Parks and Recreation Events

Night has captured human imagination since the dawn of time. Join us as day turns to night to fulfill requirements for the Cadette Night Owl badge. Scouts will explore Wildwood, discover the myths of the stars and moon and learn about adaptations of nocturnal animals. Turn out the lights, tune in your senses and step out into the night! Please bring a snack, drink and something for dinner (no cooking is available).

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.

Children and adults are invited to make holiday ornaments using pinecones, milkweed pods and other natural materials.

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 and conclude with tea in the dining room.

Stop by the summer kitchen at Fort Hunter’s Tavern House to see what’s cooking. Guests are invited to stop in and ask questions as guest cook, Audrey Trussell, prepares holiday treats (called receipts) from the 1800s over an open fire.

Join us in the Mansion Summer Kitchen from 12:30 – 4:30 to learn about clear toy candy, see the molds, and meet the makers. One of the great traditions of Christmas in the 1800s was receiving a piece of three-dimensional clear toy candy. A selection of clear toy candy will be available for purchase. Admission to the demonstration is free.

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, January 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded for winning entries.

Visit the Olewine Nature Center, where special exhibits and activities will highlight the magic of the winter world. Follow self-guided signs along the Towpath Trail to enhance your winter outdoor experience while learning about the natural history of Wildwood Park and animals in winter.

Visit the Olewine Nature Center to view and vote for your favorite photos!

The St. Thomas Dulcimer Society is returning to the Fort Hunter Centennial Barn on Wednesday, December 11th for their annual holiday concert! The Concert begins at 6:30 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Seats are first-come, first-served.