Enjoy an evening of intrigue, fine food, free drinks, valet parking, and dancing at the historic Dauphin County Courthouse for a thrilling murder mystery where you or your team can compete to solve the crime. Mingle with prominent attorneys, politicians, members of the press, and other distinguished guests!
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A black-tie Fundraiser for the Dauphin County Bar Foundation’s “We Care About Children” Program
Step into an evening of elegance, intrigue, and excitement at Harrisburg’s first-ever Mystery Ball, hosted at the historic Dauphin County Courthouse in Harrisburg, PA. This thrilling event promises to be an unforgettable night of fun, mystery, and opulence, all in support of a worthy cause. Mingle with prominent attorneys, politicians, members of the press, and other distinguished guests!
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the Dauphin County Courthouse, Harrisburg, PA
Attire: black-tie
Tickets: Prices TBD, check back for updates!
An Evening to Remember.
Start your night with FREE valet parking and step inside to an open bar, where you’ll enjoy free drinks and dancing, courtesy of DJ Ben Simcox Music. Heavy hors d'oeuvres by Stocks on 2nd will set the stage for a dramatic murder mystery experience at 7pm with a fully original script and performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Participation is optional, and guests can either play individually or with a team in real-time using cellphones and a QR code - no app download is required. After the performance, guests will be led to the Jury Assembly room to investigate clues and deliberate on the crime.
The night will culminate with dancing until 10:00 PM, where you can celebrate your sleuthing success and enjoy the company of fellow guests.
Gather a winning team to compete for prizes.
Challenge your friends and rivals! Guests participating in the murder mystery may gather a team together, come up with a name, and challenge other teams. Teams may contain up to 10 people each. Guests may alternately choose to compete on an individual basis. Each team or individual will receive instructions, later posted on this site and at the event. This is perfect for law firms, professional organizations, and partners looking to prove that they are the best of the best. Each clue is worth a certain amount of points, depending on difficulty. Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded to the team or individual to get the most points before time runs out!
Free Valet Parking, VIP Packages.
Premium seating at the murder mystery event and exclusive tour of the courthouse. Pricing TBD, check back for updates. Limited VIP tickets available, first-come, first-serve.
Potential for Performer Guests - get in free by starring in our courtroom drama! Details forthcoming.
Support for a Worthy Cause.
Proceeds from the Mystery Ball will benefit the Dauphin County Bar Foundation’s “We Care About Children” program, which provides funding for an attorney at MidPenn Legal Services to represent low-income children and their families. Your participation will help ensure access to justice for those in need in our community.
DONATION STATION: We will have an area designated for donations - cash, ApplePay, Gpay, and credit cards. Each donation earns you a sticker for your contribution and our gratitude. Let’s see who has the most stickers at the end of the night!
Recognition and Sponsorship.
Sponsors and donors will be recognized on this website and prominently during the event on flyers, brochures, and/or signage. Donations to the DCBF are tax deductible, as it’s a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For donations, please be sure to specify that it benefits the Mystery Ball.
Ticket Information.
Tickets, “Actor Tickets,” and VIP packages will be available soon, with details announced here on the website.
Don’t miss out on this enchanting evening of fine food, dancing, and danger at the Dauphin County Courthouse. Together, we can make a meaningful difference while having a great time!