This weekend in Cumberland County, PA

Participants will gather for a coordinated ride, beginning with a brief meetup and a planned departure. The ride will be led by Scott Foulds, with sweep support from Zach Beamer and Donnie Fortini. A route planning link will be shared when available. All details are tentative and may change without notice.

Tire Rack Street Survival offers a real world, hands on driving school for teens using their own car. The program focuses on vehicle control at the limit and the practical side of driving physics, helping new drivers build quicker reactions, sound decisions, and awareness of other road users. The day blends about two hours of classroom spread across three sessions with extensive seat time alongside a coach. On course, students practice skid recovery on a wet pad, rapid lane changes to avoid hazards, hard braking to understand ABS, and a slalom to feel weight transfer. When conditions allow, instructors also run two wheels off recovery and safe following distance drills. In the classroom, topics include seating and hand position, mirror setup, tire contact patches, weight transfer theory, long range vision, and overall situational awareness, along with discussion about distractions from music, phones, or crowded cars. Demonstrations may include exploring a semi truck’s blind zones by sitting in the cab to see how many nearby vehicles are out of view, and an airbag deployment to reinforce safe hand placement. Parents are encouraged to spend the day with their student and are welcome in the classroom, and instructors are available throughout to answer questions about each activity. It is a full day, the fee is $175, and lunch is provided for students, parents, and volunteers along with brief educational demos during the break.

Gear up for the Mechanicsburg Wrestling Boosters first annual dodgeball tournament, featuring two divisions: Junior High for grades 6 to 8 and Adults for grade 9 through adult. Expect prizes, concessions, and plenty of fun. The entry fee is $20 per person. Register on your own, with free agency available but not guaranteed, or team up with friends to enter together. A signed waiver is required. Use the QR code or the provided link to complete registration.

Native gardeners can make a final push to add new plants at this native plant sale at Diakon Wilderness Greenhouse. Browse selections to expand native gardens, with guidance to help choose plants that establish now and burst into growth in spring. If attending on the listed day is not possible, the greenhouse also offers Saturday hours, appointments, and an online ordering option.

Common Threads brings people together to make blankets for the Homeless Memorial Blanket Project. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Whether quilted, tied, crocheted, or knitted, every style has a place and celebrates handmade beauty.

An event featuring Jake Mach takes place at Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association.

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.

Glow Getter Studio is part of Downtown Carlisle’s Spooky Saturday with a family-friendly Halloween celebration inside the studio. Stop in between candy stops to enjoy Koya’s hand-drawn henna with Halloween motifs like pumpkins, ghosts, bats, moons, and florals. Kids can sparkle at the glitter bar, pick a glitter tattoo, build a keepsake at the charm bar, and add shimmering hair tinsel. Browse while sipping a Witch’s Brew as a cocktail or a mocktail. Every child receives a sweet treat, and shoppers can take part in the Pumpkin Pick Surprise for prizes and special offers. Support local makers, create lasting memories, and celebrate the season. Costumes are encouraged at Glow Getter Studio in Carlisle.

Tabletop Terrors brings a day of tabletop games, costumes, and Halloween spirit to The Adventurer's Guild with the Harrisburg Board Game Alliance. Bring a game you love from home or take a seat at an open table to discover something new. Stop by briefly or make it a longer stay while meeting fellow gamers and enjoying the season together. Costumes are encouraged, and anyone in costume may enter the contest for a chance at winning. Admission is $10 per person, and proceeds support the Harrisburg Board Game Alliance and help ensure Harrisburg Board Game Day remains free to the community.

As New Cumberland's downtown businesses host trick or treating, a creative shop becomes a spooky walkthrough experience with sweets and treats. Expect a couple of scares, activities, and a little treat. Suitable for kids and adults who feel brave.

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.

At the PSGMA Hall of Fame Banquet, the Pennsylvania Southern Gospel Music Association will honor its 2026 inductees. The program features The LeFevre Quartet and takes place at Christian Life Assembly Church (Life Center). Tickets are available, with an option to purchase admission for the concert only.

Slip behind a mask for an evening of intrigue and elegance as The Spellbound Masquerade returns for its second year, featuring live music, atmospheric entertainment, dancing, and immersive moments throughout the night. Explore candlelit corners, enjoy food and drink, and visit featured readers that include a professional tarot reader and a gifted medium, with the possibility of a few additional mysterious guests yet to be revealed. Whether you arrive in velvet, lace, or a persona all your own, this gathering invites you to step into the story and savor the magic of the night. Wear your finest attire, and please note that a mask is required for entry.

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.

The Artificial Wizards return to Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg as part of the Comedy Nights and Guest Performances series. This event features an evening of inventive magic, playful comedy, and surprising moments in Mechanicsburg, PA.

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.

A Halloween themed shopping celebration presented by The Red Rocker marks the official grand opening of Luna Chic & Company. Attendees can look forward to special deals throughout the shop and a variety of unique finds. Children can enjoy free candy and festive activities created with them in mind. Live music sets the mood while surprise Halloween moments unfold during the day. Gift basket giveaways add to the excitement, including a chance for costumed adults to win. Costumes are encouraged for all ages, with more haunted happenings to be announced.

This event features a draft of Star Wars Unlimited’s latest set, Homeworlds. The entry fee is $30. First place earns a full box, and extra prizes scale with turnout. The draft will only proceed if at least eight players are present.