Museums & Art Spaces
AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org
“Mustang Then and Now,” through April 18
“Old School Rods and Customs, through April 19
SAAB Showroom, through April 19
Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com
“Women of the Permanent Collection,” featuring a variety of female artists from the 20th century with their own distinctive style and unique perspective, through March 27
“All Access Harrisburg,” highlighting Pennsylvania’s capital city through the lenses of photographers William Hicks, Dr. Eliseo Rosario, Ron Steficek and Michael Yatsko, Dec. 5-Jan. 8
The Art Center School & Galleries
18 Artcraft Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-697-2072; theartcenterschoolandgalleries.com
Holiday Fine Art & Craft Show, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Arts on the Square
20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-257-1270; marketsquarechurch.org
“Along the River & Beyond—Landscapes by Jonathan Frazier and Carrie Wissler-Thomas,” through Dec. 14
Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
“Art for the Holidays,” through Dec. 24
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
Artist of the month: Jesus Gaytan
Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
Festival of Trees, through Dec. 21
Toy Train Exhibit, through Dec. 21
Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association Art Show & Awards reception at Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art: Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m.
The Annual Holiday show, artwork by Millersburg Area Art Association members, through Dec. 31
Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org
HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, hallway gallery, Dec. 13-Feb. 14
HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, community room, through May 30
Historical Society of Dauphin County
John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion
219 S Front St., Harrisburg
717- 233-3462; dauphincountyhistory.org
Mansion Tours, Tuesdays-Friday, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
Course Highlight—Art 217 (Digital Imaging), Dec. 5-18; reception: Dec. 5, 4:30 p.m.
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
Holiday gift shopping, a collection of work by Millworks in-house artists, through Jan. 11
New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
Art in the Stacks— Rebekah Richmond
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
Mark Muhich, “Turtles of PA,” through Dec. 27
“Cryptids of Pennsylvania and the Appalachian Trail,” through Jan. 10
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-232-8915; pnfm.org
Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history
Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
11th Annual Juried Art Exhibition at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building, Dec. 1-31
Rose Lehrman Art Gallery
One HACC Drive, Harrisburg
717-780-2435; hacc.edu
Student Honors Photography, through Dec. 5; reception: Dec. 4, 5:30-7 p.m.
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
“Game Changers—Pennsylvania Women Who Made History,” celebrating women from across PA in diverse fields, detailing their contributions and challenges they faced in their lifetimes
“Bannered Heroes—Celebrating Pennsylvania’s African American Veterans,” presented by Beta Pi Boulé, the Harrisburg chapter of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (the Boulé)
“Home Improvements—New to the Collections,” artifacts designed and marketed in the first half of the 1900s as modern conveniences
“Horse2Auto—A Transportation Revolution”
Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org
“Mixed Mythology,” works by Mary Curran that draw on a deep reverence for the natural world and explores how humans make sense of their surroundings, through Jan. 4
“If Herr Street Could Talk,” the homecoming exhibition of award-winning abstract artist and Harrisburg native, Alteronce Gumby, through Feb. 22
Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu/gallery
“Art Evolved—Intertwined,” an exhibition by Studio Art Quilt Associates and the National Basketry Organization, bringing the ancient art forms of quilting and basketry, through Dec. 21
The Trout Gallery
Dickinson College
240 W. High St., Carlisle
717-254-8159; troutgallery.org
“To Listen Deeply,” examining how sound is a key component for diverse works of art, through Dec. 13
“Her Dreams Are True,” a new perspective on the role of archives, museum collections and the personal memory in Apsáalooke (Crow) artist Wendy Red Star’s prints and photos, through Feb. 7
Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd., Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com
“Home for the Holidays,” showcasing the latest designs and holiday crafts by Wheel of Light members, through Dec. 31
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; explorewildwoodpark.org
2025 Photo Contest Display, showcasing Dauphin County parks photographs, Dec. 9-Jan. 24; reception and awards: Dec. 14, 1 p.m.
Read, Make, Learn
The Art Center School & Galleries
18 Artcraft Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-697-2072; theartcenterschoolandgalleries.com
Dec. 3, 17: Watercolor Painting Step-by-Step (adults), 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dec. 4: Volunteer Holiday Centerpiece Workshop (adults), 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec. 9: Holiday Cards Watercolor Workshop (adults), 3-5 p.m. or 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 17: Christmas Ball Mania (adults) 6-8 p.m.
Bosler Library
158 W. High St., Carlisle
717-243-4642; boslerlibrary.org
Dec. 1: Monday Night Book Group, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Dec. 10: Just Mysteries, 1-2 p.m.
Dec. 10: Wicked Wednesday Book Group, 1-2 p.m.
Dec. 10: Adult Coloring Night, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 15: Graphic Novel Discussion Group, 6-7:30 p.m.
Capital Blue Cross Connect
4500 Marketplace Way, Enola
capitalbluecrossconnect.com
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 31: Gentle Yoga, 9:30 a.m.
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22: Fitness Flow, 4:15 p.m.
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Virtual Pilates, 5 p.m.
Dec. 2, 16: Chair Yoga at York Connect Store, 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24: Virtual INSPIRE, 9 a.m.
Dec. 3, 10, 17: Virtual Pilates, 12 p.m.
Dec. 3, 10, 17: Kickboxing & Strength at Enola and virtual, 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 4, 11, 18: Ready, Steady, Action at Enola and virtual, 4:15 p.m.
Dec. 5, 12, 19: Strong and Fit at Enola and virtual, 10 a.m.
Dec. 16: Connect Monthly Webinar—Back Basics, 4 p.m.
Dec. 24, 31: Kickboxing & Strength at Enola and virtual, 10 a.m.
Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
Dec. 1: Winter Wonderland (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dec. 5: Swizzle Sticks and Wine Charms (ages 12-adult), 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 6: Make an Ornament (ages 5-12), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 6: Eraser Prints—Holiday Cards and Tags, 12-2:30 p.m.
Dec. 6- 20: Landscapes in Colored Pencils and Pastels (ages 9-14), Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dec. 9: Storybook Studio (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Dec. 13: Put Your Color Pedal to the Metal, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 13: Gift Lab (ages 5-12), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 13: Copper Enamel Open Studio (ages 13-adult), 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Dec. 15: Third Space Craft Night, 6-8 p.m.
Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org
Dec. 9: Books on Tap at Rubber Soul Brewery, Hummelstown, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 13: Reading the Rainbow at LGBT Center of Central PA, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
East Pennsboro Library
98 S. Enola Dr., Enola
717-732-4274; eastpennsborobranch.org
Dec. 2: Read to Dogs, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 3: Family Game Night, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 4: Creative Movement Class with Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, 4 p.m.
Dec. 6: Library Christmas Party, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Dec. 9: Drop-In Giant Paper Bag Snowflake Craft, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 10: Santa’s Sleigh STEM Challenge, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 11, 18: Story Time and Craft, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 17: Drop-In Mini Yarn Hat Ornaments, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 23: Drop-In STEM Play, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 30: BINGO for Books, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
East Shore Area Library
4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg
717-652-9380; dcls.org
Dec. 1: The Stitch Sitch, 2-3:30 p.m.
Dec. 1: Digital Detox Book Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 6: Figment Forge, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Elizabethtown Public Library
10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown
717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Card Making Group, 5-7 p.m.
Dec. 3, 10, 17: Homeschool Happening, 2-4 p.m.
Dec. 4, 11, 18: Fiber Artists, 3-6 p.m.
Dec. 6: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec. 13: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec. 16: Baby Musik Time, 10-10:25 a.m.
Dec. 20: Book Discussion Group, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 27: Board Game Meetup, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
Dec. 7: Victorian Tea, 11:30-3:30 p.m.
Dec. 7: Hearth Cooking Demonstration, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Dec. 7: Clear Toy Candy Demonstration, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Dec. 13, 20: Candlelight Mansion Tour, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: Santa’s Reindeer and Mrs. Santa, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org
Dec. 1: Man Made, 7-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22: Santa’s Workshop (ages 5-8), 4-5 p.m.
Dec. 2: Career Exploration Workshop, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 2: Book Dragon Club—Plot Twisters, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 4: Special Themed Storytimes (ages 3-5), 10-10:30 a.m.
Dec. 4, 18: Device Advice, 5-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 4-Feb. 26: Teen Teaching Tech, Thursdays, 4-5 p.m.
Dec. 5: Book Dragon Club— Book Keepers, 6-8:30 p.m.
Dec. 5: Chess Club, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 6: Tween Mystery Party—Murder at the Ugly Sweater Party, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Dec. 6: Teen Mystery Party—Murder at the Ugly Sweater Party, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 7: Teen Holiday Hangout, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dec. 8: Preschool Holiday Stories and Cookie Decorating (ages 3-5), 11-11:30 a.m. and 6-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 8, 15, 22: Book Explorers (ages 3-6), 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 9: Resume Writing, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 9: Read to Dogs, 6-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 9: Tween LEGO Club, 6-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 11: Artist Reproduction Team (A.R.T.), 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 12: Peaceful Poses Yoga Storytime for Preschoolers, 10-10:45 a.m.
Dec. 12: Device Advice, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 14: Pokémon Club for Tweens and Teens, 3-4:30 p.m.
Dec. 15: World Explorers—India, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 19: Solopreneur Roundtable—Open Discussion, 12-2 p.m.
Dec. 19: Family Paint & Pix!, 6-8 p.m.
Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square
Dec. 5: Fresh Evergreen Wreath, 6-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 6: Copper Sunset Necklace (ages 13 and older), 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Dec. 12: Chunky Knit Throw, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 13: Kids Christmas Workshop (ages 7-12), 1-3 p.m.
Dec. 14: Holiday Ornament Tree (ages 12 and older), 2-4 p.m.
George & Hettie Love Memorial Library
530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg
717-234-3934; dcls.org
Dec. 4: Love Friends Book Bingo, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Dec. 6: Otherworldly Book Club, 12-1 p.m.
Dec. 9: Coloring for Adults, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Dec. 13: Knit One, Crochet Too!, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 20: Silent Book Club, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Hershey Gardens
170 Hotel Rd., Hershey
717-534-3492; hersheygardens.org
Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27: Crafty Christmas Creations, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec. 13: Visit with Santa, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec. 20: Storytime with Mrs. Claus, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org
Dec. 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Dec. 1, 8, 15: Books and Babies, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Dec. 1, 8, 15: Storytime for Everyone, 11-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 1-31: Spice of the Month: All Spice
Dec. 2: Exploring Poetry, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 2: Hershey Area Pokémon Club, 5:30-7 p.m.
Dec. 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 30: Penn State Hershey Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 16: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Dec. 3: LEGO Club, 1-2 p.m.
Dec. 3, 10, 17: Community Crochet Night, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 4, 11, 18: Teen Time, 2:30-4:15 p.m.
Dec. 4, 18: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
Dec. 5-6: Pop-Up Booksale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dec. 6: Yarn Craft Exchange, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dec. 6, 20: Chess Club, 1-3 p.m.
Dec. 13: Chess Tournament, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dec. 15: Read to a Hockey Player, 4-4:45 p.m.
Dec. 16: Splash of Serenity—Watercolors for Relaxation, 2-3:30 p.m.
Dec. 16, 30: Silent Book Group, 10-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 20: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education
4945 Horn Road, York
717-757-6441; hornfarmcenter.org
Dec. 7: Twigs & Digs—Late Foraging Walk, 1-3 p.m.
Dec. 13: Winter Plant ID, 12:30-3 p.m.
Johnson Memorial Library
799 East Center St., Millersburg
717-692-2658; dcls.org
Dec. 8: Upcycled Crafting, 6-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 16: Weekday Getaway, 4-5:30 p.m.
Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org
Dec. 1, 8, 15: Story Time, 10:15-11 a.m.
Dec. 1, 8, 15: Toddler Time, 11:15-11:35 a.m. and 11:40 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 16: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 16: Storybook STEAM, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 5, 12, 19: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
The LGBT Center of Central PA
717-409-5781; centralpalgbtcenter.org
Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27: Passageways, 2 p.m.
Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
Dec. 13: QTPOC Advisory Group, 6-8 p.m.
Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library
2410 North 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-232-7286; dcls.org
Dec. 3: Zine for Teens, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Middletown Public Library
20 N. Catherine St., Middletown
717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: STEAM Club, 6 p.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Tiny Tots Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Wee Readers Storytime, 1-2 p.m.
Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 4, 11, 18: Teen Time, 4-5 p.m.
Dec. 4, 11, 18: LEGO Club, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 6: Open Studio, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 13: Community Table Top Game Time, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Cafe
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com
Dec. 6: Book Launch with Jessica Yoon, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 13: Storytime at the Scholar, 10-10:30 a.m.
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
Dec. 6: First Saturdays, 2-5 p.m.
Dec. 7: Sparkly Holiday Trees, 1-3 p.m.
Dec. 14: Paper Ornaments, 1-3:30 p.m.
Dec. 18: Beginner Visual Journaling Playshop, 6:30-8 p.m.
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
Dec. 6: Wreath Making Workshops, 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m.
New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
Dec. 1-5: Polar Express LEGO Contest (ages 5 and older)
Dec. 1, 8, 15: Cozy Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Dec. 1, 15: Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 1-31: 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt (ages 0-12)
Dec. 1-31: Reading Wrap-Up (ages 0-18)
Dec. 2, 9, 16: Cozy Book Babies (ages 0-2), 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 3: Piece Seekers, 6-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 4: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 4: Musical Mornings (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
Dec. 5: Playdoh Palooza (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 6, 13, 20: Take and Makes (ages 0-12)
Dec. 6, 20: Book Sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dec. 9: Shelf Love, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 9: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 10: Holiday DIY Workshop (ages 3 and older), 4-6 p.m.
Dec. 11: Toddler Time (ages 2-3), 10:30-11 a.m.
Dec. 12: Tumble Tots (ages 0-3), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 13: Teen Craft Kits (ages 13-17)
Dec. 16: Junior Scientists (ages 5 and older), 5-6 p.m.
Dec. 18: STEM Sort & Match with Fall Sensory Bins (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 18: Teen Tarot Club (ages 12-16), 5-6 p.m.
Dec. 19: Block Party (ages 0-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 22: Holiday Book Trivia (ages 3 and older), 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 29: Hygge Hot Chocolate Party (teens ages 12 and older), 3-4 p.m.
Dec. 30: Storytime STEAM (ages 3-5), 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Palmyra Public Library
50 Landings Dr., Annville
717-838-1347; palmyra.lclibs.org
Dec. 1: Genealogy Group, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 3, 10, 17: Strength & Stretching 50+, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 3, 10, 17: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Dec. 8: Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 18: Debut Author Book Club @ Book Bar, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 22: BYO Craft Nights Adults 18+, 4:30-6:45 p.m.
Panacea Healing Arts
701 N. Mountain Rd., Harrisburg
484-373-9109; panaceahealingarts.com
Dec. 1: Crystal Bowl Sound Immersion, 6-7 p.m.
Dec. 5: Winterfest Open House, 6-9 p.m.
Dec. 6: Tai Chi, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 6: Qi Gong, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 9: Holiday Mixer with Central Pennsylvania Psychedelic Society, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 20: Tai Chi, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 20: Qi Gong, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
Dec. 3: Mosaic Wreath, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 13: Holiday Greens Centerpiece Floral Workshop, 2-4 p.m.
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
Dec. 3-28: Faster Light
Dec. 3-28: Passport to the Universe
Dec. 5, 20: Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 6, 13, 27: Oasis in Space, 12-12:30 p.m.
Dec. 10: Holiday Traditions of 1950s and 1960s, 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 10-21: Season of Light
Dec. 12: Curiosity Kids—The Winter Solstice, 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 12: Virtual Program—PA’s Native Evergreens, 12:15 p.m.
Dec. 17: Dioramas, 11:30 a.m.
Dec. 19: Curiosity Kids— Holiday Traditions of 1970s and 1980s, 11:30 a.m.
Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd., Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com
Dec. 5: Watercolor Holiday Cards, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 6: Dumpling Snow Folk, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec. 6: Make Your Own Santa Gnome, 2-3 p.m.
Dec. 9: Mosaic Wreath, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 10: Embroidered Ornaments, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 12: Hand Built Clay Trees, 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 13: Winter Cardinal Acrylic Painting, 1-3 p.m.
Dec. 20: Tree Luminary, 2-3 p.m.
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; explorewildwoodpark.org
Dec. 2: Wreath Workshop, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 3, 10, 17: Wednesday Wellness Walks, 1-2:30 p.m.
Dec. 6: Young Birders—Counting is for the Birds with Appalachian Audubon Society, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dec. 6, 7: Natural Ornaments, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dec. 13: Birds & Coffee with Appalachian Audubon Society, 10-11 a.m.
Dec. 21: Reindeer Workshop, 1:30-3 p.m.
William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library
200 W. Second St., Hummelstown
717-566-0949; dcls.org
Dec. 13: The 13 Un-merry Monsters of Christmas, 1-2 p.m.
The Winery at Hunters Valley
3 Orchard Rd., Liverpool
717-655-6508; www.huntersvalleywines.com
Dec. 13: Holiday Lights Vineyard Walk, 6-9 p.m.
Dec. 20: Paint & Sip—Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Man, 12-3 p.m.
Live Music
Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com
Dec. 3, 10, 17: Open Mic Night
Dec. 6: The Local Honeys, Abby Hamilton, Virginia Masland
Dec. 14: Joy to the Burg Fundraiser
Dec. 21: Abbey Family Christmas
Dec. 31: Dirty Grass Players and Treesap
Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org
Dec. 3: The Wood Brothers, with The Wildmans
Dec. 4: Dailey & Vincent
Dec. 5: Jazz in the City
Dec. 19: ZOSO—The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
Arts on the Square
20 S. 2nd St., Harrisburg
717-257-1270; marketsquarechurch.org
Dec. 14: Carols by Candlelight
Capital City Music Hall
234 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
capcitymusichall.com
Dec. 4: Better Lovers
Dec. 5: It’s a 2000’s Party
Dec. 6: Tots For Tots Benefit
Dec. 9: Weedeater
Dec. 10: Koffin Kats
Dec. 12: Santa Rave
Dec. 13: Omnium Gatherum
Dec. 14: Primer 55
Dec. 19: Daft Punk Night
Carlisle Town Band
carlisleband.org
Dec. 14: Christmas Concert (St. Patrick Catholic Church Activity Center)
Carley’s Ristorante and Piano Bar
204 Locust St., Harrisburg
717-909-9191; carleysristorante.com
Dec. 3, 17: Christine Purcell
Dec. 5, 6, 11, 17: Chris Emkey
Dec. 10, 12: Tristin Lynee
Dec. 13, 20, 27: Anthony Haubert
Dec. 18: Andrea Britton
Dec. 19, 26, 31: Ted Ansel
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com
Dec. 31: Yachtzilla! Monsters of Soft Rock
Englewood Hershey
1219 West End Ave., Hummelstown
717-256-9480; englewoodhershey.com
Dec. 6: Songs For Phil Benefit Concert w/Colebrook Road, The Very Fine Gentlemen, Hockersville Station, Nina & Joe Scarcia
Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
Dec. 10: St. Thomas Dulcimer Society Holiday Concert
Dec. 21: Brass Triumphant
H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
Dec. 5: The Band Feel
Dec. 13: Alienpark
Dec. 19: From Ashes To New
Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus
www.hgmcchorus.org
Dec. 12-14: “Radiance of the Rainbow” concerts
Harrisburg Singers
www.theharrisburgsingers.org
Dec. 5-7: “Sounds of the Season” concerts
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org
Dec. 6-7: Come Swing with Me!
Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org
Dec. 6: Jay Smar—Old Country Christmas Music
Hollywood Casino
777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville
717-469-2211; hollywoodpnrc.com
Dec. 5: Central City Orchestra
Dec. 6: Tribute/7 Bridges
Dec. 12: Smooth Like Clyde
Dec. 13: Colt Wilbur Band
Dec. 19: Andromeda
Dec. 20: Fast Times at Shermer High
Dec. 26: JJ Rupp Band
Dec. 27: Cazhmiere
Johnson Memorial Library
799 East Center St., Millersburg
717-692-2658; dcls.org
Dec. 4: Holiday Music with Ray Holland
Keystone Concert Band
145 E. Main St., First Floor, Mechanicsburg
717-329-7541; keystoneconcertband.com
Dec. 6, 10, 13, 17: Christmas Concerts
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
Dec. 8: The Rock Orchestra
Dec. 10: Celtic Woman
Dec. 13: Glenn Miller Orchestra
Dec. 16: The Modern Gentlemen
Majestic Theater
25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg
717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org
Dec. 3-14: Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
Dec. 4: Messiah University Piano Ensemble Side by Side
Dec. 7: Messiah University Christmas Concert
Dec. 9: Messiah University Musica Nova—Student Compositions
Dec. 14: Messiah University Guitar Ensemble
Dec. 19: Susquehanna Chorale Candlelight Christmas Concert
Metropolis Collective
17 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg
717-458-8245; metropoliscollective.com
Dec. 13: Surface Noise, Jynx & Dino
Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com
Dec. 13: Figgy Pudding
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
310 N. Third St., Harrisburg
717-238-9304; pinestreet.org
Dec. 14: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Susquehanna Chorale
One College Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-533-7859; susquehannachorale.org
Dec. 19: Candlelight Christmas Concert at Messiah University
Dec. 20: Candlelight Christmas Concert at Market Square Presbyterian Church
Dec. 21: Candlelight Christmas Concert at Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren
Susquehanna Folk Music Society
717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org
Dec. 9: Windborne
The Ware Center
42 N. Prince St., Lancaster
717-871-2308; artsmu.com
Dec. 3: An Irish Christmas with RUNA
Dec. 6: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party
Dec. 11: Anthony Nunziata—Bocelli & Beyond at Christmas
Dec. 12: Julia Kamanda & Cabbage Hill
Dec. 13: Bria Skonberg—Jingle Bell Swing
Dec. 17: Glenn Miller Orchestra: In the Holiday Mood
West Shore Theatre
317 Bridge St, New Cumberland
717-759-5464; westshoretheatre.org
Dec. 12: “Christmas with Elvis” with Jeff Krick, Jr.
Dec. 14: “A Carpenters Christmas” with Jillian Rossi
Dec. 31: The Martini Bros.
Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
Dec. 15: Michael Cavanaugh
XL Live
801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg
717-409-8975; xlhbg.com
Dec. 6: Scythian, The Dishonest Fiddlers—Ugly Christmas Sweater Show
Dec. 12: The Gilmour Project
Dec. 18: Samantha Fish, Cedric Burnside & Jon Spencer
Dec. 19: The Badlees, Ben Arnold
Dec. 20: Back in Black ACDC Tribute
Dec. 28: R&B Takeover hosted by Jacquees
Dec. 31: Crack New Years Eve—Tribute to Creed & Nickelback
The Stage Door
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com
Dec. 2-30: “The 2025 Christmas Show—Deck the Halls”
Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org
Dec. 8: “Hadestown”
Dec. 11: The Outlet—Music & Poetry Open Mic
Dec. 13: Greater York Youth Ballet presents “The Nutcracker”
The Belmont Theatre
27 S. Belmont St., York
717-854-3894; thebelmont.org
Dec. 5-14: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com
Dec. 2-27: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
Dec. 2-28: Irving Berlin’s “Holiday Inn”
Gamut Theatre Group
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org
Dec. 31: Countdown to Noon with the Popcorn Hat Players—“The Ugly Duckling”
H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
Dec. 4, 11, 18: Poetry Night at H*MAC
Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center (HCPAC)
1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown
717-939-9333; thehcpac.org
Dec. 12-14: “The Lion King Jr.”
Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com
Dec. 3: Michael Winslow
Dec. 5, 6: J. Bliss and Jennifer Espenshade
Dec. 12, 13: David Rosenblatt and Sharon Simon
Dec. 19, 30: Shawn Banks
Dec. 26, 27: Mike Harrison
Dec. 31: Rich Aronovitch
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com
Dec. 5: Free Improv Mixer, Goose Parade, Bondfire Society, Barn Bitches
Dec. 6: Free Improv Mixer, Solo Sleepover, Lil’ Stinkers, Ham Juice
Dec. 12: Team Z, Girl’s Trip, Left Unsupervised, Tater Tot Dish, Spice Crones, Neighborhood Gossip, And Another Thing—A Sketch Show
Dec. 13: Musical Improv Graduation Show, Awkward Timing, Uncomfortable, Rockstar, Rockstar Karaoke
Dec. 14: Musical Improv Class Graduation Show, And Another Thing—A Sketch Show
Dec. 19: Goose Parade, LoS CoMpLiCaDoS, Offbeats, The Real Fast Coast Wives of Central PA, Wrastlin’
Dec. 20: Spiced Ham, Original 6, The Next Leaver, Unshushed Sisters, Barbra, Blackest Thing Ever
Dec. 26: Free Improv Mixer, Left Unsupervised, Tater Tot Dish, What? Hell Yeah! What?, Am I the Assshow
Dec. 27: Introduce a Self, Homie-Sexual, All Over the Place, Elderprov, Cosmic Trash, Big Business LLC
Hershey Area Playhouse
830 Cherry Dr., Hershey
717-533-8525; hersheyareaplayhouse.com
Dec. 11-14: “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer”
Keystone Theatrics
The Playhouse at Allenberry
1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs
717-258-3211; www.keystonetheatrics.com
Dec. 5-21: “A Christmas Story”
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg
915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0535; ltmpa.com
Dec. 4-14: “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol”
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
Dec. 6-7: Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet presents “The Nutcracker”
Dec. 18: “Cirque Dream Holidaze”
Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
Dec. 5, 7, 12, 13: Fall Senior Series I & II
Open Stage
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com
Dec. 5-21: “Who’s Holiday!”
Dec. 6-23: “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas”
West Shore Theatre
317 Bridge St, New Cumberland
717-759-5464; westshoretheatre.org
Dec. 31: The Artificial Wizards
