West Shore Events: August 13–19, 2026

Heads up! You'll start seeing a 🧒 next to some of this week's listings — it marks events aimed at young kids, roughly preschool through elementary age. Look for it if you're planning something with the little ones; skip right past it if you're not.

New Cumberland is the place to be this week, with West Shore Theatre running three shows back to back — a Johnny Cash tribute Friday, a Tom Petty tribute Saturday, and the season-opening 60s musical Beehive on Wednesday. Add in Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew at the Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, a farm-to-table concert in Boiling Springs, and a dozen-plus library and kids' events scattered across Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg and New Cumberland, and the West Shore has a full week ahead!

🧒 Paw Patrol Dinosaur Party
Thu 8/13 · 10:30–11:30 AM · New Cumberland Public Library - Children's Program Room, New Cumberland · Free
A kids' party celebrating the release of Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie, with games, crafts and giveaways at the library. event details

🧒 Pottery Dig
Thu 8/13 · 1:30–2:30 PM · Simpson Public Library - Meeting Rooms A & B, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 6-11 / Grades K-5
A hands-on library craft activity — kids dig through a paper “dig site” for potsherds and assemble a paper pot to color and take home. Registration required at least 24 hours ahead; walk-ins welcome while supplies last. event details

🧒 Elementary Test Lab
Thu 8/13 · 3:30–4:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Kunkel Creation Station (KCS), Camp Hill · Free · Ages 6-11 / Grades K-5
A STEAM-themed play session for kids ages 6-8 to test their design and engineering skills through hands-on experiments. No registration required. event details

New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally (August)
Thu 8/13 · 5–8 PM · Downtown New Cumberland, New Cumberland · Free to attend
A monthly outdoor food truck and local-restaurant rally in downtown New Cumberland, with live music from The Band Butron (see Live Music This Week) and a lineup including Tomasic's Sausage, Midnite Smokin' BBQ and Lucky Penny Burger. event details

Teen Back to School Closet
Thu 8/13 · 5 PM · Bart A Milano Hall, Enola · Free · Teens (open to public)
A free charity giveaway from Kareem's Mission stocked with gently used clothing and school supplies for teens on the spectrum; attendees are automatically entered to win a $50 Community Aid gift card. event details

That Acoustic Thang!
Thu 8/13 · 6–9 PM · Metropolis Collective, Mechanicsburg · No Cover
A weekly open mic for singer-songwriters to share their music and network — come to play or just to listen. All ages, BYOB. event details

🧒 Pottery Dig
Thu 8/13 · 6–7 PM · Simpson Public Library - Meeting Room A, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 6-11 / Grades K-5
A second same-day session of the paper-pottery dig activity — explore a dig site for potsherds and assemble a paper pot to take home. event details

AI 101—Skills to Boost Your Resume (and Knowledge)!
Thu 8/13 · 6–7 PM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center Classroom, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A library workshop on using AI techniques to boost your job search — over 60% of employers are now looking to hire jobseekers with AI experience. event details

Gardening with Nature: Prairie Pockets
Thu 8/13 · 6:30–8:30 PM · Fredricksen - Ruggaber Community Room, Camp Hill · $5 at the door · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A Penn State Extension Master Gardeners lecture on prairie planting for pollinators, led by Ian Gardener of Green Garden Designs. event details

Nature Club Night
Thu 8/13 · 6:30–8 PM · Foundation House, New Cumberland · Free
A monthly gathering for the Nature Club to connect and plan upcoming nature-related outings, hosted by The New Cumberland Collective. event details

Indie Author 101 ($5 Per Person)
Thu 8/13 · 7–8:30 PM · Mechanicsburg Mystery Bookshop, Mechanicsburg · $5 per person (payable at the door)
A talk from local authors Sarah Ickes and Sheryl C.D. Ickes on the indie publishing path — distribution, social media outreach, and scams to watch for — with Q&A and light refreshments. event details

The Taming of the Shrew (Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg)
Thu 8/13 · 7:30–10 PM · Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg · $10-$20
A Shakespeare comedy staged by the Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg — recommended for ages 13+ due to mild physical comic violence and gender-power-dynamic themes. event details

Messiah Village Craft and Flea Market (Day 1)
Fri 8/14 · 8 AM–5 PM · Hostetter Enrichment Center & Lesher Atrium, Mechanicsburg · Free (presumed)
A community craft and flea market with handmade items and secondhand goods from local vendors, benefiting the Messiah Village Auxiliary's Endowment Fund for Benevolent Care. Runs Friday through Saturday. event details

🧒 Outdoor Sensory Playtime
Fri 8/14 · 10:30–11:30 AM · New Cumberland Public Library - Library Lawn, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A hands-on outdoor sensory program with sensory stations, a water table, a ball pit and other free-play activities. event details

Indie and Foreign Film: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Fri 8/14 · 2–4:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Ruggaber Community Room, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A screening of the Chinese drama Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (104 min, PG-13), followed by a discussion led by Lee Johnson — part of a monthly Indie and Foreign Film series. event details

Music Under the Stars: Benjamin Vo Blues Band
Fri 8/14 · 6–9 PM · Dickinson College Farm, Boiling Springs · $32-38 adults; $15 kids 12 & under; free under 3
A farm-to-table dinner and concert featuring the Benjamin Vo Blues Band, part of Dickinson College Farm's 2nd Annual Summer Music Series. Picnic-style seating — bring your own chairs or blanket; BYOB permitted for guests 21+. event details

Johnny Folsom 4 – Tribute to Johnny Cash
Fri 8/14 · 7 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · Standard Seats $25 (High Top $65, Booth $150)
A tribute concert to Johnny Cash, from “A Boy Named Sue” to “Ring of Fire,” with lead singer David Burney bringing a lilting southern baritone to Cash's classics. Doors at 6:15 PM. event details

The Taming of the Shrew (Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg)
Fri 8/14 · 7:30–10 PM · Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg · $10-$20
Shakespeare's comedy continues its run — see Thursday's listing for full details. event details

American Legion 109 Saturday(s) Community Yard Sale
Sat 8/15 · 7 AM–12 PM · American Legion Post 109 Home Association Canteen, Mechanicsburg · $15 members / $20 non-members (vendor space)
A weekly community yard sale hosted by American Legion Post 109, with 15x25 ft vendor spaces available. event details

Annual Yard, Book and Bake Sale
Sat 8/15 · 8 AM–12 PM · First United Methodist Church, Mechanicsburg · Free
First United Methodist Church's annual yard, bake and book sale, rain or shine, with crafts, toys and household items — kids get a free handmade pencil pouch of school supplies while supplies last. event details

Messiah Village Craft and Flea Market (Day 2)
Sat 8/15 · 8 AM–5 PM · Hostetter Enrichment Center & Lesher Atrium, Mechanicsburg · Free (presumed)
Day two of the community craft and flea market benefiting the Messiah Village Auxiliary's Endowment Fund for Benevolent Care — see Friday's listing for details. event details

Book & Media Sale (Friends of New Cumberland Public Library)
Sat 8/15 · 9 AM–3 PM · Foundation House, 9th & Sharon Streets, New Cumberland · Free to browse; items priced individually
A used book and media sale hosted by the Friends of New Cumberland Public Library, held the first and third Saturday of each month. event details

Harrisburg Sports Card, Pokemon & TCG Show
Sat 8/15 · 9 AM–2 PM · Central Penn College, Summerdale · Free
A trading card show with roughly 90 dealers across 150+ tables offering vintage and modern sports cards, Pokemon and other TCG products, boxes, singles and supplies. event details

Ark Fitness 4th Anniversary Celebration
Sat 8/15 · 10 AM–3 PM · Ark Fitness, Mechanicsburg · Free (presumed)
Ark Fitness celebrates its 4th birthday with vendors, giveaways and a food truck. event details

Meet adoptable HART cats at Benny's Pet Depot
Sat 8/15 · 10 AM–1 PM · Benny's Pet Depot, Mechanicsburg · Free (assumed)
Meet adoptable HART cats and submit adoption applications in advance via a linked form. event details

🧒 Craft-A-Palooza
Sat 8/15 · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM · Simpson Public Library - Meeting Room A, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A drop-in craft event for preschoolers held the third Saturday of the month — each child makes two crafts, including a themed “craft challenge.” event details

MELTDOWN @ JOSEPH'S VINTAGE 10 YR ANNIV!
Sat 8/15 · 11 AM–3 PM · Joseph's Vintage Barbershop & Salon, Camp Hill · Free to attend (family-friendly)
A 10th-anniversary vendor market at Joseph's Vintage Barbershop & Salon, with micro tattoos, piercings, homemade sweets, permanent jewelry, an author book signing, and a braid/tinsel/color bead extension bar. event details

Women's Conference 2026
Sat 8/15 · 11 AM–2 PM · Canaan Bethel Church, Camp Hill · n/a
A church conference featuring worship, prayer, fellowship and encouragement for women, hosted by Canaan Bethel Church. event details

The Folk Art of the West Shore Woodcarvers
Sat 8/15 · 1:30–4 PM · Fredricksen Library - Lower Level Lobby, Camp Hill · Free
West Shore Woodcarvers (founded 1993) demonstrate carving techniques, answer questions, and display finished pieces while working on personal projects. event details

Blue Moon Cruisers-Warhorse-Team Donovan's Huddle and the AFSP
Sat 8/15 · 2–5 PM · Warhorse Camp Hill, Camp Hill · Free registration; donations accepted
A charity car show at Warhorse Camp Hill benefiting Team Donovan's Huddle and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, with oldies music, door prizes, dash plaques and food trucks — open to all makes, models and years. event details

Throwback to Kindergarten
Sat 8/15 · 2–4 PM · Simpson Public Library - Meeting Rooms A & B, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12
A nostalgic teen event revisiting kindergarten favorites — popular TV shows, fingerpainting, juice boxes and more. event details

Neurodivergent Adult Support Group
Sat 8/15 · 3–4:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Small Meeting Room, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A discussion and resource-sharing group for neurodiverse adults, in partnership with the Neurodiverse Network. event details

Diner Cruise-in
Sat 8/15 · 4–7 PM · Squeaky Rail Diner, Enola · Free - open to all vehicles
A free car cruise-in open to all vehicles, hosted by Cure Cancer Cruise at Squeaky Rail Diner. event details

Get Petty: Celebrating the Music of Tom Petty
Sat 8/15 · 7 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · Standard Seats $20 (High Top $50, Booth $120)
A tribute concert from South Central PA band Get Petty, performing the music of Tom Petty with a full band lineup. Doors at 6:15 PM. event details

Driftwood with Cumberland Honey Live at The Playhouse
Sat 8/15 · 7 PM · Allenberry Playhouse, Boiling Springs · Price not listed — check event page
Americana-roots band Driftwood performs live at Allenberry Playhouse, with support from Cumberland Honey. Doors at 6:15 PM. event details

Movie In The Park - Zootopia 2
Sat 8/15 · 8:15–10 PM · Soldier and Sailor Memorial Park, Mechanicsburg · Info not provided
An outdoor screening of Zootopia 2, billed as the last movie night of the summer — bring popcorn and snacks; the film starts at sundown. event details

Brunch Out Loud: Sing Along Brunch
Sun 8/16 · 11 AM–3 PM · Appalachian Brewing Company, Mechanicsburg · $7 per ticket
A high-energy sing-along brunch party with a DJ spinning well-known hits, hosted by Appalachian Brewing Company Mechanicsburg. event details

New Cumberland Free Swap
Sun 8/16 · 12–2 PM · New Cumberland Legion, New Cumberland · Free
A free community swap where neighbors bring usable items they no longer need and take items they'd like to have — no money, bartering or trading, organized by the Harrisburg Free Store. event details

Harrisburg Harp Orchestra
Sun 8/16 · 3–4 PM · Historic Peace Church, Camp Hill / Mechanicsburg · Free
A free outdoor concert from the Friends of Peace Church Summer Concert Series — bring a lawn chair or blanket; donations gratefully accepted. event details

🧒 Movers and Groovers
Mon 8/17 · 10:30–11 AM · New Cumberland Public Library - Library Lawn, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A high-energy outdoor movement class for toddlers, with songs and dances to build motor skills. Held outdoors in dry weather above 65 degrees. event details

🧒 World Explorers
Mon 8/17 · 6–7 PM · Fredricksen Library - Masland Board Room, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 6-11 / Grades K-5
A monthly cultural program exploring a different country through reading, activities, snacks and discussion — this month's country is Ecuador. Registration required. event details

AI 101—Skills to Boost Your Resume (and Knowledge)!
Tue 8/18 · 10–11 AM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center Classroom, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A second session of the AI 101 job-skills workshop — see the August 13 listing for details. event details

🧒 Kid Builders
Tue 8/18 · 3–4 PM · New Cumberland Public Library - Children's Program Room, New Cumberland · Free
A monthly STEM building program with LEGOs, Magna-Tiles and other materials for free play, plus structured challenges for builders who prefer more direction. event details

Bonefish Grille Cruise-in
Tue 8/18 · 5–8 PM · Bonefish Grille, Camp Hill · Free
A Blue Moon Cruisers car cruise-in at Bonefish Grille with a DJ and door prizes, open to all vehicles. event details

Death Cafe
Tue 8/18 · 6:30–8:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Small Meeting Room, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A safe, informal gathering to chat openly about death, dying and grief over light refreshments, facilitated by an End-of-Life Doula who volunteers with Hospice of Central Pennsylvania. event details

Bingo For Books
Tue 8/18 · 6:30–7:30 PM · East Pennsboro Branch Library - Commissioners Room, Enola · Free
A library bingo night for a chance to win books and videos; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. event details

Drop-In STEM Play
Wed 8/19 · 4:30–7:30 PM · East Pennsboro Branch Library - Main Area, Enola · Free
A drop-in STEM exploration with hands-on kits; no registration necessary, though children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. event details

Keystone Theatrics Presents: Beehive – The 60s Musical
Wed 8/19 · 7 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · Standard Seats $30 adults / $25 seniors 60+ & military / $20 students & children (High Top $75, Booth $180)
A rockin' celebration of the 1960s' powerful female voices — Diana Ross, Janis Joplin, Carole King, Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner — with more than two dozen hits, presented by Keystone Theatrics. Opens tonight; the run continues through August 22. event details

A few of this week's picks are a short drive outside the area but worth the trip:

85th Annual Carnival — Wellsville Fire Company
Thu 8/13–Sat 8/15 · Doors 5 PM Thu/Fri, 4 PM Sat · Wellsville Fire Company (95 Community St), Wellsville · Free admission & parking (ride tickets $1 each; most games $1 each)
A fireman's carnival fundraiser with rides and games from AEB Amusements, a craft fair along Community Street, dinners and food-stand favorites, and live bands each evening — Local Talent Thursday, Go To Guys Friday, and Faith Noel and The Amish Outlaws Saturday. Free admission and parking; alcohol-free, service animals only. event details

Slightly Stoopid w/ The Elovaters & DENM — Dauphin County Live Concert Series
Thu 8/13 · 6:55 PM · Riverfront Park, Harrisburg · GA $40.50, Gold Circle $76 (plus fees)
A ticketed outdoor concert headlined by Slightly Stoopid, with support from The Elovaters and DENM, part of the Dauphin County Live Concert Series. Doors at 6 PM. event details

Sugar Rush — Sweet & Snack Expo
Sat 8/15 · 10 AM–7 PM · York Expo Center (Old Main), York · VIP & GA tickets — check event page
A sweet and snack expo with vendors, drinks, VIP experiences, classes and competitions across two sessions. event details

Peach Festival (Summer Festival)
Sat 8/15 · 7 AM–6 PM · Mt Airy Orchards, Dillsburg · Free craft show, wine sampling, tractor rides & live band; paid pancake breakfast $14.99 and pick-your-own
A peach-season festival with a pancake breakfast, a 70-vendor craft show, wine sampling, free tractor rides, a live band, and pick-your-own blackberries — proceeds benefit the Harrisburg Area Food Pantry. event details

Long's Park Summer Music Series — Ghost Funk Orchestra
Sun 8/16 · 7:30 PM · Long's Park Amphitheater, Lancaster · Free
A free outdoor concert from Ghost Funk Orchestra, bringing its mix of soul, psych rock, salsa and funk to Long's Park. Gates at 6:30 PM. event details

Here's where to find fresh local produce this week:

West Shore Farmers Market — 900 Market St., Lemoyne · Tuesday 8am–3pm, Friday 8am–5pm, Saturday 8am–2pm. Indoor, year-round. 50+ vendors under one roof — fresh meats, produce, cheeses, baked goods and prepared lunches. westshorefarmersmarket.com

Market on Market — Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot, 2000 Chestnut St., Camp Hill · Tuesdays 3–7pm. Outdoor, seasonal — runs May 5 through November 24 (hours shift to 3–6pm starting November 3). camphillborough.com

Mechanicsburg Sunday Market — Joseph T. Simpson Public Library, Mechanicsburg · Sundays 10am–2pm. Outdoor. Local farmers, artisans, food producers and small businesses — farm-fresh produce, handcrafted goods, baked treats and unique local finds. Facebook

Adams-Ricci Farmers Market — Adams-Ricci Community Park, 100 E. Penn Drive, Enola · Thursdays 3–7pm. Outdoor, seasonal — runs May 15 through October 23. Local produce, pasture-raised meats, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. adamsriccifarmersmarket.com

Trinity Farmers Market — Trinity Global Methodist Church, 4 W Main St., New Kingstown · Thursdays 4–7pm, July and August only. Produce, baked goods, handmade items, local artisans, specialty foods and nonprofits. Facebook

Farmers Flea Market — Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association, 1 Steam Engine Hill, Mechanicsburg · Sundays, 6am–2pm, weather permitting, year-round. Over 500 vendors. Free admission and parking; no pets except service animals. Facebook

Have an event coming up that should be on our radar? Reply to this email and let us know - or submit an event via this form!

See you out there! —Dana

About the Editor: Dana is a longtime Lower Allen Township resident, local business owner, and community advocate. She enjoys hitting up local live music, food trucks, and all the West Shore has to offer with her husband, Matt.