Parks and Recreation Events

Gather with your friends and create Friendship Soup. Each participant will get to make and take home two, one-quart jars of Friendship soup to give to friends. We have all the supplies, just bring yourself!

Christmas Bird Counts are the longest-running citizen science survey, helping to track bird populations and promote their conservation. Join members of the Appalachian Audubon Society’s Young Birders Club and Christmas Bird Count volunteers to learn about how and why we count as we do an unofficial Christmas Bird Count along one of the Boardwalks

Join us for a cozy, creative class with Mallory from Moon Shadow Studio! Learn the art of needle felting as you sculpt soft wool into a charming red cardinal ornament to treasure for years to come.

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY | 12:30 - 4:30 PM. Kids aged 12 and under can shop for family and friends with the aid of helper elves. All gifts are under $15 with items for all ages, including grandparents. Santa’s helpers will assist youngsters in picking out tasteful and unique items from the Museum Shop at Fort Hunter.

Adorned in the holiday spirit, these dress forms are decorated like Christmas trees and are a twist on holiday decoration. Displayed in the Stone Stable, these festive wonders are created by volunteers, Friends of Fort Hunter, and local businesses and creative individuals.

Add a little handmade magic to your holiday season! Join us for a cozy, creative workshop where you'll learn the art of metal embossing to create a beautiful set of for heirloom ornaments.

Gather with your friends and create simmer pot jars to usher in the holiday season. We will provide all of the ingredients. Each participant will take home two pint jars.

Visit the Olewine Nature Center, where special exhibits and activities will highlight the magic of the winter world.

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.

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.