Free events in Cumberland County, PA

The market is back and will be open in all weather. Shoppers can find soaps, fresh local produce, and a variety of baked goods.

Enjoy a free weekly tournament filled with fun and entertainment. Each week, top finishers take home grand prizes of $300, $200, and $100. Complimentary snacks and drinks are available. The tournament requires at least 15 participants to be held.

Celebrate the season with a Halloween parade float. Participants who would like to walk can dress in a spooky costume and help distribute candy. A float-decorating session at the Aerie is planned ahead of the parade, and volunteers are needed to lend a hand. The weekly drawing has been rescheduled.

This blood drive offers thank-you gifts for all donors. Each donor will receive certificates for a free pint of Bruster’s Ice Cream and for a buy one large pizza, get one free offer from Papa John’s. Making an appointment is encouraged to improve the donation experience; to schedule, call 1-800-771-0059. Walk-ins are welcome, though donors with appointments are taken first, which may lead to a longer wait for those without appointments.

Steam Engine Hill hosts the seventh annual WGHSEA Fall Fest, featuring Trunk-or-Treat, pumpkin painting, food trucks, entertainment, a car show, tractor parades, and more. There is no charge for admission, and select offerings such as trick-or-treating are also free. Some rides and activities require a daily wristband priced at 13 dollars per person, with ages 3 and under free. Wristbands are sold by the day and use a different color each day, and they cover all items labeled with a w. Bring the previous day's band to receive a 5 dollar discount on the next day's wristband purchase. Items marked with a dollar sign and all vendors are additional and collect their own payment. Activities and times may change, and a detailed schedule can be found on the events calendar.

Take part in a festive Trick-or-Treat held as part of Fall Fest weekend. It is free to participate, and there is no fee to set up and hand out candy, just bring your own treats. Food trucks will be available, and rides are offered with the purchase of a wristband.

Spooky Saturday welcomes children ages 12 and under to trick or treat with participating downtown Carlisle merchants. Families can pick up a map of the treat stops at the Town Square to see which locations are handing out candy. It is all about sweet surprises without the tricks.

Enjoy a free, family-friendly Trunk or Treat at THRIVE in Faith Church in Mechanicsburg. Explore decorated trunks filled with treats, play games, get your face painted, and grab a bite from concessions. Costumes are encouraged, and the focus is on Halloween fun in a welcoming community setting.

An annual Halloween parade brings seasonal fun to Shippensburg with a festive community celebration. The Shippensburg Kids Events Committee organizes the event, and a backup date is planned in case of rain.

Expect a pop-up from Kray Bagels outside H2L Studio, offering bagels, cream cheese, scones, and more. Visitors are welcome to swing by even without a class on the schedule, or grab a quick bite after a workout. The studio will be running a full lineup that includes Gentle Pilates Equipment, Cycle Express, Mat Pilates, Kettlebells, Pilates Equipment, Barre, Suspension Fusion, Rhythm Ride, Yoga Vinyasa Flow, Cycle + Core, Intro to Pilates Equipment, Beginner Pilates Equipment, Reformat, and Barre with your Girls: Halloween. Newcomers can take their first class for free.

Part of the 7th Annual Fall Fest, this car show features music and seasonal activities. Registration is $10. The first hundred registrants receive a Fall Fest keepsake, and prizes are awarded to the top two Halloween-themed decorations. General admission is free, and guests can browse the flea market and choose from multiple food vendors on site. Take in the show or enjoy a train ride. Online preregistration is available with payment due upon arrival, though it is not required.

Food bank distribution. Please bring your own bags or boxes. Containers cannot save a spot in line, only people in line will be served in order. Eligibility requires a self-declaration of need. The form will be available at the check-in table to complete during distribution.