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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Puzzling Adventures Harrisburg / Lancaster MoreLess Info
Explore the city via an adventure combining the fun of a scavenger hunt with the information of a self-guided tour
12.7 Miles
94% 17 votes
History Museums 40 Northeast Dr, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
At Hershey Derry Township Historical Society, visitors can go on a self-guided tour of a museum to learn about the region's history. The museum has exhibits like a model train display, WWII history, and Hershey chocolate.
12.9 Miles
81% 32 votes
Farmers Markets 3751 East Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA MoreLess Info
Dating back to 1957, Saturday's Market features over 300 indoor vendors and several hundred more outside. Shoppers can find just about anything at the market, including food, antiques, furniture, electronics, collectibles, and much more.
13.0 Miles
92% 376 votes
Breweries 200 East Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 MoreLess Info
Troegs Brewery has been awarded gold medals for their Troegenator Double Bock and their German-style Sunshine Pils. Visitors can tour the brewery's complete production process, taste the beers, and buy souvenirs.
13.0 Miles
67% 15 votes
History Museums 187 Police Academy Drive, Hershey, PA MoreLess Info
The Pennsylvania State Police Museum is a small museum and gift shop that features information and artifacts on the history of the state police system since 1905. The museums tours are both entertaining and informative.
13.6 Miles
100% 17 votes
Kayaking 132 Barnwell Lane, Hershey, PA 17078 MoreLess Info
Operating on the Swatara Creek, Cocoa Kayak Rentals of Hershey provides kayak rentals, along with transportation to and from various access points. The experience is fun and provides a glimpse into the natural surroundings of the tree-lined creek.
14.3 Miles
82% 17 votes
Cooking Classes 101 Shady Lane, Carlisle, PA 17013 MoreLess Info
Guests can choose from over 200 avocational cooking classes at The Kitchen Shoppe Cooking School. The school and shop also serves a gourmet superstore with more than 20,000 food and cooking related items.
14.7 Miles
74% 35 votes
Theaters 1559 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs, PA 17007 MoreLess Info
Open since 1949, the Allenberry Playhouse is an attraction of the Allenberry Resort. Professional performers present a season of musicals, comedy and drama in a 400-seat, air-conditioned theater.
15.0 Miles
44% 9 votes
Bowling 1 Mayapple Drive, Carlisle, PA 17015 MoreLess Info
In addition to a restaurant, Mayapple Golf Club offers a 5,000 square foot driving range where visitors can work on their stroke. The club also offers personalized golf lessons with trained instructors from the pro shop.
15.3 Miles
88% 43 votes
Lake State Highway 174 & Front St, Boiling Springs, PA MoreLess Info
Children's Lake is a 7-acre, man made lake in the middle of Boiling Springs, bordered by the Appalachian Trail. Stocked with trout, the lake offers fishing, birding, and walking trails.
16.5 Miles
50% 4 votes
Parks 180 E South Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 MoreLess Info
LeTort Park features a pavilion for gatherings and picnics, a playground built for climbing, along with slides and swing set. The park also includes a baseball field for getting a game together and duck pond for wildlife watching.
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