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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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For more military history, visit the Army Heritage and Educational Center located west of Harrisburg, in Carlisle. 2014 PennLive/Patriot-News Artsfest – This juried arts festival runs May 24-26 over the Memorial Day weekend at Harrisburg Riverfront Park, along the Susquehanna River. Outdoor Festivals. Are you a sports fan?

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

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For more military history, visit the Army Heritage and Educational Center located west of Harrisburg, in Carlisle. 2013 Patriot-News Artsfest - This juried arts festival runs May 25-27 over the Memorial Day weekend along the Susquehanna River in downtown Harrisburg. The museum is housed in an 1899 Victoria fire house.

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

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There is a Community Free Day on June 20, 9am – 4pm. For more military history, visit the Army Heritage and Educational Center located west of Harrisburg, in Carlisle. Walk along the river and peruse the artists’ booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days.