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  • Young Birders: Counting Is for the Birds with Appalachian Audubon Society

    Christmas Bird Counts are the longest-running citizen science survey, helping to track bird populations and promote their conservation. Join members of the Appalachian Audubon Society’s Young Birders Club and Christmas Bird Count volunteers to learn about how and why we count as we do an unofficial Christmas Bird Count along one of the Boardwalks
  • Kids Only Shop

    “Kids Only” Shop

    , Harrisburg
    SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY | 12:30 - 4:30 PM. Kids aged 12 and under can shop for family and friends with the aid of helper elves. All gifts are under $15 with items for all ages, including grandparents. Santa’s helpers will assist youngsters in picking out tasteful and unique items from the Museum Shop at Fort Hunter.
  • Dress forms showing holiday displays created with greens and other decorative accents

    Fort Couture

    , Harrisburg
    Adorned in the holiday spirit, these dress forms are decorated like Christmas trees and are a twist on holiday decoration. Displayed in the Stone Stable, these festive wonders are created by volunteers, Friends of Fort Hunter, and local businesses and creative individuals.
  • Costumed Attendant pouring tea from a silver teapot at an elegant table

    Victorian Tea - Fort Hunter Mansion

    Sample sweet and savory treats as you sip cups of spiced tea and enjoy the Mansion adorned for the holidays with fresh greens and natural trimmings. Guests begin their visit with a self-guided tour of the holiday decorations by the Civic Committee of the Harrisburg Garden Club and conclude with tea in the dining room.

  • Focus on Nature: Photography Contest

    Visit the Olewine Nature Center to view and vote for your favorite photos! Take a tour of beautiful photographs from all of Dauphin County’s parks. Winners will be announced at the Photo Contest Reception on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 1:00 pm.
  • A group of people walking on a paved trail in the woods

    Weekly Wellness Walk – Park Rx

    Every Tuesday (weather permitting), enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park.

  • DCHMRT- 2026 Year in Review

    , Dauphin
    2026 Year in Review

  • Natural Ornaments

    Children and adults are invited to make holiday ornaments using pinecones, milkweed pods and other natural materials. Everything but creativity will be supplied to make works of art to decorate for the holidays.
  • Small bird sitting on a birdfeeder

    Birds & Coffee with Appalachian Audubon

    Stop by the Nature Center Bird Viewing Area for a warm cup of bird- friendly coffee, tea or hot cocoa with Appalachian Audubon Society.

  • EMC Training- 2026 Year in Review

    2026 EMC Year in Review