West Shore Events: July 9–15, 2026

Lemoyne is the place to be Saturday, when Live at Negley Park turns the riverfront into a free, all-day summer festival with six live bands, food trucks, and a petting zoo. The rest of the West Shore keeps pace — national flat-track motorcycle racing roars into Williams Grove in Mechanicsburg, backyard gardens open up for the Bee City Garden Tour in Camp Hill, and well over a dozen library and kids' programs fill the week from New Cumberland to Enola. Grab a lawn chair and pace yourself, because the West Shore doesn't let up this time of year.

Family Entertainment Series - The Amazing Magi: Dinomania
Thu 7/9 · 10:30–11:30 AM · New Cumberland Public Library - Foundation House, New Cumberland · Free
A magic show taking the audience on a trip through the Mesozoic era to discover life-size dinosaurs, with merry mayhem and magnificent props. event details

Make Your Own Frushi
Thu 7/9 · 3–4 PM · New Cumberland Public Library - Children's Program Room, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12
A hands-on cooking program where teens roll their own fruit-and-sushi "frushi" and enjoy the results. event details

Elementary Test Lab
Thu 7/9 · 3:30–4:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Courtyard, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
A STEAM-themed play session where kids ages 6-8 conduct experiments testing design and engineering skills. No registration required. event details

Teen Fandom-palooza
Thu 7/9 · 4–5:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Kunkel Creation Station (KCS), Camp Hill · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12
A teen program where attendees take the podium to brag about their favorite book series, show, anime, artist, or fandom. Registration required. event details

New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally (July)
Thu 7/9 · 5–8 PM · Downtown New Cumberland (New Cumberland Borough), New Cumberland · Free to attend
A monthly outdoor food truck and local-restaurant rally hosted by the New Cumberland Borough & Parks Group, with a rotating lineup of vendors. event details

Forgotten Heroes of the Revolutionary War (Session 2)
Thu 7/9 · 6–7 PM · Simpson Public Library - Meeting Rooms A & B, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
A second session of the kids' history program on the Minute Women and a German baker's role in the Revolution, with a gingerbread cookie decorating activity. Registration required. event details

Intermediate Excel
Thursday, July 9 · 6–7 PM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - HUB, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A hands-on workshop covering next-level Excel functions including formulas, database functions, and pivot tables. event details

That Acoustic Thang!
Thu 7/9 · 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

Thursday Group Runs
Thu 7/9 · 6–9 PM · Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg · Free
A weekly group run with a suggested distance of 3 miles, starting at 6 PM. No registration required. event details

Environmental Club Night
Thu 7/9 · 6:30–8 PM · Foundation House, New Cumberland
A monthly gathering of the New Cumberland Collective's Environmental Club to connect, collaborate, and plan environmental adventures. event details

Gardening with Nature: Zone Pushing Tender Plants in Central PA
Thu 7/9 · 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 with Hylton Hobday on pushing tender, non-native plants in Central PA's growing zones. event details

CPBB Blood Drive
Fri 7/10 · 10 AM–5:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Lower Level Lobby, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank blood drive, with the bus parked along Walnut Street near the library's lower parking lot. Walk-ins welcome; appointments given priority; ID required. event details

Kids Yoga (Ages 2-5)
Fri 7/10 · 10:30–11 AM · New Cumberland Public Library - Library Lawn, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
An outdoor gentle kids' yoga class led by Peaceful Poses Kids Yoga. Bring your own mat or towel. event details

Kids Yoga (Ages 6-10)
Fri 7/10 · 11–11:30 AM · New Cumberland Public Library - Library Lawn, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
An outdoor gentle kids' yoga class led by Peaceful Poses Kids Yoga. Bring your own mat or towel. event details

Railroad Rhythms
Fri 7/10 · 5–9 PM · N Railroad Ave, Mechanicsburg · Free
A trivia, food, and live-music community event — live music by Alexia & Beth from 5-6:45pm, followed by Cheaters Never Prosper Trivia from 7-9pm, with food and drinks from CK Chicken, Hemauer Brewing, and Revolutionary Hot Sauce Eatery & Brewpub. event details

Bryson's Bundles Outdoor AED Equipment Dedication & Community Celebration
Fri 7/10 · 5:30–6:30 PM · Fiala Field, Camp Hill · Free
A family-friendly community celebration dedicating new outdoor AED equipment in memory of 10-year-old Bryson Funk, with children's activities, a CPR/AED demonstration by the Camp Hill Fire Department, and a touch-a-truck with emergency vehicles. event details

Movie in the Park
Fri 7/10 · 6 PM (movie at dusk) · Friendship Park, Mechanicsburg · Free
The annual Movie in the Park at Friendship Park, presented by Alba Orthodontics — this year's feature is Zootopia 2. Bring blankets and lawn chairs; food from Lucky Penny and Diesel and Dough. event details

Music Under the Stars at Dickinson College Farm
Fri 7/10 · 6–9 PM · Dickinson College Farm, Boiling Springs · Tickets Required
A ticketed farm-to-table dinner with live music as part of the 2nd Annual Summer Music Series — this month's performer wasn't yet announced in the listing. BYOB (21+). event details

Poetry & Open Mic Night
Fri 7/10 · 6 PM · Consciousness Coffee, Lemoyne · Free
A weekly open-mic night for poetry, music, and spoken word — bring your own material or come to listen. event details

Big Jay Oakerson LIVE
Fri 7/10 · 6:30–8:45 PM · The Harrisburg Comedy Zone, New Cumberland · Price varies, starting at approx $34
Stand-up comedy from Big Jay Oakerson, with Friday shows at 6:30pm and 8:45pm. event details

Harrisburg Contra Dance
Fri 7/10 · 7:30–10 PM · Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsburg · Adults $12 ($10 members) / Students & Ages 13-19 $5 / Ages 12 and under Free
A monthly contra dance with caller Greg Frock and bands Unbowed and Kenny Brown calling to Strings on Wings. Free beginner lesson at 7:30pm, dancing 8-10:30pm. Cash or check only. event details

Lawn Chair Cinema: Ten Little Indians
Fri 7/10 · 8–10 PM · New Cumberland Public Library - Library Lawn, New Cumberland · Free
An outdoor movie night on the library lawn — a classic film under the stars. Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks; concession stand opens at 8pm. event details

Learn How To Disc Golf
Sat 7/11 · 9-11 AM & 12-2 PM · New Cumberland Borough Park, New Cumberland · Free
A free skill-sharing workshop on disc golf basics — disc types, throwing methods, scoring, and rules — with discs provided to practice. No experience necessary; RSVP required. event details

Safe Sitter Babysitting Training
Sat 7/11 · 9 AM · Trails and Trees Environmental Center, Mechanicsburg · $85 · Ages 11-16
A Safe Sitter® certification class teaching young teen babysitters child care techniques, basic first aid, choking rescue for infants and children, babysitting as a business, and phone/online safety. Fills up quickly; bring a baby doll and packed lunch. event details

Teapot Planter Class
Sat 7/11 · 11 AM–12 PM · Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouses, Mechanicsburg · $5–$10 + cost of plants (bring your own teapot for the lower price)
A hands-on craft workshop making a planter from a teapot. event details

Magician Mike Rose: Dino-Magic
Sat 7/11 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · East Pennsboro Branch Library - Commissioners Room, Enola · Free
A dinosaur- and archeology-themed magic show with comedy and audience participation, sponsored by Friends of East Pennsboro Library. No registration necessary. event details

Ice Cream and Wine Pairing
Sat–Sun 7/11–7/12 · 12 PM · Gruver Farms, New Cumberland · Free
A tasting pairing locally sourced premium ice cream with handcrafted wines. event details

Live at Negley Park — Summer Concert & Vendor Festival
Sat 7/11 · 2–10 PM · Negley Park, Lemoyne · Free
A free all-day riverfront festival with six live bands — Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Princes, Jynx & Dino, Plunder & Lightning, The Emigsville Band, The Martini Bros, and Shea Quinn & the Luv Gods — plus a petting zoo, bounce house, giant bubbles, face painting, carnival games, food trucks, and local artisan vendors. event details

Murder Mystery Party: Murder and Mayhem at the Teen Idol Awards
Sat 7/11 · 2–4 PM · Simpson Public Library - LBSC Conference Room, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12
An interactive teen murder-mystery party set at a Teen Idol award ceremony. Registration required three days prior; drinks and snacks provided. event details

Big Jay Oakerson LIVE
Sat 7/11 · 6–10 PM · The Harrisburg Comedy Zone, New Cumberland · Price varies, starting at approx $34 (8:30pm show sold out)
Stand-up comedy from Big Jay Oakerson, with Saturday shows at 6pm and 8:30pm — the 8:30pm show is sold out. event details

It's Coffee Time; Drag Style
Sat 7/11 · 7–9 PM · Consciousness Coffee, Lemoyne · $12.51
A drag show hosted by Skarlet Overkill with three performers. event details

Movies In The Park: Space Jam (1996)
Sat 7/11 · 8:30 PM · Adams-Ricci Community Park (at the Gazebo), Enola · Free
A free outdoor movie night under the stars, with food trucks on site. Bring comfy chairs and blankets; start time varies with sunset, no earlier than 8:30pm. event details

Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile
Sat 7/11 · Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg · GA Adult: $40, 12 & Under: $25, Reserved Grandstand available for addt’l cost.
Progressive American Flat Track Championship Round 11 dirt-track motorcycle racing, featuring Mission AFT SuperTwins, KICKER AFT Singles, and other classes, plus big-screen viewing, vendor displays, and a Kid Zone. Gates open 3pm, opening ceremony 7:05pm. event details

Brunch Out Loud: Sing Along Brunch
Sun 7/12 · 11 AM–3 PM · Appalachian Brewing Company, Mechanicsburg
A high-energy brunch with a DJ spinning well-known hits, hosted by Appalachian Brewing Company Mechanicsburg. event details

2nd Annual Camp Hill Bee City Garden Tour
Sun 7/12 · 1–4 PM · Various Gardens (starting at 2145 Walnut St), Camp Hill · Free
A self-guided tour of Camp Hill residents' gardens showcasing how they support pollinators, starting at the Borough's Bee City Pollinator Garden with a tour booklet, map, and raffle entry. event details

Children's Reading of Old Bess
Sun 7/12 · 1–3 PM · 244 S 17th St., Camp Hill · Free
A family-friendly farm-themed story time reading Old Bess by author Cynthia S. Vander Ark. event details

Ergerlander German Band
Sun 7/12 · 3–4 PM · Historic Peace Church, Camp Hill / Mechanicsburg · Free
A free outdoor concert as part of Friends of Peace Church's Summer Concert Series, with the historic church also open for visitors to explore. Donations accepted. event details

Big Jay Oakerson LIVE
Sun 7/12 · 5–7 PM · The Harrisburg Comedy Zone, New Cumberland · Price varies, starting at approx $34
Stand-up comedy from Big Jay Oakerson, with a Sunday show at 5pm. event details

GHCB at Camp Hill Presbyterian Church
Sun 7/12 · 7–8 PM · Camp Hill Presbyterian Church, Camp Hill
A concert continuing the Greater Harrisburg Concert Band's 43rd Anniversary Season. event details

Thurston Howell — A Premier Yacht Rock Spectacular
Sun 7/12 · 7 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · Standard $25 / High Top $65 / Booth $150
A yacht-rock tribute concert covering 70s/80s classics from Toto, Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates, and Steely Dan. Doors at 6:15pm. event details

Oasis Chorale
Tue 7/14 · 7 AM · Grantham Church, Mechanicsburg · Free
A concert of choral music from Oasis Chorale. event details

Summer Reading Program Special Event: The Amazing Magi
Tue 7/14 · 10:30–11:30 AM · Fredricksen Library - Ruggaber Community Room, Camp Hill · Free
A magic, comedy, and puppet show about dinosaurs and the love of reading, part of the library's Summer Reading Program. Families welcome; no registration required. event details

Business Women's Networking Luncheon
Tuesday, July 14 · 11:30 AM–1 PM · Visaggio's Ristorante, Enola · Free for members / $10 non-members
A Mechanicsburg Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon co-hosted by Belco Community Credit Union, featuring a talk from Belco President/CEO Amey Sgrignoli. Reservations required. event details

In-Person Lunch Meeting — Polka Dot Powerhouse Capital Region
Tuesday, July 14 · 11:30 AM–1:30 PM · 4500 Marketplace Way, Enola · Free (Pay to pre-order your lunch, see link)
An in-person networking lunch meeting for Polka Dot Powerhouse's Capital Region, PA Chapter, featuring speaker Janice Carol. Doors open at 11:15 AM. event details

LEGO STEM Lab: SPIKE and Motion Q
Tue 7/14 · 2–3:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Ruggaber Community Room, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12
An engineering and innovation program using LEGO Spike and Motion Q kits, for tweens/teens ages 9-18. Registration required. event details

Jurassic Spelling Bee
Tue 7/14 · 3–4 PM · New Cumberland Public Library - Children's Program Room, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
A dinosaur-themed spelling bee competition for kids, with prizes for the top spellers. event details

Teen BINGO
Tue 7/14 · 6–7:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Ruggaber Community Room, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12
A teen bingo night with prizes including books, fandom collectibles, and LEGO sets. Registration required. event details

Genealogy Series: Introduction to Online Genealogy Research
Tue 7/14 · 6:30–7:30 PM · New Cumberland Public Library - 2nd Floor Meeting Room, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A genealogy research session on common pitfalls and how to avoid them, part of a three-part series led by PA Library Association's Rob Lesher. event details

Pressed Flower Wall Art
Tue 7/14 · 6:30–7:30 PM · East Pennsboro Branch Library - Commissioners Room, Enola · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12
A craft program creating framed artwork from dried pressed flowers. Recommended ages 6-adult; registration required; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. event details

Harrisburg Jazz Collective
Tue 7/14 · 7 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · Standard $15 / High Top $40 / Booth $90
A 16-piece big band jazz concert led by Steve Rudolph and Bill Perbetsky, performing historic big band music alongside modern arrangements and original works. event details

What's the deal with Microsoft Windows Updates?
Tue 7/14 · 7–8 PM · Simpson Public Library - LBSC Conference Room, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A tech class on Windows Updates — types of updates, the update process, and scheduling best practices. Bring your Windows laptop; Q&A and practice time included. event details

Dr. Marc Charisse: Professor of Prestidigitation
Wed 7/15 · 10:30–11:30 AM · Simpson Public Library - LBSC Conference Room, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12
A magic show featuring the custom conjurer's effects of Magician Dr. Marc Charisse. No registration required. event details

Zen Meditation
Wed 7/15 · 2–3:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Small Meeting Room, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults (14-18 also welcome)
A silent meditation practice using a "puppy mind" model, led by Seido Hoshi (EvAnn Hawley) of Red Rose Sangha. All spiritual paths welcome; no registration necessary. event details

Taste of the Chamber
Wed 7/15 · 4–7 PM · Sun Motor Cars Mercedes-Benz, Mechanicsburg · $25 members / $35 non-members (or after July 10)
The West Shore Chamber of Commerce's culinary tasting event, open to the public, featuring area hospitality, catering, restaurant, brewery, and winery members including 1794 Whiskey Rebellion, Allenberry Resort & Spa, Back Porch Brewing, and Visaggio's Ristorante. A portion of proceeds benefits a nonprofit beneficiary. event details

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

Carlisle Chrysler Nationals
Fri–Sun 7/10–7/12 · Fri–Sat 7 AM–6 PM, Sun 7 AM–12 PM · Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle · $7–$30 (single-day and event-pass pricing varies by day; parking $10; kids 12 & under free)
An all-Mopar car show — Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth, from muscle cars to modern SRTs — with a full show field and flea market over three days. event details

Lions Club Community Fair Fireworks
Fri 7/10 · 10 PM · 433 Shippensburg Rd., Newville · Free
A fireworks display at the Lions Club Community Fair, part of Cumberland County's fireworks roundup. event details

Friends and Family Community CPR Event
Sat 7/11 · 9-10:30 AM, 11 AM-12:30 PM & 1:30-3 PM · Ascension Lutheran Church, Harrisburg · Free
A hands-on, compression-only CPR session led by an American Heart Association trainer, covering AED functionality and basic first aid (no formal certification). Registration required; three sessions offered. event details

50th Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show and Muster
Sat 7/11 · 10 AM–4 PM · Riverfront Park, Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Pump Primers' 50th annual antique fire apparatus show and competitive muster, with pumping demonstrations, a motorcade, and competitive events like barrel spin, bucket brigade, and barrel bust. All apparatus must be 25+ years old to participate. Rain or shine. event details

Blueberry Hill's 4th Annual Blueberry Festival
Sat 7/11 · 10 AM–3 PM · Blueberry Hill, Red Lion · Free
A community festival supporting local food vendors, crafters, and makers. event details

Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln
Sat 7/11 · 11 AM–12 PM · The National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg · Free
An in-person presentation with author Matthew Pinsker exploring Lincoln as a political strategist who built the coalition behind emancipation and Union victory. Free admission to the presentation; regular admission applies to the museum galleries. event details

Long's Park Summer Music Series (Las Guaracheras)
Sun 7/12 · 7:30 PM · Long's Park Amphitheater, Lancaster · Free
An outdoor free concert series — the act for this date is Las Guaracheras: An all-female salsa sextet from Cali, Colombia, known for their vibraphone-driven instrumental sound and a contemporary take on salsa's rhythmic, melodic, and storytelling traditions. Gates at 6:30pm, music at 7:30pm. 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. camphillborough.com

Mechanicsburg Friday Market — 300 E. Simpson St., Mechanicsburg · Fridays 4–6pm. Outdoor, seasonal — runs early May through the end of October. Fruits, veggies, flowers, plants and crafts from local growers and makers. (Couldn't find a working link — try searching "Mechanicsburg Friday Market" on Facebook.)

New Cumberland Farmers Market on 4th — 4th & Bridge Streets, New Cumberland · Saturdays 9am–2pm. Outdoor, seasonal — runs May through October. Seasonal produce, prepared foods, baked goods, plants, flowers and artisan goods. (Couldn't find a working link — try searching "New Cumberland Farmers Market on 4th" on 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 — 4 W Main St., New Kingstown · Thursdays 4–7pm, July and August only. 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. New this year — grand opening July 12, 2026. event details

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.