Climate Convergence
Oct. 1-2: PA Climate Convergence will be held in Riverfront Park, Harrisburg, with speakers, a festival of art, music and theater. Event will include a rally and march on the state Capitol and the installation of a 6-foot Climate Countdown Clock in the East Wing. www.pennsylvaniaclimateconvergence.org
Scavenger Hunt
Oct. 1-31: Through October, hit the trails and explore fall at the Ned Smith Center, 176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg, with a self-guided activity. Pick up a passport at the trailhead and follow the map to find all the exploration stations. www.nedsmithcenter.org
Fall Meet Week
Oct. 2-6: Explore high-performance cars during the Eastern Regional Fall Meet, Hershey’s annual antique car show and festival. View period automobiles, see demonstrations and visit a flea market. On Oct. 3, attend the “Night at the Museum” dinner and reception at AACA Museum, 161 Museum Dr., Hershey. www.hershey.aaca.com
Recovery Program
Oct. 3-Nov. 21: Tri County Community Action offers “Families in Recovery,” a free program that provides support and education to families who have been touched by addiction and are living in recovery. Registration required. www.cactricounty.org/recovery
Business Day
Oct. 6: Wildheart Ministries hosts a Business Day Out at 333 S. 13th St., Harrisburg, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring your business and come help with cleanup projects within the community of South Allison Hill. www.lovethehillpa.com
Harvestfest
Oct. 6-7: Enjoy the fall season at Big Valley Harvestfest at Mifflin County Youth Park, 110 W. Logan St., Reedsville. Event features artisans and vendors that sell crafts, natural products, seasonal items, apples and cider, flowers and food. www.visitbigvalley.com
Rummage Sale
Oct 6-7: Christ Church, 200 S. White Oak St., Annville, hosts a rummage clothing sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 6 and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Oct. 7. Gently used clothing, small household items and used jewelry for sale. www.ccucc.org
Bird House
Oct. 7: Join Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, for birdhouse construction and design, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your creativity to construct a bluebird box, paint a natural birdhouse gourd, and design your own songbird ornament. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Book Fest
Oct. 7: Chocolate Town Book Festival will be held at Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., to connect readers and local writers. Maria V. Snyder, April Hunt, Patricia Jackson and 50 PA authors will sign and sell books. www.hersheylibrary.org
Craft Sale
Oct. 7: Menkis Works Pottery hosts its annual Pottery Fall Craft Sale and Open Studio at 2401 Arcona Rd., Mechanicsburg, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with demonstrations, kids activities, refreshments and more. Check out the studio where pots are made and find handmade holiday gifts. www.menkisworks.com
HBG Flea
Oct. 7: Shop the HBG Flea for local art, vintage treasures, curated curios and unique gifts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Midtown Cinema, 250 Reily 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
Fundraiser
Oct. 7: Veterans Outreach of PA hosts the annual SPC David “Mikey” Crawford Memorial Fundraiser to combat veteran suicide at Steelton American Legion Post 420, 1860 S. 19th St., Harrisburg, 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy food, music, raffles and more. www.veteransoutreachofpa.org
FAB Night
Oct. 7: Help celebrate LGBT Center of Central PA’s work and honor leaders at FAB 2023 to mark 30 years of Common Roads. Event is at Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr, Hershey, 6 to 9 p.m. www.centralpalgbtcenter.org/FAB
Pumpkin Fest
Oct. 7-8: Pennsboro Pumpkin Fest marks its 20th year, bringing thousands to Adams-Ricci Park in Enola. This year, the festival will feature around 180 vendors, including community groups, businesses and craft vendors. www.eastpennsboro.net
Food Rally
Oct. 12: 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 food trucks or New Cumberland restaurants and enjoy shopping and special promotions. www.newcumberlandpa.org
Over the Edge
Oct. 13: Rappel from the rooftop of 200 N. 3rd St. in downtown Harrisburg, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Raise funds and awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region’s one-to-one youth mentoring programs. www.capbigs.org
Curiosity Kids
Oct. 13, 27: Kids ages 3 to 6 are invited to learn about dinosaurs on Oct. 13 and about portraits on Oct. 27 at the State Museum of PA, 300 North St., Harrisburg, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Curiosity Kids events included with museum general admission. www.statemuseumpa.org
Stargazing
Oct. 13: Join a naturalist for an evening exploring the night sky at Detweiler Park, 1451 Peters Mountain Rd., Dauphin, 8 to 10 p.m. Learn the myths of constellations and discover the basics of astrophotography. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Cornhole Tournament
Oct. 14: Veterans Outreach of PA invites the community to its Cornhole Tournament to benefit veterans experiencing homelessness. Event will be held at Scottish Rite Cathedral, 2701 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. It includes a raffle, silent auction and 50/50. www.veteransoutreachofpa.org
Volunteer Day
Oct. 14: 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 and refreshments available. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Bus Tour
Oct. 14: Historic Harrisburg Resource Center, 1230 N. 3rd St., hosts its annual “Bus Tour of Local Landmarks,” featuring Dauphin County historical sites, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.historicharrisburg.org
Riverboat Fundraiser
Oct. 14: Boatoberfest, the fall fundraiser for the Pride of the Susquehanna riverboat, sets sail from City Island, 4 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest celebration, complete with drinking, dancing, live music and dining. www.hbgriverboat.org
Spaghetti Dinner
Oct. 14: Central PA Womyn’s Chorus hosts its annual spaghetti dinner at Colonial Park United Church of Christ, 5000 Devonshire Rd., Harrisburg, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pasta, salad, beverages and dessert. www.cpwchorus.org
Choctoberfest
Oct. 14: Choctoberfest returns to ChocolateTown Square Park, Hershey, with food, live music, beer and chocolate, with activities for all ages. The day includes the Chocolate Cake Baking Competition, which also allows chocolate-lovers to taste-test for a fee. www.downtownhershey.com.
Dinner & Concert
Oct. 14: Susquehanna Folk Music Society hosts its Harvest Dinner & Concert with Kevin Neidig, Henry Koretzky and Aaron Blouin at Beshore Hill Farm, New Cumberland Collective, 5 to 9 p.m. www.sfmsfolk.org
Army Expo
Oct. 14-15: U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, 950 Soldiers Dr., Carlisle, hosts Army Expo ’23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Event features a Black Hawk helicopter, soldiers and equipment displays, historic reenactors, drone demonstration, live music, food trucks and more. https://ahec.armywarcollege.edu
Art Tour
Oct. 14-15: Fifth annual Hershey Hummelstown Art Studio Tour features 10 Hershey/Hummelstown artists who open their spaces to the public. Visitors can tour studios, watch demonstrations and purchase art on Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Oct. 15, 12 to 5 p.m. www.hersheyhummelstownartstudiotour.com
Pumpkin Fest
Oct. 14-29: Rockhill Trolley Museum and East Broad Top Railroad, 421 Meadow St., Rockhill, hosts the Great Pumpkin Patch Express. Enjoy Peanuts-themed activities on a vintage trolley, pick out a pumpkin, shop with vendors and more. www.eastbroadtop.com
PBCC Conference
Oct. 17: PA Breast Cancer Coalition celebrates its 30th anniversary at the 2023 PA Breast Cancer Coalition Conference at Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N. 2nd St., 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PBCC will turn the State Capitol East Wing fountain pink and offer milkshakes at 11 a.m. www.pbcc.me/conference-2023
Memorial Vigil
Oct. 17: Save the date for PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s Memorial Vigil, 6 to 8 p.m., at the state Capitol in Harrisburg. Remember the lives lost to domestic violence over the past year, honor resiliency of survivors, and recognize domestic violence advocates. www.pcadv.org
Garden Celebration
Oct. 18: Harrisburg Peace Garden Association celebrates the life of James E. Jones, MD, who co-founded the Peace Garden in 1990. Reception will be held at West Shore Country Club, Camp Hill, 5 to 7 p.m. Proceeds support garden maintenance. little@verizon.net
3rd in The Burg
Oct. 20: 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
Cold Cases
Oct. 20: Historic Harrisburg Association, 1230 N. 3rd St., rings in the spooky season with a bone-chilling exhibit, “Harrisburg’s Historic Cold Cases,” 6 to 9 p.m. Grab a free refreshment and chat with exhibit curators as you make your way through cold cases in Harrisburg’s true crime history. www.historicharrisburg.org
Organ Spooktacular
Oct. 20: Market Square Presbyterian Church, 20 S. 2nd St., presents its Organ Spooktacular, with two organs, singing and dancing, starting at 7:30 p.m. Hear Bach’s famous “Toccata in D minor.” Dress in your masquerade ball finest or just wear an eye mask. www.marketsquarechurch.org
Art Show
Oct. 20-22: Paxtang Art Association hosts its annual art show and sale at Paxtang Firehouse, 3423 Derry St., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Explore more than 500 pieces of original art in many mediums. Meet the artists on Oct. 20, 6 to 8 p.m. www.paxtangartassociation.godaddysites.com
Harvest Fest
Oct. 21: Central Penn College, 600 Valley Rd., Summerdale, celebrates fall with food trucks, live music, face painting, children’s games, vendor booths and more at its annual Fall Harvest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, with many activities offered at no cost. www.centralpenn.edu
Block Party
Oct. 21: Enjoy Wildheart Ministries’ Fall Block Party at The Hill Farm, 213 S. 18th St., Harrisburg, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come out and help at the farm, while having fun with neighbors in Allison Hill. www.lovethehillpa.com
Nature at Night
Oct. 21: Take an after-hours walk through the Olewine Nature Center at Wildwood Park, 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg, to watch exhibit hall critters come to life, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Make s’mores and sip apple cider and enjoy a Halloween story. Dress in costume and bring a trick-or-treat bag. www.explorewildwoodpark.org
Murder Mystery
Oct. 22: Scottish Rite Theatre presents a Murder Mystery dinner for guests 18 and older at Harrisburg Consistory, 2701 N. 3rd St., 4:30 to 9 p.m. Dress for the night is 1950s theme. www.valleyofharrisburg.org
Art Show & Sale
Oct. 27 & 28: Hershey Area Art Association presents “Under the Colors” art show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey. Fine art and 3D art for sale. hersheyart.org
Rock & Roll Halloween Party & Fundraiser
Oct. 29: Pine Street Presbyterian Church & Downtown Daily Bread present Rock & Roll Halloween Party and Fundraiser at The Englewood from 5-9 p.m. Live Music by Tom Slick. For more information and to purchase tickets Click here.
Treat Trek
Oct. 29: Ghosts and ghouls ages 12 and younger are invited to Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, 100 Fort Hunter Rd., Harrisburg, in costume for the Trick or Treat Trek, 2 to 5 p.m. Come dressed in costume, then follow clues to keep your search on track and get goodies at stops along the way. www.forthunter.org
Spooky Storytime
Oct. 31: Have family-friendly Halloween storytime fun at the New Cumberland Public Library, 1 Benjamin Plaza, 10:30 a.m. Kids ages 2 to 6 are invited to celebrate the spookiest holiday with stories, rhymes and song. www.newcumberlandlibrary
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