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
Diwali, a major religious festival for Hindus as well as Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists, was celebrated at ISKON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Harrisburg Sunday evening. Diwali is a five-day festival widely known as the Hindu New Year and comes from the Sanskrit word “deepavali,” which means “a row of lights.” It is considered the most … Read more
Attention, caffeine fans: National Coffee Day is coming up. The nation celebrates coffee drinkers on Friday, September 29, and several area coffee shops and other caffeine purveyors are joining the party. Continue reading on FOX43
Video games have been a staple in many people’s lives for decades, and there’s no better time to celebrate them by sitting down and playing that game you’ve heard so much about. While retailers such as Best Buy, Target, Walmart and GameStop carry a wide selection of titles, we’ve gathered a list of locally-owned retailers … Read more
The World Axe Throwing League declared June 13 International Axe Throwing Day in 2017 to give those who enjoy the sport, recreationally or professionally, a chance to celebrate together. Whether someone has never touched an axe before or is a seasoned pro, The Fraxture Factory in Carlisle, Pennsylvania can help locals celebrate the holiday. Continue reading on ABC27
June 19 is known as Juneteenth, the day the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. Union soldiers brought the news to Galveston, Texas, in 1865. The date was marked a federal holiday in 2021. Many organizations in central Pennsylvania will honor the day with festivals, concerts, conversations and celebration. Continue … Read more
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — If you’re trying to decide what to do on New Year’s Eve, look no further. Here’s a list of celebrations and ball drops sent to FOX43. (If yours isn’t included, send the details to news@fox43.com.) All of the festivities will be held on Dec. 31, unless otherwise noted in bold type. … Read more
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — Pickles, strawberries, and flowers are just some of the objects that will be dropped (or raised) in the Midstate to celebrate the end of 2022 and the start of the new year. Here are some ways to welcome 2023 in Central Pennsylvania: Dillsburg pickle drop A pickle drop and fireworks will welcome … Read more