Free & Cheap Things to Do in Harrisburg, PA

  • The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Music Venue and Parks.
  • From Wildwood Park to Riverfront Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Harrisburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mechanicsburg, York, Hershey and Carlisle.
  • The list below includes 86 free or cheap things to do in or near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Music Venue and Parks.
  • From Wildwood Park to Riverfront Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Harrisburg and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Mechanicsburg, York, Hershey and Carlisle.
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Plant Nite 1418 Baltimore Street, Hanover, PA MoreLess Info
No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
7.4 Miles
57% 7 votes
History Museums Allen Street, Mechanicsburg, PA MoreLess Info
Five historic buildings have been restored and preserved for the Mechanicsburg Museum. Visitors can access the Stationmaster's House build in 1866, the 1801 Frankenberger Tavern, and the 1899 Washington Street Station along with a model railroad exhibit.
7.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Art Gallery 105 S Market Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 MoreLess Info
2nd Floor Gallery is an art gallery that features works from internationally known artists, established regional and local artists and up and coming new artists. The Gallery also houses the art collection of Jeffrey S. Van Boskirk, the gallery owner.
7.6 Miles
33% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 2 W Strawberry Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 MoreLess Info
As a community pool, Mechanicsburg Borough Memorial Pool offers visitors recreational swimming as well as a three story water slide. Visitors can purchase season passes that allow for unlimited access to the pool.
7.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Natural History Museums Messiah College, 1 College Ave, Ste 3029, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 MoreLess Info
Located on the campus of the Messiah College Campus is the Oakes Museum of Natural History. The 10,000 square foot museum houses replicas of over 40,000 specimens that include fish, mammals and fossils.
7.6 Miles
- 1 votes
Swimming Pool 2 Memorial Park Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 MoreLess Info
Open seasonally, the Mechanicsburg Memorial pool is a community swimming pool that offers a variety of admissions plans. The pool is Olympic size, and features a reserved lap swimming lane.
7.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 17 W Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 MoreLess Info
Metropolis Collective is a location that contains several different contemporary art galleries. Paintings, photographs, mixed media, live music performances, and artistic performances are among the events and artwork that bring individuals to the gallery.
8.0 Miles
78% 9 votes
National & State Parks McCormick Road, Mechanicsburg, PA MoreLess Info
Owned and operated by the Upper Allen Township, McCormick Park is linear in shape and modestly sized. The site has a creek available for fishing, tubing, and canoeing with the option fo informal parking along the side of the road where the park is located.
8.2 Miles
82% 68 votes
Farmers Markets 1216 South York Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 MoreLess Info
Not just your typical farm, Paulus Farm Market, has been delighting customers since1991. In addition to their farm fresh produce, home-raised beef, and more; kids love the animal, hayrides, and other seasonal events.
8.3 Miles
92% 25 votes
Race Tracks Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA MoreLess Info
A racing facility that has hosted Sprint Car Racing since 1939, the Williams Grove Speedway features a ½ mile circular race track. The track hosts a variety of cars, including Sprint cars, Street Stocks, and Super Sportsman.
9.8 Miles
86% 22 votes
Movie Theaters 4 W Emaus St, Middletown, PA 17057 MoreLess Info
Built as a vaudeville theatre in 1911, Elks Theatre was converted to be solely a movie house during a remodeling in 1940. Now showing first and second-run movies, the Elk is woven into the community fabric as a cultural gathering place for more than 100 years.
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