Parks and Recreation Events

Enjoy the movie Lilo & Stitch (2025 Live Action) outdoors under the stars at Fort Hunter Park. Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series!

Decorate a summer wreath out of natural materials. Everything will be supplied to make a wreath with dried flowers, seed pods and greens. Using an embroidery hoop, select from a variety of styles including wrapping in burlap, fabric or twine.

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.

Bald Eagles are beautiful, powerful birds of prey! During this program we will explore the world of bald eagles, discover their “super” powers and conduct an experiment to see why eagles can soar for hours! Join a Naturalist as we honor our Nation’s 250th birthday with a closer look at our National Bird. This program is a part of the America250 Dauphin County Celebration. Registrants must be accompanied by a chaperone for the duration of the program. A maximum of one chaperone per child is permitted. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.

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

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. REGISTRATION OPENS ON JANUARY 5, 2026

Join us for a moderately paced walk around Wildwood Park in Harrisburg. The walk led by a Jay Raman, MD, Chair, Penn State Health Urology, and will focus on Prostate Health.

Design a unique cotton pillow cover (18” x 18”) using flowers and leaves from Wildwood Park.

Join us for a FREE concert at Fort Hunter Park as Central PA Music Hall of Fame presents Addily Park Band. Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series!

This adventure awaits program is geared toward those interested in learning how to kayak and those looking to explore a new kayaking location. Everything is provided, including kayaks, equipment, shuttle, guides, paddling, and safety instruction.