Hey West Shore Friends! This week leaves no room for being bored…
In today's West Shore Weekly:
New Cumberland's 40th Annual Apple Festival takes over Borough Park Saturday — expect 12,000 of your neighbors there
Mechanicsburg piles on two more fall festivals: Sip Shop & Sizzle and Upper Allen's 4th Annual Fall Fest
West Shore Theatre goes full tribute mode — James Taylor, the Eagles, and Dolly Parton all get their moment
Oyster Mill Playhouse closes out "Bad Seed" this weekend
Let's get to the details...
-Dana
Live Music This Week
Catching live music at a local spot this week? Here's who's playing:
Thu 9/24 — Nathan Merovich · Angelina's Brewery and Grill, Mechanicsburg
Fri 9/25 — Kirk M. Wise & Friends · Winding Hill Park North, Mechanicsburg
Fri 9/25 — Hank The Buffalo Duo · Midway Bowl, Carlisle
Sat 9/26 — Kirk M. Wise · Solo/duo · Mt. Airy Orchards, Dillsburg
Sat 9/26 — Skarlette · Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Park (Sip Shop & Sizzle Fall Fest), Mechanicsburg
Sat 9/26 — The LeBlancs · Acoustic rock / folk / country · Oak Grove Farms, Inc., Mechanicsburg
Sun 9/27 — Whiskey & Wildflowers (Duo) · Corn Cobb Acres, Lancaster
Sun 9/27 — Kirk M. Wise · Solo/duo · Mt. Airy Orchards, Dillsburg
Sun 9/27 — The Coal-Fired Ramblers · Bluegrass · Wehrly's Auction House, Glen Rock
Tue 9/29 — Kirk M. Wise · Solo acoustic · Range + Rye Restaurant @ Range End, Dillsburg
Tue 9/29 — Dan Jamison · Jam / Grateful Dead-style · 551 West, Lancaster
If you’re in a band and want to be included- hit reply and let me know!
Business & Networking
FREE Parent & Me Networking Event
Thursday, September 24 · 4:00 PM · The Parent Hub, 4434 Carlisle Pike, Suite H, Camp Hill · Free
A relaxed evening of connection and conversation for moms, caregivers, entrepreneurs, remote workers, and professionals, hosted by The Parent Hub — includes light snacks, complimentary mocktails, and free on-site childcare during the event. event details
September 24th Beers & Business
Thursday, September 24 · 4:30 PM · Angelina's Brewery and Grill, 398 North York Street, Mechanicsburg · Free
A monthly networking mixer for business owners and salespeople at Angelina's Brewery and Grill; free to attend, food and drinks at your own cost. event details
Solopreneur Roundtable
Friday, September 25 · 12:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center (BCC), Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A monthly roundtable discussion for small local business owners (fewer than 5 employees) to share support and insight; this month's session is a Strategic Topic Deep Dive. event details
2026 Women In Tech Awards
Wednesday, September 30 · 5:00 PM · West Shore Country Club, 100 Brentwater Rd, Camp Hill · $150 non-member (member price not published online)
The Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania's 10th Annual Women in Technology Awards honors women transforming the region's tech community and awards scholarships to female students pursuing STEM degrees. event details
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Thursday, September 24
🧒 Disney Story Time
Thu 9/24 · 9:30 AM · Fredricksen Library - Booknook (Children's Library), Camp Hill · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A monthly themed story time featuring a Disney book with a related coloring page or craft; dress as your favorite character. event details
🧒 STEM Sort & Match
Thu 9/24 · 10:30 AM · New Cumberland Public Library - Children's Program Room, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A hands-on sorting activity exploring textures, patterns, and STEM concepts with seasonal sensory bins, puzzles, and matching games. event details
🧒 Elementary Design Lab
Thu 9/24 · 3:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Kunkel Creation Station (KCS), Camp Hill · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
Drop-in after-school STEAM play, creating new designs with everyday materials; no registration required. event details
Teen Book Bedazzling Workshop
Thu 9/24 · 4:00 PM · New Cumberland Public Library - Teen Area, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12
Teens bedazzle a book from home with gemstones provided by the library. event details
FREE Parent & Me Networking Event
Thu 9/24 · 4:00 PM · The Parent Hub, 4434 Carlisle Pike, Suite H, Camp Hill · Free
A relaxed evening of connection and conversation for moms, caregivers, entrepreneurs, remote workers, and professionals, hosted by The Parent Hub — includes light snacks, complimentary mocktails, and free on-site childcare during the event. event details
September 24th Beers & Business
Thu 9/24 · 4:30 PM · Angelina's Brewery and Grill, 398 North York Street, Mechanicsburg · Free
A monthly networking mixer for business owners and salespeople at Angelina's Brewery and Grill; free to attend, food and drinks at your own cost. event details
That Acoustic Thang!
Thu 9/24 · 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 come to listen. event details
🧒 Kaleidoscope Constellations for Grades 2-5
Thu 9/24 · 6:00 PM · Simpson Public Library - Meeting Room B, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
Kids explore astronomy and art, creating a kaleidoscope that projects a constellation using a salt-painting technique and sequins. event details
🧒 Reach for the Stars for Grades K-1
Thu 9/24 · 6:00 PM · Simpson Public Library - Meeting Room A, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
Kids learn about constellations and build their own using light, cardboard, and creativity. event details
🧒 Story Time and Craft with Miss Kellie ft. local author Krysten Slyusarenko
Thu 9/24 · 6:30 PM · East Pennsboro Branch Library - Children's Library, Enola · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A special story time featuring a guest reading from local author Krysten Slyusarenko's new book, Bean the Gerbil Queen. Registration required. event details
Sweet Baby James: The #1 James Taylor Tribute
Thu 9/24 · 7:00 PM · West Shore Theatre, 317 Bridge Street, New Cumberland · $25 standard / $65 high top / $150 booth
A tribute concert as Nashville musician Bill Griese performs America's #1 James Taylor tribute show at West Shore Theatre. Continues Friday. event details
