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 elves. Staff and volunteers will assist kids in picking out tasteful and unique items from the Museum Shop at Fort Hunter. Grownups provide money and […]
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 elves. Staff and volunteers will assist kids in picking out tasteful and unique items from the Museum Shop at Fort Hunter. Grownups provide money and […]
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 elves. Staff and volunteers will assist kids in picking out tasteful and unique items from the Museum Shop at Fort Hunter. Grownups provide money and […]
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 elves. Staff and volunteers will assist kids in picking out tasteful and unique items from the Museum Shop at Fort Hunter. Grownups provide money and […]
Local artist Amanda Rife of Mosaic Montage will be leading a crafting session in the Historic Centennial Barn. Each participant will design their own modern mosaic artwork inspired by Dutch hex signs commonly seen on barns throughout the region. Participants don’t have to worry about grouting their projects- the instructor will take the projects with […]
Interested in learning how to handle back and hip pain so you can stay active? Did you know that lower back pain is the leading cause of disability globally? That number is expected to rise with population expansion and aging. A free Park Rx wellness program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Join us for this […]
Learn the basics of backpacking before heading into the backcountry to discover new places. Whether you are a seasoned hiker who wants to extend your hikes across multiple days, or if you are new to the outdoors, this presentation will give you the essential information you need to put together a great plan. From trip […]
Join Plantscapes By Design at Fort Hunter Park for an evening of planting fun! Participants will create a calming zen succulent garden planter! All materials are provide along with tips/tricks on caring for your arrangement. Materials include: rooted succulent, succulent cuttings, soil, sand, marbles, sand stamper, miniature wooden bench, mini zen garden rake, mini succulent glazed ceramic planter pot, sand stamp for mini zen […]
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. Let your new year be better than ever before! You must be at least 12 years of age or older to attend this program. […]
Join Dauphin County Parks and Recreation for the 16th Annual Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival at beautiful Fort Hunter Park as we welcome 6 national bands, wine tasting by PA wineries & more! Browse among a gathering of Central Pennsylvania's top wineries, craft, and food vendors. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets. Outside […]
“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” has been known as the 3 R’s for a long time, but did you know there are actually many more R’s, including “Repurpose?” Join Fort Hunter this Earth Day to repurpose metal cans as lanterns using similar methods to those used in the 1800’s when tin punching was popular. This program is […]
Just because kids are on spring break, doesn’t mean the learning has to stop! Join Fort Hunter for an exploration of Native American life in the Harrisburg area in the morning and in the afternoon learn about the early 1900s dairy farming operation at Fort Hunter. Two programs, participate in one or both. Geared towards […]