Plan your weekend with my weekly list of things to do around Harrisburg and central PA! Scroll down or use the menu links to find ideas for your weekend.
What’s inside:
Need something NEW to do? ‘Twas the Night Before in downtown Camp Hill on Thursday, Dills Tavern Christkindlmarkt on Fri or Sat, Joy To The Burg Music Showcase at The Englewood on Sunday
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Things on my agenda this weekend: Christmas Spirit Light Show, holiday party
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For your weekend planning:
- Plan your holiday travel now with this tip
- Shop these great local markets.
- View our local Restaurant Directory
- Local Brewery, Winery, & Cidery Directory
- See what else you missed on the blog.
Below are options for your weekend.


Top Weekend Recs
- My #shoplocal Holiday Gift Guide is here
- WIN a Holiday Gift Pack from Lancaster Brewing Co. Harrisburg
- Best gift for music + beer lovers
- Wine gifts + holiday prep in one – check!
- Totally stumped? Find (the best) practical gifts here.
- Update your bar cart for the holidays
COVID-19 Disclaimer: Masking and social distancing policies may vary per business, venue, and event. Please be considerate, follow the rules, and be nice. And tip extra!
Thursday
- ‘Twas the Night Before Luminary Event in downtown Camp Hill
- Try new December drink specials at Cornerstone Coffeehouse
- Shop & sip spiked hot chocolate at Moxy Salon
- Shop & sip festive cocktails at Little Black Dress
- Live in Color Boutique
- much more
- Open Stage presents A Christmas Carol
- Christmas Spirit Light Show at Clipper Magazine Stadium
- Throwback Thursdays with DJ Caraby at The Englewood
- Harrisburg University Presents The Glorious Sons at XL Live
- Deck the Halls at at the John Harris Simon Cameron Mansion
- New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally
- Hershey Area Sparkle & Shop
- Holiday Movie Trivia at Hemauer Brewing Co
- Beginner Level Macramé Ornament Workshop
- Open Stage presents Black NewsBeat with Dr. Kimeka Campbell
- Pentatonix to Deck the Halls at GIANT Center
Friday
- Learn at Lunchtime with The State Museum of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Owls
- Open Stage presents Who’s Holiday!
- The Carolin Carols Present: Christmas is Cancelled at Open Stage
- Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
- The Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
- Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
- Little Elves Workshop at The Hershey Story
- American Music Theatre presents 2021 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland
- Christmas Spirit Light Show at Clipper Magazine Stadium
- Dills Tavern Christkindlmarkt
- Harrisburg University Presents Misterwives at XL Live
- HYP Ugly Sweater Party
- Eggnog & Red Wine Festival at SpringGate
- The Fleshtones + The Cynz at The Englewood
- The Grinch at Central Penn College
- Garden Hotline LIVE! Winter Blues and Winter Greens
Saturday
- Open Stage presents Who’s Holiday! and A Christmas Carol
- The Carolin Carols Present: Christmas is Cancelled at Open Stage
- The Brew Bus – York County
- Brewery Tours Original Walking Tour – York City
- Little Elves Workshop at The Hershey Story
- The Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
- Crafty Christmas Creations at Hershey Gardens
- Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Hershey Gardens
- Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
- Christmas Spirit Light Show at Clipper Magazine Stadium
- American Music Theatre presents 2021 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland
- Festival of Trees at Fort Hunter Mansion
- Toy Train Exhibit at Fort Hunter Mansion
- Santa’s Reindeer Visit at Fort Hunter Mansion
- Dills Tavern Christkindlmarkt
- Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt 2021
- Christmas Italian Lake
- THE AMISH OUTLAWS @ XL LIVE
- ELF Watch Party at The Englewood
- The Holiday Market with Vintage Wasteland at La Cultura
- Eggnog & Red Wine Festival at SpringGate
- New Cumberland Ugly Sweater Crawl
- The Studio presents The Nutcracker at Scottish Rite Theatre
- ‘Tis the Season at The Shoppes
- MauveStröm Rockin’ Holiday Party at The Englewood
Sunday
- Just Plain Yoga Virtual Monthly Yin Yoga
- Joy to the Burg Music Showcase at The Englewood
- NFL Football on the BIG Screen at The Englewood
- Sunday Family Day at Stumpy’s Hatchet House Hershey
- The Hanover Brewery Tours Brew Bus
- Brewery Tours Original Walking Tour – York City
- Open Stage presents Who’s Holiday! and A Christmas Carol
- Little Elves Workshop at The Hershey Story
- Hersheypark Christmas Candylane
- The Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens
- Christmas Spirit Light Show at Clipper Magazine Stadium
- American Music Theatre presents 2021 Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland
- Festival of Trees at Fort Hunter Mansion
- Toy Train Exhibit at Fort Hunter Mansion
- Christmas Italian Lake
- Christkindlmarkt at Lancaster Liederkranz
- Carols by Candlelight
- Home 231 Angel Dinner
- Eggnog & Red Wine Festival at SpringGate
- Exhibition Tour with Phillip Earenfight at Susquehanna Art Museum
- Hershey Bears v. Laval Rocket
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