Due to Friday's purple air alert, we are postponing the Sunset Series Concert featuring the Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz and the Steve Rudolph Quartet. This concert has been rescheduled until Sunday, July 19th at 7:00 PM. Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole […]
Saturday, July 18, 2026 |11 AM – 12 PM | Fort Hunter Park (Barn Room 1) |$5 per participant African dance and drum reduce stress and anxiety, build self-esteem, and assist with weight loss. This energy-filled class provides an opportunity to experience West African culture through learning traditional dance movements accompanied by live music, using traditional drums (djembe, djun-dun). Each class starts […]
Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 9 – 11 AM | Fort Hunter Park (Barn Room 2) | $22 per participant Earth altars are known as ephemeral nature-based artworks. A forest mandala is one example of an earth altar. During this program, we will learn about the “how-to’s” and the health and A wellness benefits of […]
Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series! Each week will highlight local performing arts organizations or an outdoor movie every Friday night from June – August. Pack a picnic basket (or purchase from our food concessions), bring […]
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 6 PM – 8 PM | Fort Hunter Park (Barn Room 1) | $47 per person (includes all materials) This is a fun beginner-friendly mosaic workshop where you’ll get to create either a bright and beautiful Sunflower Mosaic or multi-colored Butterfly Mosaic to brighten up your home. No prior experience […]
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 6 – 7:30 PM | Fort Hunter Park (Barn Room 2) | $22 per participant Feeling Bookish? Join us for a book-inspired wellness immersion! Chapter 2 (learn about NEW books for supporting nature-based wellness immersions). During this program, we will explore several books that may encourage you to get outdoors […]
Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series! Each week will highlight local performing arts organizations or an outdoor movie every Friday night from June – August. Pack a picnic basket (or purchase from our food concessions), bring […]
Enjoy a delightful afternoon luncheon tea, along with an illustrated talk, and a tour of the Fort Hunter Mansion. The afternoon begins with the presentation “Margaret Mitchell: The Source of an Immortal Novel and Blockbuster Movie” by Dr. Donald Koones. Learn about the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Gone With the Wind and the […]
Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Fort Hunter Barn – Room 1 Free / $10 if participant wants certification This free certification course is a great way for the first-time boater or […]
Create your own custom gnome! During the class, participants will be able to choose their hat, body material, and the type of beard. This session includes instruction with Chris Pettman and all materials. Earth Gnomes are soft bodied and approximately 12-15 inches tall. Participants are encouraged to bring other items they may want to use […]
New for Spring 2026, we will offer half-day programming. Each of our homeschool days this spring will have a morning and afternoon session covering the same material, so choose which time works best for your family’s schedule. Each session will run for approximately 90 minutes. For our April 14th programming, students will first learn about […]
New for Spring 2026, we will offer half-day programming. Each of our homeschool days this spring will have a morning and afternoon session covering the same material, so choose which time works best for your family’s schedule. Each session will run for approximately 90 minutes. For our March 19th programming, students will learn how historians […]