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    Wreath Workshop - November 29

    Make an evergreen wreath out of natural materials. Everything will be supplied to make a wreath with decorations from nature, including cones, berries, nuts and seed pods. Wreath assembly will occur indoors with optional decorating to follow. Bring personal work gloves and/or decorations.
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    Wreath Workshop - December 1

    Make an evergreen wreath out of natural materials. Everything will be supplied to make a wreath with decorations from nature, including cones, berries, nuts and seed pods. Wreath assembly will occur indoors with optional decorating to follow. Bring personal work gloves and/or decorations.
  • Christmas at Fort Hunter

    Christmas at Fort Hunter Mansion

    , Harrisburg
    Catch the holiday spirit as you enjoy a guided tour of Fort Hunter Mansion decorated with fresh greens and fruits, dried materials, and fresh flowers. The lives of the families that lived at Fort Hunter are highlighted on guided tours of the elegant rooms. CLOSED ON MONDAYS.
  • 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.
  • LEPC Meeting

    , Steelton
    Dauphin County LEPC meeting in the Emergency Operations Center.
  • ELF ACADEMY: Friendship Soup

    Gather with your friends and create Friendship Soup. Each participant will get to make and take home two, one-quart jars of Friendship soup to give to friends. We have all the supplies, just bring yourself!
  • 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
  • ELF ACADEMY: Needle Felted Cardinal Ornament

    Join us for a cozy, creative class with Mallory from Moon Shadow Studio! Learn the art of needle felting as you sculpt soft wool into a charming red cardinal ornament to treasure for years to come.
  • 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.