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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

October 3, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

(From left) Dave Baker, city facilities director, Stephen Wilt, project executive with Alexander Construction Co., Debbie Reihart, city project manager, and Darren Rech, safety director with Alexander, on the first day of construction at the Broad Street Market.

Our October issue of the magazine is out! And while this weekend’s weather is looking more like summer than autumn, don’t miss out on some fall fun activities. If you missed any of our news coverage from this week, we have it all, below.

Architect Chris Dawson cut the ribbon on the newly restored Lowengard building downtown, our online story reported. The historic property offers office, commercial and residential space.

Broad Street Market construction began this week, our online story reported. Crews started selective demo at the fire-burned brick building.

City Council approved moving $14 million in Harrisburg’s budget to fund the Broad Street Market rebuild, our reporting found. The money supports construction contracts, allowing work to continue.

Community Corner has a list of special events in October, and our Happenings section has all the details on art, culture and educational festivities this month.

Concerts are in full swing, and now that the weather has cooled off, it’s the perfect time to take in a show. Find our recommendations, here.

Downtown Harrisburg is on a lot of peoples’ minds as the city struggles with a lack of foot traffic. In his column, our publisher weighs in on the discussion.

Harrisburg Planning Commission officials approved several housing projects that would adaptively reuse vacant office buildings as apartments. In our story, find which projects have been proposed for downtown, Midtown and Allison Hill.

Nonprofits in Harrisburg are trying innovative ways to address homelessness. In our magazine story, read about initiatives including tiny homes and organized encampments.

Open Stage debuts, “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” this weekend. Read our magazine story to find out more about the funny and spooky show.

Our publisher, in his note, reflected on our Friends of TheBurg Bash, at which he got to meet Burg friends and discuss city topics.

Sara Bozich fills you in on this weekend’s events taking place in Harrisburg, here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

October 2, 2025 | by Sara Bozich

What you’ll find ⤵️

For something new: NEW MUSIC VENUE! Capital City Music Hall opens this weekend; Benaiah’s has new hours + happy hour specials

Worth noting: Taste of Ireland at Whitaker Friday; Hop Dash and Pigtoberfest at Boneshire Saturday; also Alex’s Chili Cookoff for a Cause.

Things on my agenda this weekend: idk about you, but in my household, the focus is on the first day of archery season. Also, Tres Bonne Annee.

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

New + Noteworthy

you know, ICYMI

A night out – and overnight, plus brunch – for 2 for less than $300! — and your chance to WIN this is here
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

from TheBurg: Stealey’s Tavern is a hit in Midtown
💜 Join me for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Nov. 1!
📤 Share this with the friend who always asks, ‘What’s going on this weekend?’
👨‍💻 Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Sunday

Sunday Tea at the Willows | $ | Mechanicsburg
Prenatal Yoga Class at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Kundalini Yoga with Keane Living at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
Sundays at Stumpy’s! | $ | Hershey
Boobs Without Borders at Buhrig’s Gathering Place | $ | Mechanicsburg
Oktoberfest 2025 at Royal Winery | Free | Harrisburg
Pumpkin Weekend at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Canine Carnival at The Vineyard & Brewery at Hershey | Free | Hershey
Wyndridge Farm’s Oktoberfest | $ | Dallastown
Pumpkins + Pints @ Tröegs Independent Brewery | Free | Hershey
Trinity Concert Series: Peter Sirotin & Ya-Ting Chang at Trinity Dillsburg | $ | Dillsburg
1775: The Prequel – A Lecture on The Spirit of 1775 from the Olive Branch Petition to “Common Sense” at the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion | Free | Harrisburg
Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime with Tomas McCarthy & Indio Downey at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Tobymac & Mercyme at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
HBA Parade of Homes | Free | various locations
Time Travelers Weekend at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire | $ | Manheim
Open Stage presents Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors | $ | Harrisburg
Gamut Theatre Group presents The Revolutionists | $ | Harrisburg
The Vampire Circus – The Scariest Side of Cirque at The Appell Center | $ | York

Extras

Be the taste everyone talks about! We’re looking for partners to support Berry Bash as “Food Station Sponsor” – great opportunity for fun, engaging activation! Email me with interest!
Vendor applications are open for the (outdoor) SoMa Christmas Market on Nov. 30! Sign-up here! Deadline to apply is Sept. 15.
Save the date for Plants + Pints 2026! Sunday, April 12 at Strawberry Square
Want to share an ‘extra’? Email Sara with interest!

If you like what we do, please support our work. Become a Friend of TheBurg!

The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

September 26, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

The homeless encampment in south Harrisburg was cleared this week.

This week has brought lots of local news and features and we hope you’ve appreciated our community-focused coverage. If you missed any of our reporting, you can find it below.

Broad Street Market reconstruction is slated to begin at the brick building in the coming days, our magazine story reported. Harrisburg is weighing a plan to come up with the money for contractors.

City Council on Tuesday approved a plan to reconstruct the Rabbittransit facility on Cameron Street in Harrisburg, our online story reported. Additionally, council approved a downtown project that will turn two office buildings into apartments.

Elementary Coffee Co. celebrated its purchase of its North Street shop, advocating that more small businesses should have the chance to own their buildings. In our online story, the former owner, Matt Krupp, reflects on the extensive renovation of the building and encourages more community members to prioritize revitalization.

Harrisburg’s largest homeless encampment was cleared this week, our online story reported. Occupants packed up and moved on as the space will soon be impacted by PennDOT’s I-83 construction project.

High Dive Cocktail Bar in Harrisburg is featured in this month’s Bartender’s Choice column. Bartender Dustin Isbert shares his favorite drinks, in our story.

Joel Burcat, a local author, recently published a book that is co-written by him and his late father, our magazine story reported. Burcat discovered his father’s unfinished manuscripts and continued the story.

The Journey Theatric Sanctuary is a new ensemble that performs at HACC’s Rose Lehrman Arts Center. In our magazine story, find out more about the group.

Market Square Concerts began its 2025-26 season this month. In our magazine story, our writer shares the impressive schedule of music lined up.

Open Stage kicked off its 40^th anniversary season with performances of “Come Together: A Celebration of The Beatles.” In our magazine story, find out more about the show, which concludes this weekend.

Peach pie is the perfect dessert to finish off the summer by making. Our food columnist has a mouth-watering recipe, here.

Sara Bozich has a full list of fun fall activities for your weekend, here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

September 25, 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: New fall menu at Fire & Grain at the Hershey Lodge; Agape Elixir Bar is now open!

Worth noting: Last SoMa Block Party of the season TONIGHT (weather permitting – we’ll know by 2 p.m.); Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra is back; so is Tröegs Master of Pumpkins; WoofStock on Sunday

Things on my agenda this weekend: All Things Go (Noah Kahan edition) Friday; youth baseball, Found Collab Funeral; morning football; winery visit

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

New + Noteworthy

you know, ICYMI

more on Agape Elixir Bar
A night out – and overnight, plus brunch – for 2 for less than $300!
The fanciest night of the year is coming soon …
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

Your must-dos for Hersheypark Halloween
💜 Join me for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Nov. 1!
📤 Share this with the friend who always asks, ‘What’s going on this weekend?’
👨‍💻 Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

SoMa Block Party | September 2025 | Free | Harrisburg
Live Music at the Cinema with Trace Morgan at Midtown Cinema | Free | Harrisburg
Kundalini Yoga with Keane Living at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Free
The Whiteout Weekend Kickoff at Hollywood Casino | Free | Grantville
Ladies Night at Oscar’s at Los Tres Cubanos | Free | Harrisburg
Taco Thursday! at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
Hope for Good – Emerging Artists Showcase Benefit for Haiti Partners at Englewood | $ | Hershey
NHL Preseason: Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
The Exactlys at The Sturges Speakeasy | Free | Harrisburg
Open Mic and Jam at The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Come Together: A Celebration of The Beatles at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg

Friday

HYP Game Night at Whitaker Center | $ | Harrisburg
poetry & open mic at Consciousness Coffee | Free | Lemoyne
Celebrate One Year of Sweet New Beginnings at Anna Rose Bakery! | Free | Harrisburg
Cycle TGIF: Rhythm Ride Express- Morgan Wallen x Tate McRae at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Girl’s Night: Barre & Bar- Custom Sweatshirts after Workout at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Winestock 2025 at Royal Winery | Free | Harrisburg
FALL into flavor this weekend at Oscar’s! Sip, Smoke, Savor: Say “FALL” for Discounts at Los Tres Cubanos | Free | Harrisburg
Blue Sky Tavern w/ Corina Rose | Free | Etters
Decked Out Live with Katz 22 at The Vineyard at Hershey | $ | Hershey
Night at the Museum at Hershey History Center | $ | Hershey
The Amish Outlaws at H Lounge at Hollywood Casino | Free | Grantville
TMI Improv Comedy Show at Gamut Theatre Group | $ | Harrisburg
The Unforgettable Big Band Presents “You Can’t Do That with a Big Band!” at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Bella’s Bartok Live at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Crazy Train- Americas Ozzy Tribute at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
Zumba at Burn30 | $ | Lemoyne
Beginner Pilates Equipment Workshop at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Celebrate Wildwood at Wildwood Park | Free | Harrisburg
39th Annual Apple Festival at New Cumberland Borough Park | Free | New Cumberland
Grand Opening at The Mercantile | Free | Mechanicsburg
Intro to Forest Bathing at Hershey Gardens | $ | Hershey
Hamilton Health Center Annual Recovery Walk | Free | Harrisburg
Fall Fest 2025 at Penbrook Park | Free | Harrisburg
Hershey Soup Cook-Off at Hershey Volunteer Fire Dept. | $ | Hershey
The Red Land Senior Center Drive-thru Chicken BBQ Fundraiser | $ | Lewisberry
Winestock 2025 at Royal Winery | Free | Harrisburg
HBA Parade of Homes | Free | various locations
Fall Fest and Makers Market at Armstrong Valley Winery | Free | Halifax
Fungi Foray at Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art | $ | Millersburg
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra MasterWorks 1: Symphonie Fantastique at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
59th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show at Zembo Shrine | $ | Harrisburg
Taps & Tees at Wolf Brewing Company | Free | Mechanicsburg
Field & Folk: Harvest Dinner & Concert with Barkley Cove at Beshore Hill Farm | $ | New Cumberland
Grande Rouge Release & Wine Pairing Celebration at The Vineyard at Grandview | $ | Mount Joy
Harrisburg Whiskey Festival at La Cultural | $ | Harrisburg
Fall BAPs Double Header on Small Track with Vintage National | $ | York Haven
The Flying Circus Tribute to Led Zeppelin at the West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Meow: HBG’s Biggest Lesbian Adventure with DJ Lady Shae at The Brownstone Lounge | Free | Harrisburg
Twenty One Pilots at Hersheypark Stadium | $ | Hershey
90’s ROCKFEST! at The Abbey Bar – Stone Temple Pilots, Rage Against The Machine, Smashing Pumpkins! | $ | Harrisburg
WQXA presents Finger Eleven, Alien Ant Farm, BRKN LOVE at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Skarlet’s Funhouse at Karma | $ | Harrisburg
Come Together: A Celebration of The Beatles at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Popcorn Hat Players presents Little Red Riding Hood at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
Oktoberfest Weekend at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire | $ | Manheim
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 | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sunday’s at Stumpy’s! | $ | Hershey
Sound Healing Meditation at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Kundalini Yoga with Keane Living at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
WoofStock 2025 in Riverfront Park | Free | Harrisburg
Grand Opening at The Mercantile | Free | Mechanicsburg
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra MasterWorks 1: Symphonie Fantastique at The Forum | $ | Harrisburg
Winestock 2025 at Royal Winery | Free | Harrisburg
HBA Parade of Homes | Free | various locations
Fall Fest and Makers Market at Armstrong Valley Winery | Free | Halifax
Arts on the Square presents Alcee Chriss III, concert organist at Market Square Presbyterian Church | $ | Harrisburg
HYP Book Club: Moral Ambition at Pursuit Coworking | Free | Harrisburg
59th Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show at Zembo Shrine | $ | Harrisburg
Adam Sandler at GIANT Center | $ | Hershey
ARTS ON THE SQUARE GALLERY EXHIBIT OPENING at Market Square Presbyterian Church | Free | Harrisburg
Erica Lyn Everest Presents “Women in Music” at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Messiah University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds at Parmer Hall | Free | Mechanicsburg
National Theatre Live: INTER ALIA | at MIdtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
THE LAST CLASS | One Night Only! | at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
Court Street Cabaret at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Oktoberfest Weekend at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire | $ | Manheim

Extras

Be the taste everyone talks about! We’re looking for partners to support Berry Bash as “Food Station Sponsor” – great opportunity for fun, engaging activation! Email me with interest!
Vendor applications are open for the (outdoor) SoMa Christmas Market on Nov. 30! Sign-up here! Deadline to apply is Sept. 15.
Save the date for Plants + Pints 2026! Sunday, April 12 at Strawberry Square
Want to share an ‘extra’? Email Sara with interest!

If you like what we do, please support our work.

Become a Friend of TheBurg!

The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

September 19, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Stealey’s Tavern

Another week has come to a close here in Harrisburg, making it time for us to round up our reporting for you. In case you missed any of our stories, you can find them all below.

Adventure Together as a family and try some fall activities centered around recycling and erosion. Our columnist shares her ideas for activities to entertain you and your littles, here.

African Cultural Festival is this weekend and will aim to celebrate the continent’s culture and countries, our online story reported. The event will include music, food, fashion and educational experiences

Berry Bash is coming to Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg next month, our online story reported. The event will feature a costume contest, music and food and will benefit Harrisburg River Rescue & Emergency Services.

The Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society announced that it would host a concert to benefit the Pride of the Susquehanna, our online story reported. The show will feature music by the Steve Rudolph Trio at the Harrisburg Beach Club.

Harrisburg Improv Theatre has a new group called Los Complicados, an all Latino comedy crew. In our magazine story, read about how the group goes off-script with performances.

Horizons Creative Studio is an artist’s oasis in Lemoyne. The shop offers a variety of classes with something for everyone. Read more in our magazine story

Midtown Cinema is showing “The Baltimorons” this month, offering viewers a new holiday movie to add to their annual watchlist, our writer said.

PennDOT announced that the public can now view online plans for the Cameron Street Bridge replacement. In our online story, find more information about the project.

Sara Bozich has a list of all of this weekends can’t-miss events, here.

Stealey’s Tavern opened in Midtown Harrisburg last weekend, our online story reported. The restaurant took over the former Shady McGrady’s space and offers a large menu of pizzas, sandwiches and burgers.

Theatre Harrisburg kicked off its 100^th season with the award-winning show, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.” Find out more about the show, in our review.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

September 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: Whitaker Center’s new signature event, The Art of Science Benefit, is Saturday; Out Fest PA runs all weekend. Plus, a jazz-themed fundraiser for The Pride of the Susquehanna at Harrisburg Beach Club.

Worth noting: 3rd in the Burg Friday!! It’s the last days of Harrisburg Restaurant Week! Oktoberfest is hitting local breweries, and the PawPaw Festival returns to York.

Things on my agenda this weekend: The Shoe Strut, Hozier at Hersheypark Stadium, youth baseball (see this theme continue through October), either Serb Fest or Dumplin’ Days, The Art of Science Benefit at Whitaker, and football Sunday.

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

New + Noteworthy

you know, ICYMI

A night out – and overnight, plus brunch – for 2 for less than $300!
The fanciest night of the year is coming soon …
Bourbon cocktails to celebrate fall
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

El Sol has a Tequila Tasting with Jacob on Friday with free samples of Exotico tequila courtesy of Jacob and RNDC, plus $10 Margaritas all night for 3rd in the Burg
Win a “Bark-to-School” Bundle for your pup from Greenlin Pet Resorts
💜 Join me for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Nov. 1!
📤 Share this with the friend who always asks, ‘What’s going on this weekend?’
👨‍💻 Submit your events for the Weekend Roundup

Thursday

Harrisburg Restaurant Week 2025
Taco Thursday! at Boneshire Brew Works | Free | Harrisburg
Fredricksen Library Fall Book/Media Sale | Free | Camp Hill
Oktoberfest @ Tröegs Brewery | Free | Hershey
Wild & Uncommon Weekend | $/Free | Various Locations
Sawyers Social with Harrisburg Young Professionals | Free | Harrisburg
Live Music at the Cinema with Tony Wayne at Midtown Cinema | Free | Harrisburg
Out Fest Pennsylvania! Presented by Karma and Color & Culture | $ | Harrisburg
Open Mic and Jam at The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Bold Steps Behavioral Health FREE virtual Family Support Group: Myths vs. Facts about Mental Health | Free | Virtual
Fall Candle Making Session at The Gleeful Candle Co. | $ | Mechanicsburg
Clint Black: Back on the Blacktop Tour with special guest Gillian Smith at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster

Friday

3rd in the Burg
The Jeremy Edge Project | Strawberry Square Music Series | 3rd in the Burg | Free | Harrisburg
3rd in the Burg Mural Mile Tours | $ | Harrisburg
The Rummagers 2nd Anniversary Party w/ Eryn Michael LIVE! | Free | Harrisburg
Brazilian Vibes on 3rd in the Burg – at the Millworks | Free | Harrisburg
3rd in the Burg Book Signing, Historic Photo Exhibit, and Conversation with Author Jimmy Rosen at Historic Harrisburg Association | Free | Harrisburg
TFEC Nonprofit Day at Broad Street Market | Free | Harrisburg
ROMY AND MICHELE’S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION | 3rd in the Burg Movie Night at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
Salvation Army’s Shoe Strut | $ | Hershey
2nd Annual PUCHOG Golf Tournament at Dauphin Highlands | $ | Harrisburg
Le Dîner en Rose- Out Fest Pennsylvania! | $ | Harrisburg
Harrisburg Restaurant Week 2025
Oktoberfest @ Tröegs Brewery | Free | Hershey
Fall Candle Making Session at The Gleeful Candle Co. | $ | Mechanicsburg
Oktoberfest kicks off at Appalachian Brewing Co. | Free | All locations
Wild & Uncommon Weekend | $/Free | Various Locations
Fredricksen Library Fall Book/Media Sale | Free | Camp Hill
Learn at Lunchtime: Discover Dairy Beyond the Fridge with The State Museum of Pennsylvania | Free | Virtual
HYP Craft Night at Pursuit Coworking | $ | Harrisburg
Decked Out Live with Shaken at The Vineyard at Hershey | $ | Hershey
Brahman Noodles LIVE at the Barn at Allenberry | Free | Boiling Springs
Cycle Express Theme: TGIF – Marshmello Mashup at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Lancaster Liederkranz Oktoberfest | $ | Manheim
UNCAGED: Zac Brown Tribute Live at The Abbey Bar | $ | Harrisburg
Jazzin’ with Steve Rudolph Trio Fundraiser at Harrisburg Beach Club | $ | Harrisburg
Smooth Like Clyde @ XL LIVE | $ | Harrisburg
Hozier at Hersheypark Stadium | $ | Hershey
The Texas Tenors at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Oyster Mill Playhouse presents Misery | $ | Camp Hill
Season 100 Opener – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at Theatre Harrisburg | $ | Harrisburg
Gamut Theatre Group presents Three Queens | $ | Harrisburg
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
Zumba at Burn30 | $ | Lemoyne
Yoga at Italian Lake | Free | Harrisburg
Tröegs + NSCNA Rugged Trail 5K Run at Ned Smith Center | $ | Millersburg
Special Walking Tour: “Lost Gas Stations of Midtown” with Historic Harrisburg Association | $ | Harrisburg
Friends of New Cumberland Public Library Book & Media Sale | Free | New Cumberland
Women in the Wild at Kings Gap | $ | Carlisle
Pioneer Day 2025 | Free | Duncannon
Tri Event: Cycle- Run – Yoga Benefiting Operation Wildcat at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Fredricksen Library Fall Book/Media Sale | Free | Camp Hill
Savor: A Strolling Supper at LEAF Farm | $ | Landisburg
Fall Festival on the Farm at Oak Grove Farms | Free | Mechanicsburg
Apple Weekend at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Crab Fest at The Vineyard at Hershey! | $ | Hershey
Dumplin’ Days at Paddletown St. Paul’s UMC | Free | Etters
2025 Serb Fest at St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church | Free | Harrisburg
Oktoberfest @ Tröegs Brewery | Free | Hershey
Fall Candle Making Session at The Gleeful Candle Co. | $ | Mechanicsburg
Oktoberfest at Appalachian Brewing Co. | Free | All locations
Wild & Uncommon Weekend | $/Free | Various Locations
PawPaw Festival at the Horn Center | $ | York
An Evening with Jill Lepore and Malcolm Kenyatta: We the People at Midtown Scholar Bookstore | $ | Harrisburg
The Art of Science Benefit at Whitaker Center | $| Harrisburg
Outfest Musicfest festival | $ | Harrisburg
4th Annual Steinholding Competition & Disposable Keg Games at Wolf Brewing Co. | $ | Mechanicsburg
Josh Dominick LIVE at The Barn at Allenberry | Free | Boiling Springs
Lancaster Liederkranz Oktoberfest | $ | Manheim
YWCA Fall Fest at The Manor on Front | $ | Harrisburg
Kevin Gobrecht Classic! 410s & Super Sportsman! at BAPS Motor Speedway | $ | York Haven
The Wild Hymns at Millworks | Free | Harrisburg
Englewood Hershey Summer Patio Series | Free | Hershey
Nirvani- A Nirvana Tribute Experience at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
InnaVibe at Sawyers | Free | Harrisburg
Slayer at Hersheypark Stadium | $ | Hershey
Come Together: A Celebration of The Beatles at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Oyster Mill Playhouse presents Misery | $ | Camp Hill
Season 100 Opener – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at Theatre Harrisburg | $ | Harrisburg
Gamut Theatre Group presents Three Queens | $ | Harrisburg
Popcorn Hat Players presents Little Red Riding Hood at Gamut Theatre | $ | Harrisburg
Shamrocks & Shenanigans at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire | $ | Manheim
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 | $ | Mechanicsburg
Harrisburg Cemetery Walking Tours | $ | Harrisburg
Cultural Series: “Our Beginnings” with Charles Stone at New Cumberland Public Library | Free | New Cumberland
Fredricksen Library Fall Book/Media Sale | Free | Camp Hill
Makers at the Museum presented by Stay Apparel Co. | Free | Hershey
Apple Weekend at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Women in the Wild at Kings Gap | $ | Carlisle
Fort Hunter Day 2025 at Fort Hunter Park | Free | Harrisburg
Fall Open Mic with Susquehanna Folk Music Society at West Shore Theatre | $ | New Cumberland
Fall Fest at Allenberry Resort | Free | Boiling Springs
Outdoor Fall Equinox Yoga at Stock’s Manor with H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Breathwork Class at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Wild & Uncommon Weekend | $/Free | Various Locations
ReikiSpace Sampler Day at Reiki by Rickie | Free | Harrisburg
Lancaster Liederkranz Oktoberfest | $ | Manheim
Oktoberfest @ Tröegs Brewery | Free | Hershey
Oktoberfest at Appalachian Brewing Co. | Free | All locations
Waltz Vineyards Harvest Festival | $ | Manheim
Music in the Park -Lemoyne | Free | Lemoyne
The Blues Society of Central PA presents The Nick Moss Band at Champions | $ | Highspire
Queens of Karma: Gaga Vs Britney Drag Brunch | $ | Harrisburg
“SANATORIUM Under The Sign Of The HOURGLASS” THE QUAY BROTHERS feature film at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
Come Together: A Celebration of The Beatles at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Season 100 Opener – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at Theatre Harrisburg | $ | Harrisburg
Gamut Theatre Group presents Three Queens | $ | Harrisburg
The Australian Pink Floyd Show: Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary Tour at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster
Shamrocks & Shenanigans at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire | $ | Manheim

Extras

Be the taste everyone talks about! We’re looking for partners to support Berry Bash as “Food Station Sponsor” – great opportunity for fun, engaging activation! Email me with interest!
Vendor applications are open for the (outdoor) SoMa Christmas Market on Nov. 30! Sign-up here! Deadline to apply is Sept. 15.
Save the date for Plants + Pints 2026! Sunday, April 12 at Strawberry Square
Want to share an ‘extra’? Email Sara with interest!

If you like what we do, please support our work.

Become a Friend of TheBurg!

Berry Bash will bring fun, food and fundraising to Harrisburg next month

September 15, 2025 | by Maddie Gittens

There’s no masking the good cause behind an upcoming costume party fundraiser in Harrisburg.

Berry Bash will come to Strawberry Square downtown on Oct. 25, offering entertainment, food and Halloween festivities, while raising money to support Harrisburg River Rescue & Emergency Services.

The event, hosted by Sara Bozich and Harristown Enterprises, will run from 7 to 10 p.m., with proceeds supporting the emergency services nonprofit.

Berry Bash attendees are encouraged to “dress up or dress up,” and wear cocktail attire, a Halloween costume or a mixture of both, with prizes being awarded to top looks.

“We’ve all been to our fair share of snoozy fundraising events. Berry Bash is different —it’s bold, it’s stylish, and most of all, it’s fun,” said event organizer Sara Bozich. “People want connection, energy and impact — and we’re delivering all three.”

Throughout the night, there will be live music from Funktion, cocktails, beer and wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres from the JDK Group, photo ops and a silent auction.

“Support from this event directly helps us save lives,” said Tony Reigle, chief of Harrisburg River Rescue. “We’re so grateful to be part of an event that not only raises vital funds but celebrates community.”

Tickets for Berry Bash, along with additional information, can be found here.

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

September 12, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

Agape Elixir Bar is slated to open in downtown Harrisburg.

This week has brought plenty of local news that will help you feel informed and connected to your community. If you missed any of our coverage, we have it all linked below.

Agape Elixir Bar will open on Sept. 23 in the SoMa neighborhood of downtown Harrisburg, our online story reported. The bar will offer non-alcoholic beverages, including hemp-derived CBD drinks, among others.

Bob’s Art Blog takes a look at creative fall happenings. Galleries in the area have many exciting exhibits this month and Bob shares them, in his column.

Capital Region Water said that Market Street, between Evergreen and 13^th streets, will be closed for several weeks, our online story reported. CRW will make repairs to one of the oldest sewer lines in the city.

City Council approved an agreement between Harrisburg and a court-appointed receiver for the Residences at Governor’s Square, a troubled affordable housing development. In our online story, read more about the receiver’s plans to stabilize the bankrupt property.

Food pantries play an important role in curbing hunger in the area, our magazine story reported. The small pantries provide a low-barrier option, making assistance accessible to a wider net of people in need.

Gallery Walk is returning to Harrisburg for the 37^th year on Sept. 14. Find out which artists and galleries will participate, in our magazine story.

Home sales in the Harrisburg area were lower this August compared to last year, but prices remained about the same. Find specific information for the tri-county region, here.

Open Stage has brought back its musical revue “Come Together: A Celebration of the Beatles” for the 40^thyear. Our reviewer shares her praise for the show, here.

Raices Creativas, a local group of artists, will host events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, our online story reported. The team hopes to bring together the Latino and creative communities for connection.

Sara Bozich has got you covered with weekend plans, offering suggestions from around the area, here.

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Weekend Roundup with Sara Bozich

September 11, 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: Soak in those last summer days with a Luau Weekend at Royal Winery

Worth noting: It’s Harrisburg Restaurant Week! Gallery Walk is on Sunday. Senators round out their season.

Things on my agenda this weekend: Hersheypark in the Dark! Youth baseball. Family in town. Perhaps an end-of-weekend girl dinner.

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

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Late-night eats and fun (PL gift link)
What’s going on at the Abbey Bar?
Tickets for Berry Bash are on sale now
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

The Mill at Hershey’s fall cocktail list is looking 💯 – I’d like The Fall Ritual, plz
More bourbon cocktails
Hemauer Brewing releases its Oktoberfest on Saturday
Join me for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Nov. 1!

Thursday

Harrisburg Restaurant Week 2025
2025 Cumberland County Mega Mixer at Members 1st Federal Credit Union | $ | Mechanicsburg
YPOC’s 9th Anniversary Soirée at Salvation Army | $ | Harrisburg
Kundalini Yoga with Keane Living at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
Harrisburg Senators THIRSTY THURSDAY | VS AA GUARDIANS | $ | Harrisburg
Open Mic and Jam at The Abbey Bar | Free | Harrisburg
Live Music at the Cinema with Steve Mazur at Midtown Cinema | Free | Harrisburg
General Thursday Trivia at Royal Winery | Free | Harrisburg
DJ EMD Spinning ALL of the HITS at Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
Karaoke Thursdays at Karma | Free | Harrisburg
Erotic FanFiction LIVE! at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally | Free | New Cumberland
The Nelsons at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster

Friday

Harrisburg Restaurant Week 2025
Master Gardener Walk & Talk at Fort Hunter Park | Free | Harrisburg
poetry & open mic at Consciousness Coffee | Free | Lemoyne
Live Music with Phil Cannizzaro at Harrisburg Beach Club | Free | Harrisburg
Cycle Express Theme: TGIF – Flo Rida at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Houseplants Watercolor Workshop at Horizons Creative Studio | $ | Lemoyne
Luau Weekend at Royal Winery | Free | Harrisburg
Decked Out Live with Fully Stocked at The Vineyard at Hershey | $ | Hershey
2nd Friday Contra Dance at Silver Spring Presbyterian Church | $ | Mechanicsburg
Harrisburg Senators FIREWORKS FRIDAY | VS AA GUARDIANS | $ | Harrisburg
Trivia with Ffej presents: Pop Culture Mashup @ Tröegs Brewery | Free | Hershey
DOWN IN FRONT! presents DEATH RACE 2000! at Midtown Cinema | $ | Harrisburg
Allen Stone wsg Ellery Harper at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Sapphic Friday Night Social and Dance at Karma | Free | Harrisburg
Oyster Mill Playhouse presents Misery | $ | Camp Hill
Season 100 Opener – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at Theatre Harrisburg | $ | Harrisburg
Latin Fuzion Fridayz at Level 2 | Harrisburg

Saturday

Saturday Morning Yoga at Boneshire Brew Works | $ | Harrisburg
Zumba at Burn30 | $ | Lemoyne
Yoga at Italian Lake | Free | Harrisburg
Beginner Pilates Equipment Workshop at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Little Black Dress Anniversary Party | Free | Camp Hill
Storytime at the Scholar! | Free | Harrisburg
HYP Capital Tour | Free | Harrisburg
Founder’s Day Celebration at Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouse | Free | Mechanicsburg
Harrisburg Hispanic Heritage Festival | Free | Harrisburg
Art of Tröegs Art Market at Tröegs | Free | Hershey
Milton Hershey’s Birthday Celebration at ChocolateTown Square Park | Free | Hershey
Gray Apple Fall Flea | Free | York
Luau Weekend at Royal Winery | Free | Harrisburg
A Toast to the Vines Weekend at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Dillsburg Library Summer Lawn Concert Series | Free | Dillsburg
Harrisburg Senators RECOVERY DAY W/ POST-GAME FIREWORKS | $ | Harrisburg
43rd Annual Hummelstown Arts Festival | Free | Hummelstown
September 2nd Saturday Sampling – All About Apples at Simply Flavorful | Free | Mechanicsburg
80’s Pop Sensation TIFFANY at Nissley Vineyards Closing Concert | $ | Bainbridge
Lounge Takeover with Midstate Distillery at The 611 Collectioni | Free | Mechanicsburg
Speranza’s Septemberfest 2025 at Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association | Free | Mechanicsburg
Brooks Graphix $5 Ladies Night! at BAPS Motor Speedway | $ | York Haven
BLACK PANTHER Free Outdoor Film at Midtown Cinema | Free | Harrisburg
Englewood Hershey Summer Patio Series | Free | Hershey
Free Live Music with Smooth Like Clyde at The Vineyard at Hershey | Free | Hershey
Steel Panther – Feel The Steel 15th Anniversary Tour at XL Live | $ | Harrisburg
Come Together: A Celebration of The Beatles at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Oyster Mill Playhouse presents Misery | $ | Camp Hill
Season 100 Opener – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at Theatre Harrisburg | $ | Harrisburg
Wizarding Weekend at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire | $ | Manheim
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 | $ | Mechanicsburg
Sound Healing Meditation at H2L Studio | $ | Mechanicsburg
Kundalini Yoga with Keane Living at Consciousness Coffee | $ | Lemoyne
JCC Health & Wellness Fair and Fitness Open House | Free | Harrisburg
Gallery Walk | Free | Harrisburg
Art of the State Artist Conversation at The State Museum of Pennsylvania | Free | Harrisburg
Gallery Walk at Gallery at Second | Free | Harrisburg
Free Admission Sunday – Annual Gallery Walk at Susquehanna Art Museum | Free | Harrisburg
Gray Apple Fall Flea | Free | York
Luau Weekend at Royal Winery | Free | Harrisburg
A Toast to the Vines Weekend at Gruver Farms | Free | New Cumberland
Harrisburg Senators FINAL 2025 GAME! | $ | Harrisburg
Hershey Exotic Plant Show and Sale | $ | Elizabethtown
LIVE MUSIC at note. featuring Stable Shakers Duo | Free | Harrisburg
Come Together: A Celebration of The Beatles at Open Stage | $ | Harrisburg
Season 100 Opener – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder at Theatre Harrisburg | $ | Harrisburg
Wizarding Weekend at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire | $ | Manheim
Celtic Thunder: An Intimate Evening at American Music Theatre | $ | Lancaster

Extras

Be the taste everyone talks about! We’re looking for partners to support Berry Bash as “Food Station Sponsor” – great opportunity for fun, engaging activation! Email me with interest!
Vendor applications are open for the (outdoor) SoMa Christmas Market on Nov. 30! Sign-up here! Deadline to apply is Sept. 15.
Save the date for Plants + Pints 2026! Sunday, April 12 at Strawberry Square
Want to share an ‘extra’? Email Sara with interest!

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The Week that Was: News and features around Harrisburg

September 5, 2025 | by Lawrance Binda and Maddie Gittens

The scene at Kipona Festival after a van drove through barriers and hit three people. Photo courtesy of Ed Jaroch.

This week was a short one, but there was still plenty of news. We’ve covered it all and compiled our stories for you, below.

Downtown Daily Bread announced its new executive director, Kristen Herman, who will oversee the organization, our online story reported. Harman brings with her more than a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership.

Governor’s Square now has a court-appointed receiver to oversee operations and improvements at the affordable housing development, our story reported. At a meeting, Harrisburg City Council questioned the receiver and weighed entering an agreement with him.

Harrisburg officials have proposed making changes to the city’s curfew ordinance to address an increase in disorderly behavior by youth, our online story reported. However, City Council, at a meeting, doubted that the change would be effective or fair.

Kipona Festival ended tragically, when a woman drove onto Front Street, bypassing barriers and hitting three people, our online story reported. Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams issued a statement calling the incident “an unthinkable act.”

Live music is in full swing for September, bringing something from every genre. Our columnist has her top recs, here.

Sara Bozich has a long list of happenings this weekend, including jazz, yoga and bingo. There’s something for everyone, here.

September is full of special community events, which are listed in our Community Corner. In our Happenings section, you’ll find even more goings-on in and around Harrisburg.

Theatre Harrisburg launches its 100^th season this month. In our magazine story, read about the history of the community theater and its evolution.

A York Haven woman was charged with aggravated assault and DUI in connection with the incident at Kipona when a van drove into a crowd. The woman faces a dozen charges, our online story reported.

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Extras

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

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

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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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