West Shore Events: September 17–23, 2026

New Cumberland is the place to be this week, when the New Cumberland Music + Film Festival takes over West Shore Theatre - and its “parklet” Thursday through Saturday - three days of films, free busker sets, and a Saturday-night showcase headlined by City Planners. Mechanicsburg keeps pace with its own lineup — the PA Tea Festival, Oak Grove Farms' Fall Fest, and a Kidpreneurs Fair — while Camp Hill has Bad Seed running at Oyster Mill Playhouse and a dozen library and kids' programs round out the week across the West Shore. This is a busy week! I’m curious what you’ll be attending… feel free to hit reply and let me know!

Friends of Fredricksen Semi-Annual Book and Media Sale
Thu 9/17 · Fredricksen Library - Ruggaber Community Room & Small Meeting Room, Camp Hill · Free
Day 1 of the Friends of Fredricksen's semi-annual book and media sale kicks off, with a large assortment of books, media, games and more throughout the library. Continues through Sunday. event details

🧒 Movers and Groovers
Thu 9/17 · 10:30 AM · New Cumberland Public Library - Library Lawn, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A high-energy movement class with songs and dances to keep little ones on their feet, recommended ages 0-5. event details

🧒 Elementary Keva Lab
Thu 9/17 · 3:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Kunkel Creation Station (KCS), Camp Hill · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
A STEAM-themed building session where kids play and build structures with Keva Planks (simple wood pieces). event details

New Cumberland Music + Film Festival
Thu 9/17 · 6:00 PM · West Shore Theatre (+ West Shore Theatre Parklet), New Cumberland · Festival passes are sold out; individual show tickets remain available via the link below. Busker set free.
Day 1 of the New Cumberland Music + Film Festival features a free busker set by Joel Toluba at 6pm on the West Shore Theatre Parklet, followed by the film "Amazing Live Sea Monkeys" at 7pm inside the theatre. Continues Friday and Saturday. event details

🧒 Artist Reproduction Team (A.R.T.)
Thu 9/17 · 6:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Kunkel Creation Station (KCS), Camp Hill · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
Kids learn the art technique used by the library's featured artist of the month, then create their own piece to take home. event details

Teen Third Thursday: Sunflower Bookmarks
Thu 9/17 · 6:00 PM · Simpson Library - Meeting Room B, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12
A monthly teen art project — this month, making a sunflower bookmark. event details

That Acoustic Thang!
Thu 9/17 · 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 just listen. event details

Friends of Fredricksen Semi-Annual Book and Media Sale
Fri 9/18 · Fredricksen Library - Ruggaber Community Room & Small Meeting Room, Camp Hill · Free
Day 2 of the Friends of Fredricksen's semi-annual book and media sale continues, with a large assortment of books, media, games and more throughout the library. event details

Shiloh Paving & Excavating Presents the Kevin Gobrecht Challenge
Fri 9/18 · Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg · $35 for pits, $25 for adults, $10 for youth 13-20, and free for kids 12 and under (cash only)
Sprint-car racing at Williams Grove Speedway features Lawrence Chevrolet 410 Sprint Cars and HJ Towing & Recovery 358 Sprint Cars for the Kevin Gobrecht Challenge. event details

PA Tea Festival
Fri 9/18 · 9:00 AM · The Rosemary House, Mechanicsburg · $15.00+ (online tickets or at the door)
A tea-themed festival at The Rosemary House in downtown Mechanicsburg. Continues Saturday. event details

🧒 Ready for School, Ready to Succeed
Fri 9/18 · 10:00 AM · Fredricksen Library - Kunkel Creation Station (KCS), Camp Hill · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A workshop to help prepare preschoolers for success in kindergarten. event details

PA Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) Overview
Fri 9/18 · 12:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - HUB, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A workshop and Q&A session with the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) about the state's Business One-Stop Shop resource for entrepreneurs. event details

Hornchella
Fri 9/18 · 4:00 PM · Horn Pub, Lewisberry
Horn Pub hosts Hornchella, a two-day music festival. Friday's lineup: Dr. Nyce at 4pm, The Roommates at 5pm, and Hank The Buffalo at 8:30pm. Continues Saturday.

New Cumberland Music + Film Festival
Fri 9/18 · 5:30 PM · West Shore Theatre (+ Parklet & Arts & Ed. Center), New Cumberland · Festival passes are sold out; individual show tickets remain available via the link below. Free busker set and after-party.
Day 2 features a free busker set by Vincent Yarnell at 5:30pm on the theatre parklet, the film "Time Warp" at 6:30pm, and a free after party with His & Hers Music from 8:30-11pm at the Arts & Ed. Center. Continues Saturday. event details

Community Fire Pit Friday
Fri 9/18 · 6:00 PM · Table Life Church (617 16th St), New Cumberland · Free
Table Life Church hosts a free evening with s'mores, snacks, hot dogs, lawn games, and a moonbounce — a casual chance to meet neighbors. event details

Bad Seed
Fri 9/18 · 7:30 PM · Oyster Mill Playhouse, Camp Hill · $15-25
A new stage adaptation of the William March novel/Maxwell Anderson play, directed by Matthew Golden — Christine Penmark grows suspicious of her seemingly perfect young daughter Rhoda after a classmate's mysterious drowning (content advisory: themes of death, murder, alcohol, and the loss of a child). Continues through the weekend. event details

Messiah University Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds
Fri 9/18 · 7:30 PM · High Center, Parmer Hall, Mechanicsburg · Free
Messiah University's Wind Ensemble (conducted by James Colonna) and Symphonic Winds (conducted by Travis Weller) perform a free concert at High Center, Parmer Hall. event details

Friends of Fredricksen Semi-Annual Book and Media Sale
Sat 9/19 · Fredricksen Library - Ruggaber Community Room & Small Meeting Room, Camp Hill · Free
Day 3 of the Friends of Fredricksen's semi-annual book and media sale continues, with a large assortment of books, media, games and more throughout the library. event details

Oak Grove Farms Fall Fest
Sat 9/19 · 8:00 AM · Oak Grove Farms, Mechanicsburg · Free admission; food, vendor items and activities priced separately
Oak Grove Farms hosts its Fall Fest with vendors, food trucks, kids activities, pumpkins, mums and fall decor, plus live music from Ben Simcox (see Live Music This Week). event details

Book & Media Sale (Friends of New Cumberland Public Library)
Sat 9/19 · 9:00 AM · New Cumberland - Foundation House, 9th & Sharon Streets, New Cumberland · Free to browse; items priced individually
A recurring first-and-third-Saturday used book and media sale, free to browse with items priced individually. event details

PA Tea Festival
Sat 9/19 · 9:00 AM · The Rosemary House, Mechanicsburg · $15.00+ (online tickets or at the door)
Day 2 of the tea-themed festival at The Rosemary House in downtown Mechanicsburg. event details

🧒 Craft-A-Palooza
Sat 9/19 · 10:30 AM · Simpson Library - Meeting Room A, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A drop-in craft session for kids who love making things, held the third Saturday of the month. event details

New Cumberland Music + Film Festival
Sat 9/19 · 11:00 AM · West Shore Theatre (+ Parklet & Arts & Ed. Center), New Cumberland · Festival passes are sold out; individual show tickets remain available via the link below. Free Vinyl Listening Club and busker set.
Day 3 (headline day) runs from an 11am 30th-anniversary screening of "Matilda" through an evening music showcase featuring openers Xtra Credit and Cumberland Honey and headliner City Planners from 7-9pm, plus a free Vinyl Listening Club (4-5:30pm) and busker Pishima (6pm) — see Live Music This Week for the showcase acts. Also screening at 2pm: "The Best Summer," a PA-premiere documentary on the 1995 Summersault tour with Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, Foo Fighters and others. event details

🧒 Intro to Origami
Sat 9/19 · 11:00 AM · New Cumberland Public Library - Children's Program Room, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
A hands-on workshop teaching the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. event details

4th Annual Kidpreneurs Fair
Sat 9/19 · 11:00 AM · 375 University Ave, Mechanicsburg · Free to attend
A one-day marketplace where kids and teens showcase their own original businesses, from handmade crafts to creative services. event details

Free Women's Self Defense 9/19/2026
Sat 9/19 · 11:00 AM · Kazoku Isan Dojo, New Cumberland · Free
A free women's self-defense course at Kazoku Isan Dojo, designed to build essential safety skills and confidence. Pre-registration required via the dojo's website. event details

Hornchella
Sat 9/19 · 12:30 PM · Horn Pub, Lewisberry
Day 2 of Hornchella continues at Horn Pub with Jeff McGaw at 12:30pm, Cody Ross Smith at 2:30pm, Jessica Batz Music at 4:30pm, Derek Avalon at 6:30pm, and Stoned Alice at 8:30pm.

Diner Cruise-in
Sat 9/19 · 4:00 PM · Squeaky Rail Diner, Enola · Free
Cure Cancer Cruise hosts a car cruise-in at Squeaky Rail Diner, open to all vehicles. event details

Bad Seed
Sat 9/19 · 7:30 PM · Oyster Mill Playhouse, Camp Hill · $15-25
Day 2 of this new stage adaptation of the William March novel/Maxwell Anderson play, directed by Matthew Golden — Christine Penmark grows suspicious of her seemingly perfect young daughter Rhoda after a classmate's mysterious drowning (content advisory: themes of death, murder, alcohol, and the loss of a child). event details

Friends of Fredricksen Semi-Annual Book and Media Sale
Sun 9/20 · Fredricksen Library - Ruggaber Community Room & Small Meeting Room, Camp Hill · Free
The final day of the Friends of Fredricksen's semi-annual book and media sale, with a large assortment of books, media, games and more throughout the library. event details

Brunch Out Loud: Sing Along Brunch
Sun 9/20 · 11:00 AM · Appalachian Brewing Company Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg · $7 per ticket
A monthly sing-along brunch with a DJ playing well-known hits; food and drinks available for purchase separately. Seating is limited and expected to sell out. event details

New Cumberland Free Swap
Sun 9/20 · 12:00 PM · New Cumberland Legion, New Cumberland · Free
A free community swap hosted by Harrisburg Free Store — bring usable items to give away and take what you'd like, no money or trading involved. event details

Bad Seed
Sun 9/20 · 2:00 PM · Oyster Mill Playhouse, Camp Hill · $15-25
The closing matinee performance of this new stage adaptation of the William March novel/Maxwell Anderson play, directed by Matthew Golden — Christine Penmark grows suspicious of her seemingly perfect young daughter Rhoda after a classmate's mysterious drowning (content advisory: themes of death, murder, alcohol, and the loss of a child). event details

The Singer Band (Shine Only)
Sun 9/20 · 3:00 PM · Historic Peace Church, Camp Hill / Mechanicsburg · Free
Friends of Peace Church's free outdoor summer concert series continues, weather permitting — bring a lawn chair or blanket; the historic church will be open for visitors too. event details

HKRS New Cumberland Fall Race #1
Sun 9/20 · 4:00 PM · Roof Park - Fairview Township, New Cumberland · $54 full 5-race series (incl. fee) or $16.90 single-day walk-up (incl. fee)
Healthy Kids Running Series kicks off a five-week youth running program for kids Pre-K through 8th grade, with a Challenger Division offering an adaptive 75-yard dash for children with disabilities. event details

Susquehanna Folk Music Society Open Mic
Sun 9/20 · 6:00 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $5 donation at the door
An all-ages open mic night hosted by area musicians and Susquehanna Folk friends; if you’re signing up- be there at 5:15pm. event details

🧒 World Explorers
Mon 9/21 · 6:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Masland Board Room, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
Kids explore the world and learn about different cultures through reading, activities, snacks, and discussion. event details

PowerPoint Basics
Tue 9/22 · 10:00 AM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - Classroom, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A beginner-level PowerPoint class (or a refresher on newer versions) using Business & Career Center laptops. event details

Hiring Event - Recruiters on site for Camp Hill area jobs!
Tue 9/22 · 10:00 AM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center - HUB, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
Recruiters are on-site with the Business & Career Center, sharing information on more than 20 open positions in the local area. event details

Never Work Again
Tue 9/22 · 1:00 PM · Simpson Public Library, Mechanicsburg · Free
A free workshop on finding fulfilling work, led by Marsha Cleff (Six Star Resume) and Matthew Wagner (CFGP Partnership), drawing on their combined 40+ years of experience with job-search mindset and methods. Each session is stand-alone; also offered Oct 5 and Nov 10. event details

Drop-In Balloon Rocket Races
Tue 9/22 · 4:30 PM · East Pennsboro Branch Library - Main Area, Enola · Free
A drop-in balloon rocket experiment — design your own rocket, then race it. No registration necessary. event details

Taco Tuesday
Tue 9/22 · 5:00 PM · Railroad Ave, Mechanicsburg · Free (tacos & cold drinks for purchase)
The Borough of Mechanicsburg's Railroad Ave community event returns with tacos, cold drinks, food from La Maison, beer from Hemauer Brewing, and live music from the Stable Shakers (see Live Music This Week). event details

🧒 Meet the Author Storytime: Room with a Boo
Tue 9/22 · 5:00 PM · New Cumberland Public Library - Children's Program Room, New Cumberland · Free
Local award-winning author Rissa Miller kicks off spooky season with a storytime; recommended for ages 3 and up. event details

Diane Wilson Bedford with Steve Rudolph & Friends
Tue 9/22 · 7:00 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $15 standard seats ($40 high top, $90 booth)
Steve Rudolph & Friends perform small-group jazz as part of the theatre's 4th Tuesday series, featuring Larry Marshall on drums, Hassan J.J. Shakur on bass, and special guest vocalist Diane Wilson Bedford. Doors at 6:15pm. event details

🧒 Painting with Untraditional "Brushes"
Wed 9/23 · 11:30 AM · East Pennsboro Branch Library - Children's Library, Enola · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A creative painting session using marbles, forks, and other unconventional tools; recommended for ages 3-6, registration required. event details

Wheel Food Wednesday
Wed 9/23 · 4:00 PM · Adams-Ricci East, Enola · Free
Food trucks gather at Adams-Ricci East park, hosted by East Pennsboro Township Parks & Recreation — held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. event details

Wills and Trusts 101
Wed 9/23 · 6:00 PM · Simpson Library - LBSC Conference Room, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A workshop on planning for the future, whether creating a first estate plan or updating an existing one. event details

TNR Basics with SMCC - LAST of the YEAR!
Wed 9/23 · 6:30 PM · South Middleton Township Municipal Building, Boiling Springs · Free
South Middleton Community Cats, with The Nobody's Cats Foundation and South Middleton Township, hosts a free seminar on TNR (trap-neuter-return) basics for helping community cats — billed as the last session of the year. event details

Stand By Me
Wed 9/23 · 7:00 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $5 standard seats ($12 high top, $25 booth) · Open to public (Rated R)
A classic-film screening of the 1986 coming-of-age film based on Stephen King's novella, part of the theatre's rotating classic-film lineup. event details

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

2026 Lancaster Airshow
Sat 9/19–Sun 9/20 · Lancaster Airport, Lititz · See ticket link · Tickets Required
An aviation airshow with gates open 10am daily and event grounds staying open into the evening. event details

Muddy Run Powwow
Sat 9/19–Sun 9/20 · Steam-O-Rama Grounds, Windsor · $10 (ages 17-64), $5 (ages 8-16), free (7 & under, 65+)
Lawilowan American Indian Festival, Inc. hosts the Muddy Run Powwow, with gates open at 10am and Grand Entry at noon Saturday. event details

Sage Lane Fall Fest
Sun 9/20 · Sage Lane Farm, Dillsburg · Free admission
Sage Lane Farm hosts a Fall Fest featuring a solo acoustic set from Kirk M. Wise (see Live Music This Week); listed hours reflect the known music set time, as full festival hours weren't stated in the source flyer.

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

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

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.