Parks and Recreation Events

It’s that time of year! Bring your littles for a morning session with a Naturalist at Wildwood Park. Learn all about Wild Turkeys and what makes these colorful birds unique. Program will include crafts and a story.

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.

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY | 12:30 - 4:30 PM. Enjoy the cherished nostalgia of the toy trains in person. Presented and operated by the Keystone Model Railroad Historical Society, this massive display represents familiar scenes from central Pennsylvania on a bite-size scale. Admission is free for all park visitors. Visit https://forthunter.org/ for information on all events and programs.

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY | 12:30 - 4:30 PM. Enjoy the splendor of six themed Christmas Trees on view. Each tree is beautifully decorated with handmade ornaments and trimmed by local garden clubs. Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of these magnificent trees. A selection of handmade ornaments is also available for purchase. Co-sponsored by the Harrisburg Area Civic Garden Center.

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.

CLOSED ON MONDAYS. 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.

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.

FRIDAY - 12:00 - 9:00 PM | SATURDAY - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | SUNDAY - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Join us in the Fort Hunter Centennial Barn to find the perfect holiday gift. Stroll around the Centennial Barn, Room 1 which will be filled with handmade crafts from local artisans. This is a free event.

Join us for a walk from City Island along the Harrisburg Riverfront to Shipoke and back. The full walk is approximately 2.5 miles. This Walk With A Doc program is designed to provide some general health information and a moderately-paced walk. A Park Rx program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield and supported by Penn State Health.

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY | 12:30 - 4:30 PM. Adorned in the holiday spirit, view dress forms decorated like Christmas trees! You do not want to miss the festive designs of the 2024 Collection.