Events in Cumberland County today

Knit-Wits brings together people who knit, crochet, or cross-stitch, as well as anyone curious to learn these crafts. The group meets each week to work on projects, trade ideas, and offer friendly guidance and support in a relaxed setting. Participants often share progress, find inspiration, and enjoy good conversation with fellow crafters. All experience levels are welcome, beginners included. For questions or more details, contact Mary Seaton at porgiequeen@msn.com. The group is open to all.

Country-themed bingo comes to Midstate Distillery with rounds built around familiar tunes. No music trivia skills are required. Each participant receives a bingo card, and each table has a master list to track what has been played. A 30-second snippet of a country song will be played and the title will be announced, then mark your card if it appears. Expect sing-along moments with classics and current hits while competing for prizes.

Cornhole is back on the patio with a weekly tournament that follows ACO and ACL rules. Teams are formed as random-draw doubles. Registration is $15 per person each week, and the winning team receives the full payout.

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.

Put your music know-how to the test at a trivia night at TJ Rockwell's in Mechanicsburg. Questions span decades and styles, from timeless hits to today's chart-toppers, with challenges about artists, albums, and lyrics. Team up with friends, enjoy food and drinks while you play, and see how many tunes you can name.

This small peer support group at Drew's Hope Grief Center offers a compassionate setting for parents and caregivers grieving the death of a child at any age, from infant to adult. Participants come together with others who have experienced a wide range of losses, including those related to illness, accidents, overdose, suicide, or homicide, to share, reflect, and navigate the challenges of the grief journey. RSVPs are appreciated to DMTF at 717-532-8922 or drewmichaeltaylor@pa.net.

A therapist guides this biweekly reflective group focused on exploring dreams, personal symbols, inner imagery, and the deeper themes present in life. New participants can start at any session, and no prior experience is necessary. You may bring a dream, a journal, an image, or simply come as you are. Advance registration is required for each meeting. This is a reflective group experience and not group therapy.

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.

The 28th Annual Roberts Lectures feature James Romm, an author and reviewer who serves as the James H. Ottaway Jr. Professor of Classics at Bard College in Annandale, New York. He focuses on the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, and his writing has appeared in the New Yorker, the Wall Street Journal, the London Review of Books, the Daily Beast, and other outlets. His honors include a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Birkelund Fellowship at the New York Public Library’s Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Writers and Scholars, and a Biography Fellowship at the Leon Levy Center at the City University of New York. Recent books include Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece’s Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic Masterpiece (W. W. Norton, 2026), Demosthenes: Democracy’s Defender (Yale University Press, 2025), and How to Have a Life: An Ancient Guide to Using Our Time Wisely (Princeton University Press, 2022). The series presents two talks in Room 235 of the Weiss Arts Center titled How Plato Wrecked Syracuse: A Tale of Philosophy Gone Wrong and Philosophers in Politics: The Riddle of Seneca the Younger. A concert featuring Dickinson Music Faculty will follow.

Food Truck Fridays at Winding Hill Park North is a community gathering with a rotating mix of food trucks and live music. Each edition brings different vendors serving tacos, barbecue, sweet treats, and other specialty bites, so there is always something new to try. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, enjoy dinner in the park, and spend a relaxed evening with friends, family, and neighbors while listening to performances by Cahoots and Two of a Kind.

A Halloween-themed indoor cycling session delivers spooky energy and upbeat drills in a 30-minute express format led by Allison G. The ride suits all experience levels, with guidance to adjust intensity so it fits your needs. Plan to arrive a little early for bike setup, then pick a bike on site since reservations are not taken for this style of class. This is an unplugged experience with no leaderboard and no stats sent afterward. Focus on the console and on how the effort feels to power a motivating, high-energy workout. Regular rates apply, with a complimentary first class, a $15 single session, multi-class packs, and monthly unlimited membership options.

Enjoy an evening of line dancing inside the roller skating rink at Carlisle Sports Emporium. Once doors open, the music starts and dancing gets underway. A lesson is offered during the evening, then the dance continues for the rest of the night. Admission is $7 at the door. Guests ages 16 and 17 must attend with a parent.

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.

A favorite returns to the karaoke room at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg with an evening that blends open mic singing and Broadway trivia. The track list is set, yet the microphone stays open for volunteers from the audience, which makes room for spontaneous performances alongside playful quiz rounds. Singing is encouraged but not required, creating a welcoming experience for both performers and spectators.

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.

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.

A brief session that includes reading a board book, singing, and time to play. Parents and caregivers take part alongside their children, with activities designed to be shared together. It is held in the Play Room.

Settle into a calm, unhurried Yin Yoga class that invites stillness and gentle awareness. Suitable for every experience level, especially newcomers, this practice is held at Lakshmi Studio with entry at the back. Rather than emphasizing muscular effort, the session centers on longer, supported holds and steady breath to nourish connective tissues such as fascia, ligaments, tendons, joints, and bones. This approach complements more active styles of exercise by encouraging mobility that can endure beyond a single workout. Many participants turn to Yin Yoga to support flexibility, posture, stress relief, sleep, circulation, fatigue, tingling sensations, and aspects of sexual or bladder health. By engaging the nervous and endocrine systems and allowing tension to ease, the practice can help foster hormonal and emotional balance. Props and modifications are offered so each pose feels accessible, and time in stillness helps you leave feeling refreshed and more at ease. Classes are guided by Suzie, who teaches Kundalini and Yin Yoga and focuses on mindful movement and breath to support nervous system regulation, relaxation, inner awareness, and a sense of renewal. Pricing options include a 10-class card for $160, a 5-class card for $97, and a $22 drop-in.

Experience a welcoming Kundalini Yoga class suitable for all ages and all levels, with a gentle entry point for beginners. Often described as a yoga of awareness, this practice invites self-knowledge through a thoughtful blend of movement, conscious breathing, postures, mantras, and mudras that work together to ease stress and tension while nurturing clarity and resilience. Participation does not depend on flexibility, and the approach may be supportive for common challenges such as limited range of motion, anxiety or depression, trouble sleeping, posture concerns, fatigue, tingling sensations, circulatory issues, sexual health difficulties, and bladder dysfunction. Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows free movement. Please avoid heavy meals for two hours beforehand, and bring water, a yoga mat, and an eye covering or small towel. The session is guided by Donna Grimwood, whose yoga journey began more than 25 years ago with Power Yoga. She discovered Kundalini Yoga in 2004 and later expanded her studies to include Yin Yoga. Pricing options are available, including a 10 class card for $160, a 5 class card for $97, or a $22 drop in.

Open studio time at Creative Spark Arts offers a relaxed space to create with Journey, also known as JayOhPaints. A wide range of materials is available to use for a single flat fee while she is in the shop, including acrylics, watercolors, canvas and paper, brushes, oil pastels, pencils, pens, markers, and more. Those who bring their own supplies, or who simply want to spend time in the creative atmosphere, may do so at no cost. Journey provides general guidance and troubleshooting as she works on her own pieces, and the setting stays easygoing with music or a movie, snacks, drinks, and plenty of camaraderie. Drop-ins are welcome, and tickets are available for anyone planning to use the provided supplies. If you plan to hang out without using materials, you can let Journey know and share suggestions for snacks, drinks, or movie choices. The focus is on building a community where people can make art, explore new ideas, and enjoy creative company.

Thermal imaging offers a painless, non-invasive way to view vascular changes by detecting blood flow patterns, inflammation, and asymmetries. While mammography focuses on anatomical changes such as masses or lumps, thermography provides a complementary perspective. Used alongside breast self exams, physician exams, ultrasound, and mammography, it contributes to an early detection approach. Every body is unique, and thermograms can benefit men and women by helping with early identification of inflammation in the body. They can also highlight concerns such as arthritis, back and neck pain, dental issues, sinus issues and headaches, immune dysfunction, fibromyalgia, digestive disorders, thyroid dysfunction, sources of pain, heart disease prevention, and carotid artery inflammation. Happie Soul Wellness is hosting Guardian Thermography, LLC, and Arlene will be on-site providing sessions by appointment only. To schedule, text or call 610-554-6387. Special pricing is available, with a new breast screening at $180 and yearly or follow up screening at $170.

Castlerigg is part of the Downtown Camp Hill Association’s Market on Market, an outdoor market featuring local farmers and producers, wine from Castlerigg Wine Shop, a featured food truck, and a kids activity tent. Families and dogs are welcome for a friendly, all-ages experience. Special orders are accepted with a minimum of 24 hours notice.

Enjoy a Halloween-themed craft, a seasonal storytime, trick-or-treating, and other festive activities in the community room.

The Camp Hill Chapter holds its monthly meeting at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Camp Hill, PA. As part of The Compassionate Friends, the gathering welcomes people from any or no faith background and is not connected to a specific religious tradition.