Here's what's happening on the West Shore from Thursday, April 30 through Wednesday, May 6. The opening week of May arrives with a packed Saturday: a charity motorcycle ride, a spring plant fair, and two youth theater shows — plus Friday evening sprint-car racing at Williams Grove and a free theater season reveal party on Sunday night.
Friday, May 1
🏁 Williams Grove Speedway: Shiloh Paving & Excavating Night Williams Grove Speedway · Mechanicsburg The half-mile dirt oval returns with a full 410 and 358 sprint-car show sponsored by Shiloh Paving & Excavating. Heats, B-main, and features for both classes. Bring a lawn chair and brace for the roar. |
Saturday, May 2
🌱 Mission Central 3rd Annual Spring Plant & Seed Fair Mission Central · 5 Pleasant View Dr · Mechanicsburg Swap seeds, pick up plants, and support the mission. Mission Central's free spring fair is a community favorite for gardeners looking to start the season right. |
🎭 Youth Spring Showcase at West Shore Theatre West Shore Theatre · 317 Bridge St · New Cumberland The West Shore Theatre's youth program takes the stage with two back-to-back shows: · 10 am — Bunnies! A Hopping New Musical Check the box office for ticket prices. |
🏍️ Vickie's Angel Ride (4th Annual) Borough Park · New Cumberland The fourth annual charity motorcycle ride benefiting Vickie's Angel Foundation rolls out of Borough Park. On-site music, food, vendors, and raffles. T-shirts and patches for sale. Register online or in person the day of the event. |
Sunday, May 3
🎵 Anderson Brothers Trio — Music at Trinity Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church · 2000 Chestnut St · Camp Hill The Anderson Brothers Trio performs as part of the Music at Trinity concert series at Trinity Lutheran in Camp Hill. A relaxed Sunday-afternoon chamber music experience — doors open, no ticket required. |
🎭 Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg Season 76 Reveal Party Buhrig's Gathering Place · 25 E Main St · Mechanicsburg LTM announces its full Season 76 lineup at a free public party at Buhrig's. Come find out what the Little Theatre has in store and meet the company. No ticket needed — just show up. |
Not Quite the West Shore, But Noteworthy
Keystone Theatrics: Rent — 30th Anniversary
Playhouse at Allenberry · Boiling Springs (south Cumberland County)
Fri May 1 at 7:30 pm · Sat May 2 at 7:30 pm · Sun May 3 at 2 pm
This is the final Keystone Theatrics production at the historic Playhouse at Allenberry before the venue closes, making it a landmark run of Jonathan Larson's landmark musical. Boiling Springs is a short drive south of the West Shore — well worth the trip.
HSYO / JYSO / ESO Spring Concert
Forum Auditorium · Harrisburg
Monday, May 4 · 7 pm · Check harrisburgsymphony.org for tickets
The Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra, Junior Youth Symphony Orchestra, and El Sistema Orchestra of Harrisburg come together for their spring concert at the Forum. A full evening of youth orchestral music in the grand old venue — just across the river.
Farmers Market Season Is Here
Spring is fully in swing and the farmers markets are running strong. Here's where to find fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and more on the West Shore this week:
West Shore Farmers Market Lemoyne · Indoor market with 50+ vendors Tue 8 am–3 pm · Fri 8 am–5 pm · Sat 8 am–2 pm |
Camp Hill Farmers Market Simpson Ferry Rd parking lot · Camp Hill Saturdays, seasonal — check camphillpa.org or Facebook for the 2026 opening date. |
Mechanicsburg Farmers Market Memorial Park · Mechanicsburg Saturdays, seasonal — check the borough website or Facebook for current hours. |
Market on Market Market St · Harrisburg (near the West Shore bridges) The outdoor Market on Market returns in 2026. First session of the year: Tuesday, May 5. |
Mechanicsburg Friday Market A newer Friday market in Mechanicsburg — search Facebook for "Mechanicsburg Friday Market" for current-season hours and vendor updates. |
Events compiled from public sources and community calendars. Verify details directly with venues before attending — times and prices can change. Know about something we missed? Reply to this email.