This autumn take some time to enjoy the change of seasons and fall festivals in Mechanicsburg and the rest of South Central Pennsylvania. Whether it’s visiting local wineries, taking part in autumn festivities, or enjoying the Halloween season, here is a list of several festivals and events in the area.
Tuesday, October 8: 7 to 8 am
Mechanicsburg Halloween Parade
The annual parade will be the first of the season in
South Central Pennsylvania. Costumed characters, live bands, floats, and other
attractions will help you celebrate the arrival of fall and the Halloween
season. Dress in costume to celebrate, or come as you are.
Saturday, October 12: 9:30 am to 5 pm and Sunday October 13: 11 am to 5 pm
15th Annual Pennsboro Pumpkin Fest
Head on down Interstate 81 North to Adams-Ricci Park (100 East Pen Drive) in Enola for the 15th Annual Pennsboro Pumpkin Fest, and savor two days of contests, games, crafts, and food. Activities include radio-controlled car racing, hay rides, inflatable amusements, a petting zoo, and a car show on Saturday. In addition, over 200 vendors will be visiting, adding up to a cornucopia of entertainment for the whole family.
Saturday, October 19: 10 am to 2 pm
18th Annual Streets of Treats in Downtown Mechanicsburg
For family friendly fun on a budget, take your kids to one of the most popular fall festivals in Mechanicsburg. Join other parents and their kids in safely trick-or-treating at local downtown businesses, and enjoy crafts, games, and other free or low cost activities. Many merchants downtown will participate, and many more will rent booth space on South Market Street between Main and Simpson, which will be closed for the event. Head down to the Square in front of PNC Bank at 2 E. Main St. ahead of time to pick up a trick-or-treating bag and a map of participating businesses.
Saturday, October 26 through November 3: 11 am – 5 pm
Cornucopia Wine Quest
This autumn, hop on Interstate 11 and take a
miniature road trip to the Hershey Harrisburg Wine Country’s Cornucopia Wine
Quest to enjoy the wines, sites, and activities of the season. Twelve wineries
are participating over two weekends, each providing Quest specialties and many
hosting foods from local street vendors. Some of the activities include making
a grape vine wreath at Armstrong Valley Vineyard & Winery, roasting s'mores
at Hummingbird Ridge Winery, stomping grapes at The Vineyard at Hershey, and
going on a hay ride through The Vineyard at Grandview.
In addition to the specials for this unique
event, participating wineries will also provide general samplings of their
handcrafted wines. Signing up for the Quest includes a souvenir glass that will
allow you to get a 10% discount at each of the participating wineries, and
tickets are $10 per person and $15 per couple.
Enjoy the autumn before it passes, and, whichever fall festivals in
Mechanicsburg you choose to attend, be sure that you do so safely.