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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

August 21, 2025 | by Sara Bozich

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

In partnership with

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: This! We’re making some changes to help you navigate this post so every weekend is the best one ever! Worth noting: An abundance of great music and wine events, plus lots of fitness opportunities Things on my agenda this weekend: Catching up with friends, back-to-school prep, Tres Bonne Annee’s Patron Party at The Willows on Sunday

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

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New + Noteworthy

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wake & bake cafe is now open | TheBurg
PennLive hosted its public forum on downtown – What’s next? (I was there – were you?)
Jazz Walk announced for Sept. 5 in Midtown Harrisburg
Tickets are on sale NOW for Harrisburg’s latest (and greatest) event: Berry Bash – A Fundraiser Supporting Harrisburg River Rescue on Oct. 25 – Want a secret discount? email me. Limited availability.
See what else you missed on the blog
and check out the new “Extras” section at the very bottom

Sara’s Top Picks

what I’m telling my close friends group

Dog owner? Enter to win a free 1-month membership at Greenlin Pet Resort Harrisburg
WIN free tickets to the Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival!
Join me for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Nov. 1!
August SoMa Block Party is Aug. 29

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

August 15, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Dan Miller announced his acceptance of the Republican nomination for mayor of Harrisburg.

Have you dug into our August issue of the magazine yet? If not, we have several stories linked below, as well as all of our reporting from this week.

August is best spent beating the heat with family by your side, says our columnist. She takes readers to the Poconos for hiking, swimming and crafting.

Bob’s Art Blog was on the road, traveling to North Carolina, Virgina and back to Harrisburg for a special ribbon cutting. He also previewed several upcoming art happenings, here.

College preparations should begin early, and our writer shares tips for saving from local financial planners.

Dan Miller, a Democrat, announced that he would accept the Republican nomination for mayor of Harrisburg, our online story reported. At his press conference, he made his case for how he would run the government better than the current mayor, who will be his opponent in November.

Home sales and prices both increased in July, our story reported. For the three-county region, 634 houses sold compared to 608 in July 2024, as the median price rose to $310,000 from $286,000.

Ice cream is art, says our columnist, and The Jigger Shop in Mount Gretna has some of the best. Find out more about the history of the café and about upcoming art events, here

International students and officials from local universities share their reactions to recent federal policy changes and rhetoric. Read our magazine story to find out more.

New Cumberland Music + Film Festival will return for its third year with indie movies and music, our online story reported. Organizers hope that the event showcases art and brings people together.

Public transportation in Harrisburg has a flawed past, but officials have positive changes in the works. Our writer takes a look at the system, in our magazine story.

Sara Bozich has a roundup of all of this weekend’s events in the Harrisburg area, here.

Wake & Bake Café recently opened in downtown Harrisburg, serving homemade treats and beverages, our magazine story reported.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

August 14, 2025 | by Sara Bozich

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

In partnership with

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is back for its 45th season! Worth noting: Friday is 3rd in the Burg! As usual, there are a ton of great ways to explore the city during this monthly outing. Of course, I recommend the FREE live music at Strawberry Square Music Series. Pop into Whitaker Center first or take the Sprocket Mural Works Mural Tour — make a night of it! Things on my agenda this weekend: Meaghan Farrell at Strawberry Square!! Maybe sneak over to see Fitz & The Tantrums after …

For your weekend planning

FRIDAY! Strawberry Square Music Series welcomes Meaghan Farrell!
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

The August SoMa Block Party is Aug. 29 — add it to your calendar now!
Tickets are on sale NOW for the ALL-NEW Berry Bash – A Fundraiser Supporting Harrisburg River Rescue on Oct. 25
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

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

August 8, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

315 N. 2nd St., the site of a proposed apartment project

The weather in Harrisburg has been perfect, so make sure you get out and about in the city. Before you head out to one of our local parks or businesses, make sure you’re all caught up on our news from this week.

Affordable housing funds will be available to developers through a new program that Harrisburg announced this week, our online story reported. Developers will soon be able to apply for financial assistance for construction projects.

The Broad Street Market rebuild will have its groundbreaking at the end of September, our online story reported. Harrisburg has reviewed the final design for the project and will solicit bids from contractors in the coming weeks.

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning cut the ribbon on its third Early Childhood Education Center, this time in Middletown, our online story reported. The schools offer free admission and instruction for children.

Events are plentiful in August. As always, we have our comprehensive listing of happenings.

The Harrisburg Planning Commission threw its support behind two projects to convert vacant offices into apartments, our online story reported. They also recommended approval of a project to construct a new transportation center on Cameron Street.

The Harrisburg School District has exited state receivership after six years. For our magazine story, we talk to district officials about how far the district has come and where it’s headed.

Midtown Cinema is showing “Folktales” this month, which features the story of a remote school in Norway at which students care for sled dogs. Find out more, here.

The “Miracle Community” saw its first occupants over the weekend, welcoming people from Harrisburg’s PennDOT homeless encampment, which is required to vacate. In our story, hear from organizers and residents of the new community.

The Neighboring Academy at Steelton-Highspire High School aims to break cycles of poverty by creating pathways to homeownership for students. In our magazine story, read about founder Chad Frey’s passion for the initiative.

Sara Bozich’s Weekend Roundup has you covered on plans, with a listing of Harrisburg area festivities.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

August 7, 2025 | by Sara Bozich

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

In partnership with

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: DYK it’s Romance Bookstore Day/Weekend? Check out events at Midtown Scholar and Cupboard Maker bookstores. Worth noting: Lisburn Community Fair is happening all weekend; 5th Annual Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing & Outdoor Festival at Allenberry; Dirty Dancing outside at Midtown Cinema (one of my faves!) Things on my agenda this weekend: Tonight we’re headed to Lancaster County for a special dinner with The JDK Group; tomorrow, I’m “golfing” with some girlfriends for the Gary Heuther Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament. My favorite Cub Scout is selling popcorn at the world’s best hardware store (J&W in Etters) Saturday morning, and Sunday – a Senators game.

For your weekend planning

Enter to WIN a foursome to the Carly’s Hope Golf Classic
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!
The August SoMa Block Party is Aug. 29 — add it to your calendar now!
ALL NEW EVENT: Berry Bash – A Fundraiser Supporting Harrisburg River Rescue on Oct. 25
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

Concert on the Lawn – Shea Quinn & Friends at Fredricksen Library
Merge Harrisburg at Pursuit Coworking
Harrisburg Senators THIRSTY THURSDAY | VS AA RED SOX
Red Tower on the Road: Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Mai Corland, and Abigail Owen at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
DJ EMD Spinning ALL of the HITS at Harrisburg Beach Club
Open Mic and Jam at The Abbey Bar | Every Thursday Night!
Breaking the Cycle: Family, Trauma & Recovery – a FREE virtual Family Support Group with Bold Steps Behavioral Health (7 p.m.)

Friday

- Art Opening for Elevate: Honoring the Ordinary and Wild Elegance at Carlisle Arts Learning Center
- Josh Dominick LIVE at The Barn at Allenberry
- TGIF: Cycle Express Theme Ride- Pitbull at H2L Studio
- Bookstore Romance Weekend at Cupboard Maker Books
- Summer Movie Nights at the Bandshell at Reservoir Park
- Sunset Music & Movie Series – Despicable Me 4 at Fort Hunter Park
- Railroad Rhythms in downtown Mechanicsburg
- Carnival – Lisburn Community Fire Co
- Decked Out Live with Corty & the Light at The Vineyard at Hershey
- Live Music by Adam Blessing at Mt Gretna Hideaway
- Harrisburg Senators FIREWORKS | VS AA RED SOX
- Movie in the Park – Little Giants at Adams-Ricci Park
- The Fabulous Hubcaps at the West Shore Theatre Sponsored by Kelly Financial Services
- Wheatus – 25th Anniversary Tour at XL Live
- Air Supply: 50th Anniversary Celebration at American Music Theatre
- Theatre Harrisburg’s Penguin Project: CATS – Young Actors Edition at Whitaker Center
- Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2

Saturday

- Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works
- Zumba at Burn30
- Yoga at Italian Lake
- Volunteer Work Day – Park Rx at Wildwood Park
- Beginner Pilates Equipment Workshop at H2L Studio
- Small Group Personal Training: Arms & Abs at H2L Studio
- 2nd Saturday Contra Dance
- Plant Family Summer Pop-Up
- Celebrate National Farmers Market Week at Fresh Market Hershey
- 35th Annual Peach Festival at Hollabaugh Bros.
- New Cumberland Summer Cruise-In Car & Cycle Show 2025
- Bookstore Romance Day! at Midtown Scholar Bookstore
- Bookstore Romance Weekend at Cupboard Maker Books
- Dillsburg Library Summer Lawn Concert Series
- The April Skies at Mt Gretna Hideaway at Mt Gretna Hideaway
- Music on Chocolate
- 5th Annual Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing & Outdoor Festival at Allenberry
- Variety Band @ Lisburn Fireman’s Carnival
- Bringing It Home: Apprenticeship Celebration at Fredricksen Library
- Duncannon Rock The Block Party
- Friends of Midtown Outdoor Movie: Dirty Dancing at Midtown Cinema
- Harrisburg Senators CANVAS TOTE BAG GIVEAWAY | VS AA RED SOX
- Get Petty: Celebrating the Music of Tom Petty at the West Shore Theatre
- Emily’s ToyBox at The Vineyard at Hershey
- Mike Kell Live Music with Grillbilly’s Smoke Wagon at Big Hill Ciderworks
- 2050 Fest at Mickey’s Black Box
- Outlaw Music Festival: Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Turnpike Troubadours at Hersheypark Stadium
- Train at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
- Englewood Hershey Summer Patio Series
- Brick Bash at Decades
- Top of the World – A Carpenters Tribute at American Music Theatre
- Theatre Harrisburg’s Penguin Project: CATS – Young Actors Edition at Whitaker Center
- Popcorn Hat Players present The Ugly Duckling at Gamut Theatre Group
- 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
- Breathwork Class at H2L Studio
- Yoga in the Orchard at Big Hill Ciderworks
- 35th Annual Peach Festival at Hollabaugh Bros.
- 1st Annual Mini Golf Tournament! at Creekside at Liberty Forge
- 5th Annual Cumberland Valley Fly Fishing & Outdoor Festival at Allenberry
- Bookstore Romance Weekend at Cupboard Maker Books
- Back to School – $5 Back to School Series at the West Shore Theatre
- Cookies & Corks at Gruver Farms Tasting Room
- Free Live music with Van Gordon at The Vineyard at Hershey
- Harrisburg Senators YOUTH JERSEY GIVEAWAY | VS AA RED SOX
- WXPN Welcomes Adrian Quesada’s Boleros Psicodélicos with guest Fawziyya Heart at Tellus360
- Theatre Harrisburg’s Penguin Project: CATS – Young Actors Edition at Whitaker Center

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

August 1, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

In an editorial, our publisher discusses changes to the Governor’s Residence. Illustration by Rich Hauck.

Just as another week has come and gone in Harrisburg, so has another month! It’s officially August, and this month’s issue of the magazine dropped this week. Check that out for stories with a special youth and education focus, and catch up on our local reporting, below.

Our August magazine kicks off with a note from our publisher, who introduces an issue full of community stories, especially youth-oriented ones.

Concerts in Riverfront Park began this week and continue this weekend. In our magazine story, read more about the Dauphin County Live Concert Series and the organizers behind it.

Dan Miller, Harrisburg’s treasurer, accepted the primary Republican nomination for mayor, our reporting found. Miller ran as a Democrat in the primary election and narrowly lost, but won enough write-in votes to obtain the opposing party’s nomination.

The Governor’s Residence is making improvements to enhance safety after an arson attack. In his column, our editor supports the plan, but advocates for well-designed infrastructure that doesn’t negatively impact the neighborhood.

The Humane Society of Harrisburg Area has made changes and improvements following a tumultuous several years. In our magazine story, find out more about what the organization has done to be more transparent and to get more pets adopted.

Music this month is guaranteed to be hot, much like the weather. Check out the shows that our reviewer recommends in her Musical Notes column.

News stories from this past month are included in our monthly recap, which highlights the most noteworthy recent stories. Find our News Digest, here.

Notable events around Harrisburg this month include everything from music to sporting events to art shows. Check out dozens of must-do activities in our August Community Corner.

Sara Bozich has her weekly roundup of Harrisburg area events happening this weekend. You won’t want to miss her list, here.

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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.