Dated listings for the Farm Show, Kipona, Artsfest, Pride, Juneteenth, July 4th, Hersheypark seasons, and more, each linked to its official organizer.
Where: Riverfront Park & City Island
Harrisburg's century-old Labor Day festival: the Native American Festival on City Island, a multicultural celebration, art in the park, a giant puppet parade, Dock Dogs, food trucks, and fireworks over the river. Next year is expected Sep 4–6, 2027.
Where: Hersheypark, Hershey
Fall rides and treats, plus Dark Nights haunted attractions on fall weekend evenings.
Where: Fort Hunter Park, 5300 N. Front St.
An annual fall festival at Fort Hunter with walk-up mansion tours (no reservations that day), crafts, and food.
Where: Galleries, shops & venues in Midtown and downtown
A free citywide art walk with openings, live music, and late hours. The Susquehanna Art Museum is free until 9, and the Broad Street Market often joins in.
Where: Hersheypark, Hershey
Millions of lights, rides, holiday shows, and Hershey Sweet Lights nearby.
Where: Fort Hunter Park
A toy train exhibit and the Festival of Trees, free, plus ticketed Victorian teas in the decorated mansion.
Where: PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St.
The largest indoor agricultural exposition in the country: livestock shows, the 1,000-lb butter sculpture, the food court (get the milkshake), and rodeo and tractor events. Admission is free; parking is paid.
Where: PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center
A nine-day hunting, fishing, and outdoors expo with more than 1,000 exhibitors. It's one of the biggest shows of its kind anywhere.
Where: FNB Field, City Island
Double-A baseball on the island, with fireworks nights, theme nights, and the Mayflies alternate identity.
Where: Riverfront Park, Front St.
170+ juried artists in 16 categories, a JazzFest stage, about 25 food trucks, and hands-on art. Free.
Where: Soldiers & Sailors Grove, State Capitol
A week of events presented by Young Professionals of Color with the City of Harrisburg, including a Juneteenth Jubilee, parade, concerts, and family activities.
Where: Riverfront Park
40+ food trucks, live music, kids' activities, and one of central PA's largest fireworks shows over the Susquehanna.
Where: Reservoir Park bandshell, 100 Concert Dr.
Free outdoor concerts presented by the City of Harrisburg. Bring a blanket.
Where: Soldiers Grove, State Capitol
Central Pennsylvania's largest Pride celebration, with a march, vendors, and performances.
Where: Riverfront Park & City Island
The 111th Kipona. See the 2026 listing above for what to expect.
The Farm Show (January), the Great American Outdoor Show (February), Hershey Bears hockey, Christmas Candylane, and Christmas at Fort Hunter.
The Senators open in April, Hersheypark returns on weekends, Capitol tours are busy with school groups, and Artsfest arrives Memorial Day weekend.
Juneteenth, July 4th fireworks, free concerts every July weekend at Reservoir Park, Pride, riverboat cruises, and baseball.
Kipona on Labor Day weekend, Fort Hunter Day, Hersheypark Halloween, and 3rd in the Burg art walks every month.