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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

July 23, 2026 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find below

For something new: Community Jazz & Art Show in SoMa Harrisburg on Saturday; Sunday Scaries at Plant Witch now every week

Worth noting: It’s Central PA Pride weekend. Morgan Paving & Nae Nae’s Night – Features Done by 9PM or Money Back to Fans! Saturday at BAPS Motor Speedway (I love the way they keep working to improve the guest experience!!)

Things on my agenda this weekend: Senators baseball, then road trip to Pittsburgh with the fam via the PA Turnpike

Thursday

Free Coworking Thursdays in July at Pursuit Coworking | Free | Harrisburg
Mecum Harrisburg at the PA Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
Summer 2026 Tree Tending Volunteer Days at Horn Farm Center | Free | Hallam
Jamie and Korey at The Sturges Speakeasy | Free | Harrisburg
Open Mic & Jam | Thursdays | The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Harrisburg’s Gayest Happy Hour: Pride Edition at The Brownstone Lounge | Free | Harrisburg
HAIR at Gretna Theatre | $ | Mount Gretna
Hansel and Gretel at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg

Friday

Margarita Fridays at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
open mic at Consciousness Coffee | Free | Harrisburg
TGIF: Cycle Express Theme Ride- Midwest Mix at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Brewery Floats with Susquehanna Outfitters at Cold Springs Inn & Brewery | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sound Bath Meditation in the Vineyard at Gruver Farms | $ | New Cumberland
Decked Out Live with Smooth Like Clyde at The Vineyard at Hershey | $ | Middletown
Music in the Vines: Corinna Joy | Roxy’s Chatterbox Cafe at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey | Free | Hummelstown
Jazz On The Veranda at The Hotel Hershey | Free | Hershey
Sunset Music and Movie Series: Zootopia 2 at Fort Hunter Park | Free | Harrisburg
Mecum Harrisburg at the PA Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
High Octane Luxury Car Series at the Willows- Battle of the Rolls- Royce | $ | Mechanicsburg
Tequila Sunrise: A Tribute To Eagles featuring Paul Sidoti at the York State Fair | $ | York
Rhythmic Groove Ft Rose Hudson at Mad Moose Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
Emo Night at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Hardwired Metallica Tribute @ The Allen Theatre | $ | Annville
Lespecial Tentacle Difficulties Tour at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Local Art Live! at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Tommy James & The Shondells at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg
Madame Brownstone’s Pre-Pride Bash & Madonnathon at The Brownstone Lounge | Free | Harrisburg
HAIR at Gretna Theatre | $ | Mount Gretna
Lettice & Lovage at Oyster Mill Playhouse | $ | Camp Hill

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
Christmas in July at Katie Bean Boutique | Free | Carlisle
Saturday Schedule: Group Fitness Classes at H2L Studio 7/25 * Christmas in July SALES! | $ | Mechanicsburg
Red Land Senior Center Chicken BBQ | $ | Lewisberry
Linglestown Liberty Fest | Free | Linglestown
Community Jazz & Art Show in SoMa Harrisburg | Free | Harrisburg
Mat Pilates: H2L at Gruver Farms- Workout & Wine Tasting | $ | New Cumberland
Groovy Gut Summer Pop-Up at Talking Breads | $ | Mechanicsburg
Mecum Harrisburg at the PA Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
Date Night: Dance– Rumba or Hustle Rhythm at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Decades of Pride: Pride 2026 at the Brownstone | Free | Harrisburg
Pride Festival of Central PA PARADE at Soldier’s Grover | Free | Harrisburg
Proud & Free: The Official Unofficial (and slightly cheeky) Pride After Party | Free | Harrisburg
Summer of Boots Festival Presented by Froggy 107.7 at the York State Fair | $ | York
Comedy night at The Vineyard at Hershey | $ | Middletown
Nimrod: A Tribute to Green Day at the Ned Smith Center | $ | Millersburg
Music in the Vines: Down 2 Earth Band | Roxy’s Chatterbox Cafe at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey | Free | Hummelstown
High Noon – A Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Southern Rock at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Morgan Paving & Nae Nae’s Night – Features Done by 9PM or Money Back to Fans! at BAPS Motor Speedway | $ | York Haven
Bikinis & Boardshorts Bar Crawl at JB Lovedrafts, Nocturnal, and Sawyers | $ | Harrisburg
Foam Party at Sawyer’s | Free | Harrisburg
Born This Way: Pride After-Party at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Five Finger Death Punch at Hersheypark Stadium | $ | Hershey
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
XL- Mania: Oil Wrestling ft. Savannah’s Sweethearts at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
HAIR at Gretna Theatre | $ | Mount Gretna
Bluey’s Big Play at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Hansel and Gretel at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
GOLDEN BOIZ 2026 at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
Lettice & Lovage at Oyster Mill Playhouse | $ | Camp Hill

Sunday

Sunday Tea at the Willows at Ashcombe Mansion | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Sunday Guided Tours at Dills Tavern | $ | Dillsburg
Sunday Scaries at The Plant Witch | Free | Harrisburg
Sunday Food Truck Night In SoMa at Agape Elixir Bar | Free | Harrisburg
HYP Italian Lake Concert Series | Free | Harrisburg
The Tea with Kimmy: Post-Pride Spill the Tea Recovery Party at The Brownstone Lounge | Free | Harrisburg
Bluey’s Big Play at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Throwdown in the Vines at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey | $ | Hummelstown
Groovy Gut Summer Pop-Up at Talking Breads | $ | Mechanicsburg
Lettice & Lovage at Oyster Mill Playhouse | $ | Camp Hill
Court Street Cabaret at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

July 17, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

Alexis Campbell, Brianna Dow, and Robert Campbell of the Harrisburg Fringe Festival

It’s been a long week full of city news. If you missed any of our daily coverage this week, it’s all tied up for you below:

BrewFest is taking place at Fort Hunter Park this Saturday, bringing in more than 50 beer vendors for the Susquehanna River adjacent event.

Carrie Wissler-Thomas, outgoing president of the Art Association of Harrisburg, is displaying decades of her work in a retrospective painting exhibition through August. Read about it in Bob’s Art Blog.

Dauphin County commissioners approved 116 tourism grants Wednesday, distributing more than $2.5 million across cultural, arts, sports and other area programs.

Harrisburg-area home sales and prices both increased in June, according to the latest report on previously owned houses.

Harrisburg City Council approved federal fund allocations, money for parks and an apartment project in Allison Hill at its last meeting before summer recess this week.

Harrisburg’s former finance director was fired last week, a development coming just days after the city’s communications director also was dismissed. The employee told City Council that the action may have had to do with an ethical concern he’d raised in recent months.

Harrisburg Fringe Festival, which brings together visual artists, dancers, actors, circus performers and musicians for pop-up performances across the city—is happening this weekend.

Harrisburg school district will receive $124 million total in funds for the 2026-27 school year, following state budget allocations.

Harrisburg school district’s chief financial officer Marcia Stokes will leave her role in the coming months for an equivalent position at the Lancaster school district, which faces a multi-million dollar budget deficit this year.

Harrisburg Tool Library opened this year, letting residents check out equipment for projects. A team of locals kick-started the idea, with a passion for making supplies accessible.

Pennsylvania announced on Thursday a list of Dauphin and Cumberland County construction projects that were awarded Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grants by the Office of the Budget.

Pride Festival of Central PA and Pride Parade will take place on July 25, bringing entertainment, vendors and community connection to Harrisburg.

Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including 3rd in the Burg. Check out the full list here.

Wildheart Ministries broke ground on Friday on a nine-unit affordable housing development that will be for sale. The project, on Market Street, near N. 13th Street, will also include commercial space.

Zucchini blossoms make for a unique and tasty summer dish. Rosemary has a recipe for you, here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

July 16, 2026 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find below

For something new: For something new and weird, it’s Harrisburg Fringe.

Worth noting: Harrisburg Fringe all weekend! 3rd in the Burg Friday; Summer Art Jam + Car Show at Ever Grain Farm Saturday

Things on my agenda this weekend: some Fringe, some flag football, some rest(?)

Thursday

Free Coworking Thursdays in July at Pursuit Coworking | Free | Harrisburg
Walk the Seasons Series – Summer at Horn Farm Center | $ | Hallam
Oysters and Bubbles at the Willows- An Evening of Refined Coastal Luxury at The Willows at Ashcombe | $ | Mechanicsburg
Natalie Ness at The Sturges Speakeasy | Free | Harrisburg
Mason Dixon New “Cotton Candy” Canned Cocktail Release Event at Mason Dixon Distillery | Free | Gettysburg
The Farmhouse – Summer Porch Music Series! at Englewood Hershey | Free | Hummelstown
Pride of the Susquehanna riverboat cruise with Steve Rudolph, Hassan Shakur and Luca Savarino | $ | Harrisburg
Chromostereopsis: The World on Edge Visual Experience at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
RIVER CITY STORIES at Harrisburg Fringe at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
Open Mic & Jam | Thursdays | The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
DJ Admatix Live at Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners with special guest Dawson Steagall at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster

Friday

Margarita Fridays at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
TGIF: Cycle Express Theme Ride- Pacific Northwest at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
open mic at Consciousness Coffee | Free | Harrisburg
Chromostereopsis: The World on Edge Visual Experience at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
3rd in the Burg at Susquehanna Art Museum | Free | Harrisburg
FREE EVENT for 3rd-in-the-Burg: Award-winning Author ZINZI CLEMMONS at Midtown Scholar | Free | Harrisburg
Harrisburg Senators 717 Night + Post-Game Fireworks | vs AA Blue Jays at FNB Field | $ | Harrisburg
The Confidence Cocktail Experience at The Willows at Ashcombe | $ | Mechanicsburg
Mason Dixon New “Cotton Candy” Canned Cocktail Release Event at Mason Dixon Distillery | Free | Gettysburg
Pickle Fest at JB Lovedraft’s | Free | Harrisburg
Jazz On The Veranda at The Hotel Hershey | Free | Hershey
Sunset Music and Movie Series: The Steve Rudolph Quartet at Fort Hunter Park | Free | Harrisburg
Rock ‘N’ Rummage w/ Eryn Michael LIVE! at The Rummagers | Free | Harrisburg
RIVER CITY STORIES at Harrisburg Fringe at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
High Octane Luxury Car Series at the Willows at Ashcombe | $ | Mechanicsburg
Little Brother Band at Mad Moose Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
Live Music with Marshall Stone at Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
Songwriter Showcase at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Swisher Sweets 10 Year Anniversary Show! at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Ruiness, For The Realm, And Also Bye, and Seglock at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
West Art Welcomes Street Beans with SoundEVR! | $ | Lancaster
Gun Metal Gray at Savannah’s | $ | Harrisburg
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg
Eaglemania at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
Karhu Coffee Run with Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg at Englewood Hershey | $ | Hummelstown
Outdoors For All Day in Harrisburg at Italian Lake | Free | Harrisburg
Saturday Schedule: Group Fitness Classes at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
FREE Beginner Yoga at H2L Studio | Free | Mechanicsburg
Friends Book & Media Sale at New Cumberland Public Library | Free | New Cumberland
5th Annual Cute Li’l New Cumberland Pride Picnic at New Cumberland Borough Park | Free | New Cumberland
Drag Me Downtown – NC Pride Afterparty Drag Show! at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Book Party and Story Time! FREE EVENT with LAUREN CASTILLO at Midtown Scholar | Free | Harrisburg
Love the Hill 10-Year Celebration Block Party at Wildheart | Free | Harrisburg
BrewFest at Fort Hunter Park | $ | Harrisburg
Open Farm Day at Leaf Project | Free | Landisburg
Peach Weekend at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Summer Festival at Armstrong Valley Winery | Free | Halifax
Handel’s York 25th Anniversary! | Free | York
Summer Art Jam + Car Show at Ever Grain Farm | Free | Mechanicsburg
Mason Dixon New “Cotton Candy” Canned Cocktail Release Event at Mason Dixon Distillery | Free | Gettysburg
Thomas Rhett & Niall Horan at Hersheypark Stadium | $ | Hershey
Honeypump at Englewood Hershey! | Free | Hummelstown
Paw Patrol Night! with Harrisburg Senators | $ | Harrisburg
POV Comedy Showcase at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
Pickle Fest at JB Lovedraft’s | Free | Harrisburg
RIVER CITY STORIES at Harrisburg Fringe at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
Live Music w/ Mike & Me at Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
Hexbelt w/ Knorrwood – FREE SHOW at XL Live | Free | Harrisburg
EDM Saturday with DJ Stephen Marsh at Nocturnal | Free | Harrisburg
Pride Festival of Central PA Presents: DEV at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
The Machine: An Evening of Acoustic Pink Floyd at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Patty Griffin & Kathleen Edwards at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
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 at Ashcombe Mansion | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Sunday Guided Tours at Dills Tavern | $ | Dillsburg
Sunday Food Truck Night In SoMa at Agape Elixir Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Peach Weekend at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Summer Festival at Armstrong Valley Winery | Free | Halifax
Handel’s York 25th Anniversary! | Free | York
Free Community Day – 10 Years & Counting! at Get Smok’d BBQ | Free | Camp Hill
Sourdough Basics at Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouse | Free | Mechanicsburg
Free Info Session: Mountain Path Physical Therapy — Move Strong, Live Fully at H2L Studio | Free | Mechanicsburg
Intro to Pilates Equipment: Start your Pilates Journey Here at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Torsoman, My Hideous Progeny, Aleah, The Figits at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
Pickle Fest at JB Lovedraft’s | Free | Harrisburg
Mason Dixon New “Cotton Candy” Canned Cocktail Release Event at Mason Dixon Distillery | Free | Gettysburg
Market Square Concerts presents Curtis Bannister, tenor & Mark Markham, piano at Market Square Presbyterian Church | $ | Harrisburg
BSCP Presents the annual Mississippi Railroad Show and Jam feat. Bill Abel with The Cornlickers!! at Champions | $ | Highspire
Final Match Watch Party @ Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead at The Stage at Riverfront Park | $ | Harrisburg
West Art Welcomes David Ramirez! | $ | Lancaster
SONIC SCENES at HARRISBURG FRINGE FEST: Body Garden, Bargeist, Soth Peppy LIVE at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

July 10, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

Musicians gathered in a crowd waiting to see the Big Boy locomotive

It’s been a long week full of city news. If you missed any of our daily coverage this week, it’s all below:

City Council weighed reallocating money to park projects that partially lost grant funding and considered federal housing grant allocations at a Tuesday meeting.

Community members involved in the publication of a 10-year plan for older adults published a Community Comment with TheBurg about how Harrisburg is fit to become Pennsylvania’s most age-friendly city.

Harrisburg will soon seek a new communications director as Mischelle Moyer was dismissed from her position this week. This development comes after reports she sent an email to City Council critical of city leadership.

Harrisburg received $94,772 in unclaimed property owed to the municipality, a press conference with PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity revealed.

M28, a Cumberland County-based nonprofit, has acquired Esther’s House, a four-unit apartment house in Mechanicsburg. It will provide a stable living space for men and women recovering from addiction.

Our July News Digest summarizes all the city news you might have missed last month, from downtown survey results to a Harrisburg tree inventory to local property sales.

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center will host the Obstacle Sports Expo from July 11 to 16, bringing together thousands of competitors for the largest multi-event ninja obstacle competition in the world.

rabbittransit announced that it will deploy street teams this month to assist riders with a new rabbitPAY fare system debut. The regional bus system recently shared that it would transition to a smart card and mobile-based payment program, while also slightly raising fares.

Recycle Bicycle volunteers brought in by late founder Ross Williard said the organization is in great shape to keep on rolling. Years of organization, delegating tasks and testing new ways of doing things prepared them for this point, they said.

Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including Midtown Pop-Up w/ The Meadow & The Rummagers on Saturday. Check out the full list here.

Triple P Fitness’s three french bulldogs were featured in our July issue, which highlights local pets. Learn more about Deebo, Dream and Dre here.

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 slowly crossed the historic Rockville Bridge this week, drawing thousands of spectators to Harrisburg and the west shore.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

July 9, 2026 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find below

For something new: Midtown Pop-Up w/ The Meadow & The Rummagers on Saturday; new Mechanicsburg Sunday Market launches;

Worth noting: Tiny Park Concert Friday; The 17th annual Blues & Brews at Mount Hope Estate on Saturday; McCarthy Tire Service Night & Christmas in July! at BAPs on Saturday; Carlisle Chrysler Nationals all weekend

Things on my agenda this weekend: the last (!) weekend of youth baseball (for at least a month)

Thursday

Free Coworking Thursdays in July at Pursuit Coworking | Free | Harrisburg
New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally | Free | New Cumberland
Open Mic & Jam | Thursdays | The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Karaoke w/ 75 Entertainment at Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
The Visitors at The Sturges Speakeasy | Free | Harrisburg
Murder at Ackerton Manor at Gretna Theatre | $ | Mount Gretna

Friday

Margarita Fridays at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
open mic at Consciousness Coffee | Free | Harrisburg
Tiny Park Concert: Sons of Pitches in Coronet Park | Free | Harrisburg
Jazz On The Veranda at The Hotel Hershey | Free | Hershey
Bingo & Botanicals at Hueter’s Greenhouse | $ | York
Sunset Goat Yoga at Gruver Farms | $ | New Cumberland
Luau Weekend at Royal Winery | Free | Harrisburg
TGIF: Cycle Express Theme Ride- Miami Nights at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Swatara Creek Float with Susquehanna Outfitters | $ | Wormleysburg
Carlisle Chrysler Nationals | $ | Carlisle
Sips on the Susquehanna – Launch Party! with Brewery Tours on The Pride of the Susquehanna | $ | Harrisburg
Second Friday Contra Dance at Silver Spring Presbyterian Church | $ | Mechanicsburg
Summer Lawn Concerts and Food Truck Fridays in Dillsburg: Fink’s Constant | Free | Dillsburg
Noah Spangler Jazz Quartet | Live at Mercato Mio at Penn Harris | Free | Camp Hill
Sunset Music and Movie Series: Hamilton at Fort Hunter Park | Free | Harrisburg
Hank the Buffalo at the Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
Music Under the Stars at the Dickinson College Farm | $ | Boiling Springs
Vince Gill at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Terry Fator Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
MikelParis of O.A.R. at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Rick Springfield at Hollywood Casino | $ | Grantville
What Lies Below at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Blink 180True at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg
Murder at Ackerton Manor at Gretna Theatre | $ | Mount Gretna

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
Bluegrass on the Grass Festival 2026 at Dickinson College | Free | Carlisle
Midtown Pop-Up w/ The Meadow & The Rummagers | Free | Harrisburg
Blueberry Festival & Craft Show at Mt. Airy Orchards | Free | Dillsburg
Volunteer Work Day at Wildwood Park | Free | Harrisburg
6th Annual Snack Town Street Fair | Free | Hanover
Ice Cream and Wine Pairing at Gruver Farm | $ | New Cumberland
Concert @ Negley | Free | Lemoyne
Christmas in July Makers Market at Dottie’s Family Market | Free | York
Music on Chocolate in Downtown Hershey | Free | Hershey
Pool and Palette Summer Soirée with Art Association of Harrisburg | $ | Camp Hill
Carlisle Chrysler Nationals | $ | Carlisle
Ninja Master Obstacle Sports Expo at the PA Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
McCarthy Tire Service Night & Christmas in July! at BAPS Motor Speedway | $ | York Haven
The 17th annual Blues & Brews at Mount Hope Estate | $ | Manheim
Luau Weekend at Royal Winery | Free | Harrisburg
Let’s Groove Tonight – An Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute at Ned Smith Center | $ | Millersburg
FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE: SUPERMAN at Midtown Cinema | Free | Harrisburg
Newport Block Party | Square and Line Dancing | Free | Newport
Tim McGraw at Hersheypark Stadium | $ | Hershey
Sunset Sessions w/ DJ Kynz at The Millworks | Free | Harrisburg
Live Music with Lucid Ruby at Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
THE JELLYBRICKS @ McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Handles and Sampson Presents: All White Day Party fting Big Daddy Kane at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Bret Michaels: Live and Amplified at Hollywood Casino | $ | Grantville
Snuffy at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
The Emo Night at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Cosmic Stars: Immersive Art Experience at Karma | $ | Harrisburg
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
Murder at Ackerton Manor at Gretna Theatre | $ | Mount Gretna

Sunday

Sunday Tea at the Willows at Ashcombe Mansion | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Sunday Guided Tours at Dills Tavern | $ | Dillsburg
Sunday Food Truck Night In SoMa at Agape Elixir Bar | Free | Harrisburg
GRAND OPENING / Mechanicsburg Sunday Market | Free | Mechanicsburg
Barre with your Girls: Summer Squeeze at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Queens Who Brunch: Battle of the Divas at Karma | $ | Harrisburg
Luau Weekend at Royal Winery | Free | Harrisburg
Susquehanna Township, PA Family Friendly Community Celebration Event at Fort Hunter Park | Free | Harrisburg
Carlisle Chrysler Nationals | $ | Carlisle
Ninja Master Obstacle Sports Expo at the PA Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
2nd Annual Camp Hill Bee City Garden Tour | Free | Camp Hill
Ice Cream and Wine Pairing at Gruver Farm | $ | New Cumberland
Thurston Howell – A Premier Yacht Rock Spectacular Returns to the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Kevin Gebo, Principal Trumpet of HSO & Friends at Market Square Prebyterian Church | $ | Harrisburg
Live Music with Keil Holland at Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
Remembering Aaron Bomar at Open Stage | Free | Harrisburg
Vitruvia at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Murder at Ackerton Manor at Gretna Theatre | $ | Mount Gretna

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

July 2, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

Journey FC, a recently established Harrisburg soccer team

Happy Fourth of July! We’re off tomorrow for observed Independence Day, so we’re publishing our wrap up today. We hope you get a chance to get out and enjoy the city’s revived fireworks and festivities this weekend.

Be sure to “hop” over to your closest distribution location and pick up our new July issue, if you haven’t already. It features a special section dedicated to our pet companions and includes our summer intern Rosena Campana’s pet frog, “Biggie,” on the cover!

As always, if you missed any of TheBurg’s daily coverage this week, it’s all below:

717 Arts Inc. announced on Thursday it will open a community arts center in a Harristown-owned space in downtown Harrisburg’s SoMa neighborhood.

Dauphin County announced six cooling stations for residents in need of air conditioning in response to high temps.

Harrisburg’s city forester reminded residents of proper tree removal and planting processes last week after he was contacted about large trees alongside Tracy Mansion being cut down.

Harrisburg school board adopted a $227.1 million budget with a 1.5% property tax increase Tuesday, bringing its mill rate to 31.871.

Helen’s Courtyard, a new outdoor space at the Susquehanna Art Museum, will offer 3,000 square-feet of space for artsy events.

Honey Bear, an ice cream spot at the Broad Street Market, has been selected as one of 10 vegan ice cream stores on PETA’s Pennsylvania “Nice Cream Trail.”

Linglestown festivities abound for America’s 250th anniversary this July 4th, including a “Salute to the Flag Celebration” and a “Community Family Festival.”

Journey FC, a recently established Harrisburg soccer team, will fly to China for an international soccer tournament this August.

Our editor-in-chief, in his monthly column, said the best way to make a difference where you live is to get involved. He also welcomed our new July magazine issue with a publisher’s note about reactions he’s seen to our social media pages.

Our managing editor’s first-ever column highlights a trail of good happenings around the city.

Our “Musical Notes” columnist has a roundup of shows you won’t want to miss this July.

Sara Bozich compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including Red, White & Beats w/ DJ Caraby at the Harrisburg Beach Club. Check out the full list here.

TheBurg compiled unique events happening in July around Harrisburg. Check it out here. In the latest magazine issue, we also made a list of happenings at art organizations, libraries and more throughout the area.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

July 2, 2026 | by Sara Bozich

Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA!

What you’ll find below

For something new: 4th of July Firecracker 40 at BAPS on Saturday

Worth noting: Lots of America250 celebrations; Food Truck Festival + Fireworks in Harrisburg; Harrisburg Senators are in town

Things on my agenda this weekend: maybe a drive-in movie, 4th of July parties, garage cleanout, baseball

Thursday

Carlisle Summerfair | Free | Carlisle
Minions & Monsters at Haars Drive In | $ | Dillsburg
Sip & Paint! at CrossWinds Winery at Hershey | $ | Hummelstown
DJ Taz Live at Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
Open Mic & Jam | Thursdays | The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Hank the Buffalo at The Sturges Speakeasy | $ | Harrisburg
Brokencyde at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey

Friday

Margarita Fridays at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
open mic at Consciousness Coffee | Free | Harrisburg
Intro to Pilates Equipment: Start your Pilates Journey Here at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
America 250 at the Caverns | Free | Hummelstown
First Friday in Downtown York | Free | York
Carlisle Summerfair | Free | Carlisle
Sunset Music and Movie Series: The Greater Harrisburg Concert Band -E Pluribus Unum at Fort Hunter Park | Free | Harrisburg
Summer Concert Series at Tucker&Co. Bakery | Free | Dillsburg
Jazz at the Barnyard at Hershye History Center | Free | Hershey
Minions & Monsters at Haars Drive In | $ | Dillsburg
4th of July Fireworks Float with Susquehanna Outfitters | $ | Wormleysburg
Red, White, & Beats w/ DJ Caraby at Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
Harrisburg Senators POST-GAME FIREWORKS! vs AA Giants | $ | Harrisburg
Dr. Nyce Live on the Patio at Mercato Mio at Penn Harris | Free | Camp Hill
Gregg Ev Trio at Mad Moose Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
Red, White, & Brew BBQ at The Vineyard at Hershey | $ | Middletown
Decked Out Live with 3 Hour Tour at The Vineyard at Hershey | $ | Middletown
Oven at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Jason Newsted & The Chophouse Band at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
2000s Night at Sawyers | Free | Harrisburg
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
Paxtang Lions Patriot Dash at Saussaman Park | $ | Harrisburg
July 4th Food Truck Festival in Riverfront Park | Free | Harrisburg
4th of July Firecracker 40 at BAPS Motor Speedway | $ | York Haven
Harrisburg Senators 4th Of July @ FNB Field! vs AA Giants | $ | Harrisburg
Carlisle Summerfair | Free | Carlisle
First Saturday at The Millworks | Free | Harrisburg
America250 at Hershey Gardens | $ | Hershey
Balloon Fest – celebrating our 250 years together at Shelley Park | Free | Manchester
Annual Fireworks and Fair at Grace Baptist Church | Free | Lewisberry
Peter Allen House 250th/300th Anniversary Celebration | Free | Halifax
Minions & Monsters at Haars Drive In | $ | Dillsburg
America 250 Field Day at Royal Winery | Free | Harrisburg
Jazz On The Veranda at The Hotel Hershey | Free | Hershey
Red, White, and Booze Bar Crawl at Sawyers | Free | Harrisburg
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
A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey

Sunday

Sunday Tea at the Willows at Ashcombe Mansion | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Sunday Guided Tours at Dills Tavern | $ | Dillsburg
Sunday Food Truck Night In SoMa at Agape Elixir Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Carlisle Summerfair | Free | Carlisle
June Shomaker Summerfair Concert with Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra | Free | Carlisle
America250 at Hershey Gardens | $ | Hershey
250PA Star Spangled Spectacular at Dauphin County Heroes Grove | Free | Harrisburg
Harrisburg Senators SUPER SPLASH SUNDAY | vs AA Giants | $ | Harrisburg
Watch Party @ Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Minions & Monsters at Haars Drive In | $ | Dillsburg

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

June 26, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

Madame Rochéle’s Apothecary general manager Jermaine Crosson

From an auction of former Harrisburg Mayor Steve Reed’s artifacts to the opening of a new apothecary-themed N. 2nd Street bar, a lot happened in Harrisburg this past week. Missed it all? Don’t fret! All the TheBurg’s daily coverage is wrapped up neatly for you below:

Camp Curtin’s incoming principal told the school board that his five-year plan to address middle school consolidation challenges Tuesday night.

City Council approved several resolutions this week, most notably pushing forward the police bureau’s plan to enhance its presence in Uptown and the coordination of an auction of former Mayor Steve Reed’s artifacts.

Harrisburg local Georgia Masters Earp recently published her first poetry book under the pen name Lucy Sage, inspired by her roaming travels.

Harrisburg’s school board advanced a $227.1 million budget with a proposed 1.5% property tax increase; board members will vote to approve the final budget next week.

Harrisburg Small Business Accelerator Program pitch competition recognized and awarded entrepreneurs, including a public relations agency owner and a cleaning services provider.

Historic Harrisburg Association will offer a “Downtown Harrisburg through the Centuries” walking tour next week about past revitalization tactics in the city.

July 4th Food Truck Festival was announced by city officials Friday. It will take place on Saturday, July 4 in Riverfront Park from 1 to 9 p.m. and feature over 40 food trucks, live music, a wine/beer garden, a petting zoo and free family activities.

Local parents and educational experts explored how much screen time for children is too much screen time in our June magazine story. Read more here.

Madame Rochéle’s Apothecary, a new cocktail bar and tea house in downtown Harrisburg, is opening this weekend.

Our managing editor Maddie Gittens has compiled a list of Harrisburg hidden gems that will help you turn any ordinary day around the city into a dreamy summer vacation.

PA Downtown Center held four public workshops this week, encouraging Harrisburg residents to weigh in on public space use and economic vitality as it puts together a plan for the city’s downtown revitalization. It will host a business owner focus group next month.

Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg leadership said it is listing the 6.4-acre Grass Campus for $8.3 million and will soon elect a new board of trustees.

Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including a Pride bar crawl, “Chase the Rainbow.” Check out the full list here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

June 25, 2026 | by Sara Bozich

What you’ll find below:

For something new: Madame Rochéle’s Apothecary opens Friday; Chase the Rainbow Pride Bar Crawl on Saturday at 9 Downtown and Midtown locations! On Friday, local book release party at 611 Lounge.

Worth noting: SoMa! Block! Party! Tonight! Open Stage Gala on Sunday (I’m sad to miss it this year!). J&S Classics PA Speedweek at BAPS Motor Speedway on Sunday (I’m giving away tix on Instagram!).

Things on my agenda this weekend: Block party, and this will shock you, but more youth baseball (it’s tournament time – bring the ☀️ and catch me at concessions).

Thursday

SoMa Block Party! | Free | Harrisburg
SoMa Block Party 3-5 miler with Harrisburg Beer Runners | Free | Harrisburg
‘Revitalize Downtown Harrisburg’ Public Workshop at Harrisburg High School—SciTech Campus | Free | Harrisburg
The Unveiling of Helen’s Courtyard at Susquehanna Art Museum | Free | Harrisburg
Adams-Ricci Farmers Market | Free | Enola
Watch Party @ Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
Open Mic & Jam | Thursdays | The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
James Taylor at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Sunset Frequencies – EDM Night at Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg

Friday

Margarita Fridays at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
open mic at Consciousness Coffee | Free | Harrisburg
Bennett Run Mushroom Farm’s Free Mushroom Workshop at Fresh Market Hershey | Free | Hershey
Brewery Floats with Susquehanna Outfitters | $ | Mechanicsburg
Rock the Boat with Shea Quin Trio aboard The Pride of the Susquehanna | $ | Harrisburg
June Bottles and Book Club at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Music Under the Stars at the Dickinson College Farm | $ | Carlisle
TGIF: Cycle Express Theme Ride- Made in PA at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sunset Music and Movies Series: How to Train Your Dragon at Fort Hunter Park | Free | Harrisburg
Carlisle Summerfair | Free | Carlisle
Book Release Party with Jillian! at Lounge 611 | Free | Mechanicsburg
Hershey Symphony Presents ‘An American Salute’ – Free Outdoor Concert at Penn State Hershey Medical Center | Free | Hershey
Decked Out Live with Honeypump at The Vineyard at Hershey | $ | Middletown
POV Comedy Presents Jatty Robinson at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Live Music w/ Rich & Bubbly at Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
Derek Henry at Horn Pub | Free | Lewisberry
Get Petty: A Tribute to Tom Petty at XL Live | Free | Harrisburg
Still Here, Still Proud, Still American at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Santana & The Doobie Brothers at Hersheypark Stadium | $ | Hershey
Shrek The Musical KIDS at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
Pollinator Day at Ashcombe | Free | Mechanicsburg
Sculpt with Steph C.: H2L & Gruver Farms Winery | $ | New Cumberland
Saturday Schedule: Group Fitness Classes at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Caribbean Carnival at Riverfront Park | Free | Harrisburg
6th Annual JavaPalooza in Downtown Hershey | Free | Hershey
Carlisle Summerfair | Free | Carlisle
Date Night: Dance– Salsa & Hustle at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
CHASE THE RAINBOW – PRIDE BAR CRAWL at various locations | $ | Harrisburg
Taylor’s Story- A Tribute to Taylor Swift at Ned Smith Center | $ | Millersburg
The Harrisbird Cafe – A 2026 Songwriter Showcase (Kevin Neidig, Corinna Joy and Lucas Gienow) at The Mansion on Front | $ | Harrisburg
Marc Roberge of O.A.R.: A night of songs and storytelling at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey | $ | Middletown
Live Music w/ The Driftwood Saints at Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
Strangest of Places Trio at Stealey’s Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
The After Hours EP Release Party at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
United Champions Tour: Paul Oakenfold at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Broadway Rave at Tellus360 | $ | Lancaster
Hot in Herre: 2000s Dance Party at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Foam Party at Sawyer’s | Free | Harrisburg
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
Shrek The Musical KIDS at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
EFF Live! at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Celtic Fling & Highland Games at Mount Hope Estate | $ | Manheim

Sunday

Sunday Tea at the Willows at Ashcombe Mansion | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Sunday Guided Tours at Dills Tavern | $ | Dillsburg
Sunday Food Truck Night In SoMa at Agape Elixir Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Goddesses of Karma Drag Brunch: Divas of the Silver Screen | $ | Harrisburg
Blooms and Bubbles Mimosa Sunday at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Carlisle Summerfair | Free | Carlisle
Sunday Guided Tours at Dills Tavern | $ | Dillsburg
Mud Day at Paulus Farm | $ | Mechanicsburg
PA Speedweek Parking Lot Party at Valley Green Beverage | Free | Etters
J&S CLASSICS PA SPEEDWEEK at BAPS Motor Speedway | $ | York Haven
Simply The Best – A Tribute to The Music of Tina Turner at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Live Music w/ Derek Henry at Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
Dude Perfect at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Celtic Fling & Highland Games at Mount Hope Estate | $ | Manheim

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

June 19, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

Ryan Unger, president and CEO of Harrisburg Regional Chamber and Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC)

Happy Juneteenth! If you missed any of the TheBurg’s daily coverage this week, we’ve wrapped it up neatly for you below:

“Aging with Pride,” a social group run through the LGBT Center of Central PA, meets monthly for luncheons that foster community and connection.

City Council discussed legislation Tuesday surrounding an auction of former mayor Steve Reed’s artifacts, the creation of a police substation and reallocating funds for city park renovations to fill a funding gap.

Dock Street Dam drownings and close calls have prompted an upcoming analysis by a national nonprofit that will study options to make the dam safer over the next 1½ to two years with a tentative start in July.

Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church announced that it will host a 717 Day Celebration at the newly renovated Gorgas Playground, at 7th and Radnor streets, on July 17 from 4 to 8 p.m.

Juneteenth programming celebrating Black culture took place across the city this week, including the Juneteenth Jubilee on the Riverfront.

“MyHBG Create Your Community” grant program applications will open Monday, awarding between $500 and $2,500 to applicants for “mini” low‑cost community-driven art and pop-up projects that enhance downtown public spaces.

PA Downtown Center held its first public workshop this week at John Harris High School, soliciting input from the public on ways to revitalize downtown Harrisburg in part of an ongoing revitalization planning effort.

rabbittransit announced Monday that it will launch a new smartcard and mobile pay system next month for its Capital Region, Gettysburg, Shippensburg and York routes.

Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including 3rd in the Burg. Check out the full list.

Sofar Sounds, a globally recognized community of musicians who perform in unique venues, will debut in Harrisburg next month.

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