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Arcade, food trucks, mobile bookshop coming to downtown Harrisburg this weekend

June 2, 2026 | by Maddie Gittens

2025 PinFest. Photo by Michael Yatsko Photography.

Some throwback fun is coming to Harrisburg this weekend.

SoMa PinFest will return to downtown on Saturday, June 6, mixing old-school games with a summer block party on S. 3^rd Street, between Market and Chestnut Streets.

Harristown Enterprises and Sara Bozich Events are hosting the event, which will line the street with a pop-up arcade, food trucks, beverage vendors, a live band and a mobile bookstore.

The pinball lounge will be set up inside the former Bricco restaurant space on the block and feature 12 pinball machines and other games, courtesy of Capital Vending.

The mobile bookshop, Once Upon a Plot Twist, is inside a converted mini-school bus and sells romance-only books.

River the Bubble Magician will also be strolling through the event doing magic tricks for attendees.

The festival is free to attend, but access to the pinball lounge is $20 for an all-you-can-play wristband.

The following food and beverage vendors will be on site:

Beverage Vendors

Boneshire Brew Works
Liquid Noise Brewing
Wolf Brewing Co.
HOLLA Spirits
Revolutionary Brew Pub
Agape Elixir Bar
Stacey’s Fresh Squeezed Orangeade

Food Vendors

717 Tacos
La Maison Tacos
Diesel & Dough
The Pretzel Spot Café
Alsies Ice Cream

For more information about SoMa Fest, visit sarabozich.com/events.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

May 29, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

Hannah Witwer and Brian Omino celebrate their marriage at the Broad Street Market

Our June issue has debuted—pick up a copy and picture yourself in one of Detweiler Park’s lovely orange Adirondack chairs. If you missed any of TheBurg’s daily coverage this week, we’ve wrapped it up neatly for you below:

Artsfest gathered thousands along Riverfront Park for the 58th annual celebration of art, music and community—here’s a little bit about how the event came to be.

Broad Street Market hosted wedding festivities for Harrisburg residents Hannah Witwer and Brian Omino—a couple who were first introduced through friends and later ran into each other at the favorite lunch spot.

City Council on Tuesday approved a contract to support an Independence Day fireworks show, while expressing support for increased safety measures at the event.

Crispy Halal, a new-to-the-area restaurant, is slated to open along N. 2nd Street in June.

Harrisburg School Board advanced its 2026-2027 budget Tuesday night, with the intent to adopt a final version next month.

Moviate Film Festival took place at Midtown Cinema this week, featuring more than 60 films from 15 countries with 13% of the movies being screened on real film.

Our “Adventure Together” columnist explores a historic tree in Linglestown.

Our publisher offers a positive observation of the city, clocking a wave of new businesses opening in downtown Harrisburg following a challenging few years for commercial activity post-pandemic.

Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including Sunday Food Truck Night at SoMa. Check out the full list.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

May 28, 2026 | by Sara Bozich

What you’ll find below:

For something new: *new* McGrath’s opens Saturday; Tag the Summer Fest @ Tröegs Independent Brewery

Worth noting: SoMa Block Parties are back – starting tonight! 717 Vintage Fest in York on Saturday and Sunday.

Things on my agenda this weekend: See you in SoMa! Plus, another second-grade field trip, youth baseball, grad parties, chill.

Thursday

SoMa Block Party season kick-off! | Free | Harrisburg
Open Mic & Jam | Thursdays | The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Lyndhurst at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Hillhaven at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Cycle Throw Back Rides: Bangers from my iPod at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg

Friday

Margarita Fridays at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
May Bottles and Book Club at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Pitbull x Lil Jon — TGIF Theme Rides: Summer Concert Prep Series May at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
open mic at Consciousness Coffee | Free | Lemoyne
Music Under the Stars at the Dickinson College Farm | $ | Carlisle
Van Wirsing LIVE at Allen Theatre | $ | Annville
DJ Brownie and Friends Live at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Splintered Sunlight at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Gimme Gimme Disco at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Superunknown – The 35 Tour at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Lee Brice with special guest Payton Smith at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Open Stage presents Boys in the Band | $ | Harrisburg
SWEENEY TODD • Opening Night! at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg | $ | Mechanicsburg
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
Market on Chocolate Opening Day | Free | Hershey
Saturday Schedule: Group Fitness Classes at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Red Land Senior Center’s Chicken BBQ Fundraiser | $ | Lewisberry
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Walk for Paws at HACC | $ | Harrisburg
Strawberry Festival & Craft Show at Mt. Airy Orchards | Free | Dillsburg
Carnival & Craft Show – Astonishing Advocate Fundraiser at Widener Law | Free | Harrisburg
Pups & Pilates- Canine Rescue Fundraiser & Wine Tasting at Gruver Farms | $ | New Cumberland
Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters Outdoor Show & Art Sale at Talking Breads | Free | Mechanicsburg
717 Vintage Fest at York Expo Center | Free | York
2026 Annual Used Bike Swap & Sale at Mountainside Ski & Sports | Free | Mechanicsburg
Ernie Irwin, Ruddy Turnstone & Olivia Basar Ernie Irwin, Ruddy Turnstone & Olivia Basar at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
Hank the Buffalo on the Train Wreck Deck – Flinchy’s | Free | Camp Hill
Tag the Summer Fest @ Tröegs Independent Brewery | Free | Hershey
Theatre Harrisburg presents FOLLIES IN CONCERT with Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
Tours and Tastings at the Eichelberger Distillery | $ | Dillsburg
The Discoteks at Allen Theatre | $ | Annville
Martini Bros. at the brand new McGrath’s | Free | Harrisburg
Studio 22 at Hershey Theatre | $ | Hershey
Roux at The Abbey Bar w/ SPOTUS at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Cheyenne Pohl and Clockwork-Band at Hollywood Casino | Free | Grantville
The 502s with special guest Sneaky Miles at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Fit For A King at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
All Your Friends at Tellus360 | $ | Lancaster
The Eras of Taylor: A Tribute to Taylor Swift at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Lou Gramm: The Voice of Foreigner at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Open Stage presents Boys in the Band | $ | Harrisburg
SWEENEY TODD at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg | $ | Mechanicsburg
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
Sundays at Stumpy’s! | $ | Hershey
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Sunday Food Truck Night In SoMa at Agape Elixir Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Blooms and Bubbles: A Flower Arranging Workshop at Gruver Farms | $ | New Cumberland
Community Yoga Class benefiting Pink Hand of Hope at Just Plain Yoga | $ | Camp Hill
Breathwork Class at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sunday Guided Tours at Dills Tavern | $ | Dillsburg
717 Vintage Fest at York Expo Center | Free | York
Best Western, 7D, Root Coiled & Body Garden at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
Birding Floats with Susquehanna Outfitters | $ | Wormleysburg
Full Moon Floats with Susquehanna Outfitters | $ | Wormleysburg
Music by the River presents PARKSIDE HARMONY at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral | $ | Harrisburg
Theatre Harrisburg 100th Anniversary Gala at The Willows at Ashcombe | $ | Mechanicsburg
Theatre Harrisburg presents FOLLIES IN CONCERT with Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
5 Seconds of Summer at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Creative Kiddos at Culture & Commerce | $ | Harrisburg
Anberlin at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Open Stage presents Boys in the Band | $ | Harrisburg

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

May 8, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

City Island Arcade

Happy Friday, Harrisburg. Finish the week strong by catching up on our news coverage.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, as our publisher and editor-in-chief, Larry Binda, will be speaking with Strong Towns about TheBurg’s place in the city and how our local news outlet came to be.

Check out the full weekly news haul below:

Harrisburg announced plans to reopen the arcade on City Island later this month. It previously closed in 2019.

Harrisburg officials said Tuesday that the total estimated cost to rebuild the Broad Street Market has risen from $20.8 million to $23.7 million, partly due to the collapse of a wall on site this winter.

Harrisburg Police Bureau launched a new mental health tool, offering residents a new way to seek assistance with mental health issues.

Harrisburg specialty coffee shops and roasteries Little Amps Coffee Roasters, Elementary Coffee Co. and Denim Coffee took TheBurg behind the scenes to share how they roast their beans.

Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville will host its annual Armed Forces Day Echo Taps ceremony next weekend.

Midtown Cinema will soon show the movie “Blue Heron,” which traces the story of a family and a childhood on the rocks. Here’s what to expect from our movie reviewer.

Our editor introduced TheBurg’s May dining issue with his monthly publisher’s note, praising the city’s food and beverage offerings.

Sara Bozich has compiled the best events of the weekend in her Weekend Roundup, including the first of a new Tiny Park Concert Series in Coronet Park. Check out the full list.

St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church in Steelton will host the Serbian Singing Festival, celebrating 100 years of Serbian choral music in North America, over Memorial Day weekend.

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