This weekend in Harrisburg, PA

The Coffee & Arts Festival celebrates local creativity and community in Midtown, Harrisburg. Explore local art vendors, take part in yoga and sip and paint sessions, try a pumpkin painting activity, and enjoy coffee from area vendors with music creating a lively neighborhood atmosphere. Meet artists, find handmade pieces, and enjoy interactive experiences that have made this gathering a signature fall event in Midtown. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Community partners include Friends of Midtown, Harrisburg Young Professionals, and The Rummagers.

At the Zembo Shrine in Harrisburg PA, this gem, mineral and jewelry show features local exhibitors alongside dealers who travel from around the country, with items sourced from around the world. Browse rough rocks, crystals, fossils, and finished jewelry, and spend time with club member displays as well as educational exhibits focused on minerals and fossils. With more than 25 vendors, there is plenty to explore. A silent quarter auction takes place every fifteen minutes with bidding in 25 cent increments. Children can enjoy the kids area with a 25 cent rock wheel, a free mini mine, and other activities. Attendees may enter a free prize drawing for items contributed by vendors, and food and refreshments are available in the cafeteria. Tickets are sold at the door and payment is cash only. Some vendors accept credit cards, but others do not. Admission is $6, or $5 with a postcard or ad. Children 12 and under are free with a paying adult, and Scouts in uniform are admitted free. Free parking is available off street or on the street. Questions about becoming a vendor can be sent to info@rockandmineral.org.

Hosted at the Civic Club of Harrisburg, this speakeasy-style experience delves into the real stories of Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, John Wayne Gacy, and Ed Gein. Mixologists and storytellers guide the evening through four stories, each paired with an included, carefully crafted cocktail inspired by the case being explored. The night blends atmosphere, tension, and theatrical storytelling as each account unfolds. This experience often sells out quickly.

McGraths presents a lively trivia night in an Irish bar setting, guided by a quick-witted quizmaster. Teams tackle rounds that range from Irish history and folklore to pub traditions and beverages, along with film, music, and other playful themes. There is no entry fee, and creative team names can earn extra points. Expect lighthearted questions, lively music, and drinks, all wrapped in friendly competition.

WXPN welcomes Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit to Riverfront Park in Harrisburg for a performance that highlights one of modern Americana’s most celebrated artists. A six-time Grammy Award winner, Isbell has paired vivid storytelling with broad chart success, including a No. 1 debut across Billboard’s rock, folk, and country charts for Something More Than Free and a Gold certification for Southeastern, which also appears on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. His path began with a publishing deal at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, followed by a pivotal run with Drive-By Truckers on albums like Decoration Day and The Dirty South, before launching a solo career recognized by multiple Americana Music Awards. With The 400 Unit, he has sustained that momentum through albums such as The Nashville Sound, Reunions, and the self-produced Weathervanes, earning additional Grammy honors and selling out storied venues like Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. His creative reach also includes contributing a song performed by Bradley Cooper to the A Star Is Born soundtrack, collaborating with John Prine, and taking on a significant acting role in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon.

Belt out your go-to tunes at JB Lovedraft's MicroPub, a karaoke spot in Harrisburg. Allison Entertainment hosts on select nights, and a late night happy hour is available.