Events

Visit naturally inspired trailside creations along Wildwood Park’s wandering trails and wetlands. Using mostly natural materials, artists have constructed large and small installations. This year’s theme is “Nature Heals.” A map-brochure about the exhibit is available online, at the kiosks or inside the Nature Center. Art In the Wild is Presented by the Mooney family foundation.

Explore the engineering required, famous travelers who passed by Fort Hunter, and what has been left behind of the once awe-inspiring Pennsylvania Canals. The exhibit is included in a tour of the Mansion. Closed on Mondays.

Spend time outdoors this summer at beautiful Detweiler Park enjoying Bear’s Bicycle by Laura Renauld and illustrated by Jennie Poh. Dauphin County Parks and Recreation and Penn State Health are excited to provide an interactive Storywalk®.

Enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park. This will be a walk on paved, gravel, and dirt surfaces. You can choose to walk only a portion, then turn around at any point if you would like to customize the length of your walk to your individual fitness goals.

Enjoy a moderately-paced walk around Wildwood Lake while enjoying the trees and animals at the park. This will be a walk on paved, gravel, and dirt surfaces. You can choose to walk only a portion, then turn around at any point if you would like to customize the length of your walk to your individual fitness goals.

Saturday, September 7 3:00 – 8:00 pm Sunday, September 8 3:00 – 8:00 pm Fort Hunter Park $60 in advance – good for BOTH days $75 at the gate – good for BOTH days Jazz up your weekend! Join us for the 17th Annual Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival at beautiful Fort Hunter Park as we welcome national bands, wine tasting by PA wineries & more! Presented by Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. This year’s entertainers include: Nathan Mitchell, Vincent Ingala, Urban Guerilla Orchestra (UGO), Four80East featuring JJ Sansaverino and Art Sherrod, Jr., Jacob Webb & Phylicia Rae and the FAME Jazz Ensemble! Browse among a gathering of Central Pennsylvania's top wineries, craft, and food vendors.

This adventurous wellness program is geared for those interested in climbing but never have, have climbed in the gym, or are new to outdoor climbing. Rock climbing and rappelling sessions can be adjusted to any difficulty level to satisfy your enjoyment in a beginner-friendly environment.

Join a Naturalist near Heckton Church along the River for an afternoon of Monarch Tagging. Learn about Monarch Watch and Project Monarch Health, annual community science efforts to help track Monarch Butterfly migrations and population trends. Try your luck with a butterfly net and get a chance to tag a butterfly with a unique round sticker. The program is for children or adults. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration required.

Join Certified Sound Therapist, Matthew Kramer for a Community Sound Meditation. Sound Meditations encourage deep listening practices which can create an ideal entry point for a meditative experience, particularly for anyone who has struggled to embrace more traditional forms of meditation.

Join a Naturalist at Lykens Glen for a fun evening exploring the Rattling Creek. Discover what lives in the water and learn all about macroinvertebrates. Dress for the weather; this program will take place entirely outdoors. Closed-toe shoes (water shoes or old sneakers) are highly recommended as we will be walking over slippery rocks in the creek. Ages 5-10, one chaperone per child. Pre-registration required.