Parks and Recreation Events

Take this opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood’s continued park and habitat enhancement projects. Tools and work gloves provided. This program is part of the Dauphin County Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration required.

Jazz up your weekend! Join us for the 18th Annual Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival at beautiful Fort Hunter Park as we welcome national bands, wine tasting by PA wineries & more!

Every Tuesday (weather permitting), enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park.

Join us for a moderately paced walk around Italian Lake in Harrisburg. Street parking is available near Italian Lake. Meet up will be by the Pavilion. One can access it without stairs at its entrances on Division St. and Edwards St. The Division St entrance is closer to the pavilion. There is street parking along Division St, 3rd St, 4th St, and Edward St.A Park Rx Wellness Program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield and supported by Penn State Health.

Join Master Gardener Kevin Kelly for a guided walk through the Nature Center’s Garden Beds. Each walk will highlight what’s in bloom, along with shrubs, foliage, structure and other seasonal features that give the garden interest and support wildlife.

Ready to take your running off-road? Join us at Detweiler Park as a beginner or road runner looking to expand.

Did you know that Wildwood Park is home to one of the tallest birds in Pennsylvania… the Great Blue Heron! Join a Naturalist to learn about the behaviors and adaptations of these majestic birds. Participants will read and talk about Great Blue Herons, do a craft and an outdoor activity.

Join Mallory Scoppa from Moon Shadow Studio for a fun beginner friendly needle felting class that will introduce participants to the fundaments of sculpting with wool. Participants will learn how to use barbed felting needles to shape and bond natural fibers into simple forms such as small animals, ornaments or decorative objects.

Join Mallory Scoppa from Moon Shadow Studio for a chance to explore the art of wet felting while creating a vibrant, textured floral scene. During this workshop, participants will learn how to layer and blend wool fibers, use water and agitation to fuse them into fabric and add depth with color, line and detail.

This workshop will get you started with basic djembe drumming skills and give you a taste of West African Rhythm!