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  • August 2024

  • Wed 21

    Stories on the Stairs: “Rainbow Crow”

    August 21, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    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 […]

    $5.00
  • September 2024

  • Tue 10

    Monarch Tagging

    September 10, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    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 […]

    FREE
  • October 2024

  • Sat 19

    Hearth Cooking Demonstration 

    October 19, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    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 […]

    FREE
  • November 2024

  • Tue 5

    Persimmon Walk

    November 5, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    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 […]

    FREE
  • Sun 17

    National Take a Hike Day

    November 17, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
    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 […]

    FREE
  • December 2024

  • Sun 8

    Fort Couture

    December 8, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    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 […]

    Free
  • Sat 14

    Fort Couture

    December 14, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Adorned in the holiday spirit, view dress forms decorated like Christmas trees!  Displayed in the Stone Stable, these festive wonders are created by volunteers, Friends of Fort Hunter, and local […]

    Free
  • Sun 15

    Fort Couture

    December 15, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    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 […]

    Free
  • Sun 22

    Fort Couture

    December 22, 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 […]

    Free
  • Sun 22

    Kids Only Holiday Shop

    December 22, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    During the first 3 weekends in December, kids aged 12 and under can shop for family and friends in our Kids Only Holiday Shop with the help of Fort Hunter […]

    Free
  • March 2025

  • Thu 20

    Art Heals: Bluebird Planter Workshop – Park Rx

    March 20, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Join Plantscapes By Design at Fort Hunter Park for an evening of relaxing planter fun! The bluebird bowl is 8" W x 2" H. Participants will assemble the nest and […]

    $38.00
  • April 2025

  • Wed 30

    Art Heals: Wind Chimes Workshop

    April 30, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Fort Hunter Park 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Create your own wind chime using a glass bottle and dozens of beads and embellishments along with clappers and sails to create your own beautiful and functional work of art! […]

    $35.00
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Park Hours Every day, Dawn - Dusk

Mansion Hours (May 1 - Dec 23) Tue-Sat, 10:00am - 4:30pm
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Address 5300 N. Front St,
Harrisburg PA 17110

Phone (717) 599-5751

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