Parks and Recreation Events

Sprouts ages 4 and 5 will discover nature through hands-on activities. Spend the day exploring the outdoors through discovery and sensory walks, stories, crafts and much more. Learn about the different plants and animals that call Wildwood Park home. Chaperones are not required to stay with their sprouts. Registration limited to 15 campers.  

Sprouts ages 4 and 5 will discover nature through hands-on activities. Spend the day exploring the outdoors through discovery and sensory walks, stories, crafts and much more. Learn about the different plants and animals that call Wildwood Park home. Chaperones are not required to stay with their sprouts. Registration limited to 15 campers.  

This adventurous wellness program is geared for those interested in learning how to kayak. Enjoy approximately six miles of easy paddling for approximately two hours on the normally gentle, tree lined Swatara Creek. This guided two-hour evening paddle will let you discover firsthand why many are getting involved in this healthy life-long hobby. Guides will provide kayak skill instruction before and during the trip.

Enjoy a movie night outdoors under the stars at Fort Hunter Park. The whole family is sure to love "Wish" which has a “PG” rating and a run time of 1 hour and 42 minutes. The Friends of Fort Hunter will operate a concession stand with movie snacks and drinks.

Join us for an enchanting evening at Fort Hunter Mansion & Park! The Bella Serata fundraising dinner promises to be a celebration of fine cuisine, camaraderie, and the beauty of Central Pennsylvania.

This workshop is for any educator interested in teaching about aquatic wildlife & ecology such as classroom teachers, non-formal educators, college students studying to be teachers (pre-service), school administrators, homeschool teachers and youth leaders. Morning refreshments and snack provided. ACT 48 hours are available for PA Certified Teachers. The workshop will be held indoors and outdoors. 

Join us for a FREE concert at Fort Hunter Park as Gamut Theatre: Popcorn Hat Players present "Tales from Ancient Greece". Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series! Food Trucks: Sarah’s Creamery is available beginning at 6:30 pm.

Join us for a walk at Veterans Park! This Walk With A Doc program is designed to provide some general health information and a moderately-paced walk. This is a FREE walk, but we ask that you pre-register. A Park Rx Wellness Program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield and supported by Penn State Health.

Enjoy a movie night outdoors under the stars at Fort Hunter Park. Everyone will love "The Little Mermaid" which has a “PG” rating and a run time of 2 hour and 15 minutes. The Friends of Fort Hunter will operate a concession stand with movie snacks and drinks.

Join us for a FREE concert at Fort Hunter Park as the Susquehanna Folk Music Society presents Neidig, Koretzky & Blouin Folk Trio. Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series! Food Trucks: Lykens Valley Bison and Sarah’s Creamery will be available beginning at 6:30 pm with eats and treats.