Hello Harrisburg! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Gas prices dip, Shrek the musical kids, and Coach Cam's community day + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Local entrepreneurs celebrate: On Tuesday, M&T Bank announced Harrisburg Small Business Accelerator winners, awarding $10,000. Jazmin Slaughter won $5,000, and Kristina Ekwe of Touch of Elegance and Chef Mi + Kids took $3,000 -- see the winners list.
Price relief at the pump: Harrisburg-area gas prices fell 16 cents to $3.89 per gallon as of Monday, June 22, but uncertainty over Iran talks and Trump warnings could keep drivers guessing through the week -- read the full update.
New transit payment options: RabbitPAY mobile fare payment will launch July 21 across the Harrisburg capital region. A 31-day adult pass will rise to $55 and cash rides will cost $2 -- explore the new fare options.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Grill, play, chill: Brightbill Park has the little-everything setup you want right now... three charcoal grills, a pavilion that seats 64 for the fam, tennis/pickleball courts and ballfields if you need to burn energy, plus a playground, a nature trail, and Heroes Grove nearby when you’d rather just sit and vibe.
Plot a clever escape: Because group texts need a mission, Harrisburg Escape Rooms at ABC East Lanes delivers immersive, story-driven puzzles that actually get your friends off the couch. Rally the crew, put your heads together, and earn some bragging rights this week... it beats arguing over where to eat.
Freshen up your space: The Plant Witch is a downtown Harrisburg haven for lush houseplants, plant care essentials, and a touch of the mystical with crystals, tarot decks, and incense. Swing by to level up your living room jungle and leave with vibes that say I water on schedule now, probably.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⚽ Watch Party @ Harrisburg Beach Club | Thursday (6/25) at 4:00 PM – Trade the bar elbow-jousting for Ecuador vs Germany on a massive outdoor screen at Harrisburg Beach Club. Local craft beer, proper cocktails, and the HBC food truck keep morale high, and the river breeze carries every GOOOOOAALLL, kids and dogs included.
🎭 Shrek the Musical Kids @ Open Stage | Friday (6/26) at 11:00 AM – Kid-powered musical theater brings Shrek to life, herding fairytale misfits through a swampy rescue mission where an ogre, a talkative donkey, and a stubborn princess figure out acceptance, romance, and why onions beat parfaits. Expect big laughs, small humans, and a big bright beautiful earworm.
🗽 Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Bus Trip @ At Home | Saturday (6/27) at 6:30 AM – Skip the Turnpike headache and hop a comfy bus to Lady Liberty and Ellis Island, with pickups in Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg, Marysville, and E-town. You roam at your own pace while they wrangle ferries and logistics. Lunch is on you, gratuities too.
🥏 [Diska Open [Third Edition]](https://baselocal.com/pa/harrisburg/events/#diska-open-third-edition-637851) @ Zembo Shrine | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – Grab a seat at Harrisburg’s Zembo Shrine Auditorium as DISKA brings the third DISKA Open to town, all about unleashing young talent. Expect crisp katas, proud parents, and kicks higher than our collective hamstrings, all backing the Youth Development Initiative that actually means something.
🏀 Coach Cam's "Make A Layup" Community Day @ Camp Curtin YMCA | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – This community day celebrates Coach Cam’s Harrisburg legacy with pickup hoops, a bounce house, face paint that outlasts your crossover, local vendors, and food, plus a ribbon-cutting at the renovated Camp Curtin Y. Then it’s a 5v5 tourney inside, all heart, community, and gym squeaks.
🎤 AJ Clark Benefit Concert @ Capital City Music Hall | Sunday (6/28) at 1:00 PM – If philanthropy means guitars, amps, and that hoodie from 2003, Capital City Music Hall delivers. A heavy, all ages set from Coal, After the Fallen, and more is ten bucks at the door, every dollar supporting 15-year-old AJ Clark as he faces Ewing Sarcoma.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Harrisburg report Weather forecastToday — High: 83°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 0 to 3 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 11%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 0 to 8 mph. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThe Essington Plan at Nissley Run offers 3,896 square feet of roomy single-family living in Harrisburg, PA. With 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, this layout brings plenty of space for gatherings, quiet corners, and everyday ease. Its generous footprint gives the home a polished, comfortable feel with room to spread out in style.
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