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Sunset Music & Movie Series – America250PA Dauphin County Celebration

America250 PA Dauphin County Kick-Off Celebration

Saturday, July 5                                            6:00 PM
Fort Hunter Park                                          Free   

Join us at Fort Hunter Park to kick off our AMERICA250PA Dauphin County Celebration with a free historic ice cream social and musical performance by the Greater Harrisburg Concert Band!

6:00 PM - Ice Cream Social
7:00 PM - Greater Harrisburg Concert Band

Themed Ice Cream flavors crafted by Urban Churn: Jefferson's Vanilla | Apple Orchard Crumble | Colonial Triple Berry Cobbler | Betsy Ross' Strawberry Shortcake | Liberty Lemonade Sorbet (dairy-free).

Event Sponsored by Veolia, Visit Hershey & Harrisburg, and Urban Churn Craft Creamery.

Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series! Each week will highlight local performing arts organizations or an outdoor movie every Friday night from June - August. Pack a picnic basket (or purchase from our food concessions), bring your blankets and your lawn chairs, and enjoy an evening of family fun! 

All Sunset Series events are free thanks to our Presenting Sponsors, Veolia and Dauphin County Drug & Alcohol Services, along with our Event Sponsor, Ollies.

The rain date is Sunday, July 6, 2025 - A decision will be made midday on July 5th. 


Contact Name: Michelle McKeown Contact Phone: 717-599-5188, ext. 2117 Contact Email: Mmckeown@dauphincounty.gov Registration Link: https://www.dauphincounty.gov/government/support-services/parks-recreation/festivals-special-events/sunset-music-and-movie-series