If you’re looking for things to do this weekend around Harrisburg and central PA, we have some below, most of which are virtual or outdoor only.
Things on my agenda this weekend: cleaning, planning holiday food, grabbing last-min gifts, and wrapping.
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Looking to gather with your “pod” this winter? Ad Lib Craft Kitchen and the Hilton are offering small gatherings as their “Pod Package.” Learn more here.
For your weekend planning:
- ? Best Christmas Takeout Options
- Give + Give Back giveaway
- #ShopLocal Gift Guide is here
- See what else you missed on the blog.
Below are ample options for your weekend.

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- Plan your holiday feast with RG Hummer
- Book a massage, give a massage at Polished Spa & Salon
- Get wine delivered to your door with WTSO (not a club! Discount with code BOZICH!)
- Give an outdoor experience this holiday with Adventure Explorations
- Upgrade your mise en place with Mangia Qui Pantry Pick-up
- The perfect gift for your favorite home cook.
- Gifts for everyone (plus dinner) at Arooga’s
- Drink Boneshire Holiday Reserve IPA
- Drink PA cider! Ploughman Cider delivers to your door.
- Binge Poured in PA: The Series
- Shop online with Meeka Fine Jewelry.
COVID-19 Disclaimer: As always, please click through the links or call ahead to get the most up-to-date information about venues and/or events below. It should also go without saying, but I’ll say it — Mask up, follow the rules, and be nice. And tip extra!
Thursday
- The Obstructed View Yuletide Gay Edition with Open Stage
- Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra presents A Conversation with the Maestro with special guest Peter Wilson, HSO Principal Timpanist (virtual)
- Winter Garden Hunt at Hershey Gardens
- Dauphin County Library Food Drive
- A Night of Music with Santa at the Harrisburg Mall
- Santa at Capital City Mall!
- Lancaster Barnstormers Community Blood Drive
Friday
- 3rd in the Burg: 3RDINTHEBURG MASTERCLASS: Who is Your C.A.O.?! at La Cultura
- Toward Racial Justice celebrates Black and Latino arts in the Midstate with WITF
- Open Stage presents A Christmas Carol (virtual)
- The Adventures of Santa Clause | presented by The Teen Studio (virtual) with Open Stage
- Christmas Spirit Light Show
- Candy Cane Cottage at Hershey Gardens
- Winter Garden Hunt at Hershey Gardens
- Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt – Drive Thru Santa Experience
- Concessions-To-Go at Midtown Cinema
- Santa at Capital City Mall!
- The State Museum of Pennsylvania presents Virtual Artists Conversations
- Burger + Brews (outside) at Highway Manor Brewing
- Acapella Singers at Harrisburg Mall
Saturday
- Open Stage presents A Christmas Carol (virtual)
- The Adventures of Santa Clause | presented by The Teen Studio (virtual) with Open Stage
- Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra’s first-ever made-for-streaming concert
- Christmas Spirit Light Show
- Candy Cane Cottage at Hershey Gardens
- Winter Garden Hunt at Hershey Gardens
- Concessions-To-Go at Midtown Cinema
- 2020 Holiday {Walk-Thru} Light Display
- Dauphin County Library Food Drive
- Santa at Capital City Mall!
- A Night of Music with Santa at the Harrisburg Mall
- Santa at the Colonial Park Mall
- Santa by Fire Truck in Enola
- YPOC Friendmas: A Virtual Holiday Celebration
- Annual Winter Warm Up Coat Drive
- Drive-Thru Santa in Marysville
Sunday
- Open Stage presents A Christmas Carol (virtual)
- Pine Street Presbyterian virtual festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
- Winter Garden Hunt at Hershey Gardens
- Candy Cane Cottage at Hershey Gardens
- 2020 Holiday {Walk-Thru} Light Display
- Dauphin County Library Food Drive
- Santa at Capital City Mall!
- Santa at the Colonial Park Mall
- Virtual Wine Tasting Featuring Oregon Pinot Noir with PA Wine Society
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