HBG Flea
Oct. 1: The HBG Flea outdoor market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily St. Enjoy local art among vendors, theater snacks and coffee, microbrews at Zeroday Brewing Co., music, free parking near the market and more. Visit hbgflea.com.
Wildlife Art Auction
Oct. 1: The 22nd Annual Ned Smith Center Wildlife Art Auction will be held at the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg, at 9:30 a.m., with a live auction beginning at 12 p.m. Visit nedsmithcenter.org.
Arts Festival
Oct. 1: Enjoy live music on three stages, kids’ activities, poetry readings, workshops, demonstrations, food vendors and more at the free 33rd annual Little Buffalo Festival, held at Little Buffalo State Park, Newport, 12 to 6 p.m. Visit littlebuffalofestival.com for a full lineup of performances.
Music Festival
Oct 1: HBG Makespace will host the first Makespace Music Festival at Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC), 1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, starting at 2 p.m. This one-day, all-ages concert event will put local bands together with indie, rock and hip-hop talent from Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. Visit hbgmakespace.com.
Perfect Pairing Dinner
Oct. 1: Susquehanna Service Dogs will host “A Perfect Pairing” at Hauser Estate Winery, 410 Cashtown Rd., Biglerville, 5 to 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy wine tastings, appetizers, music, a tour of the Houser Winery and a demonstration of skill by a Susquehanna Service dog. Tickets are $30; $55 per couple. Visit keystonehumanservices.org/ssd.
Colonial Tavern Night
Oct. 1: The Historical Society of Dauphin County will host Colonial Tavern Night with John Harris, Jr. (portrayed by David Biser) at Harris-Cameron Mansion, 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg, 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy colonial games, singing, snacks, spirits, mead, wine and beer. Tickets are $30 per person (over 21 only). For reservations, call 717-233-3462 or email office@dauphincountyhistory.org.
UPNEXT Fest
Oct. 1-9: UPNEXT Fest is eight days of celebrating Central PA tech companies, the organizations and meet-ups that support them. Attend morning coffees, conferences, meet-ups, happy hours and more. Visit upnextfest.com for a full lineup of events.
American Craft Week
Oct. 1-16: American Craft week, a project of Craft Retailers & Artists for Tomorrow, is a national celebration of all things artisan. The central Pennsylvania region celebrates with a variety of exhibits, demonstrations and open studio tours at local shops, galleries and artist studios. Visit americancraftweek.com/participants.
Swine & Dine
Oct. 2: Dauphin County Parks & Recreation will host a “Swine & Dine” food festival at Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 12 to 4 p.m. For $10, enjoy BBQ, ribs, pork roll, bacon and more. Take in culinary demos, live music, kids’ activities and more. Visit DauphinCounty.org for more details.
Fall Story Times
Oct. 3-24: Join Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, in the Pollock Children’s Library for young children’s programs that promote literacy and provide a fun library experience. Age groups range from babies to kindergarteners. For more details, visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Fall Meet Week
Oct. 5-8: High-performance cars are in focus during the Eastern Regional Fall Meet, the annual antique car show and festival in Hershey. View period automobiles, see racecar demonstrations and visit a daily flea market. On Oct. 5, the AACA Museum hosts its annual “Night at the Museum” dinner and reception, 6 to 10 p.m. More information is at aacamuseum.org.
Mid-Day Getaway
Oct. 5 & 19: Unwind over your lunch break at the McCormick Riverfront Library, 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg. Bring your lunch to the library between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for coloring, card games, board games or other low-stress activity. Visit dcls.org for more details.
Business and Industry Night
Oct. 6: West Shore Chamber of Commerce hosts its 65th annual Business and Industry Night, 3 to 7 p.m., at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, Camp Hill, showcasing chamber members’ products and services. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, prizes, giveaways and networking. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 on Oct. 4. Visit wschamber.org.
Fashion’s Night Out
Oct. 6: The Fashion Archives and Museum of Shippensburg University will host Fashion’s Night Out at 6 p.m. for VIP guests ($20) and 6:45 p.m. for general admission ($15) and Shippensburg students ($5). Fashion enthusiasts can explore landmark fashions and current trends at this benefit. Visit fashionarchives.org.
Volunteer Work Day
Oct. 8: Head to Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, to help with continuing park and habitat enhancement projects, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snacks, tools and work gloves will be provided. To reduce plastic usage, bring along a water bottle. Refreshments will be available. Visit wildwoodlake.org.
Save the Day 5K
Oct. 8: Dust off your capes and dress up as your favorite superhero for the Save the Day 1 Mile Fun Run and Block Party benefit for National Inclusion Project, 11 a.m. The run will start at Race & Conoy streets, Harrisburg. Run or walk the course, then unwind at the block party with a DJ, free beer, photo/selfie area and kids’ activities. Visit inclusionproject.org.
US-Israel Relations
Oct. 9: The Jewish Community Relations Councils of Greater Harrisburg and York present “US-Israel Relations: Why the Bond Benefits the Strategic Interests of Both Nations,” with Ambassador Dennis Ross at York College Waldner Performing Arts Center, 441 Country Club Rd., York, 7 p.m. For more information, contact Ivy Schneider at 717-236-9555 x3299 or i.schneider@jewishfedhbg.org.
Harrisburg Trolleys
Oct. 11: National Railway Historical Society Harrisburg Chapter will host “Riding Harrisburg Trolleys: Then and Now,” a multimedia talk with Steven Goehring at Hoss’s Restaurant, 743 Wertzville Rd., Enola. Business meeting and speaker begin at 7 p.m., with a meal available as early as 5 p.m. Call 717-439-9744 or email sloan@auchincloss.com.
History of Appalachians
Oct. 12: Manada Conservancy will host Naturalist and author Scott Weidensaul at Presbyterian Church East Derry Rd., Hershey, 7 p.m. Weidensaul will give a presentation based on the recently revised and expanded version of his book, “Mountains of the Heart: A Natural History of the Appalachians.” Visit manada.org.
Business After Hours
Oct. 13: Mingle with business professionals and meet your elected officials at Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC’s free networking event at Best Western Premier, 800 E. Park Dr., Harrisburg, 5 to 7 p.m. Visit harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
Night of the Great Pumpkin
Oct. 14: Join the State Museum of Pennsylvania staff for this family-friendly event. Visit with the Triple J reptiles, make a Halloween craft, grab a treat and enjoy a pumpkin-filled planetarium show. Feel free to come in costume. The free event is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit statemuseumpa.org.
Local Lunch
Oct. 15: Join Friends of Midtown at their monthly community lunch, which will be held at the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC), 1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, 12 to 2 p.m. Contact business@friendsofmidtown.org or visit friendsofmidtown.org.
Halloween Hike
Oct. 15: Take a guided evening adventure at Wildwood Lake, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Walk the moonlit path as your eyes adjust and the rustling wind blows through the trees. Listen for owls and other night sounds and enjoy activities along the way on this not-so-scary 1.5-mile walk for all ages. Visit wildwoodlake.org.
Job Expo
Oct. 19: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, will host its Second Annual Employment Opportunities Expo, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants can obtain information and assistance from local agencies, educational institutions, businesses and library staff and attend Career 101 workshops throughout the day. Visit fredricksenlibrary.org.
Debate Watching Party
Oct. 19: Join the League of Women Voters of the Harrisburg Area to watch the final presidential debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.The fun starts at 8:30 p.m. at the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (H*MAC), 1110 N. 3rd St. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, visit Facebook: LWV Harrisburg Area.
Networking Mixer
Oct. 19: Join the West Shore Chamber of Commerce and other local business professionals at the October Evening Networking Mixer, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Good Hope Station, 1200 Good Hope Rd., Mechanicsburg. The event is free and open to chamber members. Potential members may attend up to three free chamber events per year. Visit wschamber.org.
Magical Trail
Oct. 20-21: Take the kids to Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, to meet talking animals and learn what they are up to as day turns to night. Enjoy s’mores and cider around a campfire, 6 to 7 p.m. Kids are encouraged to dress as their favorite animal. Admission is $7 per child. Adults should bring a flashlight. Visit wildwoodlake.org.
3rd in The Burg
Oct. 21: Enjoy the best of Harrisburg during 3rd in the Burg, the monthly arts and culture event at galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown. Check out all the action at thirdintheburg.org.
Happiness Habit Course
Oct. 22: Kalpa Bhadra Kadampa Buddhist Center, 251 Wiconisco St., Harrisburg, will host “The Happiness Habit: Getting Used to Inner Peace, Discipline and Love,” 1 to 4 p.m. This $25 course will be taught by resident teacher Julie Francisco. Visit meditationpa.org
Trunk or Treat
Oct. 22: The AACA Museum will host a night of Halloween fun, including a treat bag, craft and “Trunk or Treat” hunt, as well as an inflatable haunted house, 12 to 3 p.m. Admissions is $7 and free for children 3 and under. Visit aacamuseum.org.
Soup Showdown
Oct. 23: Downtown Daily Bread will host its inaugural Soup Showdown fundraiser, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Chefs from Ad Lib, 1700 Steakhouse, the Harrisburg Country Club, Char’s and Vrai will compete for the title of “Best Soup Chef 2016.” Tickets are $125 each. Visit downtowndailybread.org.
Haunted House
Oct. 27: Friends of Midtown will host a haunted house at the Historic Harrisburg Resource Center, 1230 N. 3rd St., 6 to 8 p.m., on Harrisburg trick-or-treat night. Visit friendsofmidtown.org.
American Intel Since 9/11
Oct. 27: The Foreign Policy Association of Harrisburg will host Michael Hayden, former director of the CIA and the NSA, who will speak on “American Intelligence since 9/11” at a dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the West Shore Country Club, Camp Hill. Reservations are $45. Visit fpa-harrisburg.org.
Halloween Tales
Oct. 29: Enjoy “Out of the Ordinary Tales for Halloween” at Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children ($15 max per family). Enjoy kinder, gentler Halloween stories that are appropriate for all family members. For more details, visit dauphincounty.org.
Spooktacular
Oct. 29: There are sure to be plenty of spirits (of the craft variety) at the “Halloween Spooktacular” hosted by Midstate Distillery, 1817 N. Cameron St. The party kicks off at 7 p.m. and features a costume contest with prizes, a special Halloween-inspired drink, music and art. For more, visit midstatedistillery.com.
