# Events & Things To Do In Shippensburg This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Shippensburg is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Shippensburg this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

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## Weekend Events in Shippensburg

- **Event Name**: Ship First Fridays - May
  - **Description**: We're back for an awesome 2026! Come join your friends & neighbors for a family-friendly fun night of food trucks & free live music. The lineup:

🍖BBQ from Uncle Eddie's BBQ
🍰Sandwiches and sweets from Brooke's Cakes & Sweets
🌭Gourmet hot dogs
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shippensburg/ship-first-fridays-may/200029922211806
  - **Venue**: E. Fort St & N. Earl St, Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257
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  - **Categories**: music, nonprofit, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, art, dog, first-friday
- **Event Name**: Derby Day Party at Shippensburg University
  - **Description**: Join President Charles Patterson, First Lady Colleen, and the Alumni Relations Office for this must-do event.

You’ll first spend two full hours (4pm-6pm) in the beautiful Martin House (president’s residence) starting with a Kentucky Derby classic, mint j
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shippensburg/derby-day-party-at-shippensburg-university/200029921040725
  - **Venue**: Shippensburg University
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  - **Categories**: kentucky-derby, sports, parties, contests, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Burro Brushstrokes!
  - **Description**: Join paint instructor Andrea Weaver for an afternoon painting in the pasture! Little Hooves Homestead's five mini donkeys are excited to have you in their home to paint a pre-traced donkey canvas for yourself! Just be careful of Baby Kev, he may try to st
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shippensburg/burro-brushstrokes/200029921042133
  - **Venue**: 1020 Baltimore Rd, Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Building Birdfeeders
  - **Description**: In this grief workshop designed for children aged 5-11, children and their caregivers will engage with a touching book about a child's experience with death when her best friend dies. "Rudi's Pond" by Eve Bunting gently addresses the grief that comes when
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shippensburg/building-birdfeeders/200029921042031
  - **Venue**: 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257
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- **Event Name**: Public Auction: 100+ Lunchboxes, Coke & Pepsi Items, Toys, Tools & More!
  - **Description**: Public Auction: 100+ Lunchboxes, Coke & Pepsi Items, Toys, Tools & More!

On Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00AM we will be holding a public auction featuring 100+ lunchboxes, Coke and Pepsi items, toys, tools and more at the Shippensburg Auction Cent
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shippensburg/public-auction-100-lunchboxes-coke-and-pepsi-items-toys-tools-and-more/200029921048359
  - **Venue**: 1120 Ritner Highway, Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257
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- **Event Name**: Red Rocker Open House for Inquiring Vendors
  - **Description**: Hello Everyone, my name is Preston. I’m the store manager here at The Red Rocker shopping mall. Every year we advertise in different ways to attract new vendors. This year I decided to do something simple. 

I’m inviting all inquiring vendors to stop by o
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shippensburg/red-rocker-open-house-for-inquiring-vendors/200029872729926
  - **Venue**: 15 Hershey Rd, Shippensburg, PA
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## Trending Events in Shippensburg

- **Event Name**: Lea Salonga & The Shippensburg Festival Orchestra
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Lea Salonga & The Shippensburg Festival Orchestra, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Luhrs Performing Arts Center in the heart of Shippensburg,
  - **Venue**: Luhrs Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Lea Salonga at Luhrs Center
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Lea Salonga at Luhrs Center, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Luhrs Center in Shippensburg, PA sets the stage f
  - **Venue**: Luhrs Center
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- **Event Name**: Hulvey, 1K Phew, Ben Fuller, CeCe Winans, Convictions, Crowder, Jamie MacDonald, KB, Wolves At The Gate in Shippensburg
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! 1K Phew is Live at Uprise Festival * festival date on Saturday, September 12, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. 1K Phew is hitting Uprise Festival * festival date on Saturday, September 12,
  - **Venue**: Uprise Festival * festival date
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- **Event Name**: Foghat & Nazareth
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Foghat & Nazareth, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Luhrs Performing Arts Center in vibrant Shippensburg, PA transforms in
  - **Venue**: Luhrs Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back In Concert
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back In Concert, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Luhrs Performing Arts Center in the heart of Shippen
  - **Venue**: Luhrs Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Shippensburg Truck & Tractor Pull
  - **Description**: It’s the 4th of July weekend!!! We are heading to Shippensburg for a 2 night action packed Truck & Tractor Pull. Come on out and send a great weekend celebrating America for the 4th of July and Truck & Tractor Pulling!

Friday, July 3 and Saturday
  - **Venue**: Shippensburg Fair Ground
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- **Event Name**: Shippensburg America 250 Parade
  - **Description**: 🇺🇸 Shippensburg America 250 Parade 🇺🇸

Join us as Shippensburg celebrates our nation’s 250th anniversary with a community parade on Flag Day – Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Downtown Shippensburg.

The parade is the first in a series of special event
  - **Venue**: Downtown Shippensburg, Shippensburg
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- **Event Name**: Ship First Fridays - May
  - **Description**: We're back for an awesome 2026! Come join your friends & neighbors for a family-friendly fun night of food trucks & free live music. The lineup:

🍖BBQ from Uncle Eddie's BBQ
🍰Sandwiches and sweets from Brooke's Cakes & Sweets
🌭Gourmet hot dogs
  - **Venue**: E. Fort St & N. Earl St, Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257
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- **Event Name**: CVBA Cinco de Mayo Mega Mixer at Volvo
  - **Description**: This Regional Mixer collaborates with the Chambers of Commerce in the Shippensburg, Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, West Shore, Greater Waynesboro, Tuscarora, and the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA).

Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with
  - **Venue**: Volvo CE Customer Care Center, 200 Rowe Rd, Shippensburg, PA 17257
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Shippensburg?
  - **A:** Ship First Fridays - May (Fri May 01 2026 at 04:30 pm at E. Fort St & N. Earl St, Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257), Derby Day Party at Shippensburg University (Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm at Shippensburg University), Burro Brushstrokes! (Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1020 Baltimore Rd, Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257), Building Birdfeeders (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257), Public Auction: 100+ Lunchboxes, Coke & Pepsi Items, Toys, Tools & More! (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at 1120 Ritner Highway, Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Shippensburg this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Derby Day Party at Shippensburg University (Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm at Shippensburg University), Burro Brushstrokes! (Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1020 Baltimore Rd, Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257), Building Birdfeeders (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at 946 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257), Public Auction: 100+ Lunchboxes, Coke & Pepsi Items, Toys, Tools & More! (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at 1120 Ritner Highway, Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Shippensburg?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Shippensburg on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Shippensburg?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Shippensburg?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Shippensburg include E. Fort St & N. Earl St, Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257, Shippensburg University, 1020 Baltimore Rd, Shippensburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17257.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Shippensburg?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Shippensburg include The Shippensburg Station, Shippensburg University Alumni Association, Little Hooves Homestead.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Shippensburg?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Shippensburg.

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