July Community Corner
Bluegrass Fest
July 1-4: The Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival will be held at Grange Park, 169 Homan Lane, Centre Hall, bringing together local, regional and national acts. Festival grounds offer more than 1,500 RV hookup sites. Camping is first come, first served. www.remingtonryde.com
Coloring Contest
July 1-31: Children ages 5 to 10 are invited to participate in Wildwood Park’s second annual coloring contest. Young artists may submit a Wildwood-themed, 8½-by-11 hand-drawn, portrait-style coloring page using colored pencils, crayons or markers. Entries may be submitted to the Nature Center in person, via mail or email throughout July. www.wildwoodlake.org
Summer Flea
July 3: Explore the HBG Flea summer market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the parking lot of Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily St., Harrisburg. Shop for local art, handmade gifts and vintage wares from local artists and curators. www.hbgflea.com
4th Celebration
July 3: Head to the 4th Annual July 4th Celebration at The Star Barn Village, Newville Rd., Elizabethtown, for a ride through Herr’s Mill Covered Bridge, self-guided tours of The Star Barn Village attractions, a visit with animals, tractor-pulled wagon and pony rides, games, arts vendors, demonstrations, train rides, fireworks and more. www.thestarbarn.com
Declaration Reading
July 4: The Historical Society of Dauphin County presents the 11th annual public reading of the Declaration of Independence with John Harris Jr. reenactor David Biser, from the porch of the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion, 219 S. Front St., Harrisburg. Readings will take place on the hour at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., with a special candlelight reading at 8 p.m. www.dauphincountyhistory.org
Taste of Independence
July 4: Harrisburg toasts the nation’s birth with the July 4th Food Trucks and Fireworks with food trucks, live music, a wine garden, kids’ activities and more in Riverfront Park, 3 to 9 p.m. The annual fireworks display follows at dark. www.harrisburgpa.gov
Franklin’s Inventions
July 8: Kids ages 3 to 6 are invited to explore the inventions of Benjamin Franklin at the State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North St., Harrisburg, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This Curiosity Kids event is included with general admission to the museum, but space is limited to 18 children per program. www.statemuseumpa.org
Outdoor Movies
July 9, 23: Dauphin County Parks and Recreation presents Sunset Series—Movie Night at Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, with screenings of “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” on July 9 and “Polar Express” on July 23. The movies begin at 8:30 p.m. Guests may pack a picnic or grab dinner from the Shalom House food truck at 6:30 p.m. www.dauphincounty.org
Shipoke Flea
July 10: The annual Shipoke Flea returns, with a wide assortment of goods available for purchase. The event, organized by the Shipoke Neighborhood Association, runs 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the 500- to 800-blocks of S. Front Street, Harrisburg. www.shipoke.org.
Pump Primers
July 10: PA Pump Primers’ Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show and Muster returns to Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A parade of antique fire trucks will leave the PA Farm Show Building and travel to Riverfront Park, where they will be on view all day. Speak to owners, play games, grab food and listen to music. www.papumpprimers.org
Volunteer Work Day
July 10: 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. Bring along a water bottle. Refreshments available. www.wildwoodlake.org
Book Sale
July 10-15: Palmyra Public Library hosts its annual used book sale at Palmyra First United Methodist Church, 520 E. Birch St. The book sale opens on July 10 with an early bird preview, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Admission is $5 per person. Shoppers will be limited to 30 items each, with items sold at regular price. Customers should bring their own boxes or bags. www.palmyra.lclibs.org
Concert Series
July 11: Harrisburg Young Professionals hosts a free Italian Lake Concert series concert at Italian Lake, N. 3rd and Division streets, Harrisburg, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, picnic blankets and snacks. www.hyp.org
Dutch Days
July 14-17: Head to Richfield Dutch Days, Basom Park, Richfield, for summer family fun, rides, bingo, food, fireworks and more. Enjoy a Dutch menu throughout the week. An outdoor picnic, church service and parade will be held on Sunday evening. www.dutchdays.com
Outdoor Play
July 15: Exchange screen-time for Kids Discover—Outdoor Play at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join a naturalist at Fort Hunter to discover a variety of creative outdoor games anyone can play at home. Think creatively, move around and have fun. Masks and social distancing required. www.wildwoodlake.org
3rd in The Burg
July 16: 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, 6 to 9 p.m. www.thirdintheburg.org
Red Hot 5K
July 17: Lower Paxton Township, Harrisburg, hosts the Arts & Parks Red Hot 5K Run/Walk to benefit its parks and recreation programs. The race starts at the Friendship YMCA, Lower Paxton Township, Harrisburg, at 8 a.m. Runners are invited to wear red. Race T-shirts and prizes will be awarded. Virtual 5K option available. www.lowerpaxton-pa.gov
Brewfest
July 17: Sample more than 60 craft brews while listening to music and tasting food from area food trucks at the 9th Annual Dauphin County Brewfest on the front lawn of Fort Hunter Mansion, 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 3 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door, and $15 for designated drivers. www.forthunter.org
Summer Concert
July 18: The Middletown Home will host a free summer concert on its property at 999 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, starting at 5 p.m. The Rich Clare Pentagon Band, a six-piece show band renowned for its rock ‘n’ roll and R&B, will headline. Guests are encouraged to bring their own seating or blankets. Space is on a first-come, first-serve basis. www.middletownhome.org.
Family Fun Ride
July 18: Bring your family to the first Whitaker Family Fun Ride for a 5-mile ride that will have a rolling start at the Carousel Pavilion on City Island then follow the Susquehanna River along Riverfront Park. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., and you can start the route anytime between 9 and 10 a.m. www.whitakercenter.org
Flower Walk
July 18: Join volunteer Cara Martinez-Williams at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., to search and view joe-pye weed, pokeweed, monarda and jewelweed. Masks and social distancing required. www.wildwoodlake.org
Harrisburg Mile
July 21: The 2021 Harrisburg Mile returns to City Island, for a run around the 1-mile loop. Runners have the option of the open run, which takes place anytime between 3 and 5:45 p.m., or in their assigned age heats, which start at 5:45 p.m. www.ymcarun.com
Garden Cleanup
July 21: Harrisburg Young Professionals will host a cleanup at Heart of the Community Garden, 1421 Derry St., Harrisburg, 5 to 7 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help maintain and beautify the garden prior to the weekly farmers market. Bring a water bottle and gardening/work gloves (if you have them). RSVP by emailing beautification@hyp.org. www.hyp.org
Heritage Days
July 22-25: Tuscarora Valley Heritage Days will be held, 2 to 4 p.m., 6201 Route 75, East Waterford, with a benefit and consignment sale, lumber jack competition, wood carving demonstration, horseshoe tournament, truck tug-o-war, flea market, tractor parades and chicken barbecue. Enjoy live music by Joe Bonson and Coffee Run on Friday, and Broken Record on Saturday. Find Tuscarora Valley Heritage Days on Facebook for details.
Island Escape
July 29: Join West Shore Chamber of Commerce for its “Escape to the Island,” 2 to 9 p.m., starting at Water Golf on City Island, Harrisburg. Grab food from local food trucks and get comfortable for a viewing of “The Sandlot.” Bring your own chairs, blankets, or snacks. Tickets are $5 for the movie, $10 for both the movie and mini golf. www.wschamber.org
Nature & Art Fest
July 31: Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art hosts its Annual Nature and Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at MYO Park, Millersburg. The free festival includes food and craft vendors, education and art presentations, make-it-yourself bluebird boxes, live music and more. A concert will be held at 5:30 p.m. www.nedsmithcenter.org
Blood Drive
July 31: Guy E. Shelley, Jr. American Legion Post 974 & York County Veterans’ Court will host a blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Fairview Township Fire Station No. 1, 340 Lewisberry Rd., New Cumberland. For an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter code POST974 or call 1-800-REDCROSS.
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