West Shore Events: May 28–June 3, 2026

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This week leans hard into the weekend. Sweeney Todd opens Friday night at Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg—the 75th anniversary season finale—and Saturday is one of the most packed days of the year, with the Inclusion Fest in New Cumberland, sprint-car fireworks at Williams Grove, a women’s wellness pop-up in Camp Hill, a dinosaur-themed summer reading kickoff at Simpson Library, and more happening simultaneously across the West Shore. The week opens with a full Thursday slate and closes quietly before Wednesday delivers a free Global Running Day 5K at Fleet Feet.

Here’s all the good stuff I could find:

Both of these are a short drive south of the West Shore — worth it if you’re in strawberry mode this weekend. Which… after compiling this- I am craving some strawberry shortcake!

Saturday, May 30 · 8:30 AM–1:00 PM · Mt Airy Orchards, 522 E Mount Airy Rd, Dillsburg · Free admission (items for purchase)
A farm festival at Mt Airy Orchards in Dillsburg — live music, a craft show, wagon rides, pick-your-own strawberries, and a full menu of strawberry treats: shortcake, sundaes, milkshakes, pineapple slushies, and seasonal strawberry salad. event details

Saturday–Sunday, May 30–31 · 12:00–4:00 PM both days · Hollabaugh Bros., Inc., Biglerville · Free admission
Two days of strawberry celebration at Hollabaugh Bros. in Biglerville — an ice cream tent with strawberry desserts, strawberry sugar cookies and muffins from the bakery, strawberry milkshakes, live music from Paul Zavinsky, wagon rides, free kids’ crafts and scavenger hunts, food trucks (Dougies BBQ Smokehouse, Tacos Monarca, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee), and local artisan vendors. event details

5:30–7:00 PM · Rossmoyne Elementary, Mechanicsburg · Free
A school community celebration of the many cultures and traditions that make Rossmoyne Elementary special. Families can expect cultural displays, performances, passport activities, reading resources, and food trucks (opening at 5:00 PM). event details

6:00 PM · Wolf Brewing Co., Mechanicsburg · Free
A recurring music trivia night at Wolf Brewing. Round up a team and test your ear for songs. event details

6:00–9:00 PM · Metropolis Collective, 17 W Main St, Mechanicsburg · Free (no cover)
A weekly open mic for singer-songwriters hosted by Metropolis Collective. All ages welcome, BYOB—bring your songs or just settle in to hear local talent. event details

6:00 PM · 510 Herman Ave, Lemoyne · Free
A free BBQ-style community dinner (chicken) at 510 Herman Ave in Lemoyne. Open to all. event details

6:00–7:00 PM · Fredricksen Library Business & Career Center, Camp Hill · Free
A workshop with insider tips for successfully applying to civil service jobs with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania—useful for first-time applicants and seasoned job seekers alike. event details

8:00 AM–1:00 PM · Saffron Dr / Chippenham Rd, Enola · Free admission
Two neighboring communities—Highlands and Kingswood—team up for a two-day joint spring yard sale. Runs Friday and Saturday, 8 AM to 1 PM both days. event details

5:30–8:30 PM · Jubilee Cake, 105 Gateway Drive, Mechanicsburg · $30 per child—check event page
A drop-off kids evening—three hours of play with pizza, snacks, and drinks included. Pricing not listed in the source; check the workshop page before booking. event details

Gates open 5:30 PM · Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg · Price not listed—check williamsgrove.com
Sprint-car racing at Williams Grove honors the late Bobby “Scruffy” Allen and his son Joey Allen with a round of the Hoosier 8K Diamond Series. 410 sprint cars race for $8,000 to win; PASS/IMCA 305 sprints also on the card. Pre-race infield interviews feature Joey Allen, followed by racing and fireworks. event details

6:00–9:00 PM · Consciousness Coffee, 65 Lemoyne Sq, Lemoyne · Free
A weekly poetry and open mic at Consciousness Coffee. Bring poems or music, or just come to enjoy local voices. event details

7:30 PM · Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, 915 S. York St. · Tickets—check ltmpa.com box office
Opening night of Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg’s 75th anniversary season finale—Stephen Sondheim’s macabre musical thriller about the demon barber of Fleet Street, with a book by Hugh Wheeler. The show is dark, operatic, and brilliantly strange. Run continues through Sunday, June 14. event details

8:00–11:00 PM · American Legion Post 109 Canteen, 224 W Main St, Mechanicsburg · Free
Live band night at the Legion Canteen featuring Vanishing Point, billed as Central PA’s Best Dance Rock. event details

8:00 AM–12:00 PM · 35 S Locust St, Shiremanstown · Free admission; $10 vendor table
An outdoor yard and bake sale fundraiser at Shiremanstown First Church of God raising money for a new church roof. Vendor tables available for $10. event details

8:00 AM–1:00 PM · Saffron Dr / Chippenham Rd, Enola · Free admission
Day two of the Highlands-Kingswood joint spring yard sale—same hours, same two neighborhoods. See Friday’s listing for details. event details

9:00 AM–1:00 PM · Eberly’s Mill Church of God, 115 Creek Rd, Camp Hill · Price not listed—check Facebook
An outdoor community spring festival with local craft vendors (freeze-dried candy, crochet animals, craft coffee), a bounce house for kids, goat snuggling, and live music. event details

9:00 AM · Idea Coffee, Market House Ln, Mechanicsburg · Pay for your own coffee
A community coffee gathering and walk starting at Idea Coffee in Mechanicsburg. Come for the caffeine, stay for the conversation. event details

10:00 AM–2:00 PM · American Legion Post 109 Canteen, 224 W Main St, Mechanicsburg · $12/dinner
A fundraiser chicken BBQ and bake sale at the Legion Canteen—$12 gets you a half chicken, coleslaw, a roll, baked beans, and a bottle of water. event details

10:00 AM–1:00 PM · Simpson Public Library, Mechanicsburg · Free
A drop-in kickoff of the Summer Learning Program at Simpson Library, themed around “Unearth a Story.” Free hot dogs and cookies, games and crafts for kids, dino adoption, and other prehistoric surprises. Children should be accompanied by an adult; no pets. event details

11:00 AM–3:00 PM · Live In Color Boutique, 1801 Market St Suite 103, Camp Hill · Free
A free wellness pop-up at Live In Color Boutique featuring mobile IV and vitamin boosts, Reiki, custom nail sets, scalp and neck massages, fitness and nutrition consults, hands-on CPR training, body butter and lip stations, charcuterie tasting, chocolate-dipped treats, mini tattoos, and behavioral health therapy. Food trucks and a wine tent on site. event details

11:00 AM · Mickel Field, 228 Bridge St, New Cumberland · Free
A community family festival at Mickel Field in New Cumberland with a bounce house slide, games, and food trucks. event details

11:00 AM–4:00 PM · New Cumberland Borough Park · Free
An inclusion-focused community festival with family-friendly activities, entertainment, local vendors, community connections, and disability resources from local organizations. event details

1:00–3:00 PM · 6402 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg · Free
A free community water safety event hosted by Coach Chris Confidence. Open to all families. event details

6:00–8:00 PM · Appalachian Brewing Company, 6462 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg · Free
Live music as part of ABC Mechanicsburg’s Summer Music Series—this week featuring Nothin’ Ta Plunder. event details

6:00 PM · Williams Grove Steam Engine Hill (WCHSEA), Mechanicsburg · Price not listed
A night of diesel-powered truck and tractor pulling at Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association’s pulling track. Check their Facebook page for the latest updates on gates and pricing.

7:30 PM · Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg, 915 S. York St. · Tickets—check ltmpa.com box office
Sondheim’s musical thriller continues for its second night at LTM—see Friday’s listing for full details. event details

12:00 PM · The Mercantile, 13 E Main St, Mechanicsburg · Free admission
A dog-friendly pop-up at The Mercantile in downtown Mechanicsburg—bring your dog or come meet some adoptable mutts. event details

2:30 PM · Grace Lutheran Church, Camp Hill · Adults $25, students $10 (cash or check at door)
Franz Lehár’s classic comic operetta performed at Grace Lutheran Church in Camp Hill. event details

3:00–4:00 PM · Fredricksen Library Atrium, Camp Hill · Free
A sound therapy and meditation session with certified sound therapist James Lamar, using quartz crystal and traditional Himalayan singing bowls. The session reflects on freedoms as human beings in the country and on the planet. All ages welcome. event details

11:00 AM–7:00 PM · Capital City Mall, Camp Hill · Free
A donation drive benefiting Goodwill Keystone, in partnership with WGAL 8. Bring gently used clothing, shoes, housewares, books, or electronics and help Team Jere stuff the truck. event details

6:00 PM · Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg · Free
A free community 5K celebrating 50 years of running with Fleet Feet, held on Global Running Day. All paces are welcome—spots are limited, so register in advance. event details

A short drive outside our usual turf but worth the trip:

May 28–31 (Thursday 7 PM through Sunday 10 PM) · Midtown Cinema, 263 Reily St, Harrisburg · Check moviate.org / Midtown Cinema for ticket info
An underground film festival at Midtown Cinema in Harrisburg running Thursday through Sunday with over 60 films from 13 countries. A long weekend for anyone who likes their cinema off the beaten path. event details

Beers & Business Networking

Thursday 5/28 @ 4:30 PM · Appalachian Brewing Company, Mechanicsburg · Cost not listed
A casual happy hour for local business owners and professionals at ABC Mechanicsburg. Good chance to trade cards and conversations over a craft beer. event details

Solopreneur Roundtable

Friday 5/29 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM · Fredricksen Library Business & Career Center HUB, Camp Hill · Free
A monthly peer roundtable for solopreneurs and small-business owners with fewer than five employees. This month’s session is a Strategic Topic Deep Dive. The time wasn’t posted on the source page at the time of writing—check the link before heading over. event details

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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—runs May 5 through November 24 (hours shift to 3–6pm starting November 3). 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 this week—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 this week—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

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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.