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- 4/13/21 to 4/13/21
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Fort Hunter Conservancy Walk
More »Join a Wildwood Naturalist for a strenuous hike at the 153-acre, Fort Hunter Conservancy. Hike through the woods and meadows, stopping at the top the mountain to enjoy the view. Please bring water, a snack and proper footwear as the last section of trail is very steep and has lots of loose rock. Masks & social distancing required. Pre-registration is required. Free
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- 4/18/21 to 4/18/21
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Maple Sugar Festival
This sweet event is free for everyone. Enjoy learning the mysteries of maple syrup making, Native American sugar making, tree tapping and children’s activities. Taste tests different types of maple syrup and enjoy an educational video that includes all aspects of the syrup making process. Pennsylvania maple products will be for sale at the event.
This event, normally held in March, has been postponed to April to hold all of the festival activities outdoors. Free timed tickets are required.
Due to COVID-19 mitigation efforts, guests are asked to register in advance to attend the Maple Sugar Festival
All guests will be required to wear masks and maintain social distancing throughout the event.
Click here for a free timed ticket.
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- 5/2/21 to 5/2/21
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Garden Faire
Kick off your gardening season and celebrate the opening of Fort Hunter Mansion at this free event. Purchase some plants, visit over 30 craft vendors, dance a Maypole dance, enjoy lunch and experience Victorian Dancing and music.
View Ikebana and Bonsai exhibits, as well as The Paxtang Art Association’s show and sale. Fort Hunter Mansion will be open for abbreviated tours at a discount price of $5, reservations required. Farm Show milkshakes are also returning this year!
Many thanks to Doug Bonsall and Craig Staller for underwriting this annual spring festival.
For continued Covid safety, guests must register for timed entry to attend the event. Additionally, all guests must wear a mask and social distance in our outdoor event space. Click here for your free ticket.Craft vendors can download the show application here.
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- 5/8/21 to 5/8/21
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Mrs. Reily's Tea "To Go"
Each attractive “to go” box will be filled with: *Fort Hunter’s famous homemade scones *a homemade, artfully decorated cupcake *fresh fruit *savories *cookies, candies *teaEnjoy Mrs. Reily’s Tea “to go” in 2021. While the Friends of Fort Hunter are unable to host their annual spring tea in the usual format, they will provide a lovely experience “to go” that can be enjoyed safely at home, in the company of family and friends. Available for pick up on May 8, this can be the perfect Mother’s Day gift or a simple treat for family, neighbors and friends.
Order your “to go” box online and pick it up in person between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Fort Hunter Stable. Pick up information will be included with your ticket confirmation.
*And added bonus – purchase a 5 pack of Fort Hunter’s famous scones at checkout – $6
Thanks to Meg Ream Design, Inc for donation of the tea logo.
Click here to purchase your tea box, supplies are limited, register today!
$15
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- 5/18/21 to 5/18/21
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Historical Tree Walk
Join a Naturalist for a leisurely walk around Fort Hunter Park & Mansion. Learn one method for aging a live tree and some historical facts about these large giants. Masks & social distancing required. Meet in front of the Mansion, rain or shine. Pre-registration required. Free
Click here to register online .
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- 6/4/21 to 6/4/21
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Sunset Series - Musical Performance
Every Friday night between June and August, Dauphin County Parks and Recreation hosts a free musical performance or a free movie, outside under the stars in beautiful Fort Hunter Park.
Teaming up with Capital BlueCross and Renewal by Andersen, the Sunset Music & Movie Series is expanding to 13-weeks, highlighting local performing arts organizations and including the family summer movie series.
New for 2021, participants are encouraged to get involved with the community by supporting “Dauphin County Gives Back!” Bring a new item each week of the series, to benefit one of the many regional charities that will be here to accepting donations throughout the summer.
*pack a picnic basket (or on concert nights purchase from one of the food trucks hosted each week) *bring your blankets and lawn chairs *movie concession stand on movie nights sponsored by the Friends of Fort Hunter *no alcohol is permitted at Fort Hunter Park *in case of rain, the concert or movie will be in the Centennial BarnCheck back for the musical group for this Friday evening. Free
Friday, June 4 7:00 pm Musical Performance TBA Friday, June 11 8:30 pm Movie: Trolls World Tour Friday, June 18 7:00 pm Musical Performance TBD Friday, June 25 8:30 pm Movie: Hotel for Dogs Friday, July 2 7:00 pm Musical Performance TBD Friday, July 9 8:30 pm Movie: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Friday, July 16 7:00 pm Musical Performance: Central PA Friends of Jazz Friday, July 23 8:30 pm Movie: Christmas in July – Polar Express Friday, July 30 7:00 pm Performance: Gamut Theatre featuring An Evening of TMI Improv Friday, August 6 8:30 pm Movie: The NeverEnding Story Friday, August 13 7:00 pm Musical Performance: Open Stage of Harrisburg An Evening of Broadway Cabaret Friday, August 20 8:30 pm Movie: The Bee Movie Friday, August 27 7:00 pm Musical Performance: Susquehanna Folk Music Society featuring Colebrook RoadMore »
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- 6/11/21 to 6/11/21
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Sunset Series - Movie Night: Trolls World Tour
Every Friday night between June and August, Dauphin County Parks and Recreation hosts a free musical performance or a free movie night, outside under the stars in beautiful Fort Hunter Park.
Teaming up with Capital BlueCross and Renewal by Andersen, the Sunset Music & Movie Series is expanding to 13-weeks, highlighting local performing arts organizations and including the family summer movie series.
New for 2021, participants are encouraged to get involved with the community by supporting “Dauphin County Gives Back!” Bring a new item each week of the series, to benefit one of the many regional charities that will be here to accepting donations throughout the summer.
*pack a picnic basket (or on concert nights purchase from one of the food trucks hosted each week) *bring your blankets and lawn chairs *movie concession stand on movie nights sponsored by the Friends of Fort Hunter *no alcohol is permitted at Fort Hunter Park *in case of rain, the concert or movie will be in the Centennial BarnFree
Friday, June 4 7:00 pm Musical Performance TBA Friday, June 11 8:30 pm Movie: Trolls World Tour Friday, June 18 7:00 pm Musical Performance TBD Friday, June 25 8:30 pm Movie: Hotel for Dogs Friday, July 2 7:00 pm Musical Performance TBD Friday, July 9 8:30 pm Movie: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Friday, July 16 7:00 pm Musical Performance: Central PA Friends of Jazz Friday, July 23 8:30 pm Movie: Christmas in July – Polar Express Friday, July 30 7:00 pm Performance: Gamut Theatre featuring An Evening of TMI Improv Friday, August 6 8:30 pm Movie: The NeverEnding Story Friday, August 13 7:00 pm Musical Performance: Open Stage of Harrisburg An Evening of Broadway Cabaret Friday, August 20 8:30 pm Movie: The Bee Movie Friday, August 27 7:00 pm Musical Performance: Susquehanna Folk Music Society featuring Colebrook RoadMore »
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- 6/18/21 to 6/18/21
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Sunset Series - Musical Performance
Every Friday night between June and August, Dauphin County Parks and Recreation hosts a free musical performance or a free movie, outside under the stars in beautiful Fort Hunter Park.
Teaming up with Capital BlueCross and Renewal by Andersen, the Sunset Music & Movie Series is expanding to 13-weeks, highlighting local performing arts organizations and including the family summer movie series.
New for 2021, participants are encouraged to get involved with the community by supporting “Dauphin County Gives Back!” Bring a new item each week of the series, to benefit one of the many regional charities that will be here to accepting donations throughout the summer.
*pack a picnic basket (or on concert nights purchase from one of the food trucks hosted each week) *bring your blankets and lawn chairs *movie concession stand on movie nights sponsored by the Friends of Fort Hunter *no alcohol is permitted at Fort Hunter Park *in case of rain, the concert or movie will be in the Centennial BarnCheck back for the musical group for this Friday evening. Free
Friday, June 4 7:00 pm Musical Performance TBA Friday, June 11 8:30 pm Movie: Trolls World Tour Friday, June 18 7:00 pm Musical Performance TBD Friday, June 25 8:30 pm Movie: Hotel for Dogs Friday, July 2 7:00 pm Musical Performance TBD Friday, July 9 8:30 pm Movie: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Friday, July 16 7:00 pm Musical Performance: Central PA Friends of Jazz Friday, July 23 8:30 pm Movie: Christmas in July – Polar Express Friday, July 30 7:00 pm Performance: Gamut Theatre featuring An Evening of TMI Improv Friday, August 6 8:30 pm Movie: The NeverEnding Story Friday, August 13 7:00 pm Musical Performance: Open Stage of Harrisburg An Evening of Broadway Cabaret Friday, August 20 8:30 pm Movie: The Bee Movie Friday, August 27 7:00 pm Musical Performance: Susquehanna Folk Music Society featuring Colebrook RoadMore »
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- 6/25/21 to 6/25/21
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Sunset Series - Movie Night: Hotel for Dogs
Every Friday night between June and August, Dauphin County Parks and Recreation hosts a free musical performance or a free movie night, outside under the stars in beautiful Fort Hunter Park.
Teaming up with Capital BlueCross and Renewal by Andersen, the Sunset Music & Movie Series is expanding to 13-weeks, highlighting local performing arts organizations and including the family summer movie series.
New for 2021, participants are encouraged to get involved with the community by supporting “Dauphin County Gives Back!” Bring a new item each week of the series, to benefit one of the many regional charities that will be here to accepting donations throughout the summer.
*pack a picnic basket (or on concert nights purchase from one of the food trucks hosted each week) *bring your blankets and lawn chairs *movie concession stand on movie nights sponsored by the Friends of Fort Hunter *no alcohol is permitted at Fort Hunter Park *in case of rain, the concert or movie will be in the Centennial BarnFree
Friday, June 4 7:00 pm Musical Performance TBA Friday, June 11 8:30 pm Movie: Trolls World Tour Friday, June 18 7:00 pm Musical Performance TBD Friday, June 25 8:30 pm Movie: Hotel for Dogs Friday, July 2 7:00 pm Musical Performance TBD Friday, July 9 8:30 pm Movie: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Friday, July 16 7:00 pm Musical Performance: Central PA Friends of Jazz Friday, July 23 8:30 pm Movie: Christmas in July – Polar Express Friday, July 30 7:00 pm Performance: Gamut Theatre featuring An Evening of TMI Improv Friday, August 6 8:30 pm Movie: The NeverEnding Story Friday, August 13 7:00 pm Musical Performance: Open Stage of Harrisburg An Evening of Broadway Cabaret Friday, August 20 8:30 pm Movie: The Bee Movie Friday, August 27 7:00 pm Musical Performance: Susquehanna Folk Music Society featuring Colebrook RoadMore »
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- 7/2/21 to 7/2/21
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Sunset Series -Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame presents the Winner of Duo Category
Every Friday night between June and August, Dauphin County Parks and Recreation hosts a free musical performance or a free movie, outside under the stars in beautiful Fort Hunter Park.
Teaming up with Capital BlueCross and Renewal by Andersen, the Sunset Music & Movie Series is expanding to 13-weeks, highlighting local performing arts organizations and including the family summer movie series.
New for 2021, participants are encouraged to get involved with the community by supporting “Dauphin County Gives Back!” Bring a new item each week of the series, to benefit one of the many regional charities that will be here to accepting donations throughout the summer.
*pack a picnic basket (or on concert nights purchase from one of the food trucks hosted each week) *bring your blankets and lawn chairs *movie concession stand on movie nights sponsored by the Friends of Fort Hunter *no alcohol is permitted at Fort Hunter Park *in case of rain, the concert or movie will be in the Centennial BarnCheck back for the musical group for this Friday evening. Free
Friday, June 4 7:00 pm Musical Performance TBA Friday, June 11 8:30 pm Movie: Trolls World Tour Friday, June 18 7:00 pm Musical Performance TBD Friday, June 25 8:30 pm Movie: Hotel for Dogs Friday, July 2 7:00 pm Central PA Hall of Fame Winner of Duo Category Friday, July 9 8:30 pm Movie: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Friday, July 16 7:00 pm Musical Performance: Central PA Friends of Jazz Friday, July 23 8:30 pm Movie: Christmas in July – Polar Express Friday, July 30 7:00 pm Performance: Gamut Theatre featuring An Evening of TMI Improv Friday, August 6 8:30 pm Movie: The NeverEnding Story Friday, August 13 7:00 pm Musical Performance: Open Stage of Harrisburg An Evening of Broadway Cabaret Friday, August 20 8:30 pm Movie: The Bee Movie Friday, August 27 7:00 pm Musical Performance: Susquehanna Folk Music Society featuring Colebrook RoadMore »
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