Mechanicsburg is fairy-tale central this weekend, when The Rosemary House's 32nd annual Fairy Festival takes over downtown Saturday and Sunday. The rest of the week keeps pace — three tribute concerts back-to-back at New Cumberland's West Shore Theatre, a dozen-plus library and kids' programs, and 9/11 remembrance events in Carlisle and New Cumberland, plus a Senior Expo in Camp Hill and Speranza's Septemberfest for rescue dogs in Mechanicsburg.
Live Music This Week
Catching live music this week? We kept some further drives in this week’s list. Here's who's playing:
Thu 9/10 — Jake Rollins Music · New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally – Market Square, New Cumberland
Thu 9/10 — Caden Cookus · Allenberry (The Terrace), Boiling Springs
Fri 9/11 — Hank The Buffalo · T.J. Rockwell's, Mechanicsburg
Fri 9/11 — Dale Stipe · Allenberry (The Terrace), Boiling Springs
Fri 9/11 — Whiskey & Wildflowers (Duo) · Big Dog Brewing, Lancaster
Fri 9/11 — North Mountain Ramblers · Sparetime Lounge (Patio), Carlisle
Fri 9/11 — Revelry Band · Central PA cover band, multiple genres · Lower Allen VFW Post 7530, Mechanicsburg
Sat 9/12 — Dan Sisto · Adams-Ricci Park (Pavilion Midway) – Mental Health Awareness Walk-Community Day, Enola
Sat 9/12 — Clifton Bryan (Solo) · Mason Dixon Distillery, Gettysburg
Sat 9/12 — Whiskey & Wildflowers (Duo) · Mason Dixon Distillery, Gettysburg
Sat 9/12 — Hemlock Hollow · Americana / bluegrass / folk · Allenberry Resort - The Terrace, Boiling Springs
Sat 9/12 — Jess Zimmerman Band · Country / country-rock · Columbia Animal Shelter (benefit), Columbia
Sun 9/13 — The Pilgrims of Deep Run · Bagpipe/Celtic band · T.J. Rockwells, Mechanicsburg
Sun 9/13 — Justin Murphy · Acoustic · T.J. Rockwell's, Mechanicsburg
Tue 9/15 — Hank The Buffalo Duo · American Legion Post 26, Dillsburg
Tue 9/15 — Kirk M. Wise · Solo acoustic · Range + Rye Restaurant @ Range End, Dillsburg
Tue 9/15 — Dan Jamison · Jam / Grateful Dead-style · 551 West, Lancaster
Business & Networking
Resume Writing
Thursday, September 10 · 6:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A Business & Career Center workshop on resume styles, techniques, and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software. event details
Homebuying 101
Monday, September 14 · 6:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A First Commonwealth Bank presentation on the steps to financing and buying a first home, from pre-approval to closing. event details
Word Basics
Tuesday, September 15 · 10:00 AM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A beginner-level Microsoft Word skills workshop using Business & Career Center laptops. event details
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Thursday, September 10
Senator Keefer's 1st Annual Senior Expo
Thu 9/10 · 10:00 AM · West Shore YMCA, Camp Hill · Free
A free community resource expo hosted by Senator Dawn Keefer, bringing together 50+ local businesses and organizations for older adults, family members, and caregivers, with health screenings, immunizations, and door prizes. event details
🧒 Toddler Time
Thu 9/10 · 10:30 AM · New Cumberland Public Library - Children's Program Room, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
Short, interactive stories and activities for toddlers who've outgrown baby classes. event details
🧒 Kindergarten Readiness Class
Thu 9/10 · 1:00 PM · Simpson Public Library - Meeting Rooms A & B, Mechanicsburg · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A skill-building class for children entering kindergarten in fall 2027 and their parents. event details
🧒 Elementary Test Lab
Thu 9/10 · 3:30 PM · Fredricksen Library - Kunkel Creation Station (KCS), Camp Hill · Free · Ages 06-11 / Grades K-5
STEAM-themed play for kids ages 6-8, running experiments to test design and engineering skills. event details
Fall Forest Magic
Thu 9/10 · 4:30 PM · New Cumberland Public Library - Children's Program Room, New Cumberland · Free · Ages 12-18 / Grades 6-12
A forest-themed craft program: pixie dust, leaf and flower crowns, and critter crafts. event details
New Cumberland Food Truck & Restaurant Rally (September)
Thu 9/10 · 5:00 PM · Downtown New Cumberland, New Cumberland · Free to attend
A monthly outdoor food truck and local-restaurant rally with a rotating vendor lineup, plus live music from Jake Rollins Music (see Live Music This Week). event details
That Acoustic Thang!
Thu 9/10 · 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
90s Music Bingo Night at Midstate Distillery
Thu 9/10 · 6:00 PM · Midstate Distillery, Mechanicsburg
A 90s-themed music bingo night — listen for songs from the decade, mark your card, and try to be first to BINGO. event details
Resume Writing
Thu 9/10 · 6:00 PM · Fredricksen Library - Business & Career Center, Camp Hill · Free · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A Business & Career Center workshop on resume styles, techniques, and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software. event details
Grateful Dub: A Reggae-Infused Tribute to The Grateful Dead
Thu 9/10 · 6:15 PM · West Shore Theatre, New Cumberland · $25 standard seats / $65 high-top (2) / $150 booth (4-6)
RoC (Roots of Creation) performs a reggae-infused tribute to Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. Doors 6:15pm, concert 7pm. event details
Gardening with Nature: Simple Secrets to Houseplant Success
Thu 9/10 · 6:30 PM · Fredricksen - Ruggaber Community Room, Camp Hill · $5 at the door · Ages 19 and up / Adults
A Penn State Extension Master Gardeners lecture on houseplant care with Marla Miller and David Watts. event details
Nature Club Night
Thu 9/10 · 6:30 PM · Foundation House, New Cumberland · Free
A monthly gathering of the Nature Club, hosted by The New Cumberland Collective, to connect and plan nature adventures. event details
🧒 Story Time and Craft with Miss Kellie
Thu 9/10 · 6:30 PM · East Pennsboro Branch Library - Children's Library, Enola · Free · Ages 0-5 / Preschool
A storytime and craft session for ages 3-6, sponsored by Karns Foods; registration required. event details
Tykes2Teens Kids Consignment Event - Fall/Winter 2026
Thu 9/10 · 7:00 PM · Camp Hill Sports Center, Camp Hill · Free — admission free, no ticket required
A semi-annual kids consignment sale with gently used baby equipment, clothing, toys, books, furniture, and maternity wear. Continues Friday and Saturday. event details
