7 things to do this week in Hanover, Hershey, Mount Joy
Aug. 24
Ninjas and Heroes Pizza Party: Harrisburg: Come dressed as a deadly ninja or your favorite hero and be prepared for fun from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24 on the Pride of the Susquehanna riverboat, departing from 11 Championship Way, City Island. This pizza party will have games, crafts, and challenges for all super-powered voyagers to enjoy. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and younger. Each ticket includes a two-hour cruise, pizza, soda, and ice cream. Visit harrisburgriverboat.com for details.
Aug. 25
Justin Hayward in concert: Harrisburg: Known principally as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for the Moody Blues, Justin Hayward will perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Whitaker Center, 222 Market St. Over the last forty-five years, the Moody Blues have sold fifty five million albums and received numerous awards. Tickets are $44.50, $49.50 and $59.50. For more information, visit whitakercenter.org.
Aug. 26
Hershey Adventure Sports: Hershey: Enjoy family fun featuring go-karts, miniature golf, bumper boats, batting cages, video arcade and snack area at Adventure Sports in Hershey, 3010 Elizabethtown Road. Open daily through Sept. 2. A 20-acre, lighted driving range with 24 practice stations is also available. Parking is free. Call 717-533-7479 or visit adventurehershey.com for more information.
Aug. 27
Library Along Lake Marburg: Hanover: Bring the kids to a wildlife book reading from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 27 at Codorus State Park, at the classroom on Marina Road. Join the Codorus State Park Environmental Education Specialist and the Children's Librarian of Guthrie Memorial Library for related crafts and games. For more information, visit yorklibraries.org.
Aug. 28
Fourth Friday by the Campfire: Airville: Roger Bennett of Redbird Flutes will demonstrate Native American Flutes. Participants will make their own flutes to enjoy around the fire from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Indian Steps Museum, 205 Indian Steps Road. Bob Wilasch and other members of the Windsongs Native American Flute Circle will join the groups as the ethereal tones float on the night air. For details, visit indiansteps.org.
Aug. 29
Yorkfest: Artwork, food trucks, spoken word artists, live music, children's activities and close to 20,000 people will make their way downtown for York City's annual Yorkfest this weekend. More information here.
Corvettes at Carlisle: Carlisle: Don't miss the largest and most fun-filled Corvette event in the world, going on Aug. 28, 29 and 30 at the Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road. The annual Corvettes at Carlisle event features more than 5,000 Corvettes representing all generations of America's classic sports car. For ticket prices and details, visit carsatcarlisle.com.
Wine in the Park: Wine Tasting in the Park, an afternoon of drinks, food, entertainment and shopping on Aug. 29, will benefit the Borough Animal Response krew. Get details here.
Aug. 30
So-Long Summer Soul Concert: Mount Joy: Say goodbye to summer with live music and wine from 1 to 8 p.m. Aug. 30 at The Vineyard at Grandview, 1489 Grandview Road. Erica Lyn Everest will perform at 2 p.m. and Shrimpboat will take the stage at 5 p.m. Admission is $15 per person. Wine and picnic fare will be available for purchase. Please bring lawn chairs and wine glasses. For details, visit thevineyardatgrandview.com.