West Shore Events: July 23–29, 2026

New Cumberland is the place for live music this week, with the West Shore Theatre packing three shows into six days — a Sonny Rollins jazz tribute Tuesday, and a mariachi anniversary bash Wednesday. Add a three-night run of Lettice and Lovage at Camp Hill's Oyster Mill Playhouse, a street fair in Mechanicsburg, and close to twenty library and kids' events strung across the week, and there's plenty to fill a West Shore calendar this weekend. Grab a lawn chair — between the coffee houses, carnivals, and craft classes, this corner of the West Shore doesn't quit.

The Addams Family | Summer Stage Junior Thu 7/23 · 10am & 6:30pm · The Pollock Center, Camp Hill · Adults $15+ A youth musical production of The Addams Family, part of the Pollock Center's Summer Stage Junior program, with matinee and evening performances Thursday and Friday. event details

Family Entertainment Series - Zoo America Thu 7/23 · 10:30–11:30am · New Cumberland Public Library - Foundation House, New Cumberland · Free An educational animal show — Zoo America's "Unearth a Story" program brings ambassador animals and a conservation message to the library. event details

Coffee and Conversation - Consciousness Coffee Thu 7/23 · 12–1pm · Consciousness Coffee, Lemoyne · Free admission A casual community social gathering to share thoughts, ask questions, or discuss an issue that matters to you. event details

Cookie Excavation Thu 7/23 · 1:30–2:30pm · Simpson Public Library - Meeting Rooms A & B, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 6-11 / Grades K-5 An archaeology-themed craft activity — kids excavate chocolate chips from a cookie like a dig site, using an excavation grid. Registration required 24 hours ahead; walk-ins welcome while supplies last. event details

Felt Dino Sewing Project Thu 7/23 · 3–4pm · New Cumberland Public Library - Teen Area, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12 A sewing craft activity — teens sew a pocket-sized felt dinosaur to keep as a good luck charm or gift. event details

Drop-In Bouncing Balloon Friend Craft Thu 7/23 · 4:30–7:30pm · East Pennsboro Branch Library - Main Area, Enola · Free A drop-in craft session (no registration) making a silly balloon friend that bops around and lands back on its feet. event details

Beers & Business Networking
Thursday, July 23 · 4:30pm · Angelina's Brewery and Grill, Mechanicsburg · Free
A casual networking mixer for local business owners and professionals — organizers say they'll likely spill onto the patio if the weather holds. event details

Device Advice Thu 7/23 · 5–6:25pm · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - Classroom, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19+/Adults One-on-one tech help sessions (three back-to-back 25-minute slots) for hands-on help with smartphones, tablets, laptops, or e-readers, including library apps like Libby. event details

Cloud Storage Thursday, July 23 · 6–7pm · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - HUB, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19+/Adults A tech class on Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox and other cloud platforms for storing documents and photos remotely. event details

That Acoustic Thang! Thu 7/23 · 6–9pm · 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. event details

Thursday Group Runs Thu 7/23 · 6–9pm · Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg · Free A weekly group run at a suggested 3 miles; this week featured a Hoka demo run to test the new Clifton Pro and Clifton 11. No registration required. event details

Cookie Excavation (second session) Thu 7/23 · 6–7pm · Simpson Public Library - Meeting Rooms A & B, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 6-11 / Grades K-5 A second session of the archaeology-themed cookie-excavation craft. Registration required 24 hours ahead; walk-ins welcome while supplies last. event details

Christmas in July Trivia Night Thu 7/23 · 6:30–8:30pm · Gruver Farms, New Cumberland · Free admission A festive holiday-themed trivia night at the Tasting Room — because you don't have to wait until December for Christmas fun. event details

The Addams Family | Summer Stage Junior (continues) Fri 7/24 · 10am & 6:30pm · The Pollock Center, Camp Hill · See ticket link Second day of the Summer Stage Junior production — see Thursday's listing for details. event details

Mechanicsburg Museum Story Time Fri 7/24 · 10:15–11:15am · Simpson Public Library, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 0-5/Preschool A Roaring 20s-themed story time held in the old passenger station on Strawberry Alley, with a visit to the adjacent Freight Station exhibit afterward. event details

Disney: The Movies, The Music (Youth Performance) Fri 7/24 · 1pm · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $5 standard/$12 High Top/$25 Booth A youth musical revue celebrating 75 years of Disney movie music, with songs from Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, and The Lion King. event details

Author's Presentation Fri 7/24 · 2pm · Fredricksen Library, Camp Hill · Free admission An author talk with Kenn Marshall, author of "Tomorrow's Game: Stories of Baseball and Family." event details

Coffee and Conversation - Cornerstone Coffeehouse Fri 7/24 · 3–4pm · Cornerstone Coffeehouse, Camp Hill · Free admission A casual community social gathering to share thoughts, ask questions, or discuss an issue that matters to you. event details

Food Truck Fridays at Winding Hill Park North Fri 7/24 · 5pm · Winding Hill Park North, Mechanicsburg · Free to attend — pay per truck Upper Allen Township's monthly food truck night, with a rotating lineup — this month's trucks include Dad's Famous Cold Brew, Diesel and Dough, Kennedy's Kitchen, Kokua Shaved Ice, Luck Penny Burger Co., and The Sweet Patch. event details

Railroad Rhythms Fri 7/24 · 5–9pm · N Railroad Ave, Mechanicsburg · Free A weekend-kickoff street gathering with live music from Christian Yeager, plus Perry Pizza Co. food and Wolf Brewing pouring all evening.

Community Water Fun Night Fri 7/24 · 6–8pm · Table Life Church, New Cumberland · Free A water-play event with a blow-up waterslide, water games, kiddie pools, and a giant slip-n-slide for kids and adults. event details

open mic Fri 7/24 · 6–9pm · Consciousness Coffee, Lemoyne · Free admission A weekly open mic night for singer/songwriters and poets — bring your own music and poems, or just come to listen.

Los Monstros in West Shore Fri 7/24 · 6–10pm · Central Penn College, Enola · Early bird $35/person ($45 on 7/24) An evening of Latin fusion dance instruction and social dancing with live band Los Monstros at Central Penn College's Conference Center. Early registration via Heart and Rhythm Dance Studio recommended; refunds available up to event start time. event details

Family Paint & Pix! Fri 7/24 · 6–8pm · Fredricksen Library - Ruggaber Community Room, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 6-11 / Grades K-5 A guided movie-themed painting activity followed by a drop-in family film (rated G or PG). event details

Sound Bath Meditation in the Vineyard at Gruver Farms Fri 7/24 · 7–7:30pm · Gruver Farms, New Cumberland · $10 A guided meditation session with singing bowls, chimes, drums, and rainsticks to unwind among the vines. event details

Free Coffee House Fri 7/24 · 7–8:30pm · Enola First Church of God, Enola · Freewill Offering A live-music coffee house evening featuring Jeremy Goodling (Southern Gospel, hymns, and light contemporary), with free snacks, beverages, and fellowship; a freewill offering is received. event details

Lettice and Lovage Fri 7/24 · 7:30pm · Oyster Mill Playhouse, Camp Hill · $25 A comedic play about an eccentric tour guide who embellishes history at a stately home, and the clash that follows when a Preservation Trust inspector fires her for it. Runs through Sunday. event details

Beerhill Bash Sprint Car Racking and Fan Appreciation Night Fri 7/24 · 7:30pm · Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg · GA $30, Youth (13-20) $10, 12 & Under FREE, Pits $40 Fans will be allowed into the front pit area from 5:30-6:15PM to meet their favorite drivers! Martins Potato Chips, Hoseheads.com, and J&S Classics will provide fans with free chips and candy! Sprint-car racing — the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 sprint cars tune up ahead of the World of Outlaws, plus the HJ Towing & Recovery 358 sprints. event details

Unveiling Civil War Wayside Markers in Downtown Mechanicsburg Sat 7/25 · 8:30am · Town Square, Mechanicsburg · Free A historical unveiling program for new Civil War wayside markers, hosted by the Camp Curtin Historical Society, with music by The Susquehanna Travelers. event details

Chicken BBQ and Auxiliary Bake Sale — American Legion Post 109 Sat 7/25 · 10am–2pm · American Legion Post 109 Canteen, Mechanicsburg · $12 dinner A chicken BBQ and bake sale fundraiser — half chicken, cole slaw, roll, baked beans, and a bottle of water for $12.

Squeeze for a Cause Lemonade Stand - Year 4! Sat 7/25 · 1–4pm · Creative Spark Arts, New Cumberland · Free admission A charity lemonade stand raising awareness and funds for the New Cumberland Fire Dept & Ambulance and St. Jude, now in its 4th year. event details

Throwback Girly Night Market Sat 7/25 · 6–10pm · Appalachian Brewing Company Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg · Free admission A vendor night market with flash tattoos, piercings, permanent jewelry, hair tinsel, tarot readings, a book bar, boutique clothing, live music, and local food and drinks. event details

Live on the Lawn: DR. NYCE BAND Sat 7/25 · 6:30–9:30pm · Empowered Music Education, Camp Hill · Pay-what-you-can ($15–$100 suggested tiers) A benefit concert featuring genre-bending improvisation and powerful vocals from Dr. Nyce Band, with opener Matilda Ericksen; bring a camp chair or blanket. A portion of every ticket benefits NAMI Cumberland & Perry Counties. event details

Francis Dunnery: An Acoustic Evening Sat 7/25 · 7pm · The Playhouse at Allenberry, Boiling Springs · $25 A solo acoustic concert by It Bites frontman Francis Dunnery, drawing on guitar, voice, and 35 years of songs from his catalog, including "Tall Blonde Helicopter," "Fearless, Man," and "The Gully Flats Boys." event details

Lettice and Lovage (continues) Sat 7/25 · 7:30pm · Oyster Mill Playhouse, Camp Hill · $25 The comedic play continues — see Friday's listing for full details. event details

Movie Night in The Park - Grease Sat 7/25 · 8:45–10:30pm · Finkenbinder Park, Mechanicsburg · Free An outdoor screening of Grease on the big screen — Greasers and Pink Ladies welcome, costumes encouraged. event details

WGHSEA Chicken BBQ Sun 7/26 · 10am · 1 Steam Engine Hill, Mechanicsburg · Cash only A drive-through chicken BBQ dinner from the Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association — half chicken, baked potato, applesauce, roll, and butter, starting at 10am until sold out. event details

Central Pennsylvania Aquarium Society - Aquatic Swap Sun 7/26 · 11am–3pm · Quinley's Scales & Tails, Mechanicsburg · Free admission (donations appreciated) A swap meet for local aquarists and hobbyists, held at the back of Quinley's Scales & Tails — a chance to meet fellow enthusiasts as the club's new Kickstarter campaign gets underway. event details

Lettice and Lovage (final performance) Sun 7/26 · 2pm · Oyster Mill Playhouse, Camp Hill · $25 The comedic play's final performance of the run — see Friday's listing for full details. event details

The United States at 250 Years: A View from the Centennial President Sun 7/26 · 2–3pm · Fredricksen Library - Atrium, Camp Hill · Free A living-history presentation — storyteller Ken Serfass portrays Ulysses S. Grant, speaking on the 1876 Centennial Exposition, industrial expansion, and westward railroad growth. event details

Vintage Brass Band Sun 7/26 · 3–4pm · Historic Peace Church, Camp Hill/Mechanicsburg · Free An outdoor concert as part of the Friends of Peace Church's free Summer Concert Series — bring a lawn chair or blanket; the historic church will also be open for visitors to explore. event details

Kids Paint Party Mon 7/27 · 3–4pm · New Cumberland Public Library - Children's Program Room, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 6-11 / Grades K-5 A guided art class where kids learn brush stroke techniques and color mixing, and take home a finished piece. event details

Pack Play Date at the Park Mon 7/27 · 6:30pm · Adams-Ricci Park, Enola · Free An unstructured evening of play at Panther Station — kids can run, climb, laugh, and play with no set agenda. event details

Introduction to Google Suite Tuesday, July 28 · 10–11am · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - Classroom, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19+/Adults A tech class on Google's free productivity and creation tools for anyone with a Gmail account; bring your own device. event details

Summer Reading Program Special Event: West Shore Wildlife Center Tue 7/28 · 10:30–11:30am · Fredricksen Library - Ruggaber Community Room, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12 (families welcome) An educational program from the West Shore Wildlife Center on how local birds, wildlife, and reptiles raise and care for their young; no registration required. event details

Dinosaur Gardens Tue 7/28 · 3–4pm · New Cumberland Public Library - Children's Program Room, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 6-11 / Grades K-5 A craft activity — kids hear a dinosaur story and then make their own dinosaur garden terrarium to take home. Sponsored by the Penn-Cumberland Garden Club. event details

Taco Tuesday Tue 7/28 · 5–8pm · N Railroad Ave, Mechanicsburg · Free A street food night with Taco Trap House serving tacos, Wolf Brewing on site with drinks, and Sons of Pitches performing live music the whole evening. event details

Bingo For Books Tue 7/28 · 6:30–7:30pm · East Pennsboro Branch Library - Commissioners Room, Enola · Free A bingo game night where winners take home books and videos. Registration required. event details

Denis DiBlasio and the Steve Rudolph Trio: A Tribute to Sonny Rollins Tue 7/28 · Doors 6:15pm, concert 7pm · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $20 standard/$50 High Top/$120 Booth A jazz concert in the theatre's fourth-Tuesday series, honoring Sonny Rollins with Denis DiBlasio, the Steve Rudolph Trio, and Philadelphia players Byron Landham (drums) and Matthew Parish (bass). event details

StormFest 2026 Wed 7/29 · 5:30–8pm · Camp Hill Borough, Camp Hill · Free Camp Hill Borough's fifth annual environmental education fair, with hands-on activities, raffles, a scavenger hunt, giveaways, live music, food trucks, and a visit from Zoo America. event details

Business Networking: Brand Building & Peer Feedback Session! Tuesday, July 28 · 6–8pm · Coldwell Banker Realty - Camp Hill Office, Camp Hill · Free A monthly networking event. This month the focus is on personal branding — bring a laptop to share your website, social media, and marketing materials for group feedback. Hosted by Sarah Reed (Coldwell Banker Realty) and Central PA Business and Real Estate Networking. event details

Taqueria El Puente-1 2nd Year Anniversary Featuring Mariachi Flores Wed 7/29 · 6pm · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $30 (incl. food voucher)/High Top $75/Booth $180 A second-anniversary celebration for Taqueria El Puente-1, including a food voucher and New Cumberland's first-ever mariachi concert, featuring the regionally acclaimed Mariachi Flores. event details

Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary Wed 7/29 · 6–7pm · Simpson Public Library - LBSC Conference Room, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12 A hands-on-style reptile show featuring 15 reptiles from around the world — snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodilians. No registration required. event details

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

2026 Firefighters' Carnival July 20–25 · Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Company, Hanover · Free Admission An annual carnival with rides, food, games, and entertainment. Entertainment for the week: Monday - Borderline (Country), Tuesday - Summit Hill (Bluegrass), Wednesday - Bootleg (Classic Rock/Variety), Thursday - Chris Woodward & Shindiggin' (Country), Friday - Park Avenue Band (60s/70s/80s), Saturday - Tanner Mountain Band (Country & Classic/Southern Rock) event details

Jazzin' on the Pride Thu 7/23 · Free to board 5:30–7:30pm / $15 for the 7:30pm cruise · Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, Harrisburg A weekly Thursday jazz river cruise (running June–October) — come aboard free to listen while docked, or buy a ticket for the hour-long evening cruise. event details

Long's Park Summer Music Series — Act TBA Sun 7/26 · Gates 6:30pm, music 7:30pm · Long's Park Amphitheater, Lancaster · Free The weekly outdoor concert series continues; the act for this date hadn't been announced as of this listing. 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

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 — New Cumberland · Thursdays 4–7pm, July and August only. New this year — produce, baked goods, handmade items, local artisans, specialty foods and nonprofits. Trinity Farmers Market on Facebook

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

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.