West Shore Events: August 27 – September 2, 2026

Mechanicsburg is the place to be this week, with the 68th Annual Steam Show rolling into Williams Grove for more than a week of tractors, pulls, and parades. Meanwhile New Cumberland's West Shore Theatre stacks three concerts into three straight nights, Camp Hill and Enola keep kids busy with half a dozen storytimes and craft sessions, and live music fills bars and breweries all over the West Shore and beyond. Corvette fans might want to make the short drive to Carlisle this weekend — just don't forget your parking money.

🧒 Disney Story Time
Thu 8/27 · 9:30 AM · Fredricksen Library - Booknook (Children's Library), Camp Hill · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A themed monthly Disney storytime where kids can dress as their favorite character and enjoy a related coloring page or craft. event details

🧒 Elementary Design Lab
Thu 8/27 · 3:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Kunkel Creation Station (KCS), Camp Hill · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
An after-school STEAM drop-in where kids build new designs with everyday materials. event details

That Acoustic Thang!
Thu 8/27 · 6:00 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 8/27 · 6:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - Classroom, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A workshop with representatives from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's recruitment team on how to apply for civil service positions and navigate the state hiring process. event details

🧒 Story Time and Craft with Miss Kellie
Thu 8/27 · 6:30 PM · East Pennsboro Branch Library - Children's Library, Enola · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A story time and craft session sponsored by Karns Foods; registration required, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. event details

Your Posture is the Issue
Fri 8/28 · 11:00 AM · Simpson Public Library - LBSC Conference Room, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A wellness workshop with Dr. Jon Milliron of Madden and Gilbert Physical Therapy on how poor posture habits affect the body and how to treat and prevent the resulting pain. event details

Solopreneur Roundtable
Fri 8/28 · 12:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center (BCC), Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A monthly roundtable discussion for small local business owners (fewer than 5 employees) to share support and insight; this session's theme is "Level Up Roundtable." Registration required. event details

Food Truck Fridays at Winding Hill Park North
Fri 8/28 · 5:00 PM · Winding Hill Park North, Mechanicsburg · Free to attend — pay per truck
Upper Allen Township's monthly food truck night. The August 28 lineup includes Audrey's Cup of Sunshine, Dad's Famous Cold Brew, Kokua Shaved Ice, Kona Ice, Luck Penny Burger Co., Marsico's A Taste of Italy, and Sweet O' Hearts Confectionery. event details

Railroad Rhythms
Fri 8/28 · 5:00 PM–9:00 PM · N Railroad Ave (169 N Railroad Ave), Mechanicsburg · Free to attend — food/drinks purchased separately from vendors
A food-truck, live-music, and trivia night hosted by Mechanicsburg Borough, with Perry Pizza's wood-fired pizzas and Hemauer Brewing on tap. Bitsy McCann plays live music from 5–7pm, then Cheaters Never Prosper runs trivia from 7–9pm. event details

Rolls-Royce Owners' Club 75th Anniversary Weekend
Fri 8/28 · 6:00 PM · Farm 1840 (private venue), Mechanicsburg · $125 per event / $300 weekend package
A ticketed private car-club convention marking the Rolls-Royce Owners' Club's 75th anniversary. Friday's cocktail party at Farm 1840 kicks off a weekend that continues with a driving tour and a garden party car display. event details

Dungeons and Dragons
Fri 8/28 · 6:00 PM · Simpson Public Library - LBSC Conference Room, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12
A teen Dungeons & Dragons campaign night with experienced Dungeon Masters, open to all skill levels. event details

Get Down with Uptown – Dance Party Benefiting the West Shore Theatre
Fri 8/28 · 6:30 PM · Susquehanna Club (608 Ross Ave), New Cumberland · $125
A dance party fundraiser for the West Shore Theatre featuring The Uptown Band, heavy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, and silent and live auctions. event details

Friday Night Coffeehouse
Fri 8/28 · 7:00 PM · Enola First Church of God, Enola · Free (donation accepted)
A concert/coffeehouse night with the Floyd Foster Music Ministry performing southern gospel and classic country music live. event details

Rivers with Tanner Bingaman's Pretty Big Garden @ West Shore Theatre
Fri 8/28 · 7:00 PM (doors 6:15pm) · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $20 (Standard) – $120 (Booth)
A presented concert pairing central PA alt-folk duo Rivers with support act Tanner Bingaman's Pretty Big Garden. event details

Wiltech Automotive Presents the Billy Kimmel Memorial
Fri 8/28 · Racing starts 7:30 PM (pits/gates open 5:30 PM, hot laps at 7:00 PM) · Williams Grove Speedway (1 Speedway Drive), Mechanicsburg · GA $30 / Youth (13-20) $10 / 12 & under free / Pits $40
Sprint-car racing honoring the life of driver Billy Kimmel, featuring a PA Posse 410 Sprint Series event and a 358 Sprint Summer Series event. event details

LTM Comedy Night
Fri 8/28 · 7:30 PM · Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg (915 S York St), Mechanicsburg · $20
A comedy night of stand-up variety performance at the Little Theatre's historic one-room schoolhouse venue. Also playing Saturday. event details

Lawn Chair Cinema: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947)
Fri 8/28 · 8:00 PM · New Cumberland Public Library - Library Lawn, New Cumberland · Free
An outdoor classic-film screening on the library lawn — bring blankets and lawn chairs; snacks available from the Friends of NCPL concession stand. event details

68th Annual Steam Show
Sat 8/29 · Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association (1 Steam Engine Hill), Mechanicsburg · $5.00 per person (ages 10 and under free)
An antique steam and gas engine show and agricultural fair with tractor parades and pulls, a car show, musical entertainment, a flea market, horse pulls, a model railroad, train rides, machinery demos, and food trucks. Runs August 29 through September 6. Admission is $5.00 on Saturdays, Sundays, Thursdays and Fridays, $1 on Wednesdays, and free on Mondays and Tuesdays — ages 10 and under are always free. event details

American Legion 109 Saturday(s) Community Yard Sale
Sat 8/29 · 7:00 AM · 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, with 15x25ft vendor spaces available for $15 (members) or $20 (non-members). event details

The Fabulous Hubcaps @ West Shore Theatre
Sat 8/29 · 7:00 PM (doors 6:15pm) · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $30 (Standard) – $180 (Booth) — SOLD OUT
West Shore Theatre favorites return for a costumed classic-rock tribute/cover concert, sponsored by Kelly Financial Services. This show is sold out — check the venue for availability. event details

LTM Comedy Night
Sat 8/29 · 7:30 PM · Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg (915 S York St), Mechanicsburg · $20
The comedy night continues — see Friday's listing for full details. event details

Crafty Crafters
Sat 8/29 · 10:30 AM · New Cumberland Public Library, New Cumberland · Free · Adults (19+)
A drop-in craft meetup on the library's main floor — bring your latest project and join fellow crafters; all handicrafts welcome, no registration necessary. event details

68th Annual Steam Show
Sun 8/30 · Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association (1 Steam Engine Hill), Mechanicsburg · $5.00 per person (ages 10 and under free)
The Steam Show continues — see Saturday's listing for full details. event details

MTG $500 cEDH Tournament
Sun 8/30 · 11:00 AM · The Adventurer's Guild (1010 Wesley Dr Ste 111), Mechanicsburg · Price not listed — check event page
A $500-prize Commander/EDH format Magic: The Gathering tournament hosted at The Adventurer's Guild game store. event details

The Unforgettable Big Band Presents 100 Years of Tony @ West Shore Theatre
Sun 8/30 · 2:00 PM (doors 1:15pm) · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $15 (Standard) – $90 (Booth)
A presented big band concert celebrating the centennial of Tony Bennett's music. event details

Kevin Shaw: Peace Church & the Civil War (Historian Presentation)
Sun 8/30 · 3:00 PM · Historic Peace Church, Camp Hill / Mechanicsburg · Free
Part of the Friends of Peace Church's free Summer Concert Series — bring a lawn chair for an outdoor presentation, with an educational talk by historian Kevin Shaw. The historic church will be open for visitors. event details

68th Annual Steam Show
Mon 8/31 · Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association (1 Steam Engine Hill), Mechanicsburg · Free admission (ages 10 and under free)
Free admission day at the Steam Show — see Saturday's listing for full details. event details

🧒 S'more Camp Fire (Pack 89)
Mon 8/31 · 6:30 PM · 22 Salt Road, Enola · Free · Kids entering Kindergarten - 5th grade (siblings welcome)
Pack 89's 2nd Annual S'more Campfire Night teaches kids fire-building and fire safety before making s'mores around the campfire. event details

68th Annual Steam Show
Tue 9/1 · Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association (1 Steam Engine Hill), Mechanicsburg · Free admission (ages 10 and under free)
Free admission day at the Steam Show — see Saturday's listing for full details. event details

Career Exploration
Tue 9/1 · 10:00 AM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - Classroom, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A career guidance workshop to help identify skills and interests and connect with library career resources, education, or training options. event details

68th Annual Steam Show
Wed 9/2 · Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association (1 Steam Engine Hill), Mechanicsburg · $1 Day (ages 10 and under free)
$1 Day at the Steam Show — see Saturday's listing for full details. event details

Breastfeeding Support Group
Wed 9/2 · 9:45 AM · Simpson Public Library - Meeting Room B, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A monthly breastfeeding support group with Cassy Leadbeater, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, offering free help and peer support. event details

🧒 Worry Warriors: Back to School Stress Management
Wed 9/2 · 4:30 PM · New Cumberland Public Library - Children's Program Room, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
A kids' program pairing a story about worried feelings with crafts to help manage back-to-school stress; best suited for ages 5 and up. event details

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

Corvettes at Carlisle (Day 1 — Thursday)
Thu 8/27 · 7:00 AM · Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle · $20 daily / $40 event pass / Kids 12 & under free / Parking $10
Day 1 of the world's largest Corvette gathering — every generation from C1 through the latest E-Ray, plus a full flea market and show field. event details

Corvettes at Carlisle (Day 2 — Friday)
Fri 8/28 · 7:00 AM · Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle · $20 daily / $40 event pass / Kids 12 & under free / Parking $10
Day 2 of Corvettes at Carlisle, with every Corvette generation represented in the show field and flea market. event details

Corvettes at Carlisle (Final Day — Saturday)
Sat 8/29 · 7:00 AM · Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle · $20 daily / $40 event pass / Kids 12 & under free / Parking $10
The final day of the world's largest Corvette gathering. event details

NEW! Twilight with the Wolves Fundraiser
Sat 8/29 · 6:00 PM–8:00 PM · Wolf Sanctuary of PA (312 Lake View Dr), Lititz · Adults (12-62) $25 / Children (11 and under) $18 / Seniors (63+) $23
Educational wolf tours and live music from Kevin Neidig at the Wolf Sanctuary of PA — a summer-only event with optional reservations via FareHarbor. 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.