Parks and Recreation Events
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Sound Meditation
, HarrisburgJoin Certified Sound Therapist, Matthew Kramer for a Community Sound Meditation. Sound Meditations encourage deep listening practices which can create an ideal entry point for a meditative experience, particularly for anyone who has struggled to embrace more traditional forms of meditation. -
Kids Discover: Creek Critters (Ages 5-10)
Join a Naturalist at Lykens Glen for a fun evening exploring the Rattling Creek. Discover what lives in the water and learn all about macroinvertebrates. Dress for the weather; this program will take place entirely outdoors. Closed-toe shoes (water shoes or old sneakers) are highly recommended as we will be walking over slippery rocks in the creek. Ages 5-10, one chaperone per child. Pre-registration required. -
Walk with a Doc - Fort Hunter Greenbelt
, HarrisburgJoin us for a Walk With A Doc walk on the Greenbelt Connector starting at Fort Hunter Park. The walk will be approximately 2 miles in length, but it is a well-marked path and you can choose to do as much or as little as you would like. The pathway is paved and wheelchair accessible. A Park Rx Wellness Program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield and supported by Penn State Health. -
Volunteer Work Day
Take this opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood’s continued park and habitat enhancement projects. Tools and work gloves are provided. This program is part of the Dauphin County Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration required. -
Upcycled Crafts
Children ages 5 and up are invited for a day of upcycled crafting! Everything but the creativity will be supplied to make a unique creation using recycled and repurposed materials that would normally have been discarded as trash, in addition to a wide array of natural materials. Pre-registration required. Choose from two different timeslots. Register at explorewildwoodpark.org/events. -
Upcycled Crafts
Children ages 5 and up are invited for a day of upcycled crafting! Everything but the creativity will be supplied to make a unique creation using recycled and repurposed materials that would normally have been discarded as trash, in addition to a wide array of natural materials. Pre-registration required. Choose from two different timeslots. Register at explorewildwoodpark.org/events. -
Fort Hunter Day
, HarrisburgFort Hunter Day ushers in fall with a free celebration of the old-time way of life. Sponsored by M&T Bank, visitors will find arts and crafts, children’s games and activities, historic demonstrations and exhibits, entertainment, a bake sale, festival food and more. -
Flower Walk: Fall Surprises
Even with autumn in full swing, there is still an abundance of goldenrods and asters and maybe even a few surprises. Many seeds will be present including those of trees and it will be easy to see the different methods of seed dispersal. Join volunteer Jane Earle for this final walk of the season to identify the flowers. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. -
Running 101
Have you considered trying a 5K training program, but do not feel you have the endurance to start or know where to begin? Have you run in the past and need a little extra motivation to lace up your shoes and get back out there? Or are you simply looking to add some variety to your current fitness routine? If any of these situations apply to you, or if you simply love being outside and moving your body, then you should plan to join us for the very first Dauphin County Parks & Recreation's Running 101 class! -
Celebrate Wildwood
, HarrisburgHelp celebrate Wildwood Park with a nature-themed afternoon! Learn about butterflies, birds, and more. Participate in pumpkin painting, children’s crafts, live musical entertainment, and guided walks. Children will enjoy a storywalk along the Delta Boardwalk. There’s something for the whole family!