Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!
What you’ll find ⤵️
For something new: New fall menu at Fire & Grain at the Hershey Lodge; Agape Elixir Bar is now open!
Worth noting: Last SoMa Block Party of the season TONIGHT (weather permitting – we’ll know by 2 p.m.); Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra is back; so is Tröegs Master of Pumpkins; WoofStock on Sunday
Things on my agenda this weekend: All Things Go (Noah Kahan edition) Friday; youth baseball, Found Collab Funeral; morning football; winery visit
🆕 Quick Weekend Links: Thursday • Friday • Saturday • Sunday
New + Noteworthy
you know, ICYMI
- more on Agape Elixir Bar
- A night out – and overnight, plus brunch – for 2 for less than $300!
- The fanciest night of the year is coming soon …
- See what else you missed on the blog
- and check out the new “Extras” section at the very bottom
Sara’s Top Picks
for the group chat
- Your must-dos for Hersheypark Halloween
- 💜 Join me for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Nov. 1!
- 📤 Share this with the friend who always asks, ‘What’s going on this weekend?’
- 👨💻 Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup
Thursday
- SoMa Block Party | September 2025 | Free | Harrisburg
- Live Music at the Cinema with Trace Morgan at Midtown Cinema | Free | Harrisburg
- Kundalini Yoga with Keane Living at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Free
- The Whiteout Weekend Kickoff at Hollywood Casino | Free | Grantville
Ladies Night at Oscar’s at Los Tres Cubanos | Free | Harrisburg- Taco Thursday! at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
- Hope for Good – Emerging Artists Showcase Benefit for Haiti Partners at Englewood | $ | Hershey
- NHL Preseason: Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
- The Exactlys at The Sturges Speakeasy | Free | Harrisburg
- Open Mic and Jam at The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
- Come Together: A Celebration of The Beatles at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Friday
- HYP Game Night at Whitaker Center | $ | Harrisburg
- poetry & open mic at Consciousness Coffee | Free | Lemoyne
- Celebrate One Year of Sweet New Beginnings at Anna Rose Bakery! | Free | Harrisburg
- Cycle TGIF: Rhythm Ride Express- Morgan Wallen x Tate McRae at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
- Girl’s Night: Barre & Bar- Custom Sweatshirts after Workout at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
- Winestock 2025 at Royal Winery | Free | Harrisburg
- FALL into flavor this weekend at Oscar’s! Sip, Smoke, Savor: Say “FALL” for Discounts at Los Tres Cubanos | Free | Harrisburg
- Blue Sky Tavern w/ Corina Rose | Free | Etters
- Decked Out Live with Katz 22 at The Vineyard at Hershey | $ | Hershey
- Night at the Museum at Hershey History Center | $ | Hershey
- The Amish Outlaws at H Lounge at Hollywood Casino | Free | Grantville
- TMI Improv Comedy Show at Gamut Theatre Group | $ | Harrisburg
- The Unforgettable Big Band Presents “You Can’t Do That with a Big Band!” at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
- Bella’s Bartok Live at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
- Crazy Train- Americas Ozzy Tribute at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg
Saturday
- Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
- Zumba at Burn30 | $ | Lemoyne
- Beginner Pilates Equipment Workshop at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
- Celebrate Wildwood at Wildwood Park | Free | Harrisburg
- 39th Annual Apple Festival at New Cumberland Borough Park | Free | New Cumberland
- Grand Opening at The Mercantile | Free | Mechanicsburg
- Intro to Forest Bathing at Hershey Gardens | $ | Hershey
- Hamilton Health Center Annual Recovery Walk | Free | Harrisburg
- Fall Fest 2025 at Penbrook Park | Free | Harrisburg
- Hershey Soup Cook-Off at Hershey Volunteer Fire Dept. | $ | Hershey
- The Red Land Senior Center Drive-thru Chicken BBQ Fundraiser | $ | Lewisberry
- Winestock 2025 at Royal Winery | Free | Harrisburg
- HBA Parade of Homes | Free | various locations
- Fall Fest and Makers Market at Armstrong Valley Winery | Free | Halifax
- Fungi Foray at Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art | $ | Millersburg
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra MasterWorks 1: Symphonie Fantastique at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
- 59th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show at Zembo Shrine | $ | Harrisburg
Taps & Tees at Wolf Brewing Company | Free | Mechanicsburg- Field & Folk: Harvest Dinner & Concert with Barkley Cove at Beshore Hill Farm | $ | New Cumberland
- Grande Rouge Release & Wine Pairing Celebration at The Vineyard at Grandview | $ | Mount Joy
- Harrisburg Whiskey Festival at La Cultural | $ | Harrisburg
- Fall BAPs Double Header on Small Track with Vintage National | $ | York Haven
- The Flying Circus Tribute to Led Zeppelin at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
- Meow: HBG’s Biggest Lesbian Adventure with DJ Lady Shae at The Brownstone Lounge | Free | Harrisburg
- Twenty One Pilots at Hersheypark Stadium | $ | Hershey
- 90’s ROCKFEST! at The Abbey Bar – Stone Temple Pilots, Rage Against The Machine, Smashing Pumpkins! | $ | Harrisburg
- WQXA presents Finger Eleven, Alien Ant Farm, BRKN LOVE at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
- Skarlet’s Funhouse at Karma | $ | Harrisburg
- Come Together: A Celebration of The Beatles at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
- Popcorn Hat Players presents Little Red Riding Hood at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
- Oktoberfest Weekend at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire | $ | Manheim
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2 | Harrisburg
- Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour | $ | York
- Brewery Tours: Cruise York County | $ | York
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour | $ | Lancaster
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout! | $ | Lancaster
Sunday
- Sunday Tea at the Willows | $ | Mechanicsburg
- Sunday’s at Stumpy’s! | $ | Hershey
- Sound Healing Meditation at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
- Kundalini Yoga with Keane Living at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
- WoofStock 2025 in Riverfront Park | Free | Harrisburg
- Grand Opening at The Mercantile | Free | Mechanicsburg
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra MasterWorks 1: Symphonie Fantastique at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
- Winestock 2025 at Royal Winery | Free | Harrisburg
- HBA Parade of Homes | Free | various locations
- Fall Fest and Makers Market at Armstrong Valley Winery | Free | Halifax
- Arts on the Square presents Alcee Chriss III, concert organist at Market Square Presbyterian Church | $ | Harrisburg
- HYP Book Club: Moral Ambition at Pursuit Coworking | Free | Harrisburg
- 59th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show at Zembo Shrine | $ | Harrisburg
- Adam Sandler at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
- ARTS ON THE SQUARE GALLERY EXHIBIT OPENING at Market Square Presbyterian Church | Free | Harrisburg
- Erica Lyn Everest Presents “Women in Music” at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
- Messiah University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds at Parmer Hall | Free | Mechanicsburg
- National Theatre Live: INTER ALIA | at MIdtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
- THE LAST CLASS | One Night Only! | at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
- Court Street Cabaret at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
- Oktoberfest Weekend at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire | $ | Manheim
Extras
- Be the taste everyone talks about! We’re looking for partners to support Berry Bash as “Food Station Sponsor” – great opportunity for fun, engaging activation! Email me with interest!
- Vendor applications are open for the (outdoor) SoMa Christmas Market on Nov. 30! Sign-up here! Deadline to apply is Sept. 15.
- Save the date for Plants + Pints 2026! Sunday, April 12 at Strawberry Square
- Want to share an ‘extra’? Email Sara with interest!
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