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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

July 31, 2025 | by Sara Bozich

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

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Lez Zepplin at Ned Smith Center on Saturday; Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Stephen Marley in Riverfront Park on Sunday Worth noting: SoMa Block Party tonight! Jazz at Fort Hunter Friday! The Head and The Heart on Saturday in Riverfront Park! Things on my agenda this weekend: see above

For your weekend planning

July 31: July SoMa Block Party ← TONIGHT!!
What’s New (and What You Already Love) About the 2025 Dauphin County Live Concert Series ← Sat & Sun!!
Your 2025 Summer Bucket List: Greater Harrisburg Edition 🪣
Read This Before You Leave Your Pet Home Alone
See what else you missed on the blog
Below are more options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

Aug. 15: Strawberry Square Music Series welcomes Meaghan Farrell!
ALL NEW EVENT: Berry Bash – A ‘fun’draiser for Harrisburg River Rescue on Oct. 25
Join me for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Nov. 1!
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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

July 25, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Local officials announced the relocation of Harrisburg’s homeless encampment.

Summer is heating up in the Burg and we’re enjoying it while it lasts. Have a great weekend! Find our news coverage from the week, below.

An alternative pet may make a good fit for your household. If your family is contemplating animal ownership, but doesn’t want the typical cat or dog, check out our story.

Davis Dog Farm houses foster dogs while they wait for adoption, our magazine story reported. With a new, larger location, the farm offers plenty of space for pups to run and play.

Dog owners in Harrisburg share their thoughts on owning a pet in the city, in our magazine story.

Downtown Harrisburg needs everyone to work together to make it better. Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC President Ryan Unger urges people to collaborate, in a column.

Gardens are in full bloom for summer. If you’re hoping to get some tips for starting your own garden, or would rather just enjoy looking at others’, our magazine story has some suggestions for you.

Harrisburg Branch of the American Association of University Women helps women boost their confidence and make connects, our magazine story reported. The organization also provides scholarships to female students.

A homeless encampment in Harrisburg is slated to be moved in the coming weeks due to PennDOT construction in the area, our online story reported. A local nonprofit will provide an alternative outdoor space for people to move to.

Sara Bozich helps you have the best summer with a host of weekend activities lined up, here.

Sports, parks and volunteering are on our columnist’s list of family-friendly suggestions for July. Take a look, here.

Upper Allen Township is celebrating 175 years and will hold special events to commemorate the occasion. In our magazine story, find out more about the history of the community and its plans for the future.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

July 24, 2025 | by Sara Bozich

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

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: Throw Down in the Vines at Cassel Vineyards on Sunday benefits Harrisburg River Rescue Worth noting: Central PA Pride Festival; a lot of Christmas in July activity Things on my agenda this weekend: dinner party, new winery visit, Soccer Shots Family Fun Day on Sunday!

For your weekend planning

Your 2025 Summer Bucket List: Greater Harrisburg Edition 🪣
Market on Market Heats Up in July with Food Trucks, Live Music & Family Fun
Read This Before You Leave Your Pet Home Alone
See what else you missed on the blog
Below are more options for your weekend.

A Look Ahead

July 31: July SoMa Block Party ← next week!!
What’s New (and What You Already Love) About the 2025 Dauphin County Live Concert Series ← next week!!
Aug. 15: Strawberry Square Music Series welcomes Meaghan Farrell!
F ull SoMa Block Party calendar!
Join me for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Nov. 1!
Are you on my email list?
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

THIRSTY THURSDAY! VS AA GUARDIANS at Harrisburg Senators
Virtual Program: Art & Nature & Art of the State Gallery Tour at The State Museum of Pennsylvania
Christmas in July at Tröegs
Live Music at the Cinema with Trace Morgan at Midtown Cinema
ZUMBA: PRIDE EDITION at Karma
Central PA Pride Candlelight Vigil
Floral Class at the Willows- featuring Kathy Monte of Wild Dahlia Designs
Mecum Auctions Harrisburg at the Farm Show Complex
FREE- Beginner Cycling Workshop at H2L Studio
Open Mic and Jam at The Abbey Bar
NEEDTOBREATHE at York State Fair
Open Mic and Jam at The Abbey Bar
Million Dollar Quartet at Gretna Theatre

Friday

- Karma Konnect – Mixers/Singles Edition with HYP
- Bob Dylan Night: Live Music and Storytelling with Doug Morris at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Sunset Music & Movie Series: The Grinch at Fort Hunter Park
- CHRISTMAS IN JULY! | VS AA GUARDIANS with Harrisburg Senators
- Refined Radiance Summer Showcase at SCG Spa
- Christmas in July at Tröegs
- Cycle TGIF: Zodiac Rides – Rhythm Ride Express at H2L Studio
- H2L Studio Girl’s Night Series Tone & Treats (Barre&Cake decorating) at H2L Studio
- Flowers & Jazz Goes to Wonderland at the John Harris Simon Cameron Mansion
- Mecum Auctions Harrisburg at the Farm Show Complex
- High Octane Luxury- An Automotive Event Series- at the Willows
- Railroad Rhythms in Mechanicsburg
- Brewery Floats with Susquehanna Outfitters
- Pantera at Hersheypark Stadium
- Emo Night at Sawyers
- Summer Night Laughs [[July 25]] at The Abbey Bar | Hosted by Matt Moyer
- Taproom Jazz at the Rubber Soul Taproom
- Live at Little Amps: Zachariah King & The Henry Valley Boyz wsg Joey Knouse
- Decked Out Live with Suns of Beaches Band at The Vineyard at Hershey!
- Live Music! Wine by the Vine [ON DECK] with Grant Bryan at Grandview Vineyard
- Music in the Vines: Scott Galbraith| Roxy’s Chatterbox at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- ALABAMA at the York State Fair
- Hot Water Music at Mickey’s Black Box
- Journey from the Heart at American Music Theatre
- Million Dollar Quartet at Gretna Theatre
- The Boys Next Door at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works
- Zumba at Burn30
- Super Saturday (SUMMER PLANT SALE) at Seymour’s!
- Peach Weekend at Gruver Farms Winery and Tasting Room
- Taste2Tour: York City’s Premier Walking Food Tour
- Songwriter’s Night at Empowered Music – Camp Hill, PA
- The Red Land Senior Center Drive-thru Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
- Mecum Auctions Harrisburg at the Farm Show Complex
- 717 Christmas in July Bazzar
- Christmas in July at Tröegs
- Christmas In July Beerfest at Collusion Tap Works
- The Brewery Comedy Tour at Columbia Kettleworks (Columbia Location)!
- 717 T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY | VS AA GUARDIANS with Harrisburg Senators
- 2025 Fête en Blanc at Grandview Vineyard
- Pride Festival of Central PA 2025
- Pride Festival of Central PA Parade
- Englewood Hershey Summer Patio Series
- Cumberland Honey with Special Guest Aroostine Lively and R&A Asian Cuisine at Big Hill Ciderworks
- Santa Cellar Wine Tour at The Vineyard at Hershey; Christmas in July at The Vineyard at Hershey
- Comedy Night at The Vineyard at Hershey
- Music in the Vines: CBS Band | Roxy’s Chatterbox at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- Mechanical Shark Party at Sawyers
- Shania Twain at Hersheypark Stadium
- The Highway Boys – Stats State Fair Honky Tonk at the York State Fair
- T-Pain at the York State Fair
- Golden Boiz at Gamut Theatre Group
- Million Dollar Quartet at Gretna Theatre
- The Boys Next Door at Oyster Mill Playhouse
- Ciroc Saturdays at Level 2
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walk-a-Bout!
- Brewery Tours: York City Walking Tour
- Brewery Tours: Cruise York County
- Brewery Tours: Lancaster City Walking Tour

Sunday

- Sunday Tea at the Willows
- Sunday Markets at Allenberry Resort
- JAZZENJOURNEY HOUSE CONCERTS PRESENTS “JAZZ IN THE CLIFFS”
- HYP Italian Lake Concert Series: Crossing Abbey Road
- Flora Funga Walk with New Cumberland Collective
- Zembo Bingo
- LOVEBUG at Gretna Music
- Christmas in July at Tröegs
- Peach Weekend at Gruver Farms Winery and Tasting Room
- Throw Down in the Vines at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey
- Santa Cellar Wine Tour at The Vineyard at Hershey;Christmas in July at The Vineyard at Hershey
- Pride Festival of Central PA 2025
- The Offical Pride Festival of Central PA After-Party at HMAC
- Queens of Karma: PRIDE Brunch
- KARMA’s Pride Festival After Party
- FINAL LUAU GAME! | VS AA GUARDIANS with Harrisburg Senators
- THE RISE AND FALL OF THE CLASH REDUX – Documentary Film Screening at Midtown Cinema
- Dancin with Brittanie Line Dancing – Stats State Fair Honky Tonk at the York State Fair
- Million Dollar Quartet at Gretna Theatre
- The Boys Next Door at Oyster Mill Playhouse

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

July 18, 2025 | by Maddie Gittens

A former office building downtown will be converted into apartments for seniors.

How’s your summer treating you, Harrisburg? We hope it’s been full of fun, sun and friends. Make sure you stay up to date on your local news in the midst of the activity. We’re here to help you with that.

Chestnut Hill in Philly makes the perfect weekend trip from Harrisburg. In her story, our writer shares the best boutiques, galleries and restaurants to visit.

Democrat Janelle Stelson said that she plans to run again for the 10^thcongressional district, our online story reported. Last year, she won the Democratic nomination but lost in the general election to Republican incumbent, Rep. Scott Perry.

DEI has been changing in what it represents over the years. In our magazine story, our writer shares what local practitioners think the future of diversity, equity and inclusion is.

Harristown Enterprises announced that they will construct senior independent living apartments at a former office building at 112 Market St., our online story reported. They are partnering with New Holland-based Garden Spot Communities and Select Capital Commercial Properties on the project.

Kristen Zellner, owner of Abrams & Weakley General Store for Pets, offers some friendly feline advice in her column, here.

Liz Wilkins took a chance at a new career when she became the new owner of Riverside Pet Club and Resort in Dauphin, our magazine story reported. Wilkins, an animal lover, offers boarding, grooming and day care.

The Market Street Bridge rehabilitation was the focus of a recent public engagement meeting, our online story reported. A handful of community members attended to share their thoughts on a new proposal to eliminate a lane of traffic on the bridge.

Midtown Cinema is showing “Familiar Touch” this month, our magazine story reported. The film provides a look at an elderly woman experiencing memory loss.

National Night Out will bring together the community and first responders on Aug. 5, our online story reported. The night of fun will feature free food, music and activities at Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg.

Sara Bozich has a full slate of summer activities for your weekend consideration, here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

July 17, 2025 | by Sara Bozich

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

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: You’re sure to find something new during Harrisburg Fringe Festival, running all weekend; Englewood Hershey Summer Patio Series; A blast from the past: 717 Collaboration Beer 🍻 is back – find it at Appalachian Brewing, Boneshire Brew Works, Ever Grain Brewing, Pizza Boy Brewing, Tröegs Independent Brewing, Wolf Brewing, and Zeroday Brewing Worth noting: It’s also 3rd in the Burg! A final jazz jam session at Pursuit Coworking, Barkley Cove is at Strawberry Square Things on my agenda this weekend: New medspa launch party, OUT THERE (Fringe), Strawberry Square Music Series, hosting fam

For your weekend planning

July 18: Strawberry Square Music Series fting Barkley Cove
July 18: 3rd in the Burg Jazz Jam Session at Pursuit
WIN tickets to the Dauphin County Live Concert Series
Your 2025 Summer Bucket List: Greater Harrisburg Edition 🪣
Market on Market Heats Up in July with Food Trucks, Live Music & Family Fun
Read This Before You Leave Your Pet Home Alone
See what else you missed on the blog
Below are more options for your weekend.