Programs & Events

Archibald McAllister’s Birthday Celebration!

Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Mr. McAllister loved snakes and refused to let any be harmed on his property. In honor of his birthday and his love for reptiles, Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary will bring […]

$11.00

Earth Day Tin Punching Workshop

Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” has been known as the 3 R’s for a long time, but did you know there are actually many more R’s, including “Repurpose?” Join Fort Hunter this […]

$3.00

Historical Tree Walk

Fort Hunter Park 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Join a naturalist for a leisurely walk around Fort Hunter Park. Learn one method for aging a tree and some historical facts about these living giants. Space is limited. Meet on […]

Free

Home Skills from History

Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

Pop into the Mansion summer kitchen for a live, in-person demonstration. Each month explore a different skill or chore whether it’s drying fresh herbs from the garden, hand-washing laundry, or […]

Free

Home Skills from History

Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

Pop into the Mansion summer kitchen for a live, in-person demonstration. Each month explore a different skill or chore whether it’s drying fresh herbs from the garden, hand-washing laundry, or […]

Free

Home Skills from History

Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

Pop into the Mansion summer kitchen for a live, in-person demonstration. Each month explore a different skill or chore whether it’s drying fresh herbs from the garden, hand-washing laundry, or […]

Free

Farm to River VI

Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

Farm-to-River VI marries the fresh flavors of Central PA's farm-raised food with the rustic fare of Italy! Gather during a delightful, late August evening on the picturesque lawn of Fort […]

$75.00 – $150.00

Sunset Music & Movie Series

Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series! This 13-week series will highlight […]

Free

Home Skills from History

Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

Pop into the Mansion summer kitchen for a live, in-person demonstration. Each month explore a different skill or chore whether it’s drying fresh herbs from the garden, hand-washing laundry, or […]

Free

Jazz & Wine Festival

Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Join Dauphin County Parks and Recreation for the 16th Annual Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival at beautiful Fort Hunter Park as we welcome 6 national bands, wine tasting by […]

$50.00 – $60.00

Monarch Tagging

Heckton Church 5300 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Join a Naturalist near Heckton Church along the River for an afternoon of Monarch Tagging. Learn about Monarch Watch and Project Monarch Health, annual citizen science efforts to help track Monarch Butterfly migrations […]

Free