With just a few days since I’ve been off-the-grid in rural Virginia, I’m heading back on the road this weekend to Indiana (the state) to see one of my best friends — and I cannot wait! Looking forward to wine by the fire pit, Saturday on a boat and overall catching up.
It’s Memorial Day weekend — so two quick important reminders:
- Artsfest in downtown Harrisburg will wreck your travel into the city. Be prepared, and for goodness sake, look out for pedestrians.
- Don’t drink and drive; don’t text and drive. There will be approximately everyone on the road. Be patient and keep your head straight. Cell phone companies are asking you to pledge not to text and drive ever. Be smart — nothing is that urgent. Pull over before texting/emailing and use hashtag #itcanwait to show your support.
Hersheypark Happy!
Now, back to the fun stuff! Hersheypark (Friday) and The Boardwalk (Saturday) open for the season, full-time this weekend! I checked out some of the newer slides and water fun earlier this week. Our favorite? The Whirlwind, a two-person waterslide that shoots you into a giant “whirlwind flume.”
As always, your best bet is to buy tickets at Giant, where you get a $15 discount plus free parking.
How are you spending your Memorial Day Weekend?
Thursday
- Lagunitas Beer Dinner at MoMo’s BBQ & Grill - we’ll be there tonight tweeting food pics!
- Earl David Reed performs to a sold-out crowd at HMAC to benefit Harrisburg River Rescue.
- PHYTO Luxury Hair Care Treatment event at Polished Spa & Salon.
- BEER ALERT: Extra Special Bitter release at all ABC locations.
- It’s National Chardonnay Day! Try one from The Vineyard at Hershey, Hauser Estate Winery, The Vineyard at Grandview or your favorite local winery.
- Bicycle Tour of Riverfront Park with Dan Deibler.
- Eylsian/Uinta pint night at Al’s Pizza Enola.
- Pat Cusick plays the Farmers Market in Hershey.
- Suba Happy Hour benefits Capital Area Girls on the Run.
- Hauser After Hours with Greg Pfeiffer.
- Big Woody’s has Scott Rivers acoustic on the deck.
- Greg Grasa performs his acoustic set at MoMo’s.
- The Speakeasy hosts Jeff Calvin during Happy Hour.
- Dennis McCaughey plays T.J. Rockwell’s.
- Think Tank returns to The Black Gryphon.
- It’s Sushi Club night at Fusion Fire!
Friday
- The first in the Decked-Out Summer Entertainment Series at The Vineyard at Hershey.
- The Pride of the Susquehanna begins public tours.
- A Splash of Art in the city at White Rose Bar & Grill.
- PA Media Group/PennLive Artsfest.
- The Dog Days of Summer at Sawyer’s.
- 15th annual Artsfest Film Festival.
- The Dogs of Lust at the Abbey Bar.
- It’s a Flinchy’s kind of night when Freddie Long performs!
- Friday Night Blues Showcase at MoMo’s with Jeff Calvin.
- Jazz on the Veranda kicks off at The Hotel Hershey with Jazz Me.
- Historic Harrisburg Association presents A Toast to our “Founders and Pioneers,” celebrating 40 years.
- Suba Happy Hour benefiting Capital Area Girls on the Run – Dylan Jane performs later in the evening.
- Erin Cruise is at Snappers.
- Dockside Willies hosts Phil C. from American Posse.
- Harrisburg Senators Home Game (Fireworks!)
- UFC 160: Watch it at Arooga’s.
- Shea & Swish rock the Blue Moose.
- Fenicci’s hosts the Visitors Duo.
- The Grand Central play Jaxx (formerly Drinkin Bone).
- Spiro plays O’Reilly’s Taproom.
- Barista Throwdown at Tomato Pie Cafe.
- Homemade Poetry at The MakeSpace.
- Sounds on the Square at Hauser’s Gettysburg Tasting Room.
Saturday
- PA Media Group/PennLive Artsfest.
- The Dog Days of Summer at Sawyer’s.
- 15th annual Artsfest Film Festival.
- A Splash of Art at Maewyn’s.
- The Pride of the Susquehanna has a public cruise at noon.
- Local author book-signing event at Midtown Scholar.
- Roundtop Mountain Adventures opens for the season.
- ABC’s 16th Anniversary Party with pig roast, Keg Olympics, Moon Hooch and Maibock.
- Pocket Rocket plays Flinchy’s.
- Harrisburg Senators Home Game
- Sean Cox + the Band of Rivals at Midtown Scholar.
- The Great Pennsylvania Flavorfest at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.
- Big Woody’s hosts The Whitebread Band.
- Honeypump and DJ Ray Rossi are at Hollywood Casino.
- Johnny Joe’s has the Don Johnson Project.
- National High School Stepping Championship at the Forum.
- Stash hosts its first FASHION SHOW.
- Alter Ego Brewing Co. sample tasting event at Peachtree Restaurant & Lounge.
- Free wine tasting at the Lemoyne Fine Wine & Good Spirits store from noon to 2 p.m.
Sunday
- W&L Sales presents Veteran Appreciation Day with the Harrisburg Senators. Call Peggy Nye for tickets, 717–441-7991 x224
- Casey James at FED LIVE.
- PA Media Group/PennLive Artsfest.
- The Dog Days of Summer at Sawyer’s.
- 15th annual Artsfest Film Festival.
- The Pride of the Susquehanna public tours.
- Harrisburg Senators Home Game
- Ropes Course Open Climb at Roundtop Mountain Resort.
- TED Talks at Midtown Scholar.
- The Great Pennsylvania Flavorfest at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire.
- Big House Band at Hollywood Casino.
- Show Tunes Sunday at Carley’s. Read more.
Memorial Day
- PA Media Group/PennLive Artsfest.
- The Dog Days of Summer at Sawyer’s.
- 15th annual Artsfest Film Festival.
- The Pride of the Susquehanna public tours.
- Harrisburg Senators Home Game.
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