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  • Handmade holiday crafts

    Craft Reunion Weekend

    , Harrisburg
    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.
  • Owl Sitting in a Tree

    Owl Prowl - Wiconisco Creek Park

    , Millersburg
    Join a Naturalist for a night-time stroll at Wiconisco Creek Park.
  • Owl in a Tree

    Owl Prowl - Wiconisco Creek Park

    Join a Naturalist for a night-time stroll at Wiconisco Creek Park. Discover WHO may be calling in the night and the eight different species of owls found in Pennsylvania.
  • Children looking through binoculars watching for birds

    Young Birders: Counting is for the Birds

    Christmas Bird Counts are the longest-running citizen science survey, helping to track bird populations and promote their conservation.
  • Kids Only Shop

    “Kids Only” Shop

    , Harrisburg
    SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY | 12:30 - 4:30 PM. In our “kids only” shop, children can safely shop for small gifts for their loved ones with the help of our volunteers. Most gifts are under $15 WITH items suitable for all ages. After shopping, all gifts will be wrapped, labeled, and ready for the holidays. Visit https://forthunter.org/ for information on all events and programs.
  • Dress forms showing holiday displays created with greens and other decorative accents

    Fort Couture 2024 Collection

    , Harrisburg
    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.
  • owl in a tree with his food capture in his grasp

    Cadette Girl Scouts: Night Owl

    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).
  • Racoon and snowman head ornaments

    Natural Ornaments

    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.
  • Racoon and Wooden Snowman Ornaments made out of natural materials

    Natural Ornaments - Wildwood Park

    Children and adults are invited to make holiday ornaments using pinecones, milkweed pods and other natural materials.
  • Holiday Cookies on a Dining Table with Tea Cups in the background

    Victorian Tea

    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.