The Central PA 4th Fest is back and better than ever! The tremendous show that has been voted as one of the best fireworks displays in the country is gearing up for another action packed day of fun for the community. They start the day off with their Firecracker 4K race at University Park, then … Read more
The Central PA 4th Fest is back and better than ever! The tremendous show that has been voted as one of the best fireworks displays in the country is gearing up for another action packed day of fun for the community. They start the day off with their Firecracker 4K race at University Park, then … Read more
Walk or wheel a mile around Talleyrand Park on Saturday, June 8, to help raise funds to support Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10 a.m. Walk With Me State College is the fourth annual fundraising walk which raises support for children enrolled at Easterseals … Read more
Memorial Day is observed annually in the United States on the last Monday of May. It honors people who died while serving in the military, according to HISTORY. In 2024, Memorial Day falls on May 27. Here is a list of events to recognize the occasion in central Pennsylvania. Continue reading on fox43.com
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12 and there are a variety of events in the Midstate to celebrate mom. Below is a list of the 2024 Mother’s Day events being held in Central Pennsylvania. Mother’s Day Events Adams County Mother’s Day Weekend event When: Saturday, May 11 (9a.m. – 5 p.m.) & Sunday, May 12 … Read more
There’s a chance you’ll be able to see some of today’s solar eclipse in South-Central Pennsylvania. While the Susquehanna Valley is not in the path of totality, the eclipse here will be 90% to 95% coverage. With that said, we need clear skies to get a good view. Continue reading on WGAL
The Central Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association is thrilled to announce that the Phyllis Triolo Music Competition will return to its original home at the State College Area High School for its 40th anniversary. The competition will be held in-person on Saturday, May 18 for talented middle and high school students in Central Pennsylvania. Continue … Read more
After several years’ absence, the Central Pennsylvania Orchid Society has announced that its 55th Annual Orchid Show is coming back to its normal venue, the Snider Agricultural Arena on Penn State’s campus. The Snider Ag Arena is located at the corner of Park Avenue and Fox Hollow Road, diagonally across from Beaver Stadium, and the … Read more
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region is inviting you to the biggest bowling party in Central Pennsylvania: Bowl For Kids’ Sake! The event will be held in six sessions across Central Pennsylvania later this month and in early April. It’s a chance to hit your local bowling alley and help raise money to help … Read more
The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts has opened the 2024 application period for two of its signature events. Applications will be accepted until June 14 for the Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale and the Banner Exhibition and Competition Part of the Children and Youth Day that kicks off the festival, the sidewalk sale will be held on Wednesday, … Read more
Applications are now open for the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale and Banner Exhibition and Competition. For children looking to develop their artistic and entrepreneurial potential, the 2024 Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale will take place on Wednesday, July 10, as a part of the 58th Central Pennsylvania Festival … Read more
It’s a day that only comes every four years- Feb. 29! To celebrate the leap year, plenty of central Pennsylvania businesses are gearing up with activities and events! Adams County Library- Littlestown Community Meeting Room: Celebrate the leap year with an afternoon of fun! The library will have crafts, games and light refreshments from 4-6 … Read more
The reigning Miss Pennsylvania Miranda Moore won her crown on the Mifflin County Middle School stage in 2023. Two years before that, Meghan Sinisi did the same as the 2021 winner. “You wonder what happens next,” said Metzger, executive director for the Miss Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Organization. “We’re always excited, sometimes a little anxious to make sure … Read more
Valentine’s Day is a day of love for many, but for florists, Feb. 14 is like the Super Bowl. “We bring in additional people, we bring in additional drivers. Today is game day,” said Mark Vickrey, the owner of Bloom by Vickrey in Camp Hill. Continue reading on FOX43
Synchronized skating organization Team Reflections is hosting its 16th annual skating competition, Reflections Synchro Invitational, from Feb. 18 – 19 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. “Synchronized is unique in that most people in the general public have never even heard of it,” said Becky Hilgers, President of the Central PA Figure Skating Club. “They’re fun … Read more
Consumers can connect with more than 200 home and garden professionals, check out the newest trends, and get tips from celebrity experts when central Pennsylvania’s largest home and garden show opens at the end of February in the Main Hall at the PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg. The PA Home + Garden Show, a … Read more
Mark your calendars: A rare opportunity to view a solar eclipse is coming to Central Pa. on April 8! A solar eclipse happens when the moon crosses between the sun and the Earth and casts a shadow. Most of North America will see at least a portion of the eclipse. The path of totality, where 100% of … Read more
From lectures to volunteering, there were plenty of ways to honor the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who would have turned 95 on Jan. 15. Central Pennsylvania’s 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service saw volunteers heading out to locations in the Harrisburg area to offer their time … Read more
Three central Pennsylvania wineries were Best of Show winners in the 2024 Pa. Farm Show wine competition. The winners were announced Saturday. Armstrong Valley Winery in Halifax, Dauphin County, won the Best of Show Dry Grape and a double gold designation with its 2021 Chambourcin, a wine that in May 2023 was named best Pa. hybrid wine in … Read more
A central Pennsylvania grocery store chain is celebrating local farmers and growers at the 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show. The Giant Company in Carlisle will be offering opportunities for visitors to learn about buying local along with free product samples and a daily raffle for $100 gift cards. Continue reading on Penn Live