea, food trucks, a community glass mural project and more. www.harrisburgpa.gov
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