Spring Gardening
April 1: Penn State Extension Master Gardeners hosts its Spring Gardening Symposium at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 9:30 to 11 a.m. This session’s topic is “Creating Healthy Garden Soil.” www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Craft Sale
April 1: Central Dauphin High School Band Boosters hosts its 31st annual craft sale at 437 Piketown Rd., Harrisburg, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop for handmade items from more than 150 vendors. Proceeds benefit high school band programs. www.cdramband.org
Retirement Workshop
April 1: Dauphin County Chapter of the PA Association of School Employees will host a pre-retirement workshop at Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, 1280 Clover Lane and on Zoom, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., for Dauphin County public school employees eligible for PSERS benefits and planning to retire within four years. www.dcpasr.org
HBG Flea
April 1: Shop the HBG Flea for local art, vintage treasures, curated curios and unique gifts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Strawberry Square, 320 Market St., Harrisburg. The mission of the HBG Flea is to create a platform for community growth by bringing artists, small businesses and patrons together. www.hbgflea.com
Book Sale
April 1, 15: Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, hosts pre-owned book sales on the first and third Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Foundation House. Find books, vintage items, jewelry, music, puzzles, kids’ books, vinyl records and more. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org
Bowling Benefit
April 1-28: Register your bowling team for Bowl for Kids’ Sake to raise funds for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region’s one-to-one youth mentoring program. Enjoy pizza, drinks, raffle prizes and bowling. More details are online. www.capbigs.org
Art in the Wild
April 2: Take a self-guided, 3-mile trail walk to meet “Art in the Wild” artists as they put finishing touches on their trailside installations and observe their processes of creating outdoor art, 1 to 3 p.m. www.wildwoodlake.org
Egg-Stravaganza
April 2: Families with kids ages 2 to 8 are invited to New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, for a community Easter Egg Hunt, 1:45 to 2:30 p.m. Crafts and games will be available, and prizes will be awarded. www.newcumberlandlibrary.org
Girls who Code
April 4, 18, 25: Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey, hosts Girls Who Code, a program for girls in grades 6 to 12 to use computer science to impact their community, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Girls will build skills in teamwork, confidence, time management, communication and more. www.hersheylibrary.org
Health Summit
April 6-8: Latino Connection will host the 2023 Latino Health Summit at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, 701 Penn St., Reading, with a theme of “Restoring and Transforming Health in Our Communities.” Network with and learn from thought leaders, private and public-sector organizations and community members. www.latinoconnection.org
Church Service
April 7: Salem United Church of Christ, 231 Chestnut St., Harrisburg, will host a Good Friday service at 12 p.m. Special music will include selections by the St. Thomas Dulcimer Society. www.salemuccharrisburg.org
Volunteer Day
April 8: Enjoy the outdoors and help with park and habitat enhancement projects at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tools and work gloves provided. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Creative Workshops
April 8: Stop by Wheel of Light Studio, 3738 Peters Mountain Rd., Halifax, for Second Saturday workshops to create ceramic faerie houses, macramé bunny ears, and hand-painted birdhouses, and to try your hand at Earth Day papermaking, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event also features artisan demonstrations. www.wheeloflightstudio.com
Alzheimer’s Fundraiser
April 8: Harrisburg Beach Club, City Island, hosts “The Longest Day—an Island Getaway” fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Association, 4 to 7 p.m. Relax along the river and enjoy live music, contests, prizes, cornhole, mini golf, food, beverages and more. www.harrisburgbeachclub.com
Plein Air
April 12-19: Artists will paint outdoors on both sides of the Susquehanna River during the 3rd annual River Towns Plein Air event hosted by Marietta Art Alive. The public is invited to observe artists at work. The 8-day painting period culminates in an exhibit opening on April 21 at 5 p.m. at Marietta Community House Studio 264. www.mariettaartalive.com
Food Rally
April 13: Enjoy fresh, savory foods at the New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally every second Thursday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m. Grab dinner from area food trucks or New Cumberland restaurants and enjoy shopping and promotions at local businesses. www.newcumberlandpa.org
Civil War Presentation
April 13: National Civil War Museum, 1 Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg, hosts “A Civil Conversation” with Peniel E. Joseph, professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin, 7:30 p.m. www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
Guitar Show
April 14-16: Artisan Guitar Show will be held at Best Western Premier and Conference Center, 800 E. Park Dr., Harrisburg. Visit with handcrafted guitar exhibitors, attend master classes and enjoy a concert series. www.artisanguitarshow.com
Travel Fair
April 15: Where & When Pennsylvania hosts the 5th Annual PA Family Travel Fair at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Rd., Lancaster, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Discover fun and affordable PA vacations, and participate in raffles and giveaways, kids’ activities and exhibitors, entertainment and mascots. www.whereandwhen.com
Dance Class
April 15: Dwennimmen, a local, community-based African dance and drum company, presents Souleymane Solos Sana Traditional Malian Dancer Master Dance class at 5 Bridges Health & Fitness, 4450 Oakhurst Blvd., Harrisburg, 2 p.m. All levels are welcome. Facebook: Dwennimmen African Dance Community
Gettysburg Museum
April 15-16: Adams County Historical Society’s new museum, Gettysburg Beyond the Battle, 625 Biglerville Rd., will open its doors to the public, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy self-guided museum tours, special programming, book signings, living history, live music, kids’ activities and more. www.achs-pa.org
Earth & Art Fest
April 16: Join New Cumberland Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, and New Cumberland Collective for the first New Cumberland Earth & Art Festival with educational sessions, plein air painting, a sustainable fashion fair, art and goods market, food trucks, music, a student art show and more, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.newcumberlandlibrary.org
Earth Day
April 19, 22: Kids and families are invited to the State Museum of PA, 300 North St., Harrisburg, to learn more about the trees in Pennsylvania, how they make our lives better and take a seedling home to plant. www.statemuseumpa.org
Discover Pollywogs
April 20: Kids ages 5 to 10 are invited to Detweiler Park, 1451 Peters Mountain Rd., Dauphin, for a day of pond/creek exploration, 2 to 4 p.m. Using nets, kids can catch and release tadpoles and other critters. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Taste of the Chamber
April 20: West Shore Chamber of Commerce hosts “Soiree at the Farm,” with live music, dancing and hors d’oeuvres by the water at Farm 1840, 101 State Rd., Mechanicsburg, 6 to 9 p.m. Wear your best formal attire. www.wschamber.org
Bagels & Bingo
April 21: Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg to enjoy a bagel, cream cheese, and light refreshments, while playing rounds of bingo, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Attendees will have a chance to win door prizes including raffle baskets and gift cards. The event is free for members. www.jewishfedhbg.org
Gospel Concert
April 21: Bethel AME Church, 1721 N. 5th St., Harrisburg, hosts a Women’s Day Benefit Spring Gospel Concert with Nicholas Carter and Divine Connection at 6 p.m. Admission is $25. Facebook: Bethel AME Church
3rd in The Burg
April 21: Explore the best of Harrisburg during 3rd in the Burg, the monthly arts and culture event, where you can visit and enjoy galleries, restaurants and art spaces throughout downtown and Midtown, 6 to 9 p.m. www.thirdintheburg.org
Fundraising Event
April 21: Vision Resources of Central PA hosts the 23rd Annual Visions of Monte Carlo benefit fundraiser at the Sheraton Harrisburg/Hershey, 4650 Lindle Rd., Harrisburg, for a dinner, auction, raffles, music, dancing, casino-style games and more, 6 to 10 p.m. www.vrocp.org
Litter Cleanup
April 22: Help make Harrisburg a cleaner and safer place to live, work and play by participating in the 11th annual Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup, alongside hundreds of volunteers, 8 to 11 a.m. www.cactricounty.org/ghlc
Cleanup Event
April 22: Wildheart Ministries will host a cleanup event at 333 S. 13th St., Harrisburg, and throughout South Allison Hill, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by lunch, as part of the Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup. www.lovethehillpa.com
Odd Ones
April 22: The Millworks, 340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg, hosts its annual Spring Odd Ones Bizarre, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors will set up throughout the building and on the rooftop. Shop for unique and handcrafted gifts at this alternative arts and crafts event. www.millworksharrisburg.com
Earth Day Fest
April 22: Stop by Elizabethtown Fairgrounds, 900 E. High St., to celebrate Earth Day with food, live music, kids’ activities, a makers’ market, environmental information tables and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/earth2etown
Gamut Gala
April 23: Gamut Theatre hosts its annual fundraiser, The Gamut Gala, 4 to 7 p.m., at its home at 15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg. The event features great food, open bar, entertainment and live and silent auctions. www.gamuttheatre.org.
Tonight’s Sky
April 26: Families are invited to join the planetarium director at the State Museum of PA, 300 North St, Harrisburg, at 2 p.m. to explore the night sky. Learn about the basic motions of the sky, visible constellations and planets and special celestial events. www.statemuseumpa.org
Junior Foodies
April 27: New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, hosts Junior Foodies—Fruit Pie Challenge for ages 6 to 10, 6 to 7 p.m., in conjunction with Longwood Gardens’ Community Read selection, “Bring Me Some Apples and I’ll Make You a Pie: A Story about Edna Lewis.” www.newcumberlandlibrary.org
Plant Sale
April 29: Friends of the New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, hosts their annual plant sale at Foundation House, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop for annuals, vegetables, herbs, perennials and more. Event includes a free workshop on growing and using herbs at 10 a.m. www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org
Wetlands Festival
April 29: Celebrate Wildwood Park’s treasured wetlands with a day of free, fun and educational activities at the 23rd Annual Wetlands Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks and wildlife exhibits, and interact with members of environmental organizations. Visit www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Ukrainian Music
April 29: Prometheus Ukrainian Male Chorus will sing at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral, 221 N. Front St., Harrisburg, 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $25 or $5 for students and may be obtained at the door or on the website below. There will be a freewill offering to support humanitarian relief in Ukraine. www.musicbytheriver.org
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