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  • Carved pumpkin with succulents growing out of the top

    Art Heals: Pumsucculent Workshop – Park Rx

    Create your very own "Pumsucculent" (Succulent Pumpkin)! We will have a nice variety of pumpkins for you to choose from and we will help you create a succulent arrangement on top! You will use a variety of succulent cuttings, moss and Fall accents! Pumsucculents are adorable FALL decorations, centerpieces or gifts. After pumpkin season is over, create your very own succulent garden with the succulents!
  • Group of volunteers in orange vest posing next to the road

    Volunteer Work Day – Park Rx

    Take this opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood’s continued park and habitat enhancement projects. Tools and work gloves provided.
  • Adult educator reading to preschool kids

    Preschool Storytime: Fall at Wildwood

    Join a Dauphin County Library System Librarian and Wildwood Environmental Educator for a fun outdoor story session for children ages 2-5. Stories, songs, rhymes, play and an activity will introduce Wildwood critters and the joy of books and language to youngsters. Pre-registration required.
  • Educator teaching childeren

    Fall Homeschool Days

    During our Homeschool Days, students will discover the rich history of Fort Hunter in a series of 40-minute programs taking them throughout the park. This season’s programs include Story of the Susquehannock, Native American Games, Student Mansion Tour, and Uncovering History. Registration will open on Monday, August 4, 2025.
  • Educator teaching childeren

    Fall Homeschool Days

    During our Homeschool Days, students will discover the rich history of Fort Hunter in a series of 40-minute programs taking them throughout the park. This season’s programs include Story of the Susquehannock, Native American Games, Student Mansion Tour, and Uncovering History. Registration will open on Monday, August 4, 2025.
  • Family roasting marshmallows around a fire

    Night at the Nature Center

    Take an after-hours walk through the Olewine Nature Center and watch the Exhibit Hall critters come to life! Kids will meet these fun talking animals and visit other stations including a campfire to make s’mores, sip apple cider, a craft, and a not so scary Halloween story. Everyone is encouraged to dress as their favorite animal or in a Halloween costume. Don’t forget your trick or treat bag!
  • black and white photo of the mansion

    Macabre Mansion Tour: 6:00PM

    Join us after hours for a tour of the historic Fort Hunter Mansion as we explore taboo topics from mourning etiquette to hair jewelry. This is not intended to be a scary or haunted tour of the Mansion, but rather an opportunity to dig up the history of customs and practices that have since been laid to rest. Tour times are 6 PM, 6:45 PM, 7:30 PM. Pre-registration required. Space is limited.
  • black and white photo of the mansion

    Macabre Mansion Tour: 6:45PM

    Join us after hours for a tour of the historic Fort Hunter Mansion as we explore taboo topics from mourning etiquette to hair jewelry. This is not intended to be a scary or haunted tour of the Mansion, but rather an opportunity to dig up the history of customs and practices that have since been laid to rest. Tour times are 6 PM, 6:45 PM, 7:30 PM. Pre-registration required. Space is limited.
  • black and white photo of the mansion

    Macabre Mansion Tour: 7:30PM

    Join us after hours for a tour of the historic Fort Hunter Mansion as we explore taboo topics from mourning etiquette to hair jewelry. This is not intended to be a scary or haunted tour of the Mansion, but rather an opportunity to dig up the history of customs and practices that have since been laid to rest. Tour times are 6 PM, 6:45 PM, 7:30 PM. Pre-registration required. Space is limited.
  • fall foilage outdoor scene

    Fort Hunter Conservancy Fall Foliage Hike – Adventure Awaits

    Join a Naturalist for an afternoon hike at Fort Hunter Conservancy. Our adventure at this lesser-known park will include a look at plants, trees and whatever other interesting things we can find! Please bring water, a snack and proper footwear as the last section of the trail is very steep and has a lot of loose rock.