When Chris Smith's grandparents were newlyweds, they lived on a 64-acre farm in the heart of Aspers. Nearly half a century later—almost to the day—Chris and wife Debbie reclaimed the family farm and transformed it into Fields of Adventure with the help of their four kids. Now more than a decade later, Fields of Adventure […]
A highlight of every Labor Day weekend, the annual Harrisburg Kipona Celebration returns to the banks of the Susquehanna River on Sept. 2-4. The festival is a celebration of Native American culture, and it's been a local tradition for over a century. Highlights of this year's festival will include live music and entertainment on two […]
Travel back to 1518 England with a visit to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. Returning to Lancaster's Mount Hope Estate for its 37th season, this beloved event transforms the estate's 35 acres into a 16th-century European village, complete with food, entertainment, and shopping. Costumed villagers will swarm the "Shire" every day, contributing to the event's immersive […]
On Thursday, June 15th, Mechanicsburg's typically sleepy Main Street will be flooded with crowds for the 89th Annual Jubilee Day. It's expected to draw around 70,000 folks based on the sizable audience it attracted last year, so you're going to want to show up right around 10 a.m. when the day kicks off. That's the […]
It's almost time for the return of ArtsFest!! An annual event, this three-day-long arts festival brings 250 juried artists from across North America to Riverfront Park. Tens of thousands of arts enthusiasts from across the region flock to Harrisburg for a long weekend of shopping, entertainment, food, and much more! Pint-sized art enthusiasts can get […]
Thinking about heading to Wildwood Park this weekend? Be sure to bring along a pair of binoculars — and your camera! This park, located on the outskirts of Harrisburg, is known to be home to countless species of birds. Frequently spotted on the park's lake or along the park's miles of trails, the birds span […]
Saddle up for the 2017 Pennsylvania Horse World Expo! Returning for its 15th year, the show will take over the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg for a four-day span beginning Thursday, March 2. From equestrian clinicians and performers to seminars and shopping, the family-friendly event is a must-see for any horse […]
Winter's not complete without a visit to Roundtop Mountain Resort! Boasting a vertical drop of 600 feet, this Lewisberry Mountain is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding. Not keen on alpine sports? Rountop is also known for its snow tubing! Guaranteed to be a memorable (and fun!) family outing, snow tubing at Roundtop takes […]
Ten thousand competitive exhibits, 6,000 animals, and a half-million visitors. That's a small by-the-numbers peek at what to expect from the 2017 Pennsylvania Farm Show! Soon to return for its 101st year, this trade show is known for being the largest indoor exposition of its kind in the country, and it'll take place over an […]
See the holiday season in a whole new light during Hershey Sweet Lights, happening now at Hersheypark. Embodying all of the magic and wonder of the season, this "holiday drive-thru spectacular" transforms Hersheypark into a winter wonderland with almost 600 animated light displays. The displays span close to two miles of wooded trails, but you'll […]