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    Walk with a Doc - City Island

    , Harrisburg
    Join us for a walk from City Island along the Harrisburg Riverfront to Shipoke and back. The full walk is approximately 2.5 miles. This Walk With A Doc program is designed to provide some general health information and a moderately-paced walk. A Park Rx program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield and supported by Penn State Health.
  • Dress forms showing holiday displays created with greens and other decorative accents

    Fort Couture 2024 Collection

    , Harrisburg
    SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY | 12:30 - 4:30 PM. Adorned in the holiday spirit, view dress forms decorated like Christmas trees! You do not want to miss the festive designs of the 2024 Collection.
  • Kids Only Shop

    “Kids Only” Shop

    , Harrisburg
    SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY | 12:30 - 4:30 PM. In our “kids only” shop, children can safely shop for small gifts for their loved ones with the help of our volunteers. Most gifts are under $15 WITH items suitable for all ages. After shopping, all gifts will be wrapped, labeled, and ready for the holidays. Visit https://forthunter.org/ for information on all events and programs.
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    Cadette Girl Scouts: Night Owl

    Night has captured human imagination since the dawn of time. Join us as day turns to night to fulfill requirements for the Cadette Night Owl badge. Scouts will explore Wildwood, discover the myths of the stars and moon and learn about adaptations of nocturnal animals. Turn out the lights, tune in your senses and step out into the night! Please bring a snack, drink and something for dinner (no cooking is available).
  • Racoon and snowman head ornaments

    Natural Ornaments

    Children and adults are invited to make holiday ornaments using pinecones, milkweed pods and other natural materials. Everything but creativity will be supplied to make works of art to decorate for the holidays.
  • Holiday Cookies on a Dining Table with Tea Cups in the background

    Victorian Tea

    Sample sweet and savory treats as you sip cups of spiced tea and enjoy the Mansion adorned for the holidays with fresh greens and natural trimmings. Guests begin their visit with a self-guided tour of the holiday decorations and conclude with tea in the dining room.
  • Clear toy candy

    Clear Toy Candy Demonstration

    , Harrisburg
    Join us in the Mansion Summer Kitchen from 12:30 – 4:30 to 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.
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    Photography Contest Display

    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. Winners will be announced at the Photo Contest Reception on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded for winning entries.
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    Holiday Concert – St. Thomas Dulcimer Society

    , Harrisburg
    The St. Thomas Dulcimer Society is returning to the Fort Hunter Centennial Barn on Wednesday, December 11th for their annual holiday concert! The Concert begins at 6:30 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Seats are first-come, first-served.
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    Birds & Coffee with Appalachian Audubon

    Stop by the Nature Center Bird Viewing Area for a warm cup of bird- friendly coffee, tea or hot cocoa with Appalachian Audubon Society. Discover what birds visit our feeders most often and learn how to identify each one. On the second Saturday from November - April, join us in observing and counting common feeder birds as part of Project FeederWatch.