West Shore Events: October 8–14, 2026

Hey West Shore Friends! It’s officially pumpkin spice season and the West Shore is ready to go!

In today's West Shore Weekly:

• Mechanicsburg's Harvest Festival Friday and Enola's 27th annual Pennsboro Pumpkin Fest Saturday and Sunday kick off a big fall-festival weekend

• Children's Miracle Network Music Festival 7 fills the Mechanicsburg Club Campground Saturday with nine bands, Penntera headlining at 8 PM

• West Shore Theatre books four shows: Nate Myers' 25th anniversary, a Stevie Nicks tribute, the Rat Pack and the Harrisburg Jazz Collective's big band

• The Annual Mechanicsburg Halloween Parade steps off Tuesday night on W Marble Street

Let's plan our weekends…
-Dana

🧒 Care & Keeping of A New Baby: A Workshop for Big Sibs
Thu 10/8 · 10:00 AM–11:30 AM · Fredricksen Library - Ruggaber Community Room, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A workshop for big siblings-to-be: kids learn about baby behaviors, practice caring for baby dolls, listen to a read-aloud and enjoy a few connection activities with their caregivers. event details

CPBB Blood Drive
Thu 10/8 · 10:00 AM–5:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Lower Level Lobby, Camp Hill · Free · Adults (19+)
A community blood drive with the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank; the bus parks along Walnut Street near the library's lower parking lot, and registration is inside the lower-level lobby. event details

New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally (October)
Thu 10/8 · 5:00 PM–8:00 PM · Downtown New Cumberland, New Cumberland · Free
A monthly outdoor food truck and local-restaurant rally hosted by the New Cumberland Borough & Parks Group, with a rotating lineup — check newcumberlandpa.org closer to the date for this month's vendor list. event details

That Acoustic Thang!
Thu 10/8 · 6:00 PM–9:00 PM · Metropolis Collective, Mechanicsburg · No Cover
A weekly open mic for singer/songwriters to share their music and network — come to play or come to listen. All ages, BYOB. event details

PA State Jobs - Tips on the Process of Applying for Civil Service Jobs
Thu 10/8 · 6:00 PM–7:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - Classroom, Camp Hill · Free · Adults (19+)
A career session for anyone interested in working for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, covering how to apply for civil service positions and navigate the state hiring process. event details

What is a Good Choice?
Thu 10/8 · 6:30 PM–8:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Ruggaber Community Room, Camp Hill · Free · Adults (19+)
A discussion led by Ron Benbow on how a person measures “goodness,” exploring the difference between the individual perspective and the social or cultural perspective. event details

Fall Farm-to-Table Chef's Tasting with ANXO Wine & Cider
Thu 10/8 · 6:30 PM · Allenberry, 1559 Boiling Springs Rd, Boiling Springs · $130 per person
A ticketed six-course chef's tasting dinner with wine and cider pairings from Executive Chef Zach Ottens, with ANXO head cider maker Charlie Burt explaining each pairing. Seating is limited. event details

Carrie (1976) 50th Anniversary Screening
Thu 10/8 · 7:00 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $5 standard; $12 high top (seats 2); $25 booth (seats 4–6) · Rated R
A classic film screening marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Stephen King adaptation starring Sissy Spacek as a bullied teen who discovers she has supernatural powers (1h 38m). event details

The Birds
Thu 10/8 · 7:30 PM–9:00 PM · Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, 915 S. York St, Mechanicsburg · Price not listed
A thriller/drama staged by the Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg — Conor McPherson's adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's story, in which strangers Nat and Diane shelter in an isolated house from relentless masses of attacking birds. The run continues through Oct 18; tickets through the box office. event details