Film Festival
Sept. 5: Edward S. Finkelstein Harrisburg Jewish Film Festival Series kicks off its 20th anniversary season with the film, “Paper Clips,” 7:30 p.m. at Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life, 2986 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg. Additional films shown monthly. www.hbgjff.com
Luminary Awards
Sept. 5: West Shore Chamber of Commerce will honor two female professionals at the Luminary Awards luncheon, Penn Harris Hotel, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. www.wschamber.org
Benefit Concert
Sept. 5: Celebrate 40 years of the Dauphin County Victim/Witness Assistance Program at its free benefit concert at Brightbill Park’s Heroes Grove Amphitheater, 5010 Commons Dr., Lower Paxton Township, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Food available for purchase. www.victimwitness.org
FACTS Fest
Sept. 5-8: FACTS Fest (Film, Arts, Culture, Technology Symposium) is a celebration of the region’s talent and venues, featuring a variety of events that showcase the best in film, music and the arts. The four-day festival features a meetup, film fest, career expo, gala and music festival at venues throughout central Pa. www.factspa.com
Golf Tournament
Sept. 6: Mark your calendars for the Off the Streets First Annual Golf Tournament at Sunset Golf Course, Middletown. Event begins with registration, 6:30 to 7:15 a.m., and a start time of 7:30 a.m. A beef and chicken buffet follows. 717-919-9225
Jazz Walk
Sept. 6: Central PA Friends of Jazz and Dauphin County Parks and Recreation present the Harrisburg Jazz Walk, 6 to 9 p.m., at locations in Midtown Harrisburg, as part of the Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival. Relax at one venue or stroll the neighborhood. www.friendsofjazz.org
Wreath Workshop
Sept. 7: Join Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, to design and decorate a fall wreath out of natural materials, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Supplies provided, but participants may bring embellishments. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
HBG Flea
Sept. 7: 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
Walking Tour
Sept. 7: Join Historic Harrisburg Association for a guided walking tour of Allison Hill, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Discover architectural gems and landmarks. Meet at the plaza at 13th and Derry streets at 10 a.m. Tickets available online. www.historicharrisburg.org
Playtest Event
Sept. 7: Join Harrisburg University’s Playtest HU Fundraiser for aspiring board game designers at the Student Union inside Whitaker Center, 222 Market St., Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Event features playtesting, vendor booths and board games. Proceeds help students travel to PAX Unplugged. www.harrisburgu.edu
Fundraiser Concert
Sept. 7: Celebrate music at the Al B Jamboree fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Enjoy live music, a cocktail hour with food and cornhole at Appalachian Brewing Co., 50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg, 1 to 4 p.m. www.abcbrew.com
Jazz & Wine Fest
Sept. 7-8: Join Dauphin County Parks and Recreation at Fort Hunter Park to enjoy national, regional and local recording artists. Visit PA’s top wineries and browse craft and food vendors. Bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets. www.forthunter.org
Gallery Walk
Sept. 8: Explore Harrisburg galleries and venues for art, music and refreshments during the Art Association of Harrisburg’s 36th annual Gallery Walk, 12 to 5 p.m. At AAH, enjoy music by Hemlock Hollow. www.artassocofhbg.com
Brew Fest
Sept. 8: Celebrate craft beer at the 2nd annual Hershey Brew Fest with central Pa. breweries, live music, food trucks and vendors at Englewood Hershey, 1219 West End Ave., Hershey, 12:30 to 5 p.m. General admission includes a tasting glass and samples. www.visithersheyharrisburg.org
Restaurant Week
Sept. 9-20: Harrisburg’s premier dining event returns, spanning two weeks, Sept. 9 to 13 and Sept. 16 to 20. Explore and enjoy the many flavors of the capital city. www.HarrisburgRestaurantWeek.com
Support Survivors
Sept. 12: Attend Dine to Donate at Black N Bleu restaurant, 6108 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, after 5 p.m., to help fight domestic violence. Portion of bills will benefit Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties and their shelter programs. www.dvscp.org
Mega Mixer
Sept. 12: Join Carlisle Area, Mechanicsburg, Shippensburg and West Shore chambers of commerce and Cumberland Area Economic Development Corp/Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau for the Cumberland County Mega Mixer at Members 1st Federal Credit Union, 500 Marketplace Way, Enola, 5 to 7 p.m. www.wschamber.org
Food Rally
Sept. 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 area food trucks or New Cumberland restaurants and enjoy shopping and special promotions at local businesses. www.newcumberlandpa.org
Film Friday
Sept. 13: Fredricksen Library, 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill, will show “Grand Illusion” from France at 2 p.m. Stick around for a discussion after the film. www.fredricksenlibrary.org
Charity Walk
Sept. 14: Join Homeland Hospice for its 10th annual 5K and Memory Walk at the Rossmoyne Business Center, 500 Ritter Rd., Mechanicsburg, 8:30 a.m. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. Funds raised support Homeland Hospice services. www.homelandevents.org
Arts Festival
Sept. 14: The 42nd annual Hummelstown Arts Festival will be held in Hummelstown Square, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with works by more than 160 juried art vendors, children’s activities, a food court and more. www.hummelstownartsfest.com
Whitaker Anniversary
Sept. 14: Join Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts’ 25th Anniversary Celebration, 5 to 9 p.m. Relive the excitement of 1999 with heavy appetizers, drinks and special performances. www.whitakercenter.org
Musical Tribute
Sept. 14: Stage actor Mary Traverse, accompanied by Fred Dade, will perform a one-night musical tribute to Broadway at 7:30 p.m. at Gamut Theatre, 15. N. 4th St., Harrisburg. The show, entitled “Broadway Heroines, Comics & Dynamos,” benefits St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Uptown Harrisburg. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website.
Three Creek
Sept. 15: Harrisburg Bicycle Club invites cyclists to its Three Creek Century event in Newville. Choose from scenic routes ranging from 20 to 103 miles, including new options for 2024. www.harrisburgbicycleclub.org
Wellness Fair
Sept. 15: Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg hosts a Health and Wellness Fair at the Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life, 2986 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy vendors, mini-sessions and speakers, focused on ways to improve health and wellness. www.jewishharrisburg.org
Doll Show
Sept. 15: Central Penn Doll Collectors Club hosts a doll and bear show at Lebanon Expo Center, 80 Rocherty Rd., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors will offer antique, vintage, modern and artist dolls, doll clothing and furniture and more.www.centralpenndollcollectorsclub.org
Fort Hunter Day
Sept. 15: Celebrate fall with family fun, including arts and crafts, children’s games and activities, historic demonstrations and exhibits, entertainment, food and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg. www.forthunter.org
Shop Local
Sept. 15: Shop Local at Stay Apparel Co.’s Makers Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hershey History Center, 40 Northeast Dr., every third Sunday of the month. Discover unique creations from local artists, enjoy treats and pick up fresh-cut flowers. www.stayapparel.com
Going Solar
Sept. 17: Solar United Neighbors is launching a solar co-op to help residents go solar together. Cumberland-Dauphin residents are invited to join an information meeting at Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave., 6:30 p.m. www.solarunitedneighbors.org
Book Sale
Sept. 18-21: Friends of East Shore Area Library, 4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg, will host an annual book sale, with members’ early access on Sept. 18, 1 to 6 p.m. The public sale runs Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and wraps up with a $5 bag sale on Sept. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.dcls.org
Heart Walk
Sept. 19: Join American Heart Association’s Capital Region Heart Walk at FNB Field, City Island, Harrisburg. Registration begins at 5 p.m., and the walk starts at 6 p.m. www.heart.org/capitalregionwalk
SHINE Walk
Sept. 20: Children’s Advocacy Centers hosts the annual SHINE Walk across City Island to the Capitol building to raise awareness about child sexual abuse. Walkers can join in-person or remotely at 11 a.m. www.givebutter.com/penncac
Shoe Strut
Sept. 20: Join Salvation Army Harrisburg for its annual Shoe Strut benefit, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr. Enjoy a networking lunch, auctions, contests and more. Each purchased ticket provides one shoe voucher to a local child in need. www.shoestrut.com
3rd in The Burg
Sept. 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
Cocktails & Cannonballs
Sept. 20: Enjoy “Cocktails & Cannonballs—An Evening at the Museum,” at National Civil War Museum, 1 Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg, with reenactors, costumes, a silent auction, a cigar bar, trivia, a live cannon firing and more, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
Coin Show
Sept. 20-21: Explore Harrisburg Coin Show at the Scottish Rite Entertainment Complex of Harrisburg, 2701 N. 3rd St., with 70 exhibit tables, a raffle, door prizes, food and free seminars. www.harrisburgcoinclub.com/coin-show
Cleanup Day
Sept. 21: Wildheart Ministries hosts a Love the Hill cleanup event, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers will pick up trash, do basic landscaping, help with dumpsite removal or plant flowers in the neighborhood. www.lovethehillpa.com
Celebrate Wildwood
Sept. 21: Help celebrate Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, with a nature-themed afternoon, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn about butterflies and birds, paint a pumpkin, get creative with crafts and enjoy live music. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Civil War Saturday
Sept. 21: National Civil War Museum, 1 Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg, hosts Civil War Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with live reenactors, cannon firing and demonstrations, live music, games and more. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
Author Event
Sept. 21: Explore Books Books Books 2024 at “The Barn” at Wyndham Lancaster Resort, with a variety of authors selling and signing books, 12 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online. www.bit.ly/BooksBooksBooks2024
Chili Cook-off
Sept. 22: Alex W. Smith Foundation hosts Alex’s Chili Cook-off for A Cause at Greystone Brew House, 303 Golf Club Ave., Dillsburg, to carry on their son’s legacy and bring people together with food and fun, 1 to 4 p.m. Proceeds support Central PA high school students with scholarship awards. www.alexwsmithfoundation.org
Harrisburg Bridges
Sept. 23: Join Historic Harrisburg Association, 1230 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, for its free Fourth Monday program to learn about Harrisburg’s bridges with Carol Buck, curator at The State Museum of Pa., 6 to 8 p.m. Discover the stories behind these structures and their impact on the city’s development. www.historicharrisburg.org
Walk for Autism
Sept. 26: Vista Autism Services will host a walkathon to celebrate inclusivity and individual potential. Choose from four locations: Vista School (Hershey), Early Intervention Clinic (Middletown), CoVE Location (Carlisle) or Community Integration Center (Camp Hill). www.vistaautismservices.org
Author Talk
Sept. 27: Center for Holocaust and Jewish Studies at Penn State Harrisburg hosts a webinar with Dr. Barry Trachtenberg titled, “The Holocaust in American Public Memory: Shifting Perspectives in Times of Crisis.” The free webinar begins at 12 p.m. www.bit.ly/3WAAGTy
Flower Show
Sept. 27-28: Penn-Cumberland Garden Club presents “Nature’s Bounty” flower show at Stauffers of Kissel Hill Home and Garden Store, 51 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg. Explore floral arrangements, creative displays and gardening inspiration. Show held Sept. 27, 1 to 6 p.m., and Sept. 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.penncumberlandgardenclub.org
Plant Sale
Sept. 28: Spruce up your landscape at the Hershey Horticulture Society’s Fall Plant Sale, 7:30 to 11 a.m. Find a variety of plants perfect for the season and get expert advice from members. www.hersheyhorticulture.com
Run/Walk
Sept. 28: The “ZERO” annual run/walk returns to City Island, Harrisburg, 8 a.m. The event helps raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer patients, caregivers, survivors and physicians. www.support.zerocancer.org
WoofStock
Sept. 29: Central PA Animal Alliance will host the 19th annual WoofStock, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Riverfront Park, Harrisburg. Enjoy vendors, entertainment, a pet costume contest and more during the annual festival celebrating all-things canine. www.centralpaanimalalliance.org
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