West Shore Events: August 20–26, 2026

New Cumberland's West Shore Theatre is the big draw this week — Beehive: The 60s Musical runs Thursday through Saturday, with Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked's Jimmy Buffett tribute and the PA All-Star Keystone Jazz Septet following close behind. Mechanicsburg keeps the pace with four nights of The Taming of the Shrew at the Little Theatre, sprint cars at Williams Grove, and a 1920s speakeasy mixer at the Freight Station Museum, while Camp Hill and Enola round out the week with half a dozen library crafts and a pollinator festival at Adams-Ricci Park. It's a packed West Shore week — grab a lawn chair for Music in the Park in Boiling Springs and settle in.

Dino-Mite Art Party
Thu 8/20 · 10:30 AM · New Cumberland Public Library - Children's Program Room, New Cumberland · Free
A drop-in summer craft activity — kids make art and take home a handmade memento to remember the summer by. event details

Sew Your Own Pencil Case
Thu 8/20 · 3:00 PM · New Cumberland Public Library - Teen Area, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12
A workshop where teens learn basic sewing skills and make their own pencil case, perfect for back-to-school. event details

Elementary Keva Lab
Thu 8/20 · 3:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Kunkel Creation Station (KCS), Camp Hill · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
A STEAM drop-in play session building with Keva Planks — simple wood pieces used to construct surprisingly complex structures. No registration required. event details

Drop-In Paper Quilling Craft
Thu 8/20 · 4:30–7:30 PM · East Pennsboro Branch Library - Main Area, Enola · Free
A free-form paper quilling craft — drop in any time during the window. Bring a reference picture or improvise; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. event details

That Acoustic Thang!
Thu 8/20 · 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 come to listen. All ages, BYOB. event details

Third Thursday
Thu 8/20 · 6–7 PM · Simpson Public Library - Meeting Room B, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12
A monthly teen art project — this month, making tie-dyed pillowcases. event details

Travel Report: Cape Town, Safaris and Victoria Falls
Thu 8/20 · 6:30–7:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Ruggaber Community Room, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A photographic travel talk — Rebecca Weaver of RJW Travels shares a journey through Southern Africa, from Cape Town's waterfront to the landscapes of Zimbabwe and Botswana. event details

Beehive: The 60s Musical
Thu 8/20 · 7:00 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $20–$30 standard (High Top $75, Booth $180)
A jukebox musical celebrating 1960s female voices — Diana Ross, Janis Joplin, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, and Tina Turner — told through six women coming of age across the decade. Presented by Keystone Theatrics. event details

The Taming of the Shrew
Thu 8/20 · 7:30–10:00 PM · Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg · $10–$20 (reserved seating) · 13+ (mild physical violence, gender-dynamics themes)
A Shakespeare comedy exploring marriage, love, and power, staged by LTM inside a modern-day reality show while keeping the original dialogue. event details

Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri 8/21 · 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Simpson Public Library - LBSC Conference Room, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
An American Red Cross blood drive to help strengthen the community blood supply. event details

Music in the Park: Vertigo Vultures
Fri 8/21 · 6:00 PM · South Middleton Township Park @ Pavilion 1, Boiling Springs · Free
A free summer concert — Vertigo Vultures perform acoustically, capturing the energy of classic rock hits and more. Bring lawn chairs. event details

Family Paint & Pix!
Fri 8/21 · 6–8 PM · Fredricksen Library - Ruggaber Community Room, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
A guided movie-themed paint night followed by a drop-in family film (rated G or PG). event details

Beehive: The 60s Musical
Fri 8/21 · 7:00 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $20–$30 standard (High Top $75, Booth $180)
The jukebox musical continues — see Thursday's listing for full details. event details

Speakeasy at The Freight Station
Fri 8/21 · 7:00–8:30 PM · Freight Station Museum, Mechanicsburg · $25 (call museum at 717-697-6088 for ticket passcode)
A 1920s-themed speakeasy mixer — dress in period fashion for a chance at prizes, with live music from the Beth Trez/Kyle Martin Duo, Charlie Chaplin silent film clips, and vintage Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars on display. event details

The Taming of the Shrew
Fri 8/21 · 7:30–10:00 PM · Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg · $10–$20 (reserved seating) · 13+ (mild physical violence, gender-dynamics themes)
Shakespeare's comedy continues — see Thursday's listing for full details. event details

Jack Gunn Memorial @ Williams Grove Speedway
Fri 8/21 · 7:30 PM · Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg · Price not listed — check event page
Sprint-car racing — PA Posse 410 Sprints, Super Sportsman, and Wingless Super Sportsman — at the Jack Gunn Memorial. event details

Fast N Furious Car Meet
Fri 8/21 · 8–11 PM · AMC Camp Hill, Camp Hill · Free (car meet admission only; movie tickets purchased separately through AMC)
A free pre-movie car meet hosted by Sleek Society LLC for Fast & Furious fans, car enthusiasts, and families, with a possible cruise after the movie. event details

Lawn Chair Cinema: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947)
Fri 8/21 · 8–10 PM · New Cumberland Public Library, New Cumberland · Free
An outdoor movie night on the library grounds screening a classic film under the stars — bring blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks; concessions available for purchase starting at 8pm from Friends of NCPL. event details

American Legion 109 Saturday(s) Community Yard Sale
Sat 8/22 · 7:00 AM–12:00 PM · American Legion Post 109 Home Association Canteen, Mechanicsburg · $15 for members, $20 for non-members (15ft x 25ft vendor space)
A weekly community yard sale hosted by American Legion Post 109 Home Association Canteen. event details

Back to School Craft Event
Sat 8/22 · 9:00 AM–5:00 PM · Eberly's Mill COG, Camp Hill · Cost not listed — check event page
An open craft session with 8-foot tables for scrapbooking, Cricut, and other back-to-school projects, hosted by Angie's Flare for Memories and Heather Short. event details

August Range Meet Up (She Said Golf PA)
Sat 8/22 · 9–11 AM · Creekside at Liberty Forge, Mechanicsburg · $35
A relaxed Saturday-morning driving-range meetup hosted by She Said Golf Pennsylvania — come-as-you-are golf practice with coffee, open to members and newcomers. event details

Adams Ricci Butterfly Garden Pollinator Festival
Sat 8/22 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM · Adams-Ricci Park, Enola · Free
A pollinator festival — meet butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, with free youth activities, guided garden tours, and interactive displays on native pollinator plants and vegetable gardening. Penn State Master Gardeners on hand for questions. event details

Chicken BBQ
Sat 8/22 · 11:00 AM · Silver Spring Community Fire Co., Mechanicsburg · $14/meal presale (guaranteed until 1pm day-of); $15/meal day-of
An annual chicken BBQ fundraiser — meals include half a chicken, baked potato, roll, applesauce, and a bottled water. event details

Beehive: The 60s Musical
Sat 8/22 · 1:00 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $20–$30 standard (High Top $75, Booth $180)
Matinee performance — see Thursday's listing for full details. event details

Beehive: The 60s Musical
Sat 8/22 · 7:00 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $20–$30 standard (High Top $75, Booth $180)
Evening performance continues — see Thursday's listing for full details. event details

The Taming of the Shrew
Sat 8/22 · 7:30–10:00 PM · Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg · $10–$20 (reserved seating) · 13+ (mild physical violence, gender-dynamics themes)
Shakespeare's comedy continues — see Thursday's listing for full details. event details

Camp Hill Cemetery Walking Tour
Sat 8/22 · Camp Hill Cemetery, Camp Hill · Cost not listed — check event page
A family-friendly guided walking tour uncovering the stories of people who shaped the community, cultural folklore, and the symbolism found on historic grave markers, supported by the Historical Society of Camp Hill. (Rain date: Aug 23, 6–8pm.) event details

Insect ID Workshop
Sat 8/22 · Free
A hands-on, family-friendly insect workshop with Penn State Extension educator Jennie Mazzone-Diehl — collect and observe insects, learn about their beneficial roles, and use microscopes to practice identifying major insect groups. RSVP requested. (Venue not specified in source listing.) event details

The Taming of the Shrew
Sun 8/23 · 2:30–5:00 PM · Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg · $10–$20 (reserved seating) · 13+ (mild physical violence, gender-dynamics themes)
Sunday matinee — see Thursday's listing for full details. event details

Sunny 4cast Quartet
Sun 8/23 · 3:00 PM · Historic Peace Church, Camp Hill / Mechanicsburg · Free
Friends of Peace Church's free Summer Concert Series continues — bring a lawn chair or blanket for an outdoor performance; the historic church will also be open to explore. Donations gratefully accepted. event details

Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked @ West Shore Theatre
Sun 8/23 · 7:00 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $30 standard (High Top $75, Booth $180)
A Jimmy Buffett tribute concert — a premier 9-piece band of pirates and musicians playing hits and deep cuts from the Coral Reefer catalog. Doors at 6:15pm. event details

PA State Jobs - Tips on the Process of Applying for Civil Service Jobs
Tue 8/25 · 10–11 AM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - Classroom, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A workshop with representatives from the Commonwealth's recruitment team on how to apply for PA civil service jobs and navigate the state hiring process. event details

Taco Tuesday (N Railroad Ave, Mechanicsburg Borough)
Tue 8/25 · 5–8 PM · N Railroad Ave (169 N Railroad Ave), Mechanicsburg · Free to attend — food/drinks purchased separately from vendors
Mechanicsburg Borough's food-truck and live-music night returns with Taco Trap House and Wolf Brewing on-site for food and drinks, plus live music from Kevin Neidig. event details

PA All-Star Keystone Jazz Septet @ West Shore Theatre
Tue 8/25 · 7:00 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $25 standard (High Top $65, Booth $150)
An all-star septet of top Pennsylvania jazz musicians, directed by drummer Marko Marcinko, paying tribute to PA's jazz history — features Central PA Friends of Jazz founder Steve Rudolph on piano. Doors at 6:15pm. event details

Wheel Food Wednesday
Wed 8/26 · 4–7 PM · Adams-Ricci East, Enola · Free
Food trucks gather at Adams-Ricci East park, hosted by East Pennsboro Township Parks & Recreation (2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month). event details

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

Long's Park Summer Music Series — Hayes Carll (Season Closer)
Sun 8/23 · Gates 6:30pm, music 7:30pm · Long's Park Amphitheater, Lancaster · Free
Hayes Carll closes out the 2026 Long's Park Summer Music Series — an acclaimed singer-songwriter with an Americana and country-leaning folk catalog. 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

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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.