Fort Hunter Mansion & Park Logo
  • Visit
    • Mansion Tours
    • Guided Field Trips
    • Homeschool Days
    • Private Tour Groups
    • Museum Shop
    • Exhibit
    • The Park
    • Accessibility at Fort Hunter
    • Park Rules
  • About
    • History
    • The Mansion
    • Walking Tour
    • Master Site Plan
  • Rentals
    • Barn Rentals
    • Pavilion Rentals
    • Weddings
    • Policies & Rules
  • Programs & Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Maple Sugar Festival
    • Garden Faire
    • Sunset Music & Movie Series
    • Proudly PA
    • BrewFest
    • Bella Serata
    • Jazz & Wine Festival
    • Fort Hunter Day
    • Christmas at Fort Hunter
    • Bus Tours
    • Virtual Lecture Series
  • Support the Fort
    • Join the Friends
    • Make a Monetary Donation
    • Donating Objects to Fort Hunter Park
    • Volunteer
  • Book a Tour
  • Mobile Menu button

Programs & Events

12 events found.

Park RX

  1. Events
  2. Park RX

Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

  • List
  • Month
Today
  • April 2024

  • Wed 17

    Meditation To Ease Anxiety

    April 17, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Tavern House 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA

    This one-hour course will go over the basics of meditation and have some short, simple meditations to practice. These will be meditations you can easily use, whatever your belief system is. Participants should be age 12 and older. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Let your new year […]

    $5.00
  • May 2024

  • Wed 8

    Art Heals: Mosaic Montage Cactus

    May 8, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Fort Hunter Park 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Get creative and hands-on as you design your own unique cactus mosaic. This is a beginner-level workshop hosted by Amanda from Mosaic Montage, and no prior experience is needed. During the class, you will be given a 10” tall painted wood cactus cut out and a washable water-based glue. You will get to pick from […]

    $45.00
  • 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 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
  • 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 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

    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 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
  • 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 plant the garden. Everything shown in the picture is included in the workshop. You’ll be able to enjoy this all season long or give it […]

    $38.00
  • April 2025

  • Wed 2

    Meditation: Roots of Love, Deepening Family and Friendship Bonds – Park Rx

    April 2, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    We can't control the world, but we can control how we choose to focus. This program will teach the basics of meditation with a focus on deepening family and friendship bonds in your life. We all love some people, but our love can be deeper and more expansive.  Come and learn ways of deepening your […]

    $5.00
  • Tue 22

    Art Heals: Fused Glass Votive Workshop – Park Rx

    April 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Join us in this fun class to make a fused glass votive candle holder!  This is an introduction to glass fusing workshop. You will assemble pre-cut pieces to design a votive candleholder. You can choose your pieces and design to make this uniquely yours. The candleholders will be fused off-site and returned to Fort Hunter […]

    $30
  • Tue 22

    Art Heals: Stained Glass Wind Chimes – Park Rx

    April 22, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Create your own custom stained glass wind chime! During the class, you will get to pick from multiple colors of drilled stained glass pieces that are tumbled in a rock tumbler long enough to make it all very smooth and soft, like sea glass. You will learn how to string the glass pieces along with […]

    $42.00
  • 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! You’ll be able to enjoy the calming and gentle sounds of your windchime all summer long. The class will be held outdoors if weather permits. […]

    $35.00
  • May 2025

  • Thu 8

    Boot Camp: Introduction to Tabata Training – Park Rx

    May 8, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Join Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Nicole Cassel, for a High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) program that has been scientifically proven to help increase endurance and performance for your aerobic (cardiovascular) and anaerobic (muscular) systems. Tabata is a highly efficient method to achieve maximum results by helping you burn fat and build muscles. Tabata training works in 20 […]

    $7.00
  • Tue 13

    Zoombalicious

    May 13, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Fort Hunter Park 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Join instructors Sandy Johnson of Zoombalicious for a fun night of dancing! An outdoor Zumba class is a fun and energetic way to get your heart pumping while enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. You'll dance to upbeat music and follow along with choreographed moves that will work your entire body. Don't forget to bring […]

    $7.00
  • Previous Events
  • Today
  • Next Events
  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live
  • Export .ics file
  • Export Outlook .ics file
Fort Hunter Mansion Logo

Park Hours Every day, Dawn - Dusk

Mansion Hours (May 1 - Dec 23) Tue-Sat, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Sun, 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Address 5300 N. Front St,
Harrisburg PA 17110

Phone (717) 599-5751

Book a Tour
Quick Links
  • Contact us
  • Download Walking Map
  • Book a Tour
Visit
  • Overview
  • Museum Shop
  • Rentals
  • Mansion Tours
  • The Park
  • Educational Opportunities
  • Park Rules
About
  • Overview & History
  • Historical Places
  • Walking Map
  • The Mansion
  • Master Plan
Get involved
  • Overview
  • Make a Donation
  • Join the Friends
  • Volunteer
Rentals
  • Overview
  • Weddings
  • Barn Rentals
  • Pavillions Rentals
  • Policies and Rules
Programs & Events
  • Programs & Events

Friends of Fort Hunter, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania supporting Fort Hunter Park and the Fort Hunter Mansion in Harrisburg, PA.
The Fort Hunter Trustees is a trust that ensures the historic preservation of Fort Hunter Park.

Fort Hunter Mansion & Park © 2026 | Site by Pixel & HammerPixel & Hammer - Website Design and Devlopment Central PA

Fort Hunter Logo
  • Home
  • About Fort Hunter
    • History
    • The Mansion
    • Walking Tour
    • Master Site Plan
  • Get Involved
    • Join the Friends
    • Make a Monetary Donation
    • Donating Objects to Fort Hunter Park
    • Volunteer
  • Rentals
    • Barn Rentals
    • Pavilion Rentals
    • Weddings
    • Policies & Rules
  • Visit
    • Mansion Tours
    • Guided Field Trips
    • Homeschool Days
    • Private Tour Groups
    • Museum Shop
    • Exhibit
    • The Park
    • Accessibility at Fort Hunter
    • Park Rules
  • Programs & Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Maple Sugar Festival
    • Garden Faire
    • Sunset Music & Movie Series
    • Proudly PA
    • BrewFest
    • Bella Serata
    • Jazz & Wine Festival
    • Fort Hunter Day
    • Christmas at Fort Hunter
    • Bus Tours
    • Virtual Lecture Series
  • News
  • Master Site Plan
  • Other Historical Places
  • Contact Us