Museums & Art Spaces
AACA Museum
161 Museum Dr., Hershey
717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org
“Imperial: Chrysler’s Handcrafted Masterpiece,” through Oct. 18
“American Muscle—Red, White, Blue,” through Oct. 18
“Nash—RPS-Ride, Performance, Style,” through Oct. 18
“Route 66 Centennial—East Coast Celebration,” through Oct. 18
Art Association of Harrisburg
21 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com
“A Lyrical Journey” is a retrospective exhibition for prominent artist, writer and dedicated AAH leader Carrie Wissler-Thomas, July 3-Aug. 30
The Art Center School & Galleries
18 Artcraft Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-697-2072; theartcenterschoolandgalleries.com
“Pastel Visions—Paintings by Donna Mitchel & Her Students, July 10-30; reception: July 10, 5:30-7 p.m.
The Bower
1190 Bower Rd., Shermans Dale
thegardenbower.com
Open Hours: Wednesdays through Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Group Tours: by appointment Monday through Saturday
Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
West Shore Photography Club Showcase, through July 25
“Final Forest,” a special pop-up exhibition of works by Jim Mackey, July 17-Aug. 1; reception: July 17, 5:30-8 p.m.
Cornerstone Coffeehouse
2133 Market St., Camp Hill
thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
July artist of the month: Dick Neff
Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square
“Christmas in July with Bits of Serenity,” July 1-25
Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org
HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, community room, through Nov. 28
HAAA Member Artwork at Hershey Public Library, hallway gallery, through Aug. 8
Historical Society of Dauphin County
John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion
219 S. Front St., Harrisburg
717-233-3462; dauphincountyhistory.org
Mansion Tours, Tuesdays-Friday, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
“America250 Patriots of Dauphin County,” through December
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
New works by Jemar Sweets, Steve Barber, Annika Koser, Julie Iaria, Emily Zebel and Olivia Jean, through July 12
New works by Tami Bitner, Marsha Souders, Jeff Scorza, Cindi Hardwicke, Caleb Smith, Tara Chickey, July 17-Aug. 16
Messiah University
One University Ave., Mechanicsburg
717-766-2511; messiah.edu
Annual Juried Student Show from the 2025-26 studio year, through Aug. 29
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
Art by Marjorie Taylor, through July 18
Art by Chet Davis, through July 25
Art by Jon Carrahar, July 25-Sept. 26
New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
Kids Art Show—“Unearth a Story,” works by young artists within the themes of nature, history, dinosaurs and more, July 1-31; opening reception, July 1, 5-7 p.m.
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-232-8915; pnfm.org
Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history
Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
“F O R M: Poetry & Pottery,” through July 30
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
“Bannered Heroes—Celebrating Pennsylvania’s African American Veterans,” presented by Beta Pi Boulé, the Harrisburg chapter of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (the Boulé)
“Game Changers—Pennsylvania Women Who Made History,” celebrating women from across PA in diverse fields, detailing their contributions and challenges they faced in their lifetimes
“Horse2Auto—A Transportation Revolution,” exploring the transition from horse to automobile through the history of three vehicles from Pennsylvania’s last transportation revolution
“Illuminating Independence,” featuring 35 original “illuminations” of the Declaration of Independence, completed over 10 years by Harrisburg resident Sherman Notestine
“Revolutionary Things—Objects from the Collection,” special exhibit bringing together a wide range of objects that testify to Pennsylvania’s outsized role in the American Revolution
Susquehanna Art Museum
1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org
“Presence—The Landscapes of Michael Allen,” through July 26
“Apple of My Eye,” by Natan Lawson, who uses ephemera to create whimsical layered paintings with a custom-built Computer Numerical Control machine, through Aug. 16
“Questioning from the Inside—Works by SoHyun Bae,” a retrospective on the artist’s career, exploring cultural memory, Korean history, Jewish mysticism and nature, July 18-Oct. 18
The Trout Gallery
Dickinson College
240 W. High St., Carlisle
717-254-8159; troutgallery.org
Recent Acquisitions to The Trout Gallery’s permanent collection, featuring the works of American artists that focus on the diversity of American stories, through Oct. 13
“BRANCH—Trees in American Art,” telling the stories of America through a variety of artwork representing trees, through Jan. 23
Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd., Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com
“Revival,” paintings by Nicole Simmons, through July 18
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; explorewildwoodpark.org
“Art in the Wild,” a community outdoor environmental art exhibit with works by local artists created mostly natural materials to complement Wildwood’s natural setting, through Sept. 30
Read, Make, Learn
Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com
July 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29: Swing and Latin dance classes, 6-9:30 p.m.
The Art Center School & Galleries
18 Artcraft Dr., Mechanicsburg
717-697-2072; theartcenterschoolandgalleries.com
July 6-10: Painting Techniques (ages 9-14), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 6-10: Animals of All the Continents (ages 9-14), 1-3 p.m.
July 9: Painting Inspirations (adults), 12-4 p.m.
July 9, 16, 23, 30: Intermediate/Advanced Pastel Painting (adults), 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 9, 16, 23, 30: Pottery Wheel Throwing (adults), 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 13 -17: Drawing Landscapes in Colored Pencils & Pastels (ages 9-14), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 13-17: Creatures of the Night (ages 12-17), 1-3 p.m.
July 15: Watercolor Painting Step-by-Step (adults), 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
July 16, 23, Aug. 6, 13: Acrylic Painting (adults), 1:30-3 p.m.
July 20-24: Elements of the Human Face (ages 9-14), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 20-24: Fashion Fun (ages 9-14), 1-3 p.m.
July 20, 23, 31: 3-Day Closed Forms & Altered Shapes (ages 12-17), 1-4 p.m.
July 22: Date Night with Glassblowing (adults), 6-8 p.m.
July 23: Painting Inspirations with Yachiyo (adults), 12-4 p.m.
July 27-31: Draw with a Cause (ages 12-17), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 27-31: Cartoon Drawing (ages 9-14), 1-3 p.m.
July 27-31, Aug. 7: Teen Pottery Camp (ages 13-17), 1-4 p.m.
July 28: Teen Glassblowing Intensive 1-Day Camp (ages 12-17), 12-3 p.m.
Bosler Library
158 W. High St., Carlisle
717-243-4642; boslerlibrary.org
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Knitting Group, 10:30 a.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Family Storytime in the Parks, 9:15-9:45 a.m., 10:30-11 a.m.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Mah Jongg Club, 9:30 a.m.
July 3, 31: Art Club (5-8 years), 6-7 p.m.
July 6: Monday Night Book Group, 6 p.m.
July 6, 13, 20, 27: Tabletop Gaming, 4:30 p.m.
July 7: G.R.A.N.D.S. Support Group, 10-11 a.m.
July 7, 14, 21, 28: Upstairs Stitchers, 5:30 p.m.
July 8: Wicked Wednesday Book Group, 1 p.m.
July 8: Adult Coloring Night, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
July 11, 25: Writers’ Wordshop, 10-11:30 a.m.
July 27: Graphic Novel Discussion Group, 6-7 p.m.
July 24: Just Mysteries Book Group, 1 p.m.
BrainVessel Gallery
4707 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
717-350-2306; www.brainvessel.com
“The Little Glass Box…Stories Behind Glass” with Vicki Bricker, July 17-18
Capital Blue Cross Connect
4500 Marketplace Way, Enola
capitalbluecrossconnect.com/wellness/fitness-classes
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Virtual INSPIRE, 9 a.m.
July 5, 10, 17, 24, 3: Strong and Fit, in-person and virtual, 10 a.m.
July 6, 13, 27: Virtual Pilates, 5 p.m.
July 7, 21: Mindful Yoga & Meditation, 10 a.m.
July 9: Virtual—The Art of Movement, 11 a.m.
July 9, 16: Ready, Steady, Action, in-person and virtual, 4:15 p.m.
July 9, 16, 23, 30: Nature & Wellness Series, 5:30 p.m.
July 14, 28: Mindful Yoga & Meditation, 9:15 a.m.
July 15: Virtual Cooking Demo—Thai Peanut Noodle Salad, 12 p.m.
July 23: Blood Drive, 11 a.m.
July 23, 30: Virtual Ready, Steady, Action, 4:15 p.m.
Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC)
38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle
717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
July 10-Aug. 7: Adult Summer Camp, Fridays, 6-8 p.m.
July 11: Introduction to Printmaking, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
July 14: Suicide Loss Survivors, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
July 14-Aug. 7: Tuesday Evening Beginning Watercolor, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
July 15-Aug. 5: Daytime Beginning Watercolor, Wednesdays, July 15-Aug. 5
July 18: Fused Glass Tiles (ages 10-adult), 1-3 p.m.
July 21-Aug. 25: Tuesday Beginner Handbuilding (ages 16-adult), 6-8 p.m.
July 24: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m.
July 25: Art Together Mixed Media Workshop for 2 People, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dauphin County Library System
dcls.org
July 11: Reading the Rainbow at the LGBT Center of Central PA, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 16: Helping Others in Distress—Mental Wellness Training via Zoom, 6-7 p.m.
East Pennsboro Library
98 S. Enola Dr., Enola
717-732-4274; eastpennsborobranch.org
July 2, 16, 30: Story Time & Craft (ages 3-6), 6:30 p.m.
July 7, 14, 21, 28: Summer Story Time (ages 3-6), 10:15 a.m.
July 7: Read to Dogs, 6-7 p.m.
July 8: Family Game Night, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
July 14: Pressed Flower Wall Art (ages 6 to adult), 6:30 p.m.
July 16: Friends of the Library Big Bag Sale (at East Pennsboro Township Building), 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
July 18: A Magical Bubble Adventure!, 11:30 a.m.
July 22: Drop-In STEM Play, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
July 23: Drop-In Bouncing Balloon Friend Craft (ages 4 and up), 4:30-7:30 p.m.
July 28: Bingo for Books, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
East Shore Area Library
4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg
717-652-9380; dcls.org
July 3: The American Story with The Amazing Magi, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 6, 13, 20, 27: The Stitch Sitch, 2-3:30 p.m.
July 7, 14: Learn to Play Mah Jongg, 9:30-11 a.m.
July 7, 14, 21, 28: Crafting with the Classics, 10-11:30 a.m.
July 8: Chess Club, 12-1:30 p.m.
July 9: Paleontology 101, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 6-7 p.m.
July 11: Figment Forge, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 16: Captain Curiosity—The Carbon Conundrum, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 18: Happy Birthday, Woody Guthrie!, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
July 22: East Shore Cinema—”One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” 2-4:30 p.m.
Elizabethtown Public Library
10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown
717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Homeschool Happening, 2-4 p.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Fiber Artists, 3-7 p.m.
July 6, 13, 20, 27: Baby Time, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
July 7: Family Bingo, 3:30 p.m.
July 7, 14, 21, 28: Card Making Group, 5-7 p.m.
July 9, 23, 30: Family Storytime, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 11, 25: Chess Club, 10-11 a.m.
July 11: Dungeons & Dragons Group, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 11: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
July 13, 27: Monday Movie Matinee, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 14: STEM Explorers, 4-5 p.m.
July 15: Nancy Drew Mystery Night, 5-6:30 p.m.
July 16: Revolutionary War Family Presentation, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 17: Family Bingo, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 21: Baby Musik Time, 10-10:25 a.m.
July 21: Preschool Musik Time, 10:30-11 a.m.
July 22: Science Heroes present “Digging It!,” 2-3 p.m.
July 24: Reptile Explorers, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 25: Board Game Meetup, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
July 25: Lego Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 28: Breaker Space, 4-5 p.m.
July 31: The Art of Animation—The Flip Book, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
July 2: AfroCardio Dance Fitness Class, 6-7 p.m.
July 7: Gentle Yoga—Park Rx, 5:45-6:45 p.m.
July 11: Introduction to Strength Training, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
July 18: Crafting and Wellness—Earth Altars and Forest Mandalas—Park Rx, 9-11 a.m.
July 18: Intro to West African Dance—Park Rx, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Story Times (babies, 9:15 a.m., active toddler time, 10 a.m., toddler story time, 10:30 a.m., preschool, 11 a.m.)
July 1, 8, 20, 22, 27, 29: Summer Unearthed, 10 a.m.
July 1, 15: Zen Meditation, 2 p.m.
July 1, 16: Beginner Spanish, 10 a.m.
July 2: Elementary LEGO Lab, 3:30 p.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Meditation to Calm the Mind, 12 p.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Fredricksen Knits, 1 p.m.
July 3: Chess Club, 6:30 p.m.
July 6, 13, 20, 27: Mahjong Monday, 12 p.m.
July 10: Woody Guthrie Celebration, 6:30 p.m.
July 11, 12: Paint With Us, 1 p.m.
July 11, 25: Read & Relax Quiet Hour, 2 p.m.
July 12, 13: The Puzzlers, 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
July 13: Coffee & Conversation, 10 a.m.
July 13: Philosopher’s Roundtable, 2 p.m.
July 13, 20: Fredricksen Writes, 7 p.m.
July 14, 21: Teen Plot Twisters, 5:30 p.m.
July 14, 28: Bridge for the Fun of It, 6:30 p.m.
July 17: Peaceful Poses Yoga Story Time for Preschoolers, 10 a.m.
July 17: Peaceful Poses Yoga for Adults, 10:45 a.m.
July 17: Indie and Foreign Film, 2 p.m.
July 17: Bookkeepers Book Club, 6 p.m.
July 18: Neurodivergent Adult Support Group, 3 p.m.
July 20: Puzzle Party—Christmas in July, 1:30 p.m.
July 20: World Explorers, 6 p.m.
July 22: Teen Crafternoon, 2 p.m.
July 24: Family Paint & Pix!, 6 p.m.
July 26: Games, Cards and Puzzles, 1 p.m.
July 26: The United States at 250 Years: A View from the Centennial President, 2 p.m.
July 27: Mysteries and Mayhem, 7 p.m.
July 28: Tween LEGO Club, 6 p.m.
July 31: Solopreneur Roundtable, 12 p.m.
July 31: State Fair Birthday Party, 6 p.m.
Gallery on the Square
Millersburg Area Art Association
226 Union St., Millersburg
Facebook: Gallery on the Square
July 11: Holiday Ornament, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 18: Christmas Cards, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 25: Resin Snowflake Pendant, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
George & Hettie Love Memorial Library
530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg
717-234-3934; dcls.org
July 11: Knit One, Crochet Too!, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 15: Science Heroes: ‘Digging It’, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 22: Silly Joe Sings, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 25: Write On!, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 30: Mixed Media Journaling, 5:30-7 p.m.
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com
July 21-Sept. 8: Level 1 Intro to Improv, Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
July 30-Sept. 17: Level 4 Forms, 7-10 p.m.
Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA)
hersheyart.org
July 9-30: Collage—Painting with Paper, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 9-30: Acrylic Landscapes, Thursdays, 2-4 p.m.
Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey
717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org
July 1, 8, 15, 22: LEGO Club, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22: Furry Tales, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
July 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23: Penn State Hershey Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23: Messy Mornings (ages 1-5), 10:15-11 a.m.
July 2, 16: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m.
July 3: ART FART, 2-4 p.m.
July 6, 13, 20: Books and Babies, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
July 6, 13, 20: Book Buddies Storytime, 11-11:30 a.m.
July 7: “Mysteries, She Wrote” Mystery Book Group, 6:30-8 p.m.
July 7, 14, 21: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
July 8, 15, 22, 29: Community Crochet Night, 6-7 p.m.
July 9: Fear of Commitment Book Group (Short Fiction Only) at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey, 6-7 p.m.
July 10: Craft and a Movie, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 10: The Board Gamers, 2-4 p.m.
July 14, 28: Silent Book Group, 10-11:30 a.m.
July 18: Chess Club, 1-3 p.m.
July 24: Play Day for Families, 10:15-11 a.m.
July 25: Full Moon Ocean Fused Glass, 1-4 p.m.
Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education
4945 Horn Road, York
717-757-6441; hornfarmcenter.org
July 11: Petal Play—A Kids’ Flower Arranging Experience, 10-11:30 a.m.
July 16: Walk the Seasons—Summer, 7-8:30 p.m.
Joseph T. Simpson Public Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org
July 6, 13, 20, 27: Story Time, 10:15-11 a.m.
July 6, 13, 20, 27: Toddler Time, 11:15-11:35 a.m.
July 7, 14, 21, 28: Rhyme Time in the Park (ages 0-5), 9:30-9:50 a.m.
July 7, 14, 21, 28: Tea and Stitches, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 7, 14, 21, 28: Math-a-saurus Club, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
July 8: Mad About Mysteries Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
July 9, 16, 23, 30: Prehistoric Explorers Club, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.
July 10, 17, 24: Mechanicsburg Museum Story Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
July 10, 24: Dungeons and Dragons, 6-8 p.m.
July 11, 25: Block Party, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 11, 25: Puzzle Party, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 14: Prenatal Breastfeeding Class, 6:30-8 p.m.
July 15: Watch the Skies Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
July 16, 23: Play Scrabble!, 1:15-3:15 p.m.
July 18: Craft-A-Palooza, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 20: Tales for TAILS, 6-7 p.m.
July 20: Monday Night Book Club, 7-8 p.m.
July 24: Apple Users Group, 1-2 p.m.
July 25: Trivia at Home—90s Sitcoms, 6-8 p.m.
July 28: Tea & Stitches Extended Edition, 12-2 p.m.
July 31: LEGO Time, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
The LGBT Center of Central PA
717-409-5781; centralpalgbtcenter.org
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m.
July 4, 11, 18, 25: Passageways, 2 p.m.
July 5, 12, 19, 26: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m.
July 11: QTPOC Advisory Group, 6-8 p.m.
Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library
2410 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-232-7286; dcls.org
July 11, 25: Chess Club, 1 1 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 16: Audiobook Club, 10:15-11 a.m.
July 27: Movie Mondays at MOM—“How to Train Your Dragon,” 2-4 p.m.
July 28: Dinorama, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
McCormick Riverfront Library
101 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-234-4976; dcls.org
July 13: Ace That Job App!, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Middletown Public Library
20 N. Catherine St., Middletown
717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Wondrous Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Page Turners Story Time, 2-3 p.m.
July 2, 16, 30: LEGO Club, 6-7 p.m.
July 7, 14, 21, 28: Tiny Tots Storytime, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
July 7, 14, 21, 28: Wee Readers Storytime, 1-2 p.m.
July 13: Summer Stuffy Sleepover, 7-8 p.m.
July 13, 27: Lapsit Story Time, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Cafe
1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com
July 17: An Evening with Zinzi Clemmons, 6-7 p.m.
The Millworks
340 Verbeke St., Harrisburg
717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
July 4: First Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
July 14: Crafty Stitches, 6-8 p.m.
National Civil War Museum
One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg
717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
July 11: Book Discussion—“Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln,” 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
July 1: Pre-K Story Time, 10:30 a.m.
New Cumberland Public Library
1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland
717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
July 1-31: American “Firsts” Scavenger Hunt (ages 0-12)
July 1: Piece Seekers, 6-7:30 p.m.
July 3: Tumble Tots, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 6: Musical Mornings, 10:30-11 a.m.
July 7: Paint Parties, 3-4 p.m.
July 7, 14, 21, 28: Outdoor Storytimes, 10:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
July 8, 15, 22: Ready for Kindergarten, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
July 8, 15, 22, 29: America 250 Learning Series, 3-4 p.m.
July 9: Family Entertainment Series—The Amazing Magi: Dinomania, 10:30 a.m.
July 9: Make Your Own Frushi, 3-4 p.m.
July 10: Kids Yoga (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m.
July 10: Kids Yoga (ages 6-10), 11 a.m.
July 10: Lawn Chair Cinema—“Ten Little Indians,” 8-10 p.m.
July 11-25: Take and Makes (ages 0-5 and 6-12)
July 11, 25: Teen Craft Kits (ages 13-17)
July 13: Toddler Time, 10:30-11 a.m.
July 14: Jurassic Spelling Bee, 3-4 p.m.
July 14: Genealogy Series, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
July 14: Tales for Tails, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
July 16: Family Entertainment Series—Dinosaur Birds of the Bay, 10:30 a.m.
July 17: Outdoor Sensory Playtime, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 18: Library Book & Media Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
July 21: Kids Cooking Class—Backyard Fruit Bugs, 3-4 p.m.
July 23: Family Entertainment Series—Zoo America, 10:30 a.m.
July 23: Felt Dino Sewing Project, 3-4 p.m.
July 25: Crafty Crafters, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 27: Movers and Groovers (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m.
July 27: French Conversation Group, 6-7 p.m.
July 28: Dinosaur Gardens, 3-4 p.m.
July 30: Dinosaur Trivia, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 31: Block Party, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Palmyra Public Library
50 Landings Dr., Annville
717-838-1347; palmyra.lclibs.org
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Strength & Stretching 50+, 10-11 a.m.
July 1, 15, 22, 29: Little Explorers Downtown at Palmyra Church of the Brethren, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 2, 16, 23, 30: Little Explorers, 10:30-11 a.m.
July 6: Genealogy Group, 10-11 a.m.
July 13: Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 13, 20, 27: Summer Family Program at Palmyra Grace Church, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 14: Archaeological Mini-Excavation, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 16: Debut Author Book Club at Book Bar, Palmyra, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 21: PA Folk Art, 12-1 p.m.
July 27: BYO Craft Nights (adults 18 and older), 4:30-6:45 p.m.
Perry County Council of the Arts
Landis House, 67 N. 4th St., Newport
717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
July 6-10: FUNdamentals of Art (grades entering 1-4), 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 13-17: Painting—Acrylics & Watercolors (grades entering 4-9), 1-4 p.m.
July 27-31: Painting Adventures (grades entering 2-5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St., Harrisburg
717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
July 1: Remembrances—Coins, Plates and Pins, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 2: Liberty Bell, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 3: Giant Map of PA, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 3: Daily Life in Revolutionary PA, 1-3 p.m.
July 3, 18: Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m.
July 8: PA State Symbols, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 9: Flags of Pennsylvania, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 10: Curiosity Kids—Slime, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 10: Virtual Program—PA and the American Revolution, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
July 11: Daily Life in Revolutionary PA, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
July 12, 19: Be Creative—Multi-medium Art, 1-3 p.m.
July 15: Outdoor Fun!, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 16: Wild Felines of PA, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 17: Betsy Ross, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 22: PA State Symbols, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 23: Summer Kitchen, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 24: Curiosity Kids—Be Creative, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 25: Remembrances—Coins, Plates and Pins, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 p.m.
July 29: Simon Says Art, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 30: Remembrances—Coins, Plates and Pins, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 31: George Washington in PA, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
Susquehanna Outfitters
333 S. Front St., Wormleysburg
717-503-0066 www.susquehannaoutfitters.com
July 10: Swatara Creek Float, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
July 24: Brewery Float, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
July 29: Full Moon Float on Susquehanna, 7-10 p.m.
Wheel of Light Studio
3738 Peters Mountain Rd., Halifax
wheeloflightstudio.com
July 10: Botanical Plates, 6-8 p.m.
July 11: Textured Luminary Trees, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 11: Watercolor Bouquet Painting Class, noon-2 p.m.
July 17: Spiral Stacked Trees, 6-8 p.m.
July 18: Stacked Textured Trees, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 21: Stained Glass Wind Chimes, 6-8 p.m.
July 24: Dirty Date Night on the Wheel, 7-9 p.m.
July 25: Xmas Trees, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 31: Pinched Evergreen Trees, 6-8 p.m.
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg
717-221-0292; explorewildwoodpark.org
July 6-10: Nature Explorers Camp (ages 6-8), 9:30-10:30 a.m.
July 7, 14, 21, 28: Weekly Wellness Walks, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
July 11: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 12: Flower Walk—Still More Blooms, 10-11:30 a.m.
July 16: Kids Discover—Dragonflies (ages 5-10), from 1:30-3 p.m.
July 20-24: Nature Explorers Camp (ages 6-8), 9:30-10:30 a.m.
July 25: Creature Feature—Frogs (ages 4-6), 10-11 a.m.
July 27-31: Outdoor Week (ages 12-14), 9:30-10:30 a.m.
William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library
200 W. Second St., Hummelstown
717-566-0949; dcls.org
July 3: Planting the Seeds of Revolution, 1-2 p.m.
July 6: Dinosaur Birds of the Bay, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 11: Preserving Summer Abundance with Plant Family, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
July 13: Dinosaur Bingo, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 13: Quilted Coasters, 2-3:30 p.m.
July 15: Planning a PA Geological Expedition, 6-7 p.m.
July 21, 27: Paleontology 101, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 29: Scary Stories & S’mores, 6-7:30 p.m.
Live Music
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com
July 12: Three Dog Night
July 16: Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners
July 17: Eaglemania
July 18: Patty Griffin and Kathleen Edwards
July 24: Tommy James & The Shondells
July 25: The Beach Boys
July 31: Jeremy Camp
Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Open Mic
July 10: MikelParis (of O.A.R.), Suzi Brown
July 17: Songwriter’s Showcase with Sarah Fiore, Vincent Yarnell, Tanner Bingamen, Virginia Masland
July 24: Emo Night
July 31: Grateful 4 Biggie—Grateful Dead x Biggie Smalls Tribute
Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org
July 10: Son Little
July 20: The Princess Concert
Capital City Music Hall
234 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
capcitymusichall.com
July 3: Oven
July 10: What Lies Below
July 11: Snuffy
July 11: The Emo Night
July 17: Ruiness
July 17: Bop To The Top
July 18: DEV
July 25: Born This Way—Pride After Party
July 31: Babel Map
Carley’s Ristorante and Piano Bar
204 Locust St., Harrisburg
717-909-9191; carleysristorante.com
July 1, 22: Christine Purcell
July 2, 16, 31: Dr. Nyce
July 3, 17, 30: Chris Emkey
July 8, 15, 24: Tristin Lynee
July 9, 23: Andrea Britton
July 10, 18: Roy Lefever
July 11, 25: Anthony Haubert
East Pennsboro Library
98 S. Enola Dr., Enola
717-732-4274; eastpennsborobranch.org
July 21: Live Children’s Music, 6:30 p.m.
The Englewood
1219 Research Blvd., Hummelstown
717-256-9480; englewoodhershey.com
July 16: Farmhouse Porch Music Series—Hockersville Station
July 18: Honeypump
Fort Hunter
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg
717-599-5751; forthunter.org
July 3: Greater Harrisburg Concert Band
July 17: The Steve Rudolph Quartet
July 31: Theatre Harrisburg presents “From Broadway to Harrisburg—Celebration America 250!”
Fredricksen Library
100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill
717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org
July 16: Americana Duets with the Villones
Greater Harrisburg Concert Band
717-576-758; greaterharrisburgconcertband.com
July 3: Concert at Fort Hunter Barn, Harrisburg
July 12: Concert at Camp Hill Presbyterian Church
July 17: Concert at Trinity Evangelical Church, Mechanicsburg
July 19: Concert at Messiah Village, Mechanicsburg
July 24: Concert at EverTrue Cumberland Crossings, Carlisle
July 26: Concert at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg
Gretna Music
gretnamusic.org
July 13: Free family sing-along with Mr. Music
July 17: First Listen—Luca Savarino Quartet
July 17: New Jazz Underground
July 18: Fabiola Mendez
July 19: First Listen—Reece Knepper
July 19: Chausson and Mendelssohn Masterpieces
July 26: First Listen—Cardinal Quartet
July 26: Curtis On Tour—Violin, Guitar, and Cello
Gretna Theatre
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
717-964-3627; gretnatheatre.org
July 9-12: “Murder at Ackerton Manor”
July 11: “Dragons Love Tacos”
July 16: “Puppy Pals Live”
July 23-Aug. 2: “HAIR”
July 25: Jeff Boyer’s Bubble Bonanza
Hershey Area Playhouse
830 Cherry Dr., Hershey
717-533-8525; hersheyareaplayhouse.com
July 30-Aug. 9: “One Upon a One More Time”
Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheyentertainment.com/hershey-theatre
July 11: Vince Gill
July 14: Alison Krauss & Union Station
July 27: Tori Amos
July 31: Derek Hough
Hollywood Casino
777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville
717-469-2211; hollywoodpnrc.com
July 3: Down to Earth
July 4: Rumours—A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
July 10: Rick Springfield
Keystone Concert Band
145 E. Main St., First Floor, Mechanicsburg
717-329-7541; keystoneconcertband.com
July 11: Concert at St. Andrews in the Valley Episcopal Church, Harrisburg
July 25: Concert at Paxton Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg
717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
July 16: Lea Salonga
July 18: Star Wars—The Empire Strikes Back In Concert
Market Square Concerts
www.marketsquareconcerts.org
July 12: Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra’s principal trumpet Kevin Gebo and Friends—Andrew Boylan, Rick Lee, Gregory Hammond, Andrew Dougherty
July 15: Claudia Chudacoff, Elias Goldstein, Stuart Malina, Hannah Rose Nicholas, Julian Schwarz, Peter Sirotin
July 19: Curt Bannister and Mark Markham
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art
176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg
717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
July 11: Let’s Groove Tonight—An Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute
July 25: Nimrod—A Tribute to Green Day
Stock’s on 2nd
211 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg
717-233-6699; stocksonsecond.com
July 17: Mike Dempsey
West Shore Theatre
317 Bridge St, New Cumberland
717-759-5464; westshoretheatre.org
July 12: Thurston Howell
July 14: Harrisburg Jazz Collective
July 25: High Noon—A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd
July 29: Taqueria El Puente
XL Live
801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg
717-409-8975; xlhbg.com
July 8: Sam Bush
July 10: Blink 180True
July 24: Lespecial
July 29: Yahtley Crew
July 31: Shoot to Thrill
The Stage Door
American Music Theatre
2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
717-397-7700; amtshows.com
July 10: Terry Fator
Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar
50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg
717-221-1083; abcbrew.com
July 11: Don’t Tell Comedy Show
Appell Center for the Performing Arts
50 N. George St., York
717-846-1111; appellcenter.org
July 9: The Outlet—Music & Poetry Open Mic
The Belmont Theatre
27 S. Belmont St., York
717-854-3894; thebelmont.org
July 24, 26: Ken Ludwig’s “Dear Jack, Dear Louise”
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster
717-898-1900; DutchApple.com
July 1-Aug. 8: “Mary Poppins—The Broadway Musical”
July 10-Aug. 14: “Freaky Friday The Musical”
Gamut Theatre Group
15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg
717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org
July 8-Aug. 15: “Hansel and Gretel” (Popcorn Hat Players)
Gretna Music
gretnamusic.org
July 27: Free puppet show—”Happy Birthday Mon Ami!”
Gretna Theatre
Mt. Gretna Playhouse
200 Pennsylvania Ave., Mount Gretna
717-964-3627; gretnatheatre.org
July 9-12: “Murder at Ackerton Manor”
July 11: “Dragons Love Tacos”
July 16: “Puppy Pals Live”
July 23-Aug. 2: “HAIR”
Harrisburg Comedy Zone
110 Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
717-920-5653; harrisburgcomedyzone.com
July 10-12: Big Jay Oakerson
Harrisburg Improv Theatre
1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
hbgimprov.com
July 3: Free Improv Mixer, Lil’ Stinkers, Neighborhood Gossip, Am I the Assshow?, Who’s There?, On the Record—An Improv Talk Show
July 4: Free Improv Mixer, Solo Sleepover, The Next Leaver, Big Business LLC, Homie-Sexual
July 10: LoS CoMpLiCaDoS, We’re Here Tho, Offbeats, Unger & Williford, Neighborhood Stinkers
July 11: Free Improv Mixer, 8-Bit Players, Mystique, Rockstar Improv
July 17: Level 2 Graduation Show, Girl’s Trip, Four of Hearts, Lizzy McChoir, Awkward Timing
July 18: Level 1 Graduation Show, Ham Juice, US—Unshushed Sisters, Barbra
July 24: Free Improv Mixer, Team Z, Spice Crones, We’re Here Tho, Bad Date, Bad Therapy
July 25: Free Improv Mixer, All Over the Place, Elderprov, Cosmic Trash, Opening Night, Get to the Point!, Grandy
Hershey Theatre
15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey
717-534-3405; hersheyentertainment.com/hershey-theatre
July 25-26: “Bluey’s Big Play”
Open Stage of Harrisburg
223 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com
July 22-23: Musical Theatre Workshop Showcase
Oyster Mill Playhouse
1001 Oyster Mill Road, Camp Hill
717-737-6768; www.oystermill.com
July 10-26: “Lettice and Lovage”
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