AACA Museum 161 Museum Dr., Hershey 717-566-7100; aacamuseum.org
“ATVs: Off-Road Adventure,” an exhibit of 3-wheel and 4-wheel ATV machines from the 1970s, ‘80s, ‘90s and early 2000s, through Oct. 16
“Orphan Cars—Vehicles from Discontinued Marques & Brands,” cars, buses and motorcycles that represent discontinued marques and brands, through Oct. 23
“AMC Through the Decades,” through Oct. 26
The Jenkins 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 Deluxe Microbus, through Dec. 23
Art Association of Harrisburg 21 N. Front St., Harrisburg 717-236-1432; artassocofhbg.com
“Silver Screen,” fall membership exhibition, through Oct. 13
Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC) 38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle 717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
“Heartscapes and Landscapes,” works by Peg Belcastro and Gail Walden Coleman, through Oct. 29
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse 2133 Market St., Camp Hill thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
October artist of the month: Georgia DuCharme
Fort Hunter 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg 717-599-5751; forthunter.org
“The Gilded Age at Fort Hunter Fashion Exhibit,” through Dec. 23
Gallery on the Square Millersburg Area Art Association 226 Union St., Millersburg Facebook: Millersburg Area Art Association
“Annual Fiber Art Show,” featuring Elke’s whimsical creations, through Nov. 12; reception: Oct. 2, 3-5 p.m.
Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA) hersheyareaartassociation.com
Backstage at the Allen Theater Café, Oct. 1-April 2
Messiah University One University Ave., Mechanicsburg 717-766-2511; messiah.edu
“Handwriting,” Jeff Morton paintings and drawings exploring the landscape as a palimpsest, through Oct. 2
“Now and Then,” a retrospective exhibit featuring the work of wood firing potter and poet Jack Troy, Oct. 24-Nov. 20; artist’s talk and reception: Oct. 28, 4:30-6 p.m.
“Homecoming” alumna exhibition with Kathryn Yoder, through Nov. 3
The Millworks 340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg 717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
New works by Tami Bitner, Tina Berrier and PD Murray, through Oct. 16
New works by Amie Bantz, Linda Benton-McCloskey, Reina 76 Artist, Yachiyo Beck, Caleb Smith and Rachelle Lowe, Oct. 18-Nov. 13
New Cumberland Public Library 1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland 717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
“Our Beautiful World,” oil paintings by Connie Clelan Betz that represent the beauty in nature, Oct. 1-31
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum 1820 N. 4th St., Harrisburg 717-232-8915; pnfm.org
Exhibits dedicated to Pennsylvania firefighting history
Perry County Council of the Arts (PCCA) Landis House, 67 N. Fourth St., Newport 717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
8th Annual Juried Exhibition, through Oct. 27
“Art Uplifts” outdoor art exhibition at Little Buffalo State Park, through Oct. 9
“Art Uplifts” outdoor art exhibition at Millerstown Community Park, Oct. 10-Nov. 13
Perry County Council of the Arts (PCCA) PCCA Gallery, 1 S. 2nd St., Newport 717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
Artisan marketplace of Perry County, filled with local art and handmade gifts for the holidays, through Jan. 14
The State Museum of Pennsylvania 300 North St., Harrisburg 717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
“Art of the State,” annual juried exhibition selected by a distinguished panel of jurors, through Jan. 15
“Game Changers: Pennsylvania Women Who Made History,” celebrating women from across the state in diverse fields and detailing the contributions they made and challenges they faced.
“A Place for All: Three Stories of Integration in Pennsylvania,” a long-term exhibit highlighting the history of three integration efforts in Pennsylvania after World War II
Susquehanna Art Museum 1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg 717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org
“Deep Roots—Ornamentation and Identity,” highlights the work of artists Kuzana Ogg, Cecilia Paredes, Daisy Patton, Helice Wen and Helen Zughaib, Oct. 8-Jan. 22
“Fleeting Pleasures,” featuring work by some of the best known ukiyo-e artists exploring the “floating world” of Edo culture, Oct. 8-Jan. 22
“Future Places,” artists render their vision of a promising future, through Oct. 16
“Cojiform,” a multidisciplinary interactive art installation by Pittsburgh-based artist Isaac Bower that combines sculpture and creative problem-solving, Oct. 20-Dec. 4
“Lies & Redactions—A Survey,” Doug Navarra’s work of mark-making, historic found documents, bold minimalistic redactions and layered geometric patterns, Oct. 20-Jan. 8
“Four Pillars—Mount Gretna Artist Residency,” through Nov. 20
“Nature in Art,” the work of Victoria Fuller that explores the interconnectedness of human and natural systems on VanGo! Museum on Wheels, through December.
Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery Lebanon Valley College 101 College Ave., Annville 717-233-8668; lvc.edu/gallery
“And The Beat Goes On,” works by Richard J. Watson, artist-in-residence and exhibitions manager at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, through Oct. 23
The Trout Gallery Dickinson College 240 W. High St., Carlisle 717-254-8159; troutgallery.org
“Robert Rauschenberg—Surface Series” of 18 screen prints, through Oct. 15
“Bronze—Highlights From the Permanent Collection,” through Feb. 25
Appell Center for the Performing Arts 50 N. George St., York 717-846-1111; appellcenter.org
Oct. 8: Act It Out! Character Workshop (ages 8-12), 2-3:30 p.m.
Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC) 38 W. Pomfret St., Carlisle 717-249-6973; carlislearts.org
Oct. 2: Plein Air Painting (ages 16-adult), 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 4-25: Beginning Oil Painting—Pumpkins (ages 16-adult), Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Oct. 4-25: Intermediate/Advanced Painting (ages 16-adult), Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m. Oct. 6-27: Beginning Knitting (ages 16-adult), Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 10: Monster Mash! (ages 5-12), 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 10-Nov. 14: Monday Art Club (grades K-2), 3:45-5 p.m. Oct. 11-Nov. 15: Modifying & Handbuilding Ceramics (ages 16-adult), Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 12-Nov. 16: Gifts for the Home(ages 16-adult), Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 13: Macramé 101, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 15: Copper Enameling (ages 13-adult), 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 15: Carlisle Seed Share T-shirt, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 18-Nov. 8: Drawing in Pubs, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 18-Nov. 22: Introduction to Lightroom Class (ages 14-adult), Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 21: Craft Beer & Clay, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 21-Nov. 18: Friday Art Club (grades 3-5), 3:45-5 p.m. Oct. 22: Boo! Bowls (ages 5-12), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 22: Eucalyptus Magic (teen-adult), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 27: A Bit of Blue (teen-adult), 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29-Nov. 19: Cuppa Joe—Coffee Mug & Pour Over (ages 16-adult), Saturdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
The Cornerstone Coffeehouse 2133 Market St., Camp Hill thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com
Oct. 13: Garlic Lovers Paradise, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 22: Anti-Inflammatory Cooking, 6-8:30 p.m.
Dauphin County Library System dcls.org
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25: Virtual Born to Read, 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m. Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25: All Ages Storytime 6-6:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26: Virtual Toddler Storytime, 11-11:40 a.m. Oct. 6: Dungeons and Dragons on Zoom, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 18: Medicare 101 on Zoom, 6-7 p.m.
East Shore Area Library 4501 Ethel St., Harrisburg 717-652-9380; dcls.org
Oct. 1, 29: Jump Into Graphic Novels, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 5-8: Book Sale Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26: Toddler Storytime (ages 19-35 months), 9:30-10:10 a.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5 years), 9:30-10:10 a.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28: Teen Dungeons and Dragons on Zoom (ages 13-18), 4-5 p.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28: Tween Dungeons and Dragons on Zoom (ages 10-12), 4-5 p.m. Oct. 8: Reading the Rainbow Book Club, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 10, 17, 24: Born to Read (birth-18 months), 9:30-10 a.m. Oct. 10, 17, 24: All Ages Storytime, 11-11:30 a.m. Oct. 10, 17, 24: Paws 2 Read, 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 20, 27: Anime Club (ages 13-18), 4-5 p.m. Oct. 20: Sip & Speak, 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 25: A Tabletop for the Season, 5-7:30 p.m.
Elizabethtown Public Library 10 S. Market St., Elizabethtown 717-367-7467; etownpubliclibrary.org
Oct. 3, 17: Baby Time, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 5: Toddler Time, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27: Fiber Artists, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 8: Fiber Artists, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 13, 27: Knitter’s Group, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 15: Book Discussion Group, 10 a.m.
Fort Hunter 5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg 717-599-5751; forthunter.org
Oct. 12: Virtual Illustrated Lecture—Mira Lloyd Dock and Harrisburg’s City Beautiful Movement, 7-8 p.m.
Fredricksen Library 100 N. 19th St., Camp Hill 717-761-3900; fredricksenlibrary.org
Oct. 1: TeenTober (ages 13-18), 1-5 p.m. Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Baby & Toddler Time, 10-10:30 a.m. Oct. 4: STEAM Storytme & Object Discovery Zone, 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 4, 18: READ to Dogs, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 5: Moving Forward Book Group w/ Hospice of Central PA, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 5: Teen STEAM Meetup, 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19: iPhone Foundations for Adults, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26: Children’s Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20. 27: Curl up with the Classics Series on Zoom—“Rebecca,” 8-9 p.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27: Language at the Library—Spanish, 10-11 a.m. Oct. 7: Chess Club, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10, 17, 31: Mission Transition Kindergarten, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 11: Teen Writers’ Meetup, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 14, 28: Peaceful Poses Yoga Storytime, 10-10:45 a.m. Oct. 15: Young Explorers (ages 5-8), 1:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 17: Frederickson Writes on Zoom, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Oct. 21: Family Paint & Pix, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 22: Teen Creativity Workshop 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 22: Paint with Us, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 24: Fredricksen Reads—“The Last Days of Night,” 7-8 p.m. Oct. 25: Tween LEGO Club, 6-7:30 p.m.
Gallery on the Square Millersburg Area Art Association 226 Union St., Millersburg Facebook: Gallery on the Square
Oct. 1: On the Porch with Carrie Feidt, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 1: Halloween Night Paint Night (ages 12 and older), 3-5 p.m. Oct. 8: Kids Fall Fun Day (ages 6-12), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 9: Fall/Winter Porch Leaner (ages 14 and older), 1-3:30 p.m. Oct. 15: Fall Pumpkin Painting (ages 12 and older), 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 22: Kids Art Class (ages 6-12), 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 29: On the Porch with Emily & Evelyn Snyder, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Hershey Area Art Association (HAAA) hersheyart.org
Oct. 23: Fused Glass Workshop, 1-4 p.m.
Hershey Public Library 701 Cocoa Ave., Hershey 717-533-6555; hersheylibrary.org
Oct. 3, 10: Books and Babies, 10:15 a.m. Oct. 3, 10, 17: Storytime for Everyone, 11 a.m. Oct. 3, 17, 31: Movie Monday, 3 p.m. Oct. 4: Early 20th Century American & European Modernism Art, 6 p.m. Oct. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27: Penn State Hershey—Mothers & Babies, 10:15 a.m. Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25: 1, 2, Whee!, 10:15 a.m. Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25: Girls Who Code, 6 p.m. Oct. 5: LEGO Club, 4 p.m. Oct. 6, 13: Storytime for Everyone, 10:15 a.m. Oct. 6, 20: Hershey Quilters, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 8: Chess Tournament, 9 a.m. Oct. 11: Blood Drive, 11 a.m. Oct. 12, 26: Artisan Wednesday, 3 p.m. Oct. 12, 26: Drop In DIY Greeting Cards, 6 p.m. Oct. 13: Hershey Area Neighbors and Newcomers, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 15: Cocoa Area Fiber Enthusiasts, 10 a.m. Oct. 15, 22, 29: Chess Club, 1 p.m. Oct. 17: Medicare Information Session, 10:15 a.m. Oct. 22: Friends’ Children’s Program—All American Dinosaur Show, 2 p.m. Oct. 25: The True Story of Sleepy Hollow, 7 p.m. Oct. 28: MOMS Club of Derry Township, 10 a.m. Oct. 29: Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece, 11 a.m. Oct. 31: Trick or Treat Storytime, 10:15 a.m.
Joseph T. Simpson Public Library 16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg 717-766-0171; simpsonlibrary.org
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25: Tea & Stitches, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26: Crazy 8s Math Club (grades 1-2), 4:30-5:15 p.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26: Crazy 8s Math Club (grades 3-5), 4:30-5:15 p.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20 ,27: Mah Jongg, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10, 24: English Conversation Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 12: Mad About Mysteries on Zoom, 7-8 p.m. Oct. 12: Safely Use the Internet, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 17: Monday Night Book Club, 7 p.m. Oct. 19: Watch the Skies Sci-Fi Book Club, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 20: Thursday Morning Book Club, 10-11 a.m. Oct. 22: Trivia at Home—Halloween & Spooks, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25: Tabletop Game Night, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26: Get Ready for the SAT/ACT!, 7-8 p.m. Oct. 29-30: Book Sale
Kline Library 530 S. 29th St., Harrisburg 717-234-3934; dcls.org
Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26: Paws 2 Read (ages 6-11), 5-6 p.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27: All Ages Storytime, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Oct. 13, 27: Jump Into Graphic Novels (ages 8-13), 5-6 p.m. Oct. 18: Medicare 101, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 22: Pop-up Book Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The LGBT Center of Central PA 717-409-5781; centralpalgbtcenter.org
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Passageways, 2 p.m. Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Young Adult Group, 4 p.m. Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26: Common Roads (ages 12-17), 6-8 p.m. Oct. 8: LGBTQ Book Club, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 25: Queers and Quests game night, 6 p.m. Oct. 13: Aging with Pride Luncheon, 12 p.m.
Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library 2410 North 3rd St., Harrisburg 717-232-7286; dcls.org
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25: All Ages Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25: Girl Scouts—Academic Edge, 4-5 p.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28: Speech Links to Literacy (ages 3-5 years), 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 8, 22: Chess and Go Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
McCormick Riverfront Library 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg 717-234-4976; dcls.org
Oct. 19: Teen Podcast (ages 13-28), 5-6 p.m. Oct. 24: Girls Who Code (grades 3-5), 5-6 p.m.
Middletown Public Library 20 N. Catherine St., Middletown 717-944-6412; middletownpubliclib.org
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25: Tales with T.A.I.L.S., 6-7 p.m. Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27: LEGO and STEM Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28: Star Trek Rewatch online group Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28: Online Science Fiction Book Club Oct. 15: Getting Started with Family History, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Midtown Scholar Bookstore 1302 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg 717-236-1680; midtownscholar.com
Oct. 1: Book Signing with Maria James-Thiaw, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 5: An Evening with David Maraniss, 7-8 p.m.
The Millworks 340 Verbeke St.; Harrisburg 717-695-4888; millworksharrisburg.com
Oct. 9: Fluid Art Class, 12-3 p.m.
National Civil War Museum One Lincoln Circle, Harrisburg 717-260-1861; nationalcivilwarmuseum.org
Oct. 15: U.S. Grant—Strategy and Statesmanship Symposium
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art 176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg 717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
Oct. 15: Evening with Owls, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 22: Fall Tree I.D., 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
New Cumberland Public Library 1 Benjamin Plaza, New Cumberland 717-774-7820; newcumberlandlibrary.org
Oct. 1, 15: Library Book Sales, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 1-31: Beanstack Challenge—Hallow-Read (ages 0-18) Oct. 3, 17: Monday Great Books Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 6: Ruth’s Mystery Discussion Group, 10:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 6, 20: Block Party! (ages 0-3), 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 10, 17, 24: Storytime & More (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m. Oct. 11: Book Review Program, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 11: Tales for Tails (ages 6-12), 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 18, 25: Book Babies (ages 0-2), 11:15 a.m. Oct. 12: Musical Mornings (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m. Oct. 13: Family Game Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 28: Movers & Groovers (ages 2-5), 10:30-11 a.m. Oct. 15: Couponing for Extreme Savings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 15: Children’s Book Writers Critique Group, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 17: Kid Builders (ages 3 and older), 5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 19: Batty for Books—Stellaluna Storytime & Craft (ages 3-7), 5:30 p.m. Oct. 23: Friends Cultural Series—An Interview with Jack Murray, 3 p.m. Oct. 26: Page to Screen Club (ages 8-12), 5 p.m. Oct. 26: PennWriters Writing Group, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29: Crafty Crafters Club, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 29: Trick-or-Treat at the Library, 12-3 p.m. Oct. 29: Special Outdoor Movie Night, 7 p.m. Oct. 31: Spooky Halloween Storytime, 6 p.m.
Palmyra Public Library 50 Landings Dr., Annville 717-838-1347; palmyra.lclibs.org
Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26: Smart Start Storytime, 12:15 p.m. Oct. 10: Book Club at Finkenbinder, 11 a.m. Oct. 19, 26: Strength & Stretching, 10 a.m.
The State Museum of Pennsylvania 300 North St., Harrisburg 717-787-4980; statemuseumpa.org
Oct. 1-30: Highlights Tour, 1:30-2:30 p.m. (Wednesdays-Sundays) Oct. 5: Explore! Things that are Gross, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 7, 15: Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 19: Explore! Archaeology, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 12: Homeschool Programs: Groovin with Stone Axes, 10 a.m. Oct. 12: Life Through Time Gallery Tour, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 13: Curiosity Kids—Falling Leaves, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 27: Curiosity Kids—Color Pigments, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 29: Workshops in Archaeology, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Susquehanna Art Museum 1401 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg 717-233-8668; susquehannaartmuseum.org
Oct. 15: Art Talks—Exhibition Tour & Discussion for Artists, 12:30-3 p.m. Oct. 26: Open Figure Drawing, 7-9 p.m.
Wheel of Light Studio 3738 Peters Mountain Rd., Halifax wheeloflightstudio.com
Oct. 1: Ceramic Jack O’Lantern Luminaries, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 8: Second Saturday Artisan Demonstrations, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 22: Grand Open House Celebration, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 28: Hokus Pokus Paint Party, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29: Trick or Treat, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29: Ceramic Leaf Dishes, 12:30-2 p.m.
Wildwood Park 100 Wildwood Way, Harrisburg 717-221-0292; wildwoodlake.org
Oct. 2: Junior Girl Scouts—Digital Photography, 1-3:30 p.m. Oct. 5: Preschool Storytime—Fall at Wildwood, 10-10:45 a.m. Oct. 6: Kids Discover—Decomposers (ages 5-10), 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 8: Volunteer Work Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 8: Birdhouse Workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 9: Penn State Extension Master Gardeners’ Home Gardening Series, 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 9: Tree Identification Walk, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 10: Wild Edibles Hike, 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 12: PawPaw Walk at Front Hunter Park, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 14: Walk and Talk with a Master Gardener, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 14 Under the Stars—Celebrating the James Webb Space Telescope Program, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 15: Kids Discover—Leaves (ages 5-10), 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 15, 16: Wellness Naturally, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 16, 23: Friends of Wildwood Sycamore Tree Sale, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 18: Fall Tree Walk at Detweiler Park, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 22: Night at the Nature Center, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 23: Fort Hunter Conservancy Discovery Hike, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 27: Kids Discover Fall (ages 2-5), 10-10:45 a.m. Oct. 28: New Moon Walk, 8-10 p.m. Oct. 29: Kids Discover—Bats (ages 5-10), 1-2:30 p.m.
American Music Theatre 2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster 717-397-7700; amtshows.com
Oct. 7: The Texas Tenors Oct. 13: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives Oct. 15: Engelbert Humperdinck Oct. 16: The Man in Black—A Tribute to Johnny Cash Oct. 22: Celebrating David Bowie
Appalachian Brewing Co./Abbey Bar 50 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg 717-221-1083; abcbrew.com
Oct. 22: Kilmaine Saints Oct. 29: A Haunted Hotel Hoedown with Travelin’ McCourys
Appell Center for the Performing Arts 50 N. George St., York 717-846-1111; appellcenter.org
Oct. 1: York Symphony Oct. 4: Toad the Wet Sprocket Oct. 8: Resistance Revival Chorus Oct. 12: Great Scenes, Starring You—Sunset Boulevard Oct. 22: York Symphony Oct. 29: “Invincible”—A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson
Arts on the Square Market Square Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Second St., Harrisburg www.marketsquarechurch.org
Oct. 15: “The Armed Man: A Call for Peace” with choirs, orchestra, and organ
Boneshire Brew Works 7462 Derry St., Harrisburg 717-469-5007; boneshire.com
Central PA Friends of Jazz www.friendsofjazz.org
Elizabethtown College 1 Alpha Dr., Elizabethtown 717-361-1212; www.etown.edu
Oct. 10: National Park Soundscapes Oct. 15: Homecoming Choral Concert Oct. 17: Masayo Ishigure
The Englewood 1219 Research Blvd. Hummelstown 717-256-9480; englewoodhershey.com
Oct. 6: The Shootouts Oct. 15: Jordan Matthew Young, Little Rock Oct. 21: Galactic Cowboy Orchestra Oct. 29: Gathering Gloom & Caligula Blushed
Greystone Brew House 303 Golf Club Ave., Dillsburg 717.347.0632; greystonebrewhouse.com
Oct. 7: Dave McCullough Oct. 14: Tim Colgan Oct. 21: Tony Catalano Oct. 28: Zach Nyce
Greystone Public House 2120 Colonial Rd., Harrisburg 717-829-9952; www.greystonepa.com
Oct. 1: Roy LeFever Oct. 6: Aaron Daniel Gaul Oct. 13: Erica Lyn Everest Oct. 20: North Mountain Rambler Oct. 27: Jason Carst
H*MAC 1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg 717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
Oct. 1: Shades of Men Oct. 6: No Resolve, GFM Oct. 8: SayWeCanFly Oct. 9: Rehab Oct. 14: Boss Wave Massive Oct. 19: Glorious Sons, Brother Elsey Oct. 20: The Dead Boys, The Briefs Oct. 22: Kilmaine Saints Oct. 22: Ray Volpe Oct. 24: Scowl Oct. 28: Mac Sabbath Oct. 29: Hatebreed
Harrisburg Scottish Rite Theatre 2701 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg 717-238-8868; valleyofharrisburg.org
Oct. 21: An Evening of Rock n’ Soul Oct. 22: Yellow Brick Road—Tribute to Elton John
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra The Forum at 5th and Walnut St., Harrisburg 717-545-5527; harrisburgsymphony.org
Oct. 1-2: A Triumphant Return
Harrisburg University Presents concertseries.harrisburgu.edu
Oct. 1: The James Hunter Six at XL Live Oct. 8: Parker Millsap at XL Live Oct. 13: Clinton Kane at XL Live Oct. 14: Barns Courtney at XL Live Oct. 15: Judah & The Lion, National Parks at XL Live Oct. 20: Hippo Campus, Chia at XL Live Oct. 25: Chelsea Cutler at XL Live
Hollywood Casino 777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville 717-469-2211; www.hollywoodpnrc.com
Oct. 1: Full Moon Fever Oct. 7: Downtown Sound Oct. 8: Josh Squared Band Oct. 14: Funktion Oct. 15: Hott Toddys Oct. 21: Emily’s ToyBox Oct. 22: Honeypump Oct. 28: Colt Wilbur Band Oct. 29: Smooth Like Clyde
Keystone Concert Band 145 E. Main St., First Floor, Mechanicsburg 717-421-1512; keystoneconcertband.com
Oct. 8: Concert at Linglestown Life UM
Luhrs Performing Arts Center 1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg 717-477-7469; luhrscenter.com
Oct. 7: ZZ Top Oct. 8: Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis Oct. 13: Three Dog Night Oct. 28: The Fab Four—The Ultimate Tribute
Majestic Theater 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg 717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org
Oct. 1: The Jazz Tributaries Project Oct. 14: A Night on Broadway Oct. 29: Gettysburg College Jazz Ensemble
Messiah University One University Ave., Mechanicsburg 717-766-2511; messiah.edu
Oct. 1: Messiah University Symphony Orchestra and Concert Choir Oct. 1: Messiah University Jazz Ensembles
Metropolis Collective 17 W. Main St., Mechanicsburg 717-458-8245; metropoliscollective.com
Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art 176 Water Company Rd., Millersburg 717-692-3699; nedsmithcenter.org
Oct. 8: Chris Barron of The Spin Doctors
Perry County Council of the Arts Landis House 67 N. 4th St., Newport 717-567-7023; perrycountyarts.org
Oct. 27: Coffeehouse Open Mic at Farmers Daughters Café, New Bloomfield
Pine Street Presbyterian Church 310 N. Third St., Harrisburg 717-238-9304; pinestreet.org
Oct. 15: Seipp & Sheets Trumpet and Organ Duo
Rusty Rail Brewing Company 5 N. 8th North St., Mifflinburg 570-966-7878; rustyrailbrewing.com
The Susquehanna Folk Music Society 717-745-6577; sfmsfolk.org
Oct. 2: Open Mic Night Oct. 9: October Jam & Song Swap Oct. 15: Colin Cutler Oct. 23: Fall Coffee House Oct. 30: Hubby Jenkins
The Ware Center 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster 717-871-2308; artsmu.com
Oct. 1: Pat Bianchi Trio Oct. 29: Smokey & Me—A Celebration of Smokey Robinson
Whitaker Center 222 Market St., Harrisburg 717-214-ARTS; whitakercenter.org
XL Live 801 S. 10th St., Harrisburg 717-409-8975; xlhbg.com
Oct. 1: HU Presents The James Hunter Six Oct. 7: Age Against the Machine, Alice Insane, Archaia, Number of the Sun, Dave Self Oct. 8: HU Presents Parker Millsap Oct. 13: HU Presents Clinton Kane at XL Live Oct. 14: HU Presents Barns Courtney Oct. 15: HU Presents Judah & the Lion, National Parks Oct. 20: HU Presents Hippo Campus, Chia Oct. 21: Big Something Oct. 22: Ghost Light Oct. 23: Lip Sync Battle VII Oct. 25: HU Presents Chelsea Cutler Oct. 27: Accept, Narcotic Wasteland Oct. 28: Badfish—Sublime Tribute Oct. 29: !DEAD!—A Tribute to My Chemical Romance
Zeroday Brewing Co. 925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg 717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com
Oct. 7: DJ KYNZ Oct. 12, 21: Natalie Ness Oct. 29: Shine Delphi
The Stage Door American Music Theatre 2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster 717-397-7700; amtshows.com
Oct. 14: Disney Junior Live on Tour—Costume Palooza
Appell Center for the Performing Arts 50 N. George St., York 717-846-1111; appellcenter.org
Oct. 6: The Price Is Right Live Oct. 15: Air Play Oct. 23: Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Oct. 28: Tracy Morgan
The Belmont Theatre 27 S. Belmont St., York 717-854-3894; thebelmont.org
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster 717-898-1900; DutchApple.com
Oct. 1-Nov. 12: Jimmy Buffet’s “Escape to Margaritaville”
Gamut Theatre Group 15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg 717-238-4111; gamuttheatre.org
Oct. 1-8: “Rapunzel” w/Popcorn Hat Players Oct. 28: TMI Improv
H*MAC 1110 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg 717-441-7506; harrisburgarts.com
Harrisburg Christian Performing Arts Center 1000 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown 717-939-9333; thehcpac.org
Oct. 1-2: “The Princess and the Pea”
Harrisburg Scottish Rite Theatre 2701 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg 717-238-8868; valleyofharrisburg.org
Oct. 29: The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Experience
Harrisburg Improv Theatre 1633 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg hbgimprov.com
Oct. 1: Free Mixer, Solo Sleepover, Beautiful Baby, Love Triangle, Barn Bitches, The Renegades, Uncomfortable Oct. 7: Level 1 Class Show, Ham Juice, 7th Kevin, The Offbeats, Humpday Momentus, Heart Throbs, Nuclear Family Oct. 8: Free Mixer, This Show Will Self Destruct, The Bat, Barbara, Tiny French Cigarettes Oct. 9: Level 1 Class Show Oct. 14: Level 2 Class Show, House Team Z, Chill Karen, Bandito, Leg of Lamp Oct. 15: Free Mixer, Sunday School, The Bondfire Society, Rockstar Goes Supernova Oct. 16: Level 2 Class Show Oct. 21: Free Improv Jam, Ham Juice, 7th Kevin, Cosmic Trash, Mane n’ Tail Oct. 22: Free Mixer, Snicker Casket, Sugar Weasel, Elderprov, The Original Six, TBA Oct. 28: Free Improv Jam, House Team Z, Chill Karen, Midtown Funk, Merely Players
Hershey Area Playhouse 830 Cherry Dr., Hershey 717-533-8525; hersheyareaplayhouse.com
Oct. 14-16: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” Youth Edition Oct. 27-Nov. 6: “Sweeny Todd—The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”
Hershey Theatre 15 E. Caracas Ave., Hershey 717-534-3405; hersheytheatre.com
Oct. 1-2: “The Book of Mormon” Oct. 8: “A Night of Stars” Oct. 29: Sal Vulcano
Keystone Theatrics The Playhouse at Allenberry 1559 Boiling Springs Rd., Boiling Springs 717-258-3211; www.keystonetheatrics.com
Oct. 14-30: “The Addams Family”
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg 915 S. York St., Mechanicsburg 717-766-0535; ltmpa.com
Oct. 14-30: “Nightfall with Edgar Allen Poe”
Majestic Theater 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg 717-337-8200; gettysburgmajestic.org
Oct. 15: David Sedaris Oct. 21: Haunted Illusions with David Caserta
Messiah University One University Ave., Mechanicsburg 717-766-2511; messiah.edu
Oct. 6-9: “Silent Sky” Oct. 29, 30: “Shoeless Jo”
Open Stage of Harrisburg 223 Walnut St., Harrisburg 717-232-OPEN; openstagehbg.com
Oct. 8-29: “Treasure Island” Oct. 12 & 26: Black Newsbeat w/Dr. Kimeka Campbell Oct. 14-28: Court Street Cabaret—After Hours Oct. 15: The Obstructed View
Zeroday Brewing Co. 925 N. 3rd St, Harrisburg 717-745-6218; zerodaybrewing.com
Oct. 20: Boozy Bingo w/Felicia O’Toole
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