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  • Local foraged fruit

    Wild Recipes: Fall Foraging in Your Backyard

    Curious about edible plants and how to utilize them to create yummy fall recipes? Join Naturalists at Wildwood Park to learn how to cook with a variety of fall fruits and nuts. Samples of each edible treat will be provided.
  • cat in the hat

    The Cat in the Hat Learning Series - November 21

    Join an Environmental Educator for fun interactive story session for children ages 3-5. Stories, rhymes, and a craft/activity will introduce science through the eyes of the Cat In The Hat.
  • Wild Turkey

    Kids Discover: Turkey Talk (Ages 2-5)

    It’s that time of year! Bring your littles for a morning session with a Naturalist at Wildwood Park. Learn all about Wild Turkeys and what makes these colorful birds unique. Program will include crafts and a story.
  • wreath

    Wreath Workshop November 30

    Make an evergreen wreath out of natural materials. Everything will be supplied to make a wreath with decorations from nature, including cones, berries, nuts and seed pods. Wreath assembly will occur indoors with optional decorating to follow. Bring personal work gloves and/or decorations.
  • Toy trains

    Toy Train Exhibit

    , Harrisburg
    SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY | 12:30 - 4:30 PM. Enjoy the cherished nostalgia of the toy trains in person. Presented and operated by the Keystone Model Railroad Historical Society, this massive display represents familiar scenes from central Pennsylvania on a bite-size scale. Admission is free for all park visitors. Visit https://forthunter.org/ for information on all events and programs.
  • Festive holiday trees

    Festival of Trees

    , Harrisburg
    SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY | 12:30 - 4:30 PM. Enjoy the splendor of six themed Christmas Trees on view. Each tree is beautifully decorated with handmade ornaments and trimmed by local garden clubs. Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of these magnificent trees. A selection of handmade ornaments is also available for purchase. Co-sponsored by the Harrisburg Area Civic Garden Center.
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    Wreath Workshop December 1

    Make an evergreen wreath out of natural materials. Everything will be supplied to make a wreath with decorations from nature, including cones, berries, nuts and seed pods. Wreath assembly will occur indoors with optional decorating to follow. Bring personal work gloves and/or decorations.
  • Christmas at Fort Hunter

    Christmas at Fort Hunter Mansion

    , Harrisburg
    CLOSED ON MONDAYS. Catch the holiday spirit as you enjoy a guided tour of Fort Hunter Mansion decorated with fresh greens and fruits, dried materials, and fresh flowers. The lives of the families that lived at Fort Hunter are highlighted on guided tours of the elegant rooms.
  • wreath

    Wreath Workshop December 3

    Make an evergreen wreath out of natural materials. Everything will be supplied to make a wreath with decorations from nature, including cones, berries, nuts and seed pods. Wreath assembly will occur indoors with optional decorating to follow. Bring personal work gloves and/or decorations.
  • Handmade holiday crafts

    Craft Reunion Weekend

    , Harrisburg
    FRIDAY - 12:00 - 9:00 PM | SATURDAY - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | SUNDAY - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Join us in the Fort Hunter Centennial Barn to find the perfect holiday gift. Stroll around the Centennial Barn, Room 1 which will be filled with handmade crafts from local artisans. This is a free event.