Happenings
Museums & Art Spaces
AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org
“Tailgate Travelers—Classic Station Wagons,” through Oct. 17
“Don Allen Chevrolet Dealership Retrospective,” through Oct. 17
“The Corvette Then and Now,” through Oct. 17
“Husavarna—Get Your Husky On,” through Oct. 25
Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com
“Never Have I Ever,” student/teacher exhibit, through July 24
The Art Center School & Galleries
18 Artcraft Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-697-2072; theartcenterschoolandgalleries.com
“From Every Angle—Our Member Collective” exhibit, July 11-24; reception: July 11, 5:30-7 p.m.
Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
“In a Different Light,” paintings by Jill Peckelun and photography by Louise Thomas, through July 26; reception: July 13, 5:30-7 p.m.
“Perspectives” by Dr. Eliseo Rosario, MD, July 18-Aug. 9
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
July artist of the month
East Shore Area Library
4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg
717-652-9380; dcls.org
Limelight on Local Artists—Brenda Fernsler and Craig S. Bomberger, July 1-Sept. 30; reception: July 12, 2-4 p.m.
Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square
Featured artist of the month: Jim Hoffman, July 2-26
Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org
HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, hallway gallery, through Aug. 9
HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, community room, through Nov. 29
Lebanon Picture Frame & Fine Art Gallery
847 Cumberland St., Lebanon
LebanonPictureFrame.com
Eva Bender watercolors, through July 26
Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
Annual Student Juried Exhibition, through Aug. 29
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
New works by Eve Tiday, Rea Ann Ross, Tami Bitner, Cindi Hardwicke, Kate Gambini, Rebecca Adey, Rachel Bouwnese , through July 13
New works by Pat Frese, Richard Souders, Marsha Souders, Ana Hyder, Stever Barber and Paul Gallo, July 15-Aug. 10
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
2025 Youth Art Contest winners exhibit, July 12-Sept. 27
The mixed media art of Caitlin Gill, through July 19
New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
“Art in the Stacks—Kids Art Show,” featuring work to match the theme of the library’s summer reading challenge, “Color Our World,” July 1-31
“Rooted in Clay—Nature’s Form and Texture,” intricately crafted tiles by Aubrey Maurer, July 1-31
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-232-8915; pnfm.org
Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
“Art of the State,” the 58th annual juried exhibition of Pennsylvania’s rich artistic heritage, featuring a diverse range of works in various mediums, through Sept. 14
“Game Changers—Pennsylvania Women Who Made History,” celebrating women from across PA in diverse fields
“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
“Portraits of Identity—HAAPI Through The Lens”
“HORSE2AUTO: A Transportation Revolution”
Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org
“Tribute to the Civil Rights Movement—Quilted Swing Coats by Patricia A. Montgomery,” through July 26
“Color Contradances,” vibrant, calculated paintings by Ai-Wen Wu Kratz that are influenced by theatre, classical music and dance, through Aug. 24
“Future Fossils,” imagined relics by international artists that depict a future apocalypse, collectively offering a preserved, contemporary snapshot of present-day life, through Nov. 2
Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery
Lebanon Valley College
101 College Ave., Annville
717-233-8668; lvc.edu/gallery
“Paper Trails—Exploring Artists and Techniques in Printmaking,” through July 27
The Trout Gallery
Dickinson College
240 W. High St., Carlisle
717-254-8159; troutgallery.org
“Imprint—Selected Gifts from Eric Denker ‘75,” celebrating donations from Dickinson College alumnus and art historian Eric Denker, through Sept. 13
“To Listen Deeply,” through Dec. 13; reception: Sept. 5, 5-7 p.m.
Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd., Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com
“Sisters of Stitch Craft and the Sorcery of Fiber,” through July 26; closing reception: July 26, 1-3 p.m.
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; explorewildwoodpark.org
“Art in the Wild,” a community outdoor environmental art exhibit with works composed of mostly natural materials to blend with Wildwood’s natural setting, through Sept. 30
Winters Heritage House Museum
41-47 E. High St., Elizabethtown
717-367-4672; elizabethtownhistory.org
“Transportation Exhibit,” through July 6
Read, Make, Learn
The Art Center School & Galleries
18 Artcraft Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-697-2072; theartcenterschoolandgalleries.com
July 7-11: Still Life (ages 9-14), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 7-11: Figure Drawing (ages 9-14), 1-3 p.m.
July 8: Sunrises & Sunsets Watercolor Workshop (adults), 3-5 p.m.
July 8: Paint your Pet Watercolor Workshop (adults), 6-8 p.m.
July 8: Supervised Lampworking Lab (12+ w/ parent & adults), 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 12-1 p.m.
July 9: Teen Glassblowing: Intensive 1-Day Camp (ages 12-17), 12-3 p.m.
July 10, 17, 24, 31: Acrylic Painting (adults), 1:30-3 p.m.
July 10, 17, 24, 31: Beginning Drawing (adults), 6-8 p.m.
July 14-18: Heavy Metal (ages 9-14), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 14-18: Elements of the Human Face (ages 9-14), 1-3 p.m.
July 14-18, 25: Teen Wheel Throwing Camp (ages 14-17), 1-4 p.m.
July 15, 22, 29: Lampworked Glass Beads for Beginners (12+ w/ parent & adults), 6-8 p.m.
July 15-17: Playing with Fire Camp – Beginner (ages 12-17), 1-4 p.m.
July 21-25: Animals of the Continents (ages 9-14), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 21-25: Fashion Fun (ages 9-14), 1-3 p.m.
July 22: Supervised Lampworking Lab (12+ w/ parent & adults), 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 12-1 p.m. July 24-Aug. 14: Intermediate/Advanced Pastel Painting (adults), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 24-Aug. 28: Vibrant Landscapes in Oil (adults), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 24-Aug. 14: Pottery Wheel Throwing Morning (adults), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 24-Aug. 14: Pottery Wheel Throwing Afternoon (adults), Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m.
July 28-30: Awesome Pennsylvania Animals & Plants (ages 12-17), 1-3 p.m.
July 28-30: Draw with a Cause (ages 12-17), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 31-Aug. 14: Lampworked Glass Beads for Beginners (12+ with guardian), Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 31-Aug. 1: Cartoon Drawing (ages 9-14), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 31-Aug. 1: Exotic Birds (ages 9-14), 1-3 p.m.
Bosler Library
158 W. High St., Carlisle
717-243-4642; boslerlibrary.org
July 8: Leadership 101, 6-7:30 p.m.
July 9, 16, 23: Senior Apple Users Workshop, 1-2 p.m.
July 15, 22, 29: Protecting Yourself and Your Money!, 5-6 p.m.
July 17: Cumberland County Waterways, 6-7 p.m.
July 19: Heart Health with the American Heart Association, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 31: Learn About Basic Finance, 6-7 p.m.
Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
July 10, 17, 24, 31: Mosaic Lagniappe, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.
July 12: Enamel on Copper, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 15: Glass Fusing Workshop—Coasters and Suncatchers, 6-8 p.m.
Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org
July 8: Books on Tap at Rubber Soul Brewery, 6-7 p.m.
East Pennsboro Library
98 S. Enola Dr., Enola
717-732-4274; eastpennsborobranch.org
July 1: Read to Dogs (subject to therapy dog availability), 6-7 p.m.
July 3: Story Time and Craft with Miss Kellie (ages 3-6), 6:30 p.m.
July 8: Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, 1:30 p.m.
July 8: Family Game Night!, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
July 9: Drop-In Glowing Campfire Craft, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
July 15: Paper Quilling Craft (ages 10+), 6:30 p.m.
July 17: Story Time and Craft with Miss Kellie (ages 3-6), 6:30 p.m.
July 18: Morning Story Time & Craft with Miss Kellie (ages 3-6), 11:30 a.m.
July 22: West Shore Wildlife Center, 1:30 p.m.
July 23: Drop-In Tissue Paper Painting Flowers Craft, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
July 24: Drop-In STEM Play, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
July 25: Daytime Drop-In STEM and Craft, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
July 31: Story Time and Craft with Miss Kellie (ages 3-6), 6:30 p.m.
July 29: Bingo for Books, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
East Shore Area Library
4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg
717-652-9380; dcls.org
July 3: Captain Curiosity—Found in the Stars, 5-6 p.m.
July 5: Figment Forge, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 7: The Stitch Sitch, 2-3:30 p.m.
July 10, 17, 24, 31: Creative Kids Art Class with Art Association of Harrisburg, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 11: Internet Basics, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 17: Sip & Speak, 3-4:30 p.m.
July 20: East Shore Cinema—The Maltese Falcon, 2-4 p.m.
July 25: Mario Kart Tourney, 6-8 p.m.
July 25: Cookbook & Kitchen Supply Swap, 12-4 p.m.
Elizabethtown Public Library
10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown
717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Card Making Group, 5-7 p.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Homeschool Happening, 2-4 p.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Fiber Artists, 3-6 p.m.
July 5: Knitter’s Group, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
July 7, 14, 21: Monday Game Club, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 12: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
July 14, 28: Touch a Truck, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 19: Book Discussion Group, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 25: Family Bingo Fun, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 26: Board Game Meetup, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
July 9, 23: Children’s Mansion Tour, 11-11:30 a.m.
July 12: Family Mansion Tour, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 15: Yoga Nidra—Guided Relaxation, 5:30-7 p.m.
July 22: Introduction to Tai Chi, 6-7 p.m.
July 23: Meditation—Discovering Your True Inner Power, 6-7 p.m.
July 30: Introduction to West African Dance, 6-7 p.m.
Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org
July 1-31: Summer Reading Challenge
July 1: Curl Up with the Classics, 10-11 a.m.
July 2, 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30: Baby & Toddler Story Time, 10-10:30 a.m.
July 2, 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30: Children’s Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m.
July 2: Embroiderer’s Stitch In, 1-4 p.m.
July 2, 16: Zen Meditation, 2-3 p.m.
July 3, 17: Language at the Library, Beginner Spanish, 10-11 a.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Meditation to Calm the Mind, 12-12:30 p.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Fredricksen Knits, 1-4 p.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Language at the Library – French (all levels), 1-2 p.m.
July 3, 17, 31: Device Advice, 5-6:30 p.m.
July 3: Tween LEGO Bingo, 6-7:30 p.m.
July 4: Fredricksen Library Closed, 12-11:59 p.m.
July 5: The Puzzlers, 1-4:30 p.m.
July 7, 21: Fredricksen Writes, 7-8:30 p.m.
July 8: Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 8: Computer Basics, 2-3 p.m.
July 8, 22: Bridge for the Fun of It!, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
July 9: Device Advice, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 9: Teen Crafternoon, 4-5:30 p.m.
July 10, 18, 25, 31: Pop-Up Storytime, 11-11:30 a.m.
July 10: Potato Post Newspaper Club, 3-4:30 p.m.
July 10: Gardening with Nature Series, 7-8:30 p.m.
July 11: Peaceful Poses Yoga for Adults, 9:15-10 a.m.
July 11: Peaceful Poses Yoga Storytime for Preschoolers, 10-10:45 a.m.
July 11: Indie & Foreign Film Fridays, 2-4 p.m.
July 11: Music of Woody Guthrie, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
July 13, 20: Pokémon Club, 3-4:30 p.m.
July 14, 28: Mock Interview Sessions, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 14: The Puzzlers, 1:30-8:30 p.m.
July 15, 29: iPhone Basics Series, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 15, 29: iPhone Basics Series, 6-7:30 p.m.
July 15, 22: Microsoft Office Basics Workshops, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 16: Tween LEGO STEM Lab, 2-3:30 p.m.
July 17: Monarch Butterflies, 6-7 p.m.
July 19: Neurodivergent Adult Support Group (Autism, ADHD, ADD), 3-4:30 p.m.
July 21: Business & Career Center Open Classroom, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 21: Genealogy Club, 12-1 p.m.
July 22: West Shore Wildlife Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 22: Genealogy Club, 5-6 p.m.
July 22: Tween LEGO Club, 6-7:30 p.m.
July 23: Teen Murder Mystery: Like, Oh My Gosh…A Murder, 6-8 p.m.
July 24: Disney Storytime, 9:30-10 a.m.
July 24: Journaling for Life, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
July 25: Solopreneur Roundtable—How to Create Impactful Social Media Content, 2-3 p.m.
July 25: Family Paint & Pix!, 6-8 p.m.
July 26: Paint with Us, 1-3 p.m.
July 27: Game Day for All!, 1-4:30 p.m.
July 28-31: Art Camp
July 28: Fredricksen Reads—“The Liars’ Club,” 7-8 p.m.
July 29: Microsoft Office – Excel Basics Workshop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 29: Mysteries of the Honeybee Unveiled, 6-7 p.m.
Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square
July 12: Watercolor Class, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 19: Mosaic Lady Bug/Bumble Bee, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
George & Hettie Love Memorial Library
530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg
717-234-3934; dcls.org
July 8, 22: Coloring for Adults, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
July 19: Silent Book Club, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 24: Design Your Own Jigsaw Puzzle, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org
July 1: Mysteries, She Wrote Mystery Book Group, 6:30 p.m.
July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15 a.m.
July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24: Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 1-31: Spice of the Month—Lavender
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Community Crochet Night, 6-7 p.m.
July 3: Manada Conservancy Kids Program—Bees and Pollinators, 10:30 a.m.
July 3, 9, 16, 23: Furry Tales, 6:30 p.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24: Teen Time for the Summer, 3 p.m.
July 3, 17: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
July 7, 14, 21: Books and Babies, 10:15 a.m.
July 7, 14, 21: Messy Mornings, 11 a.m.
July 10: Fear of Commitment Book Group (Short Fiction Only), 6 p.m.
July 11, 18, 25: Book Buddies, 3 p.m.
July 12: Market on Chocolate, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
July 12: Chess Tournament, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
July 15: Tween Tuesday, 3-4 p.m.
July 16: Songs about Color, 2 p.m.
July 16: Power Pointers, 3 p.m.
July 17, 24: Walking Hershey, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
July 19: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m.
July 19: LEGO Club—Summer Saturdays, 1 p.m.
July 25: Craft and a Movie—The Painting, 10 a.m.
July 26: Chess Club, 1 p.m.
July 31: Teen Time in the Reading Garden, 3 p.m.
Historical Society of Dauphin County
John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion
219 S Front St., Harrisburg
717- 233-3462; dauphincountyhistory.org
Mansion and exhibit tours, Tuesdays to Fridays, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education
4945 Horn Rd., York
717-757-6441; hornfarmcenter.org
July 17: Walk the Seasons—Summer 6:15-8:15 p.m.
July 19: A Gardener’s Guide to Soil Health, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Johnson Memorial Library
799 East Center St., Millersburg
717-692-2658; dcls.org
July 3: Fun with the Sun!, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
July 15: Midday Getaway, 12-1:30 p.m.
July 23: Upcycled Crafting, 6-7:30 p.m.
July 24: The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects with Ryan The BugMan, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Rhyme Time in the Park, 9:30-9:50 a.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Toddler Time in the Park, 10-10:20 a.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Story Time in the Park, 10:30-10:50 a.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Storybook STEAM, 6-7 p.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 9: Mad About Mysteries, 7-8 p.m.
July 11, 25: Dungeons & Dragons, 6-8 p.m.
July 12, 26: Block Party!, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 12, 26: Puzzle Party, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 16: Watch the Skies Book Club, 7-9 p.m.
July 17: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10-11 a.m.
July 17, 24: Play Scrabble!, 1:15-3:15 p.m.
July 19: Craft-A-Palooza, 10:30 a.m.
July 21: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
July 24: Tales for TAILS!, 6-7 p.m.
July 26: Trivia at Home—Broadway Music, 6-8 p.m.
July 28: Melted Crayon Butterflies, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
The LGBT Center of Central PA
717-409-5781; centralpalgbtcenter.org
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
July 5, 12, 19, 26: Passageways, 2 p.m.
July 6, 13, 20, 27: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
July 12: QTPOC Advisory Group, 6-8 p.m.
Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library
2410 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-232-7286; dcls.org
July 2: Craft Characters, 2-3 p.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Becoming a Mom, with Hamilton Health, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 3, 10, 17: My Society—Written Proof, 4:30-6 p.m.
July 8: Internet Basics, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 16: Sip & Speak, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 22: Foraging Wild Edibles, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
July 29: Coloring for Adult, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
McCormick Riverfront Library
101 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-234-4976; dcls.org
July 3: Captain Curiosity—Found in the Star, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 12: Reading the Rainbow, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 21: The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects with Ryan The BugMan, 2-3 p.m.
Middletown Public Library
20 N. Catherine St., Middletown
717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Storytime & Craft, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Books, Plus!, 1-2 p.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Tales With T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m.
July 2: Tom Crowl Ventriloquist, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Teens & Tweens Gathering, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: LEGO Club, 6-7 p.m.
July 9: Clyde Peeling’s Reptile Land, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 10: Jon Sills Molina Graffiti Artist, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
July 12: Family Board Game Day, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 16: Ryan The Bug Man, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 23: Critter Connections, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 30: Ridiculous Nicholas, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Cafe
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com
July 9: An Evening with Ruth Ware and Sarah Pekkanen, 7-8 p.m.
July 10: An Evening with Chris Whitaker and Kate Baer, 7-8 p.m.
July 22: An Evening with Cassandra Khaw, 7-8 p.m.
July 29: An Evening with Jo Piazza and Lindsay Hameroff, 7-8 p.m.
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
July 5: First Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
July 12: Clay Critters, 1-4 p.m.
July 19: Paint and Be a Dreamcatcher, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
July 20: Cat and Dog Magnets, 1-2:30 p.m.
National Civil War Museum
One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg
717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
July 19: Free Civil War Book Talk—“George Graham Vest,” 2-3 p.m.
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
July 2: Pre-K Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
July 1-31: Famous Paintings Scavenger Hunt (ages 0-12)
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Outdoor Storytimes, 10:30 a.m. (ages 2-5), 11:15 a.m. (ages 0-2)
July 2: Piece Seekers, 6-7:30 p.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Famous Artists Series, 3-4 p.m.
July 5, 12, 19: Take and Makes
July 5, 19: Book & Media Sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 7: Moves and Groovers (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
July 7, 14, 21, 18: Disney How to Draw Series (ages 6-12), 3-4 p.m.
July 8: Vintage Toy Day, 3-4 p.m.
July 8: Introduction to Genealogy Sources, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
July 8: Tales for Tails, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
July 10: Stitch Books (ages 13-17), 3:30-4:30 p.m.
July 11: Outdoor Sensory Playtime, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 12, 26: Teen Craft Kits
July 14: Musical Mornings, 10:30-11 a.m.
July 15: Create a Library Mascot (ages 6-12), 3-4 p.m.
July 16, 23, 30: iPhone Class for Adults, 2-3:30 p.m.
July 21: Messy Art Monday (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
July 22: Paint Party, 3-4 p.m.
July 24: Teen Cooking Class (ages 13-17), 3:30-4:30 p.m.
July 25: Block Party, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 26: Crafty Crafters Club, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 28: Kids Yoga, 10:30 a.m. (ages 2-5), 11 a.m. (ages 6-10)
July 29: Collaging is Cool! (ages 6-12), 3-4 p.m.
July 31: Family Fort Fest (ages 2-5), 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
July 14-18: Bend The Rules: Machine Sewing (grades entering: 4-9), 1-4 p.m.
July 17: Mosaic Sunflower Class, 6-8 p.m.
July 21-25: Adventures In Watercolor (grades entering: 4-9), 1-4 p.m.
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
July 1-31: Stars, 2-2:30 p.m.
July 3-31: Earth, Moon & Sun, 1-1:30 p.m.
July 5, 12, 19, 26: Violent Universe, 3-3:30 p.m.
July 9: Summer Tree Identification with PA DCNR, 11:30 a.m.
July 11, 19: Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
July 11: Curiosity Kids—COLOR, 11:30 a.m.
July 16: Printing, 11:30 a.m.
July 17: Amusement Parks, 11:30 a.m.
July 18: Art Mediums, 1:30 p.m.
July 19: Travel by Land, Air and Water, 11:30 a.m.
July 23: Where Does Your Milk Come From?, 11:30 a.m.
July 25: Curiosity Kids—Observing Nature, 10:30 a.m.
July 25: Gyotaku—Fish Printing, 11:30 a.m.
July 26: Paper Cutting: Scherenschnitte, 10 a.m.
July 30: Chair Shop, 1:30 p.m.
Susquehanna Outfitters
333 S. Front St., Wormleysburg
717-503-0066; susquehannaoutfitters.com
July 2, 9, 16, 23: Wednesday Night Workout Paddles, 6-8 p.m.
July 10: Full Moon Float on the Susquehanna, 7-10 p.m.
July 13: Swatara Creek Float, 12:30-4 p.m.
July 27: Brewery Float, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd., Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com
July 12: Faerie House Smokers, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 15: Clay Faerie House Smokers, 6-8 p.m.
July 16: Glass Wind Chimes, 6-8 p.m.
July 25: Swedish Huck Weaving, 6-8 p.m.
July 26: Ceramic Toad Houses, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; explorewildwoodpark.org
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Wednesday Wellness Walks, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
July 11: Flower Walk—Still More Blooms, 10-11:30 a.m.
July 12: Forest Bathing—Nature-Based Mindfulness Walks, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 12: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 19: Creature Feature—Snapping Turtles (ages 4-6), 10-11 a.m.
July 24: Pound the Colors of Wildwood into Cloth, 6-8 p.m.
July 26: Kids Discover—Hummingbirds (ages 8-12), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library
200 W. Second St., Hummelstown
717-566-0949; dcls.org
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 27, 31: Creative Kids Art Class with Art Association of Harrisburg, 3-4:30 p.m.
July 21: The Colorful World of Bugs and Insects with Ryan The BugMan, 2-3 p.m.
July 26: Crafternoon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Live Music
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com
July 11: Terry Fator
July 12: The Buckinghams, The Association
July 13: Straight No Chaser
July 18: Eaglemania
July 25: Journey from the Heart
Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Open Mic Night
July 12: Pressing Strings, Traced in Air
July 18: The After Hours, Tucked In
July 19: Shea Quinn
Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org
July 18: Glenn Tilbrook
Carley’s Ristorante and Piano Bar
204 Locust St., Harrisburg
717-909-9191; carleysristorante.com
July 2, 16: Christine Purcell
July 3, 10, 17, 24: Andrea Britton
July 5, 19: Anthony Haubert
July 9, 23, 30: Tristin Lynee
July 11, 26, 31: Chris Emkey
July 12, 18: Roy Lefever
July 25: Dr. Nyce
Carlisle Theatre
44 West High St., Carlisle
717-258-0666; carlisletheatre.org
July 19: Aretha Franklin—One Night with the Queen w/Keysha Toney
Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
July 5: Greater Harrisburg Concert Band
Greater Harrisburg Concert Band
717-576-758; Facebook: Greater Harrisburg Concert Band
July 5: Sunset Music & Movies Series Concert at Fort Hunter
Gretna Music
gretnamusic.org
July 10: House concert with Maria Corley
July 13: The Gesualdo Six
July 20: First Listen, free performance by talented youth—Isabel Morales
July 20: Erinys Quartet
July 27: Free Jazz Workshop Service
July 27: First Listen, free performance by talented youth—Noah Spangler
July 27: Emmet Cohen Trio
Gretna Theatre
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
717-964-3627; gretnatheatre.org
July 10-19: Million Dollar Quartet
July 26: Apprentice Cabaret
H*MAC
1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
July 18: Dayseeker, Colorblind, Ekoh
July 18: Lives Lost
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra
The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org
July 3: Free Summer Concert at Lebanon Valley College
July 4: Free Summer Concert at Millerstown Park
July 5: Free Summer Concert at Reservoir Park, Harrisburg
July 6: Free Summer Concert at Summerfair Carlisle, Dickinson College
Hollywood Casino
777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville
717-469-2211; www.hollywoodpnrc.com
July 4: Sought Out City
July 5: Why Not Me
July 11: Gillian Smith
July 12: The Resistors
July 18: Emily’s ToyBox
July 19: Dance Fever
July 25: Vertigo Vultures
July 26: Into the Spin
Keystone Concert Band
145 E. Main St., First Floor, Mechanicsburg
717-329-7541; keystoneconcertband.com
July 12: Concert at St. Andrews in the Valley Episcopal Church, Harrisburg
July 21: Concert at Paxton Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
July 17: “Star Wars—A New Hope” in concert
July 19: Aaron Tveit
Market Square Concerts
marketsquareconcerts.org
July 13: Peter Sirotin, Elias Goldstein, Sara Cyrus, Ya-Ting Chang
July 16: Peter Sirotin & Claudia Chudacoff, Elias Goldstein, Julian Schwarz, Lena Goodson, Ya-Ting Chang
July 19: Mendelssohn Piano Trio
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
July 19: Erich Cawalla & The Uptown Band
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
310 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-238-9304; pinestreet.org
July 18: Maddie Felix
Stock’s on 2nd
211 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg
717-233-6699; stocksonsecond.com
July 11: Jon & David Robinson
West Shore Theatre
317 Bridge St, New Cumberland
717-759-5464; www.westshoretheatre.org
July 20: MixTape Unplugged
Whitaker Center
222 Market St., Harrisburg
717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
July 12: Marc Broussard
XL Live
801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg
717-409-8975; xlhbg.com
July 2: The Disco Biscuits
July 11: The Rockett Mafia, The Martini Bros & Vedanta
July 12: Yelawolf, Michael Phillips
July 13: Umphrey’s McGee
July 17: Ballyhoo!, Cydeways, Beachfly
July 18: The Motet, Telula
The Stage Door
Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com
July 25: Summer Night Laughs Stand-up Comedy Series
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com
July 2-31: “The Wizard of Oz”
Gamut Theatre Group
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org
July 9-Aug. 16: Popcorn Hat Players present “The Ugly Duckling”
Gretna Music
gretnamusic.org
July 25: “Lovebug” by FRWRD Dance Company
July 26: Noche Flamenca’s “Searching For Goya”
Gretna Theatre
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
717-964-3627; gretnatheatre.org
July 12, 19: “Pete The Cat”
July 25: “Lovebug”
July 31-Aug. 3: “Hadestown: Teen Edition”
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com
July 4: Free Improv Mixer, Goose Parade, Bondfire Society, Barn Bitches
July 5: Level 1 Class Show, Solo Sleepover, Lil’ Stinkers, Ham Juice
July 6: Level 1 Class Show
Hershey Area Playhouse
830 Cherry Dr., Hershey
717-533-8525; hersheyareaplayhouse.com
July 31-Aug. 10: “Catch Me If You Can”
Keystone Theatrics
The Playhouse at Allenberry
1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs
717-258-3211; www.keystonetheatrics.com
July 11-27: “Newsies”
Middletown Public Library
20 N. Catherine St., Middletown
717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org
July 2: Tom Crowl Ventriloquist
July 30: Ridiculous Nicholas
Oyster Mill Playhouse
1001 Oyster Mill Rd., Camp Hill
717-737-6768; oystermill.com
July 11-27: “The Boys Next Door”
Theatre Harrisburg
513 Hurlock St., Harrisburg
717-232-5501; theatreharrisburg.com
July 11-13: “Catharsis”
July 18: Sunset Music & Movie Series at Fort Hunter—“100 Years of Broadway”
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