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From apple festivals to the York Halloween Parade, plenty to do in October around central Pa.

York Daily Record

Summer is over, and autumn is here. So before you break out the Jack 'o' lanterns, pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween costumes, take a look at some of the events happening around the region.

Thursday, Oct. 3

Harrisburg Book Festival — Harrisburg

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore hosts the 7th annual Harrisburg Book Festival from Thursday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 6. The four-day festival features book readings from nearly 20 internationally recognized authors. For more information, visit hbhbookfest.com or call 717-236-1680.

Friday, Oct. 4

First Friday — downtown York

Downtown Inc. hosts First Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. This month's edition includes:

Live music from Carman Bryant in Continental Square from 5 to 7 p.m.
YWCA York Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
First Friday film fest at Capitol Theatre at 6:30 p.m.
Halloween costume contest at Royal Square District
Strangelove Vaudeville Sideshow Spectacular at The Dark Parlour at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit downtownyorkpa.com or call 717-849-2331.

The vendors were set up long before the crowds arrived at First Friday on Sept. 6, 2019.

Farm to Table Harvest Festival at The Markets — Shrewsbury

The Markets at Shrewsbury host the Farm to Table Harvest Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Oct., 4 through 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. The festival features several craft artisans, workshops and live music. For more information, visit marketsatshrewsbury.com or call 717-235-6611 Ext. 100.

Saturday, Oct. 5

Bridge Bust on the Veterans Memorial Bridge — Wrightsville/Columbia

The 31st annual Bridge Bust takes over the Veterans Memorial Bridge from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual arts and crafts celebration features nearly 300 vendors. For more information, visit the event's Facebook page.

Collusion Tap Works Chili Cook-off — downtown York

Collusion Tap Works hosts the annual Chili Cook-Off from noon to 3 p.m. Attendees can try chili from 15 contestants, and all proceeds benefit the York County Food Bank. For more information, visit the event's Facebook page or call 717-848-8400.

Harrisburg Flea Market — Harrisburg

Midtown Cinema hosts the HBG Flea from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This marks the last flea market of the season. For more information, visit hbgflea.com.

Lancaster City ArtWalk — downtown Lancaster

The self-guided Lancaster City ArtWalk features nearly three dozen destinations and galleries including artist meet-and-greets and family-friendly workshops. For more information, visit lancastercityartgalleries.com.

Autumn Festival at Indian Echo Caverns — Hummelstown

Indian Echo Caverns hosts the 8th annual Autumn Festival and Old Fashion Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family-friendly event features food trucks, themed workshops and several vendors. For more information, visit indianechocaverns.com or call 717-566-8131.

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Wednesday, Oct. 9

AACA Fall Meet — Hershey

The Antique Automobile Club of America hosts the 64th annual AACA Fall Meet at the Giant Center in Hershey. The car show features a flea market and over 1,500 historic automobiles. For more information, visit hershey.aaca.com or call 717-566-7720.

Thursday, Oct. 10

Pennsylvania National Horse Show — Harrisburg

The Pa. Farm Show Complex hosts the Pa. National Horse Show from Thursday, Oct. 10 through Saturday, Oct. 19. The 10-day festival features dozens of competitions and family-friendly events. For more information, visit panational.org or call 717-770-0222.

Friday, Oct. 11

Spooky Spirits — downtown Hanover

Main Street Hanover hosts the Spooky Spirits sip and stroll from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Hanover. A costume contest will be held at the end of the drinking tour. For more information, visit mainstreethanover.org or call 717-637-6130.

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Saturday, Oct. 12

Yorktoberfest — York

The York Fairgrounds host the annual Yorktoberfest from noon to 5 p.m. The beer and wine celebration features over 120 Pennsylvania wines and over 80 craft beers. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit yorktoberfest.com or call 717-814-8087.

Andrew Shive, left, and Andrew Vriens, center, sample beers at Yorktoberfest last year along with Dana Shive, foreground left, Kellye Ness, and Niki Kalemnous. The fifth annual event, which was moved to the York Fairgrounds last year, will be held Oct. 10-11.

Apple Fest at Boehm's Chapel Society — Willow Street

The Boehm's United Methodist Campus hosts the 34th annual Apple Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival features historic walking tours, dozens of vendors and plenty of homemade apple dumplings and apple pie. For more information, visit boehmschapel.org or call 717-872-4133.

Harvest Days at Landis Valley Village — Lancaster

The historic Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum hosts Harvest Day celebration on Saturday and Sunday. The event features pumpkin picking, culinary workshops, live music and wagon rides. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit landisvalleymuseum.org or call 717-569-0401.

Tuesday, Oct. 15

Hershey Halloween Parade — Hershey

The 72nd annual Hershey Halloween parade begins at 7 p.m. The parade starts at the Hershey Recreational Center and moves along Elm Avenue through Ridge, Chocolate and Cocoa Avenues. For more information, visit derrytownship.org or call 717-533-7138.

Friday, Oct. 18

Pumpkin Glow at Hershey Gardens — Hershey

Hershey Gardens hosts the annual Pumpkin Glow from Friday, Oct. 18 through Saturday, Oct. 19. The event features over 200 carved pumpkins, costumed characters and attendees are encouraged to trick-or-treat along the event route. Pumpkin Glow returns for a second weekend on Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct., 26. For more information, visit hersheygardens.org or call 717-534-3492.

Film on the Farm at Wyndridge Farm — Dallastown

Wyndridge Farm hosts a special screening of "Hocus Pocus" at 7 p.m. The event is free to attend. For more information, visit wyndridge.com or call 717-244-9900.

Saturday, Oct. 19

'Frankenstein' with York Symphony Orchestra — downtown York

The Strand Theatre hosts a special screening of the classic "Frankenstein" with the York Symphony Orchestra performing the film score. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and costumes are welcomed. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit appellcenter.org or call 717-846-1111.

Chambersburg Applefest — downtown Chambersburg

The annual AppleFest returns to downtown Chambersburg from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to celebrating the autumn fruit, attendees can expect plenty of live music, workshops, crafts and family-friendly events. For more information, visit downtownchambersburgpa.com or call 717-264-7101.

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Choctoberfest — downtown Hershey

Chocolate Town Square Park hosts the 5th annual Choctoberfest from noon to 6 p.m. The event features live music, dozens of craft beer and food vendors. The family-friendly event is free to attend. For more information, visit downtownhershey.com or call 717-533-2057.

Sunday, Oct. 20

Oyster Festival at Agricultural & Industrial Museum — downtown York

The Agricultural & Industrial Museum hosts the 45th annual Oyster Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pay-as-you-eat event features plenty of oysters, crab cakes, live music, craft beer and gallery tours. For more information, visit yorkhistorycenter.org or call 717-848-1587.

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Saturday, Oct. 26

Classic Chills Film Fest at Hershey Theatre — Hershey

The Halloween tradition continues at the Hershey Theatre with two special showings of "The Addams Family" at 7 p.m. and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at 11:59 p.m. Each film is $8. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit hersheyentertainment.com or call 717-534-3405.

Costume & Cocktail Crawl — downtown York

Who doesn't love a little adult Halloween? Restaurant Row in downtown York hosts the Costume & Cocktail Crawl from noon to 5 p.m. Costumes are welcomed and each participating restaurant will have Halloween themed food and drink menus. The event begins at The Handsome Cab. For more information, visit the event's Facebook page.

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Millersville Community-University Parade — Millersville

The 23rd annual Millersville Community-University Parade begins at 9 a.m. This year's theme is Halloween Monster Mash. The parade route begins at the intersection of Cottage Avenue and Herr Avenue. For more information, visit parade.millersvill.edu or call 717-871-7500.

Sunday, Oct. 27

York Halloween Parade — downtown York

The 70th annual York Halloween Parade begins at 2 p.m. This year's theme is a "Tribute to 7 decades" and will feature Halloween styles from the past 70 years. For more information, visit eventiveyork.com.

The 69th Annual York Halloween Parade presented by York Traditions Bank Sunday in York works its way east on Market Street.

Great Pumpkin Day at the State Museum — Harrisburg

The State Museum of Pennsylvania hosts the Great Pumpkin Day from noon to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event features Halloween-themed presentations, live entertainment and a costume parade. For more information, visit statemuseumpa.org. or call 717-787-4980.

Monday, Oct. 28

Lititz Halloween Parade — Lititz

Lititz Halloween Parade will begin at 7 p.m. The parade starts at the intersection of Locust and Main Street and will finish at the square. For more information, visit lancasterpa.com.