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  • June 2024

  • Sat 22
    June 22, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

    Lunch on the West Lawn

    West Lawn 5300 N Front St., Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Join us on the West Lawn of Fort Hunter Mansion for a picnic in the park. Admission will include a picnic lunch and live entertainment while you enjoy the view overlooking the beautiful Susquehanna river. Two ticket options are available for purchase. "Lunch and Live Music": $18 This ticket option includes a boxed picnic lunch […]

    $18.00 – $23.00
  • Sat 22
    June 22, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Dessert on the West lawn

    West Lawn 5300 N Front St., Harrisburg, PA, United States

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  • July 2024

  • Wed 3
    July 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Stories on the Stairs: “The Hike”

    Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

      Join us on the front stairs of Fort Hunter Mansion as we read “The Hike” written by Allison Farrell. After the story, we will learn some hiking basics and take a short hike through the park. Pre-registration is required. $5 per child. REGISTER NOW  Contact Name: Kelly VanDerpoel Contact Phone: 717-599-5751 Contact Email: kvanderpoel@dauphincounty.gov

    $5.00
  • Sat 13
    July 13, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Children’s Mansion Tour

    Interactive Children’s Tour

    Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

    During this interactive tour designed for children and families, learn what life was like for the families that lived in the Fort Hunter Mansion from the late 1700s to the early 1900s. You will walk through the mansion’s rooms and learn about their different uses, see pictures of the people and animals that lived there, […]

    $5.00 – $8.00
  • Wed 17
    July 17, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Stories on the Stairs: We Are the Water Protectors”

    Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

    Join us on the front stairs of Fort Hunter Mansion as we read “We Are the Water Protectors” written by Carole Lindstrom. After the story, we will talk about the waterways in our park, how we can protect them, and even do some water experiments. Pre-registration is required. $5 per child. REGISTER NOW  Contact Name: […]

    $5.00
  • August 2024

  • Wed 7
    August 7, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Stories on the Stairs: “Three Sisters Garden”

    Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

    Join us on the front stairs of Fort Hunter Mansion as we read “Three Sisters Garden” written by Sandy Baker. After the story, we will discuss Native American gardening practices and learn how to make our own three sisters garden. Pre-registration is required. $5 per child. REGISTER NOW  Contact Name: Kelly VanDerpoel Contact Phone: 717-599-5751 […]

    $5.00
  • Wed 21
    August 21, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Stories on the Stairs: “Rainbow Crow”

    Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

    Join us on the front stairs of Fort Hunter Mansion as we read “Rainbow Crow” written by Nancy Van Laan. After the story, we will learn all about birds, where they live, and what makes them special. Pre-registration is required. $5 per child. **Please note that this program is exclusively for children and their accompanying […]

    $5.00
  • September 2024

  • Tue 10
    September 10, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    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 community science efforts to help track Monarch Butterfly migrations and population trends. Try your luck with a butterfly net and get a chance to tag a butterfly with a unique round sticker. Program is […]

    FREE
  • October 2024

  • Sat 19
    October 19, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Hearth Cooking Demonstration 

    Tavern House Summer Kitchen 100 Fort Hunter Rd, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Stop by the Tavern House Summer Kitchen to see how popcorn was made prior to the invention of the popcorn popper in the late 1800’s. This is an informal, meet-and-greet style demonstration; there is no registration and admission is free. Contact Name: Katie Sciamanna Contact Phone: 717-780-6941 Contact Email: ksciamanna@dauphincounty.gov

    FREE
  • November 2024

  • Tue 5
    November 5, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Persimmon Walk

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

    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 to view and taste these curious fall fruits known as persimmons. Meet in front of the Mansion. This program is part of the Park Rx […]

    FREE
  • Sun 17
    November 17, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

    National Take a Hike Day

    Fort Hunter Conservancy

    It’s National Take a Hike Day, get outdoors for some fresh air, scenery and exercise at Fort Hunter Conservancy. Join Executive Director Brook Lenker of Keystone Trails Association for a strenuous, mountain hike ending with a picturesque view of the Susquehanna River. Four-legged, leashed friends are welcome too. This program is part of the Park […]

    FREE
  • December 2024

  • Sun 8
    December 8, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Fort Couture

    Stone Stable 105 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Adorned in the holiday spirit, view dress forms decorated like a Christmas trees. Displayed in the Stone Stable, these festive wonders are created by volunteers, Friends of Fort Hunter, and local businesses. Wearing fresh greens, natural and imaginative materials, these dress forms are some of the most unique holiday creations in the area. You do […]

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Address 5300 N. Front St,
Harrisburg PA 17110

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