Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! Scroll down or use the menu links to find ideas for your weekend.
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Need something NEW to do? I’m partial to the Charlie Brown Christmas Jazz Show at The Englewood on Friday, HBG Flea Holiday Market on Saturday, and Scrooged at Midtown Cinema for Sunday.
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Things on my agenda this weekend: Historic Harrisburg’s Elegant Progressions Dinner, making beef stock, house-hunting.
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For your weekend planning:
- Plan your holiday travel now with this tip
- Shop these great local markets.
- View our local Restaurant Directory
- Local Brewery, Winery, & Cidery Directory
- See what else you missed on the blog.
Below are options for your weekend.
Top Weekend Recs
COVID-19 Disclaimer: Masking and social distancing policies may vary per business, venue, and event. Please be considerate, follow the rules, and be nice. And tip extra!
Thursday
- Holiday Magic at the Market at West Shore Farmers Market
- An Evening with Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart with Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- The Pennsylvania Christmas & Gift Show
- All 90s Music Trivia at Hemauer Brewing
- Get the Led Out at Whitaker Center
- Open Stage presents Who’s Holiday!
- Manheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis at Hershey Theatre
- Throwback Thursdays with DJ Caraby at The Englewood
- The Bad Toupees + The Neighborly at The Englewood
Friday
- Learn at Lunchtime with The State Museum of Pennsylvania: Artist Conversations
- Millworks reopens for Friday Lunch
- Open Stage presents Who’s Holiday!
- Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
- The Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
- Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
- Little Elves Workshop at The Hershey Story
- American Music Theatre presents 2021 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland
- Historic Harrisburg Association Elegant Progressions
- Rock Your Holiday at Rock Lititz
- The Pennsylvania Christmas & Gift Show
- First Friday: December 2021 at Dill’s Tavern
- Gremlins | at Midtown Cinema
- SMOOTH LIKE CLYDE @ XL LIVE
- Get the Led Out at Whitaker Center
- “Beer 4 Hope” Charity Beer Release and Holiday Party! at Stock’s Manor
- Divas Down Under “Winter Wonderland” Drag Show! at Harrisburg Comedy Zone
- Open Stage presents Court Street Cabaret
- Charlie Brown Christmas Jazz Show with the Eric Mintel Quartet at The Englewood
- December First Friday at Mela Kitch + Jack’s Cider House
- Les Miserables: School Edition at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
- Narçisse Theatre Company presents “NTÇ’s ORIGINAL WORKS SERIES” Production of KILL KELLER – An Original Drama by Paul Hood
Saturday
- HBG Flea – 2021 Holiday Market at Strawberry Square
- Santa in the Park at Reservoir Park
- The Frosty 5, 5K Run / Walk
- Open Stage presents Who’s Holiday! and A Christmas Carol
- The Brew Bus – York County
- Brewery Tours Original Walking Tour – York City
- Wreath Making at Ned Smith Center
- Little Elves Workshop at The Hershey Story
- The Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
- Crafty Christmas Creations at Hershey Gardens
- Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Hershey Gardens
- Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
- Christmas Spirit Light Show at Clipper Magazine Stadium
- American Music Theatre presents 2021 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland
- 2021 Carlisle Making Spirits Bright Holiday Parade
- Historic Harrisburg Association Elegant Progressions
- A Comedy Christmas at La Cultura
- Rock Your Holiday at Rock Lititz
- The Pennsylvania Christmas & Gift Show
- York Holiday Market Extravaganza at York Galleria
- Festival of Trees at Fort Hunter Park
- Toy Train Exhibit at Fort Hunter Park
- Harrisburg University Presents An Evening With The Hooters
- Pennsylvania Regional Ballet presents The Nutcracker
- The Polar Express Pajama Party! at Whitaker Center
- Get the Led Out at Whitaker Center
- Straight No Chaser at Hershey Theatre
- Dan + Shay at GIANT Center
- Ploughman Cider 5th Anniversary Celebration
- Youth Music Showcase with Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame at The Englewood
- Alt-Country Christmas with Cold Spring Union and Holly Serio at The Englewood
- Les Miserables: School Edition at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
- Narçisse Theatre Company presents “NTÇ’s ORIGINAL WORKS SERIES” Production of KILL KELLER – An Original Drama by Paul Hood
Sunday
- Just Plain Yoga Virtual Monthly Yin Yoga
- NFL Football on the BIG Screen at The Englewood
- Sunday Family Day at Stumpy’s Hatchet House Hershey
- The Hanover Brewery Tours Brew Bus
- Brewery Tours Original Walking Tour – York City
- Open Stage presents Who’s Holiday! and A Christmas Carol
- Little Elves Workshop at The Hershey Story
- Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
- The Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
- Christmas Spirit Light Show at Clipper Magazine Stadium
- American Music Theatre presents 2021 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland
- The Pennsylvania Christmas & Gift Show
- Children’s Lake Christmas Lighting & Luminaries in Boiling Springs
- Scrooged | at Midtown Cinema
- Arcona Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Tree Lighting
- Festival of Trees at Fort Hunter Park
- Toy Train Exhibit at Fort Hunter Park
- Pennsylvania Regional Ballet presents The Nutcracker
- Hummelstown Holiday Happenings
- Les Miserables: School Edition at Ephrata Performing Arts Center
- Narçisse Theatre Company presents “NTÇ’s ORIGINAL WORKS SERIES” Production of KILL KELLER – An Original Drama by Paul Hood
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