Programs & Events

Virtual Illustrated Lecture: Hair through Time

Virtual

In this virtual lecture we will learn about the many steps it takes to go from the idea for a museum display, through the research phase, and ending with the […]

Free

Virtual Greens Sale

Virtual

Tis the season to shop the annual Friends of Fort Hunter Holiday Greens Sale! Beautiful wreaths and arrangements are available while supplies last!

Succulent Fairy Garden Workshop

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

Join Plantscapes By Design at Fort Hunter Park for an evening of planting fun! Participants will create a whimsical succulent fairy garden planter to enjoy indoors over the cooler months […]

$35.00

Fall Foliage Hike

Fort Hunter Conservancy

Join a Naturalist for an afternoon hike at Fort Hunter Conservancy. Our adventure at this lesser-known park will include a look at plants, trees, and whatever other interesting things we […]

Free

Persimmon Walk

Fall fruits are not just a favorite of squirrels and chipmunks! There are a few humans can enjoy as well. Take a walk with a Naturalist along the Towpath Trail […]

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

National Take a Hike Day

Fort Hunter Conservancy

November 17th is National Take a Hike Day! Join Keystone Trails Association Director, Brook Lenker, for a strenuous mountain hike at Fort Hunter Conservancy, ending with a picturesque view of […]

Free

Hit the Road Education Tour: Ford’s Theatre and “A Christmas Carol”

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

Hit the Road Educational Tours sponsored by the Friends of Fort Hunter Ford’s Theare and Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Saturday, November 25th 7am-8pm Kick off the holiday season with a […]

$195 – $215

Festival of Trees

Tavern House 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA

Co-sponsored by the, Harrisburg Area Civic Garden Center six themed Christmas trees are exhibited for viewing. Beautifully decorated with handmade ornaments and trimmed by local garden clubs the trees are […]

Free

Toy Train Exhibit

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

All aboard! The magical HO gauge model trains start rolling November 25 – December 17 every Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 – 4:30. Presented by the Keystone Model Railroad Historical […]

Free

Festival of Trees

Tavern House 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA

Co-sponsored by the, Harrisburg Area Civic Garden Center six themed Christmas trees are exhibited for viewing. Beautifully decorated with handmade ornaments and trimmed by local garden clubs the trees are […]

Free