West Shore Events: June 11–17, 2026

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Big week on the West Shore. The Iron Bridge Music Festival takes New Cumberland Borough Park for two nights — Southern rock tribute acts Friday, LOCASH headlining country night Saturday. In Mechanicsburg, Sweeney Todd closes its run at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg with four final shows through Sunday. Thursday evening, Colebrook Road plays a free outdoor concert at Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill with food trucks from 4 PM. And Saturday, Plein Air fills Market Street in Camp Hill. And a lot for the kids this week!

Keep reading for all 60+ events happening on the West Shore this week — every date, time and location at your fingertips.

Summer Kickoff Concert — Colebrook Road @ Fredricksen Library
4:00–9:00 PM · Fredricksen Library, Camp Hill · Free
A free community evening at the Fredricksen Library courtyard: kids' activities and yard games from 4 PM, food trucks (Lucky Penny Burger Co., Alsie's Harrisburg Ice Cream, Piper Belles BBQ) from 5 PM, and Colebrook Road — bluegrass with mandolin, banjo, fiddle, upright bass, guitar, and close harmonies — taking the stage at 7 PM. No registration required; all ages. event details

New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally
5:00–8:00 PM · Downtown New Cumberland · Free to attend
The second-Thursday food truck and local-restaurant rally returns to downtown New Cumberland. The vendor lineup rotates — check newcumberlandpa.org closer to the date for who's rolling in this month.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
7:30 PM · Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, 915 S. York St. · $15–$25 reserved
Sondheim's musical thriller is in its final week at the Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg — razor-sharp dark comedy, a demanding score, and theatrical violence that earns the mature-content label. This is Thursday of the last four-show stretch; the run closes Sunday afternoon. Some performances have been reported as sold out, so check availability before heading over. event details

Family Fort Fest
10:30–11:30 AM · New Cumberland Public Library, Children's Room · Free · Ages 0–5
A library program for the youngest builders: bring a blanket, borrow a chair, and help construct forts all around the children's program room. Small flashlights provided. Cozy Thursday morning stuff. event details

Prehistoric Explorers Club: Dining with Dinosaurs (Afternoon Session)
1:30–2:30 PM · Simpson Library, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 6–11
An interactive program exploring what dinosaurs ate and how paleontologists read fossil evidence to figure it out. Kids make a chomping dinosaur to take home. Registration required three days prior; a caregiver should attend with the child. event details

Teen Book Bedazzling
3:00–4:00 PM · New Cumberland Public Library, Teen Area · Free · Ages 12–18
Teens bring a favorite book (or grab one off the shelf) and bedazzle it with gems — a creative summer hang for grades 6–12. event details

Elementary Test Lab
3:30–4:30 PM · Fredricksen Library, Kunkel Creation Station, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 6–8
STEAM-themed play with design and engineering experiments — no registration required. event details

Drop-In Dino Skeletons
4:30–7:30 PM · East Pennsboro Branch Library, Enola · Free · Ages 5+
Drop in any time to build toothpick-and-marshmallow dinosaur skeletons. No registration; children under 12 with an adult. event details

Prehistoric Explorers Club: Dining with Dinos (Evening Session)
6:00–7:00 PM · Simpson Library, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 6–11
A second session of the afternoon dino-diets program — same content and take-home craft, registration required. event details

Resume Writing Workshop
6:00–7:00 PM · Fredricksen Library, Business & Career Center, Camp Hill · Free · Adults 19+
A career workshop covering resume formats, how Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software screens applications, and current industry standards. Bring a digital or physical copy of your resume. event details

Thursday Group Runs
6:00 PM · Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg · Free
Weekly group run, suggested 3 miles. No registration. event details

Environmental Club Night
6:30–8:00 PM · Foundation House, New Cumberland · Free
The New Cumberland Collective's Environmental Club meets the second Thursday of the month — connection, collaboration, and planning environmental projects together. event details

Free Zumba Class
7:00–8:00 PM · New Cumberland First Church of God · Free
A free Summer Kickoff Zumba class with Kim Lehman, open to all. event details

Iron Bridge Music Festival — Day 1 (Southern Rock Night)
Gates 4:00 PM · New Cumberland Borough Park, 517 Front St. · Weekend GA $27.34 / Weekend VIP $43.08 / Kids 12 & under free with adult
The Iron Bridge Music Festival opens with a full Southern-rock tribute night at New Cumberland Borough Park. A Brother's Revival and Classic Skynyrd Live headline; Get Petty and Neil McLain support. One weekend pass covers both Friday and Saturday — food, drinks, and lawn-chair seating throughout. event details

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
7:30 PM · Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, 915 S. York St. · $15–$25 reserved
Friday night performance — see Thursday's listing for full details. Three shows remain after tonight (Saturday and Sunday). Check availability; some performances have sold out. event details

Summer Reading Kickoff!
10:30 AM–1:30 PM · New Cumberland Public Library Lawn · Free · All ages
School's out — the library celebrates with Dinoman (life-size dinosaur show!) in Foundation House at 10:30, then face painting, balloon animals, and sand art on the lawn. Library staff will be outside to help kids register for summer reading. event details

Ann Griffith, Story Teller Extraordinaire
10:30–11:30 AM · Simpson Library, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 0–5
A costumed, interactive 45-minute program for preschoolers built around stories, singing, dancing, and an "Eat Your Colors" nutrition theme — originally developed for Head Start programs. event details

Box Lunch Review
11:30 AM–1:00 PM · Willow Park, Camp Hill · Free
The 26th season of Camp Hill's Box Lunch Reviews kicks off — bring a lunch and enjoy an outdoor performance at Willow Park. Hosted by Camp Hill Parks and Recreation. event details

Indie and Foreign Film — The Chorus (France)
2:00–4:30 PM · Fredricksen Library, Ruggaber Community Room, Camp Hill · Free · Adults 19+
A French film (PG-13) in which an unemployed music teacher transforms troubled students at a rehabilitation boarding school through music — followed by a moderated discussion led by Lee Johnson. Sponsored by Bill and Jane Murray. event details

Car Show @ Lawrence Chevrolet
5:00–8:00 PM · 6445 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg · $10 registration / Free for spectators
A cruise-in open to all cars, trucks, and motorcycles — $10 to register your vehicle (no pre-registration needed), free to watch. Food truck, ice cream, and Chinese auction on site; 10+ awards. event details

Mamma's Pizza Fan Appreciation & Kids Night — Williams Grove Speedway
Gates 5:30 PM · Hot laps 7:00 PM · Racing 7:30 PM · Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg · GA $25 / Youth (13–20) $10 / Kids 12 & under Free / Pits $35
Sprint-car racing at Williams Grove for Fan Appreciation and Kids Night — the Lawrence Chevrolet 410 Sprint Cars (Yellow Breeches 500 event) and HJ Towing & Recovery 358 Sprint Cars. All paying GA fans get free pre-race pit access until 6:15 PM, with kids' activities and fireworks later in the evening. event details

Clockwork Band Open Dance — West Shore Elks Lodge
7:00–10:00 PM · West Shore-Harrisburg Elks Lodge #2257, Camp Hill · Free
An open dance at the West Shore Elks Lodge featuring the Clockwork Band — top 40 and danceable covers. Note: the venue may have a member or guest requirement; check with the lodge before heading over. event details

June Contra Dance: Kenny Brown calling to Late for Supper
8:00–10:30 PM · Silver Spring Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsburg · Free
Traditional contra dance hosted by Harrisburg Contra Dance, with Kenny Brown calling to the duo Late for Supper — Barb Schmid on fiddle and Todd Clewell. All welcome, no experience necessary. event details

Iron Bridge Music Festival — Day 2 (Country Night: LOCASH)
Gates 1:00 PM · New Cumberland Borough Park, 517 Front St. · Weekend pass still valid / Kids 12 & under free with adult
Day two of the Iron Bridge Music Festival brings a full afternoon and evening of country music, headlined by chart-topping duo LOCASH. The full bill: Mike Press & The Presstones, Bobby Gentilo, Colt Wilbur Band, Nate Merovich, and Ben Gallaher supporting. Same weekend pass from Friday works today; kids 12 and under free with an adult. event details

Plein Air Festival & Art Walk
10:00 AM–3:00 PM · Market Street, Camp Hill · Free to attend (Artists: $35 registration)
Plein Air returns to downtown Camp Hill with artists stationed along Market Street and throughout the borough, painting streetscapes and architecture live throughout the morning. The day also includes shopping, dining, games, live music, and a Quick Draw competition for registered painters — a full community art day free to walk through and watch. event page

The Wandering Maker: June Market
9:00 AM–1:00 PM · 729 Williams Grove Rd., Mechanicsburg · Free to attend
A morning market on a local Cumberland County farm featuring 40+ artists and makers. Crema Coffee truck on site; catered lunch by Strock's Catering available for purchase. event details

Fairview Park Community Wide Yard Sale
8:00 AM · Reesers Summit (Exit 38, I-83), New Cumberland · Free
A community-wide yard sale near Exit 38 — rain or shine. event details

Community Yard Sale — Hope United Methodist Church
8:00 AM–1:00 PM · 6260 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg · Vendor space $15 / Free to shop
Yard sale hosted by Hope United Methodist Church — tables available for $15 (call the church ahead of time to reserve your spot), free to attend and browse. event details

St. Thomas Legion Riders — 3rd Annual Veterans Honor Ride & Picnic
KSU 10:15 AM · American Legion Post 109, Mechanicsburg
A veterans motorcycle ride from Post 109 to Fayetteville, with a rider honor guard presentation and picnic at the destination. event details

Trinity's Closet-on-Main
9:00–11:00 AM · Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg · Free
The Bridging the Gap Ministry Team's free walk-in clothing resource: women's and men's clothing in a range of sizes, plus a free grab-and-go breakfast. No appointment needed.

Crafted & Caffeinated Vendor Market
10:00 AM–3:00 PM · Double Vision Acres · Free to attend (town not listed in source)
An outdoor craft and vendor fair hosted by Stacked & Dirty, featuring local artisans — jewelry, candles, crochet, henna, hat bar, skincare, 3D items, and more — plus food trucks.

The Goddard Trail Walk
10:00 AM · Goddard Trail, Camp Hill · Free
A 5K community walk along the Goddard Trail — bring the family and the dog. event details

Ridiculous Nicholas
10:30–11:00 AM · East Pennsboro Branch Library, Enola · Free · All ages
A drop-in performance featuring mime, magic, unicycle riding, and physical comedy. No registration required; sponsored by the Friends of East Pennsboro Library. event details

Car Wash Fundraiser — MASH Girls Volleyball
10:00 AM–2:00 PM · Mermaid Car Wash, Mechanicsburg
Annual summer car wash fundraiser raising money for the MASH Girls' Volleyball Team. event details

Free Women's Self Defense
12:00–1:00 PM · Kazoku Isan Dojo, New Cumberland · Free
A free self-defense class from Kazoku Isan Dojo. Pre-registration required via their website. event details

Kids Fun Day
10:00 AM–3:00 PM · Cornerstone Independent Baptist Church, Enola · Free · Ages 4–13
Evangelist Shane Kollmeyer performs gospel illusions for children, with games, crafts, and lunch provided. event details

Ice Cream Social & Live Music — Oak Grove Farms
6:00 PM · Oak Grove Farms, Mechanicsburg · Free (ice cream for purchase)
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church hosts an evening ice cream social at Oak Grove Farms, featuring locally made ice cream, homemade waffle cones, live music by The LeBlancs, and community fellowship. event details

Arcona Movie Night: Secret Life of Pets
6:00 PM (dusk) · Arcona Green, Shiremanstown · Free
Outdoor family movie night at Arcona Green — bring a blanket for a summer evening under the sky. event details

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
7:30 PM · Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, 915 S. York St. · $15–$25 reserved
Saturday night — second-to-last performance of the run. Final show is Sunday afternoon at 2:30. See Thursday's listing for full details. event details

Movies in the Park: The Wild Robot
Starting ~8:30 PM · Adams-Ricci Community Park Gazebo, 100 E. Penn Dr., Enola · Free
A free outdoor movie night under the stars at Adams-Ricci Park. Bring a chair and a blanket; food trucks on site. Will not start before 8:30 PM. event details

Army 251st Birthday Dinner
Evening · Penn Harris Hotel, Camp Hill · Tickets Required
The Army Heritage Center Foundation's annual Army Birthday dinner, with keynote speaker retired Gen. Paul Nakasone — former Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and NSA Director. Tickets through armyheritage.org. event details

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street — Final Performance
2:30 PM · Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, 915 S. York St. · $15–$25 reserved
The final curtain on LTM's Sweeney Todd run — Sondheim's razor-sharp musical thriller closes with a Sunday matinee. If you've been meaning to go, this is it. event details

Farmers Flea Market — Williams Grove
6:00 AM–2:00 PM · Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association, Mechanicsburg · Free
A weekly outdoor flea market with 500+ vendors — antiques, produce, collectibles, food, and more. Rain or shine; no pets or motorized vehicles allowed on the market grounds. event details

Chili Cook-Off — Linglestown American Legion Post 272
10:30 AM–2:00 PM · 800 N Front St., Wormleysburg · Free
A chili cook-off hosted by Post 272, featuring their own Chef Dave Mondeaux. Come taste and see who takes the title. event details

Brunch Out Loud: Sing Along Brunch
11:00 AM–3:00 PM · Appalachian Brewing Company Mechanicsburg · Free
A high-energy Sunday brunch at ABC Mechanicsburg — good food, a DJ spinning familiar hits, and an open invitation to sing along. event details

Sunday Tea at The Willows
Seatings 11:00 AM & 1:15 PM · The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion, Mechanicsburg · Tickets Required
Weekly English-style tea service with sweet and savory treats at Ashcombe Mansion. Reservations required — check their events calendar for availability. event details

Summer Self Care Event
11:00 AM–3:00 PM · Elements Massage Mechanicsburg · Free
Elements Massage brings together local wellness vendors and businesses for a free afternoon event. event details

Safety & First Aid for Caregivers
1:00–2:30 PM · Simpson Library Learning and Book Sale, Mechanicsburg · Free
A practical class covering childhood illness and injury response, hosted by The Nest of Pennsylvania. Designed to help parents and caregivers feel more confident handling everyday health situations. event details

West Shore Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensembles
3:00–4:00 PM · Historic Peace Church, Camp Hill · Free
The Friends of Peace Church's Summer Concert Series continues with WSSO chamber ensembles performing outdoors on the historic church grounds. Bring a lawn chair or blanket; donations gratefully accepted. event details

Brandon Cedel — Bass-Baritone
3:00 PM · Camp Hill Presbyterian Church · Free
The Wednesday Club's 144th Birthday Concert Series presents acclaimed American bass-baritone Brandon Cedel in recital. event details

Mental Wellness Support & Skills Group
4:00–5:30 PM · Consciousness Coffee, 1 Lemoyne Square, Lemoyne · Free
The Belonging Project PA hosts a relaxed evening of connection and community conversation focused on mental wellness. Open to all. event details

World Explorers: Iceland
6:00–7:00 PM · Fredricksen Library, Masland Board Room, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 6–8
A cultural exploration program for kids — this month's destination is Iceland, with reading, activities, snacks, and discussion. Registration required. event details

Frequencies of Freedom with the Singing Bowls
6:30–7:30 PM · Fredricksen Library, Atrium, Camp Hill · Free · All ages
A sound-bath session with quartz crystal and traditional Himalayan singing bowls, led by local certified sound therapist and meditation teacher James Lamar. event details

Fredricksen Writes
7:00–8:30 PM · Fredricksen Library, Small Meeting Room, Camp Hill · Free
A supportive writing group for memoir, short story, novel, and essay writers of all experience levels — come to observe or participate. Registration required; limited to 15. event details

Summer Reading: Forgotten Friends Reptile Sanctuary
10:30–11:30 AM · Fredricksen Library, Ruggaber Community Room, Camp Hill · Free
Jesse the Reptile Guy visits the library for an educational reptile presentation — part of the summer event series. Families welcome; no registration required. event details

Word Basics
12:00–1:00 PM · Fredricksen Library, Business & Career Center, Camp Hill · Free · Adults 19+
A beginner-level Microsoft Word workshop covering core skills in Microsoft Office 2019. event details

STEAM Scene
3:00–4:00 PM · New Cumberland Public Library, STEM Maker Space · Free · School-aged kids
A drop-in hands-on STEAM activity program — no registration required. event details

Seashell Collage Craft
6:30–7:30 PM · East Pennsboro Branch Library, Enola · Free · Ages 7+
Create a seashell collage — abstract or pictorial — using the library's shell collection. Registration required; children under 12 with an adult. event details

Science Heroes: "Digging It"
10:30–11:30 AM · Community Center, 201 E Green St., Mechanicsburg · Free
A live STEM show for families featuring hands-on experiments about states of matter, pressure, and the science of dirt — with audience volunteers and a shout-out to scientists who work in the field. Hosted by Simpson Library; no registration required. event details

Tween Escape Room: Indiana Jones and the Lost Artifact
2:00–3:15 PM · Fredricksen Library, Kunkel Creation Station, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 9–12
A 60-minute puzzle escape room challenge for tweens. Registration required (opens one month prior). event details

Drop-In Father's Day Craft
4:30–7:30 PM · East Pennsboro Branch Library, Enola · Free · All ages
Drop in any time to make a popsicle-stick hanging craft celebrating dad. No registration; children under 12 with an adult. event details

June Book Club: Theo of Golden
6:15 PM · Table Life Church, New Cumberland · Free
Table Life Church opens its book club to non-members — grab the bestseller Theo of Golden and join for dessert and discussion. event details

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

Bluegrass & Folk Festival 2026
June 11–13 (Thu–Sat) · Deer Run Camping Resort, Gardners · Free (camping required)
Deer Run's first annual Bluegrass & Folk Music Festival runs Thursday through Saturday — book a campsite and settle in for a long weekend of bluegrass and folk music in the hills north of the West Shore. event details

33rd Annual Free Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It
June 11 (Thu), 12 (Fri), 13 (Sat), 17 (Wed) — 7:30–10:00 PM · Reservoir Park, 15 N. 4th St., Harrisburg · Free — gamuttheatre.org
Gamut Theatre Group's free outdoor Shakespeare series presents As You Like It at Reservoir Park — a festive comedy following Rosalind and Celia as they escape to the Forest of Arden. All ages; bring a blanket or lawn chair. event details

Commonwealth Concert Series: Avett Brothers / Joan Jett / Mike Patton
Saturday, June 13 · Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey · Free — tickets required at america250pa.org (parking fee may apply)
Part of Governor Shapiro's America 250th anniversary concert series, this Hershey stop features The Avett Brothers with Mike Patton and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, plus special guest Chloe Flower. Free tickets must be reserved in advance at america250pa.org. Hersheypark Stadium is about 30 minutes from the West Shore. event details

Carlisle's Largest Yard Sale — U-TURN
Saturday, June 13 · Carlisle Fairgrounds, Building T, Carlisle · Early bird $5 (7:30–8:30 AM) / Free GA (8:30 AM–noon) / $5 fill-a-bag (11 AM–noon)
United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County and Dickinson College host their massive annual community yard sale at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Early-bird shopping for $5 at the door starting 7:30 AM; free admission from 8:30 onward; $5 fill-a-bag sale from 11 AM. Vendor spaces available; free parking. event details

Experience Codorus Outdoors
Saturday, June 13 (11 AM–6 PM) & Sunday, June 14 (11 AM–5 PM) · Codorus State Park, Glenville · $15/car admission fee ($13 advance)
An outdoor festival at Codorus State Park overlooking Lake Marburg — kids' zone, live bands, axe throwing, nature exhibits, food vendors, and local artisans. Two days on one parking fee. event details

Long's Park Summer Music Series — Parker Barrow
Sunday, June 14, 7:30 PM · Long's Park Amphitheater, Lancaster · Free
A Southern rock husband-and-wife duo from Nashville performs at Long's Park — gates at 6:30 PM, music at 7:30. Free; bring a blanket. event details

Greenfield Summer Concert — 80's Live!
Wednesday, June 17, 7:30–9:00 PM · Greenfield (across from Calvin G. High Pavilion), Lancaster · Free
An '80s concert night in partnership with Prima Theatre — dynamic performers bring the era's most iconic hits. Food trucks on site from 5:00 PM. Bring lawn chairs. event details

Also -we put together a ‘living list’ of America 250 celebrations. If you want to check that out, it’s here.

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 (May 5–November 24; hours shift to 3–6pm starting November 3). event details

Mechanicsburg Friday Market — 300 E. Simpson St., Mechanicsburg · Fridays 4–6pm. Outdoor, seasonal (early May through 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 (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 (May 15–October 23). Local produce, pasture-raised meats, baked goods, prepared foods, and crafts. adamsriccifarmersmarket.com

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.