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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

January 22, 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: Katie Parla’s ‘ROME’ Cookbook Take Over Dinner at LUCA tonight; Cake & Cocktails Vintage cake decorating at Sweet Confections on Sunday

Worth noting: Social Hours at The Willows at Ashcombe extend this week (Thurs/Fri); The Bacon Brothers are in York

Things on my agenda this weekend: STEAM night, Baseball camp, dogsitting, SNOW?!

Thursday

Harrisburg Beer Runners A Warm Thursday at Wild Rabbit 3-Miler | Free | New Cumberland
Social Hours at The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion | Free | Mechanicsburg
Keystone Merge at The Grotto Community Center | Free | York
Katie Parla’s ‘ROME’ Cookbook Take Over Dinner at LUCA | $ | Lancaster
Germany, Austria & Alsace Wine Dinner at Restaurant Sidney | $ | East Berlin
Derek Avalon @ Sturges Speakeasy | Free | Harrisburg
Side of Yams at High Dive | Free | Harrisburg
CAPFILM: MEGADETH – BEHIND THE MASK at The Appell Center | $ | York
Open Mic & Jam at The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Hank Azaria and The EZ Street Band: A Springsteen Celebration at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster

Extras

Early Bird tickets are available for this year’s Plants + Pints — just $15 through Jan. 31! Get yours now.
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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

January 16, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

Shelly Lipscomb-Echeverria, MLK Day chairperson with MLK365, issued a call for volunteers with the group Monday.

A lot happened in Harrisburg this week, from reviews of financials and facility upgrades at city meetings to a local volunteer organization’s call for hundreds of volunteers this MLK Day. Check out our coverage of it all below:

Broad Street Market Alliance’s recently passed 2026 budget showed a yearly deficit. At a meeting this week, members discussed ways to stabilize the nonprofit’s finances. Click here for more.

Dauphin County approved contracts this week that give a sneak peek at its upcoming summer and fall festivals, our online story reported.

East Shore YMCA launched a new strategic plan, according to our January magazine story.

Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors reported that the median sales price dipped in December for homes in the three-county region, according to our online story.

Harrisburg City Council’s public comment period brought forward several community members concerned that ICE was in the area, who implored council to take action to protect residents. Read more here.

Harrisburg School Board members reviewed a plan to tackle school infrastructure upgrades. Our online story noted officials would like to create a new soccer field for the varsity girls’ soccer team on a portion of the 27-acre campus linked to William Penn.

Local parks officials say layering is a great way to keep kids safe from the cold while they play outside, as seen in our January magazine article.

MLK365 called for volunteers for various service projects happening around Harrisburg. Read our story here.

Sara Bozich has consolidated the best events happening around town this weekend, including closing day of the PA Farm Show and a fitness open house at the Jewish Community Center. For a full list, click here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

January 15, 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: There are two Mahjong events in this week’s Roundup — that is definitely a first!

Worth noting: I wouldn’t miss a chance to see EFF Live! at Open Stage, part of this month’s 3rd in the Burg. Other highlights include free admission to Susquehanna Art Museum and an opening reception at the Art Association of Harrisburg — all Friday for 3rd in the Burg

Things on my agenda this weekend: Pinewood Derby, Alice Feeney at Midtown Scholar

Thursday

Pennsylvania Farm Show
Farm Show Milkshake Run (4 miles-ish roundtrip) with Harrisburg Beer Runners | Free | Harrisburg
Mah Jongg Tile Time at Nour | Free | Camp Hill
New Sheetz Store Grand Opening – Camp Hill, PA | Free | Camp Hill
Megan and Dave at The Sturges Speakeasy | Free | Harrisburg
Kayleigh Clark at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Open Mic & Jam at The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg

Friday

3rd in the Burg
3rd in the Burg at Susquehanna Art Museum | Free | Harrisburg
EFF Live! at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Opening Reception for “Figuratively Speaking” at Art Association of Harrisburg | Free | Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Farm Show | Free | Harrisburg
TGIF: Cycle Express Theme Ride-Grateful Dead Tribute Ride at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
TGIF: Cycle Express Theme Ride-Green Day vs Blink 182 at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sculpt: But Make it Spic🅴 at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Opening Reception – Reflections – A Mixed Media Exhibition at Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art | Free | Millersburg
Re-potting workshops at The Plant Witch | Free | Harrisburg
Social Hours at The Willows at Ashcombe | Free | Mechanicsburg
Spirits of the Past: Party Like It’s 1776 at York County History Center | $ | York
Whitaker Presents Best of The Eagles | $ | Harrisburg
Izakaya After Dark ft. DJ Kynz at Freshido Bar & Kitchen | $ | Harrisburg
The Roomates Trio @ Mad Moose Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
Megan, Dave, and Ed at Liquid Noise | Free | Marysville
Dance Lab: Ballroom Dancing at The Appell Center | $ | York
Friday Night Jazz: Dave Leoni & Friends at Victor’s Italian Restaurant | Free | York
Defiant (FREE SHOW) + Anthrophobia, Lyndhurst and Dinosaurs in Paris! at XL Live | Free (!) | Harrisburg
Who They Fear at Capital City Music Hall w/ KVRMA, Elsewhere and Within Me | $ | Harrisburg
Agatha Christie’s Rule of Thumb at Oyster Mill Playhouse | $ | Camp Hill
The Reign of King Edward III at Gamut Theatre Group | $ | Harrisburg
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Farm Show | Free | Harrisburg
Beginner Kettlebell Workshop at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Winter Bird Watch at Hershey Gardens | $ | Hershey
Whisker Wonderland Adoption Event at Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouse | Free | Mechanicsburg
Generations In Bloom Grand Opening | Free | New Cumberland
Winter Wine-derland Weekend at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Sip, Learn & Play: Mahjong at The Winery at Hunters Valley | $ | Liverpool
Winter Moons & Appalachian Spring at The Appell Center | $ | York
Appetite for Destruction with Steel at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Tantric “Celebrating 25 Years of The Debut Album” At Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Rift Phish Tribute Live at The Abbey Bar w/ Sons of Pitches | $ | Harrisburg
Agatha Christie’s Rule of Thumb at Oyster Mill Playhouse | $ | Camp Hill
The Reign of King Edward III at Gamut Theatre Group | $ | Harrisburg
Popcorn Hat Players presents The Snow Queen at Gamut Theatre | $ | 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

Sunday

Sunday Tea at The Willows at Ashcombe | $ | Mechanicsburg
Kundalini Yoga with Keane Living at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
Sundays at Stumpy’s! | $ | Hershey
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Harrisburg JCC Fitness Open House at the Grass Campus | Free | Harrisburg
Pilates & Prosecco (Mat Pilates & A Drink!) at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
An Afternoon with Alice Feeney: My Husband’s Wife at Midtown Scholar Bookstore | $ | Harrisburg
Reiki Around Our World! ~ “Grounding and Self-Care” ~ A ZOOM AND Live Event! | $ | Harrisburg and Online
Sound Healing Meditation at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Winter Wine-derland Weekend at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Peter Sirotin and Friends “Fruitful Friendship” at Messiah University | $ | Mechanicsburg
The Reign of King Edward III at Gamut Theatre Group | $ | Harrisburg

Extras

Free admission to Susquehanna Art Museum on Monday for MLK Jr. Day
Early Bird tickets are available for this year’s Plants + Pints — just $15 through Jan. 31! Get yours now.
Want to share an ‘extra’? Email Sara with interest!

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

January 9, 2026 | by TheBurg Staff

Department of Agriculture secretary Russell Redding with a Benjamin Franklin reenactor at the 2026 PA Farm Show.

From the 2026 PA Farm Show’s launch to a $750,000 grant for the Capital Area Greenbelt to a lawsuit Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams filed against City Council, a lot happened in Harrisburg this week. Check out our coverage of it all below:

Dauphin County commissioners ratified Park Harrisburg’s 2026 budget Wednesday as creditors, our online story reported.

Harrisburg City Council members were sworn in Monday. Council voted for Danielle Hill to serve as council president for another two years and elected Lamont Jones as vice president. Full story here.

Harrisburg police officers were sworn in by Mayor Wanda Williams at a city hall ceremony. Read the story here.

Harrisburg won a $750,000 grant to support the relocation of the Capital Area Greenbelt in south Harrisburg, our online story reported.

Howard University’s gospel choir will perform in downtown Harrisburg next month, our online story reported.

Mayor Wanda Williams was sworn in for a second term on Monday, our online story reported.

Mayor Wanda Williams sued City Council for defunding top city positions on Thursday. Our story has the details.

PA Farm Show’s 2026 butter sculpture features a scene from 1776 Philadelphia. Learn more here.

Our music columnist has suggestions for live performances to catch this month in her January magazine article.

Sara Bozich compiled all the best events happening around town in her Weekend Roundup.

Realtor.com announced that the Harrisburg region ranked second in the country for first-time homebuyers in 2026, our online story reported.

Wildwood Park’s amateur photography competition needs votes from the public to determine its “People’s Choice Award” winners. Learn more in our online story.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

January 8, 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: NEW taproom collab (soft) opens today! YAH Brew and Cartel Brewing are partnering to open Cahoots Taproom & Arcade at the former Tattered Flag location in Middletown.

Worth noting: C’mon, it’s Farm Show week!! I’ll be there this morning for the media preview (so stay tuned to IG), and my friends at Visit Hershey & Harrisburg assembled this guide so you don’t miss a thing (goat snuggling, mullet conteSt, wine, ALL THE FOOD).

Things on my agenda this weekend: I’m soft launching 2026, so all that’s on my agenda (besides youth sports) is the Farm Show Preview and taking down the xmas decor

Quick Links: Thursday • Friday • Saturday • Sunday

Thursday

Vision Board Workshop at Horizons Creative Studio | $ | Lemoyne
Camp Hill Community Blood Drive at Fredricksen Library | Free | Camp Hill
Social Hours at The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion | Free | Mechanicsburg
Mystery Book Club at Cupboard Maker Books | Free | Enola
Remember Your First Nugget Nectar @ Brewhouse Grille | Free | Camp Hill
New Years Trivia Night at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Hormone Health + Optimization with Gary Misiti at Restorativ Health and Beauty! | Free | Mechanicsburg
Harrisburg Beer Runners Sworn Brewing – Windsor Plaza 3mi. | Free | Mechanicsburg
Take Five – A Capella Group at Agape Elixir Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Labyrinth 40th Anniversary at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
THE OUTLET: MUSIC & POETRY OPEN MIC plus WRITING WORKSHOP at The Appell Center | $ | York
The Alsedek Theatre School Presents: Beetlejuice Jr. at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg

Friday

Pennsylvania Farm Show – Food Court Opening | Free | Harrisburg
PA Preferred 2026 Reception at the PA Farm Show Complex | $ | Harrisburg
Re-potting workshops at The Plant Witch | Free | Harrisburg
TGIF: Cycle Express Theme Ride- O-Town vs. 98° at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sculpt + Spritz: TGIF Workout + Happy Hour Class January at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Slow Flow Yoga to Deftones Playlist at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Kevin Kline at Gruver Winery | Free | New Cumberland
Name That Tune Trivia with Ffej @ Tröegs Independent Brewing | Free | Hershey
open mic at Consciousness Coffee | Free | Lemoyne
Labyrinth 40th Anniversary at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
CAPFILM: MOONLIGHT 10th Anniversary at The Appelle Cneter | $ | York
Remember Your First Nugget Nectar @ Tellus360 | Free | Lancaster
2nd Friday Contra Dance at Silver Spring Presbyterian Church | $ | Mechanicsburg
Natalie Ness LIVE at The Blue Sky Tavern | Free | Etters
Matt Jameson at Horn Pub | Free | Lewisberry
Tate Lehman and The Blue Chilis at Mad Moose Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
A Cozy, Musical evening with Liz Fulmer, Andrew Pauls, & Friar Jon at West Art | $ | Lancaster
The Amish Outlaws at H Lounge at Hollywood Casino Grantville | Free | Grantville
Agatha Christie’s Rule of Thumb at Oyster Mill Playhouse | $ | Camp Hill
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Farm Show | Free | Harrisburg
January Winter Hike at Ned Smith Center | Free | Millersburg
Saturday Schedule: H2L Studio – Be a Weekend Workout Warrior | $ | Mechanicsburg
Bonefish Grill Community Blood Drive | Free | Camp Hill
Community Craft Swap Open House at New York Wire Works | $ | York
New Years Open House at Katie Bean Boutique | Free | Carlisle
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at Rooted Boutique Events | Free | New Cumberland
New Years Book Signing at Cupboard Maker Books | Free | Enola
Dazzling Dogs Watercolor Workshop at Creative Grounds | $ | Mechanicsburg
Board and Pour Weekend at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Labyrinth 40th Anniversary at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Masterworks III: Beethoven and Barber at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
Capital City Bassmaster’s 7th Annual Fishing Show at Marysville Lions Club | $ | Marysville
Reptiles At The York Expo Center | $ | York
Dueling Pianos at Appalachian Brewing Company | Free | Mechanicsburg
Hexbelt at HMAC- Stage on Herr ~ Capricorn Celebration | $ | Harrisburg
Willy Blaze and The Bad News Crew at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Buckle Bunny Party at Nocturnal | Free | Harrisburg
The Alsedek Theatre School Presents: Beetlejuice Jr. at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Agatha Christie’s Rule of Thumb at Oyster Mill Playhouse | $ | Camp Hill
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 | $ | Mechanicsburg
Kundalini Yoga with Keane Living at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
Sundays at Stumpy’s! | $ | Hershey
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Farm Show | Free | Harrisburg
Labyrinth 40th Anniversary at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Troegs Yoga & Sunday Brunch at Tröegs Independent Brewing | Free | Hershey
Run/Yoga/Brunch with Harrisburg Beer Runners at Ever Grain Brewing | Free | Camp Hill
FREE- Beginner Cycling Workshop at H2L Studio | Free | Mechanicsburg
FREE Beginner Barre Workshop at H2L Studio | Free | Mechanicsburg
FREE: Beginner Bootcamp Class at H2L Studio | Free | Mechanicsburg
Breathwork Class at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Winter Walk at Hershey Gardens | $ | Hershey
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Masterworks III: Beethoven and Barber at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
Capital City Bassmaster’s 7th Annual Fishing Show at Marysville Lions Club | $ | Marysville
HYP Book Club at Pursuit Coworking | Free | Harrisburg
Cocktails & Canvases at The Brownstone Lounge | Free | Harrisburg
Music at Pine Street presents Concert Pianist Talon Smith at Pine Street Presbyterian | Free | Harrisburg
Sunday Funday – 10 Year Anniversary Edition! at Midstate Distillery | Free | Mechanicsburg
Board and Pour Weekend at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Major Vibes – Syntherapy Sound Bath at West Art | $ | Lancaster
The Alsedek Theatre School Presents: Beetlejuice Jr. at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg

Extras

New sushi restaurant opens near York (PennLive gift link)
The ultimate Pennsylvania Farm Show Guide (via Visit Hershey & Harrisburg)
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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

December 19, 2025 | by TheBurg Staff

Santa gifts a toy to Julien, a patient in the pediatric unit at UPMC Harrisburg.

Need to catch up on what happened in Harrisburg this week? We’ve got you covered. Find the latest on end-of-the-year budget meetings and other stories below.

Broad Street Market renovations for the brick building were underway when one of the historic structure’s walls collapsed Monday, our online story reported.

Dauphin County Commissioners passed the county’s 2026 budget, which includes a property tax hike for the second year in a row. Read the full story here.

Gov. Josh Shapiro said Harrisburg officials needed to “get their act together” after a wall on the Broad Street Market’s brick building collapsed during its reconstruction, our online story reported. A 2023 fire left the brick building heavily damaged; the city began rebuilding the structure in the latter half of 2025.

Harrisburg City Council passed its budget Monday night but refused to give a raise to Mayor Wanda Williams and other city officials. Full story here.

Harrisburg Fire Bureau was awarded $7 million in 2025-26 state budget funds, a $2 million uptick from last year. The jump was celebrated by Gov. Josh Shapiro and others at a press conference, our online story reported.

Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority wants to send $50,000 to CREDC, which would go toward an economic development plan for downtown Harrisburg, our online story reported.

Midtown Cinema is showing “The Secret Agent,” a film set in a politically polarized Brazil in 1977; it captivated our movie reviewer.

Morning Glory, a Hummelstown general store, is a great place to stock up on basics. Learn more about the owner’s commitment to running the business in our magazine feature.

Sara Bozich has a list of everything going on this weekend—from Harrisburg’s biggest lesbian party to a reindeer bar crawl. Read more here.

Strand Theatre has been a cultural crown jewel in York for a century. Find out more about the historic venue in our magazine story.

Sweet T & Greens, an upscale comfort food restaurant, will open where Home 231 once was. According to our online story, it’s slated to open in January next year.

UPMC Harrisburg received a visit from Santa Claus, who gifted toys to children in the pediatric unit and emergency department. Read the story here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

December 18, 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: Holiday Variety Show (FREE!) – the last Strawberry Square Music Series, ever! New Sheetz opening in Camp Hill

Worth noting: 3rd in the Burg Friday. The holidays are here!

Things on my agenda this weekend: Holiday party, Holiday Variety Show, Christmas celebrations … and see you next year!

Quick Weekend Links: Thursday • Friday • Saturday • Sunday

New + Noteworthy

you know, ICYMI

The super luxe Polished giveaway is a can’t-miss
There’s still time to shop my 2025 Hoilday Gift Guide
See what else you missed on the blog
and check out the new “Extras” section at the very bottom

Sara’s Top Picks

for the group chat

Fueling my holiday hustle like …
top rec for pet boarding
Which holiday cocktail are you making?
Share this with the friend who always asks, ‘What’s going on this weekend?’
Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

Sheetz New Store Grand Opening – Camp Hill, PA | Free | Camp Hill
Harrisburg Beer Runners Zero Day “thank you” run | Free | Harrisburg
Naughty vs Nice Ride: Rhythm Ride – H2L Studio Indoor Cycle | $ | Mechanicsburg
Live @ the ‘Shire w/ Holly Serio at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
2025 Pomfret Street Solstice Stroll in Downtown Carlisle | Free | Carlisle
Christmas Movie Trivia at Wolf Brewing Co | Free | Mechanicsburg
sis, did you know this? drag trivia at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
Harrisburg’s Gayest Happy Hour – Holiday 2025 at Browntone Lounge | Free | Harrisburg
BaRPG: The Fight Before Christmas at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Trivia Night at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
The Uptown Band Holiday Extravaganza at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Izakaya After Dark: Anniversary Edition feat. DJ Miles Morales & Minus Nine at Freshido Bar & Kitchen | Free | Harrisburg
Open Mic and Jam at The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
WXPN WELCOMES Samantha Fish • Cedric Burnside • Jon Spencer at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
The 2025 Christmas Show: Deck the Halls at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Bright Nights York at Wellspan Park | $ | York

Friday

3rd in the Burg
Holiday Variety Show | Strawberry Square Music Series | 3rd in the Burg | Free | Harrisburg
Anna Rose Christmas Decorating Class 2025 | $ | Harrisburg
THE NIGHT SHIFT — 3rd in the Burg at Whitaker Center | $ | Harrisburg
Barrel Aged Long Tongue Liar Release at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
TGIF: Cycle Express Theme Ride- Winter Wonderland at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
The Polar Express Pajama Party at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
The Polar Express Pajama Party at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
open mic at Consciousness Coffee | Free | Lemoyne
Shawn Banks and Nik Macik at Harrisburg Comedy Zone | $ | New Cumberland
Ugly Sweater Party with DJ Caraby at Harrisburg Comedy Zone | $ | New Cumberland
Friday Night Live: Matt Jameson at Wolf Brewing Co. | Free | Mechanicsburg
Sixpence None the Richer at The Pullo Center | $ | York
HONEYPUMP_Champions Sports Bar | Free | Highspire
Michael Brigante Stand Up Comedy Show at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Today Is the Day at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
The River Presents – The Badlees wsg Ben Arnold at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
MEOW: HBG’s Biggest Lesbian Party / Holiday Edition with Lez Connect Harrisburg at The Brownstone Lounge | Free | Harrisburg
Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens | $ | Hershey
A Christmas Story at The Playhouse at Allenberry | $ | Boiling Springs
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
The 2025 Christmas Show: Deck the Halls at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg
Christmas Candy Lane at Hersheypark | $ | Hershey
Hershey Sweet Lights | $ | Hershey
8th Annual Christmas Light Drive-Thru at The Star Barn at Stone Gable Estates | $ | Elizabethtown
Christmas Spirit Light Show at Lancaster Barnstormers | $ | Lancaster
Christmas Magic York at Rocky Ridge County Park | $ | York
Who’s Holiday at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Bright Nights York at Wellspan Park | $ | York

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
Olivia’s Holiday Art Show and Book Signing at Broad Street Market | Free | Harrisburg
Saturday Schedule: H2L Studio – Be a Weekend Workout Warrior | $ | Mechanicsburg
HYP Running Club at FNB Field | Free | Harrisburg
The 4th Annual Holiday Pop Up at Talking Breads | Free | Mechanicsburg
Cupcake & Wine Pairing at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey | Free | Hershey
concert with 99 Coats, Dean Thomas & Jacob Smith at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
Live Harpist & Candle Making Event at The Gleeful Candle | $ | Mechanicsburg
The Nutcracker Wine Pairing at Gruver Farms | $ | New Cumberland
It’s a Wonderful Life at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
White Christmas at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Elf at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Reindeer Run Bar Crawl at McGrath’s, Mad Moose, and Sturges Speakeasy | Free | Harrisburg
Shawn Banks and Nik Macik at Harrisburg Comedy Zone | $ | New Cumberland
Naughty Santa Party with Clubkng (&NiteLook) at Harrisburg Comedy Zone | $ | New Cumberland
Pizza. Beer. Santa at Pizza Boy Brewing | Free | Enola
Flinchy’s Ugly Sweater Christmas Party | Free | Camp Hill
Hershey Bears vs. Bridgeport Islanders at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
105.7 The X: The Biggest Ball Of Them All Back In Black AC/DC Tribute at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
The Reagan Years Holiday Show at Mickeys Black Box | $ | Lititz
Sugar Plum Fairies: A Campy Holiday Drag Show & Revue with Betty Whitecastle & Friends at The Brownstone Lounge | Free | Harrisburg
Happy Paw-lidays at Karma | $ | Harrisburg
A VERY REAPER CHRISTMAS | FLESH OF THE LOTUS | INERTIA | BACK TO LIFE | GANGRENOUS | OPEN FLESH at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
A Christmas Story at The Playhouse at Allenberry | $ | Boiling Springs
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
The 2025 Christmas Show: Deck the Halls 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
Christmas Candy Lane at Hersheypark | $ | Hershey
Hershey Sweet Lights | $ | Hershey
8th Annual Christmas Light Drive-Thru at The Star Barn at Stone Gable Estates | $ | Elizabethtown
Christmas Spirit Light Show at Lancaster Barnstormers | $ | Lancaster
Christmas Magic York at Rocky Ridge County Park | $ | York
Who’s Holiday at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Bright Nights York at Wellspan Park | $ | York

Sunday

Sunday Tea at The Willows at Ashcombe | $ | Mechanicsburg
Kundalini Yoga with Keane Living at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
Sundays at Stumpy’s! | $ | Hershey
Sunday Night Trivia at McGrath’s Pub | Free | Harrisburg
Sound Healing Meditation at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
HOLLY JOLLY FILM SHORTS – FOR THE KIDS! NOON program: all family friendly program! at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
Sunday Brunch with Santa Claus at Wolf Brewing Co. | Free | Mechanicsburg
Queens of Karma – Christmas Drag Brunch at Karma | $ | Harrisburg
Cupcake & Wine Pairing at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey | Free | Hershey
Englewood Hershey Presents: The Bad Toupees | $ | Hershey
The Grinch (2018) Sensory Friendly Screening at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
The Grinch (2018) at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) 25th Anniversary at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Penn State Nittany Lion Basketball vs. Pitt Panthers Men’s Basketball at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
“Carol of the Child”, A Christmas Concert presented by Seasons at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral | Free | Harrisburg
HOLLY JOLLY FILMS SHORTS – ODD BALL / FUN and WEIRD VINTAGE XMAS FILMS 7pm EVENING PROGRAM. at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
The Nutcracker Wine Pairing at Gruver Farms | $ | New Cumberland
Pizza. Beer. Santa at Pizza Boy Brewing | Free | Enola
Abbey Family Christmas FREE SHOW! at The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
A Christmas Story at The Playhouse at Allenberry | $ | Boiling Springs
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
The 2025 Christmas Show: Deck the Halls at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Christmas Candy Lane at Hersheypark | $ | Hershey
Hershey Sweet Lights | $ | Hershey
Christmas Spirit Light Show at Lancaster Barnstormers | $ | Lancaster
Christmas Magic York at Rocky Ridge County Park | $ | York
Bright Nights York at Wellspan Park | $ | York

Extras

From TheBurg: Sweet T & Greens going in at the former Home 231
Last call: Houlihan’s closes Dec. 31
Coronet Park to open in early 2026. If you want to check it out, make sure you’re on my email list.
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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

December 12, 2025 | by TheBurg Staff

Flights of red, white and blue milkshakes will be sold by the PA Dairymen’s Association at the Farm Show this year in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

Major headlines this week included Harrisburg City Council’s discussion of a raise for Mayor Wanda Williams and the PA Dairymen’s rollout of this year’s Farm Show milkshake flavors. Find those stories and more below:

Blacklisted Poets meets at HMAC every week to bring poetry to life with readings and has been doing so for 30-odd years, our online story reports.

Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors said that Harrisburg-area home sales and prices both rose in November, according to our online story.

Harrisburg City Council members debated giving Mayor Wanda Williams and other city officials a raise at a Tuesday night meeting. Read what happened in our online story.

Historic Harrisburg Association’s annual Candlelight House Tour will feature the Governor’s Residence, despite an arson attack that prompted extensive renovations, our online story reported.

Historic holiday events can be a fun way to celebrate the season around the city, our magazine story reports.

Police said a Greyhound passenger was killed by the bus he was riding in after jumping out of an emergency exit window during a psychological episode, our online story reported.

Pennsylvania Regional Ballet is making performances of the “Nutcracker” accessible for kids, our magazine story reports.

Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association announced it will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a red, white and blue milkshake flight that will be available during the 2026 PA Farm Show, our online story reported.

Sara Bozich has a list of all the best events happening over the next few days in her Weekend Roundup.

Spectrum Spark Society, a nonprofit supporting those with autism spectrum disorder and their families, was profiled in our magazine story.

Susquehanna Chorale conductor Linda Tedford reflects on her last season leading the group’s Candlelight Christmas concert in our magazine story.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

December 11, 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: PA Dairymen’s Pre-Farm Show Pop Up starring the NEW AMERICA250PA Three-Flavor Milkshake Flight at GIANT locations all weekend

Worth noting: Joy to the Burg concert is Sunday at The Abbey Bar; Historic Harrisburg’s Candlelight House Tour also is Sunday

Things on my agenda this weekend: Staff dinner, baking cookies, a birthday party, and a holiday party

🆕 Quick Weekend Links: Thursday • Friday • Saturday • Sunday

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Thursday

2nd Annual Photos with Krampus at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
Harrisburg Beer Runners Wolf Brewing 3Mi | Free | Mechanicsburg
Hip-Hop Barre Express at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Thrill Ride: The Transformation of Hersheypark at Hershey History Center | Free | Hershey
Merry & Mindful Mixers Craft Night at Agape Elixir Bar | $ | Harrisburg
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
THE OUTLET: MUSIC & POETRY OPEN MIC in the CAPITOL THEATRE at The Appell Center | $ | York
Santa’s Holiday Celebration at Derry Township Parks & Rec | Free | Hershey
Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
The 2025 Christmas Show: Deck the Halls at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Bright Nights York at Wellspan Park | $ | York

Friday

Christkindlmarkt at Dills Tavern | Free | Dillsburg
Santa Sweat, Shop & Sip Cycle, Barre, Bootcamp, Sculpt & Holiday Shopping Sales at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
PA Dairymen’s Pre-Farm Show Pop Up starring the NEW AMERICA250PA Three-Flavor Milkshake Flight at GIANT | Free | Camp Hill
Kids Country Christmas at Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouses | $ | Mechanicsburg
open mic at Consciousness Coffee | Free | Lemoyne
Down in Front! presents Santa Claus Conquers the Martians! at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
Hershey Bears vs. Providence Bruins at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
CAPFILM: THIS CHRISTMAS at The Appell Center | $ | York
Hershey Symphony Holiday Spectacular at Hershey Free Church | $ | Hershey
2nd Friday Contra Dance at Silver Spring Presbyterian Church | $ | Mechanicsburg
Vintage and Vines at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey | $ | Hershey
REILLY and the PICK ‘EM UPS/JELLYBRICKS at Mad Moose Tavern | Free | Harrisburg
Santa Rave at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
The Gilmour Project at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens | $ | Hershey
A Christmas Story at The Playhouse at Allenberry | $ | Boiling Springs
Theatre Harrisburg presents Merry Christmas, George Bailey! | $ | Harrisburg
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
The 2025 Christmas Show: Deck the Halls at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Yuletide at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire | $ | Manheim
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg
Christmas Candy Lane at Hersheypark | $ | Hershey
Hershey Sweet Lights | $ | Hershey
8th Annual Christmas Light Drive-Thru at The Star Barn at Stone Gable Estates | $ | Elizabethtown
Christmas Spirit Light Show at Lancaster Barnstormers | $ | Lancaster
Christmas Magic York at Rocky Ridge County Park | $ | York
Who’s Holiday at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Bright Nights York at Wellspan Park | $ | York

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
Breakfast With Santa at Whitaker Center | $ | Harrisburg
Santa Shuffle 5K on City Island | $ | Harrisburg
Post Fleet Feet Santa Shuffle 5K brunch at the Broad Street Market with Harrisburg Beer Runners | Free | Harrisburg
Saturday Schedule: H2L Studio – Be a Weekend Workout Warrior | $ | Mechanicsburg
Storytime at The Scholar | Free | Harrisburg
Cocoa w/ Santa at Harrisburg River Rescue & Emergency Services | $ | Harrisburg
PA Dairymen’s Pre-Farm Show Pop Up starring the NEW AMERICA250PA Three-Flavor Milkshake Flight at GIANT | Free | Linglestown
Kids Country Christmas at Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouses | $ | Mechanicsburg
Visit with Santa Claus at Hershey Gardens | $ | Hershey
Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt | Free | Linglestown
Christkindlmarkt at Dills Tavern | Free | Dillsburg
Holiday Open House at Midstate Distillery | Free | Mechanicsburg
Double Feature: Love Actually & The Holiday at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Music at Messiah presents The Heavens Resound at Messiah Lutheran Church | $ | Mechanicsburg
DANCE IT FORWARD – NUTCRACKER BALLET at The Appell Center | $ | York
CAPFILM: DISNEY TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS at The Appell Center | $ | York
Hershey Bears vs. Charlotte Checkers at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Hershey Symphony Holiday Spectacular at Hershey Free Church | $ | Hershey
Vintage and Vines at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey | $ | Hershey
CIDERNALIA MMXXV at National Apple Museum | $ | Biglerville
Live Music w/ Mark Santanna and Mike Dempsey w/ Special Guest Kimberley Lancaster. at der Harrisburg Maennerchor | Free | Harrisburg
SURFACE NOISE/JYNX & DINO at Metropolis Collective | Free | Mechanicsburg
Omnium Gatherum at Capital City Music Hall | $ | Harrisburg
Slumber Slay – The Ultimate Queer Pajama Party at Karma | $ | Harrisburg
West Art welcomes Fireside Collective w/ Cumberland Honey! | $ | Lancaster
The Jess Zimmerman Band Christmas Party at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Theatre Harrisburg presents Merry Christmas, George Bailey! | $ | Harrisburg
A Christmas Story at The Playhouse at Allenberry | $ | Boiling Springs
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
The 2025 Christmas Show: Deck the Halls 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
Christmas Candy Lane at Hersheypark | $ | Hershey
Hershey Sweet Lights | $ | Hershey
8th Annual Christmas Light Drive-Thru at The Star Barn at Stone Gable Estates | $ | Elizabethtown
Christmas Spirit Light Show at Lancaster Barnstormers | $ | Lancaster
Christmas Magic York at Rocky Ridge County Park | $ | York
Yuletide at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire | $ | Manheim
Who’s Holiday at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Bright Nights York at Wellspan Park | $ | York

Sunday

Sunday Tea at The Willows at Ashcombe | $ | Mechanicsburg
Kundalini Yoga with Keane Living at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
Sundays at Stumpy’s! | $ | Hershey
Brunch & Brew at Red Raven Surf & Turf | Free | Halifax
Breathwork Class at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
PA Dairymen’s Pre-Farm Show Pop Up starring the NEW AMERICA250PA Three-Flavor Milkshake Flight at GIANT | Free | Mechanicsburg
Friends of Midtown 2025 Midtown Holiday Decorating Contest | Free | Harrisburg
Troegs Yoga & Sunday Brunch | $ | Hershey
Sunday Brunch with Santa Claus at Wolf Brewing Co. | Free | Mechanicsburg
The Lancaster Liederkranz Presents Christkindlmarkt | Free | Manheim
Christmas at Trinity Lutheran Church | Free | Camp Hill
Music at Pine Street presents A Festival of Nine Lessons Carols at Pine Street Presbyterian Church | Free | Harrisburg
Vintage and Vines at CrossWinds Winery of Hershey | $ | Hershey
Blues Society of Central PA Christmas Party with The Dave Keller Band at Hummelstown Fire Company | $ | Hummelstown
Oxymorons Improv Comedy at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Heart at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
Joy to the Burg Fundraiser Concert at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
A Very Jazz Christmas with Erica Lyn Everest & Dr. Zach Nyce at Mickey’s Black Box | $ | Lititz
Theatre Harrisburg presents Merry Christmas, George Bailey! | $ | Harrisburg
A Christmas Story at The Playhouse at Allenberry | $ | Boiling Springs
Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
The 2025 Christmas Show: Deck the Halls at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Christmas Candy Lane at Hersheypark | $ | Hershey
Hershey Sweet Lights | $ | Hershey
Christmas Spirit Light Show at Lancaster Barnstormers | $ | Lancaster
Christmas Magic York at Rocky Ridge County Park | $ | York
Yuletide at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire | $ | Manheim
Bright Nights York at Wellspan Park | $ | York

Extras

Last call: Houlihan’s closes Dec. 31
Coronet Park to open in early 2026. If you want to check it out, make sure you’re on my email list.
Want to share an ‘extra’? Email Sara with interest!

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

December 5, 2025 | by TheBurg Staff

Zeroday Brewing Company’s taproom, located on N. 3rd Street, will close at the end of the month.

Whether you’re looking for the story behind Zeroday’s taproom closure or what happened at the Harrisburg School Board’s last meeting of the year, we’ve got you covered. Find out what happened in Harrisburg this week below.

Art Association of Harrisburg’s new exhibit displays shots of the city by four area photographers, our online story reported.

Bethesda Mission, Downtown Daily Bread, and Christian Churches United — top providers of homelessness support in the area — all have new leaders who bring vision and values to their work, our magazine story reported.

Bob’s Art Blog profiles a handful of local artists, who are hard at work in their local studios for the holidays in an online story.

Broad Street Market is hosting a tree lighting on Saturday in collaboration with Capital Rebirth and Friends of Midtown, our online story reported.

Commonwealth Monument Project honored the 125th anniversary of Black abolitionist William Howard Day’s death by gifting a bust of the historic Harrisburg leader to the State Capitol, our online story reported.

Harrisburg School Board members hired Roma Benjamin — a longtime employee of the district — as acting principal for John Harris, our online story reported.

“Joy to the Burg,” an annual charity project that raises money for the unhoused by selling an album of Christmas covers by local musicians, returns this year, our magazine story reported.

Sara Bozich has lots on her list for weekend happenings, including the HBG Flea in Strawberry Square.

Susquehanna Art Museum is hosting an abstract art exhibit by Harrisburg High School graduate Alteronce Gumby, our magazine story reported.

TheBurg’s publisher Lawrance Binda reflected on the ghostly impact of a mostly-remote state workforce on Harrisburg’s small businesses in his December editorial.

TheBurg’s music columnist Skye Cadzow shared her must-see shows of the month in our December magazine.

Zeroday Brewing announced it will shutter its flagship taproom at the end of the month, our online story reported.

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

What you’ll find below:

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Extras

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

What you’ll find below:

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Extras

You May Also Like

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

What you’ll find below:

Quick Links: Thursday • Friday • Saturday • Sunday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Extras

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

What you’ll find

Quick Weekend Links: Thursday • Friday • Saturday • Sunday

New + Noteworthy

Sara’s Top Picks

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Extras

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

What you’ll find ⤵️

🆕 Quick Weekend Links: Thursday • Friday • Saturday • Sunday

New + Noteworthy

Sara’s Top Picks

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Extras

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