Parks and Recreation Events

Did you ever wonder how ducks sleep on the water or how their feathers stay dry? Or notice that some ducks just seem to just “duck” their head down into the water while other ducks dive? Join a Naturalist to investigate the world of ducks and other waterfowls and discover their amazing abilities to thrive in the air and on water.

Design and decorate a fall wreath base out of bamboo. Everything will be supplied to make a custom-sized wreath base and then embellish it with decorations from nature, including dried flowers, grasses and seed pods.

Explore the essential role of insect pollinators in our food systems and ecosystems.

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.

Jazz up your weekend! Join us for the 18th Annual Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival at beautiful Fort Hunter Park as we welcome national bands, wine tasting by PA wineries & more!

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

Join us for a moderately paced walk around Italian Lake in Harrisburg. Street parking is available near Italian Lake. Meet up will be by the Pavilion. One can access it without stairs at its entrances on Division St. and Edwards St. The Division St entrance is closer to the pavilion. There is street parking along Division St, 3rd St, 4th St, and Edward St.A Park Rx Wellness Program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield and supported by Penn State Health.

Join Master Gardener Kevin Kelly for a guided walk through the Nature Center’s Garden Beds. Each walk will highlight what’s in bloom, along with shrubs, foliage, structure and other seasonal features that give the garden interest and support wildlife.

Ready to take your running off-road? Join us at Detweiler Park as a beginner or road runner looking to expand.

Join Mallory Scoppa from Moon Shadow Studio for a fun beginner friendly needle felting class that will introduce participants to the fundaments of sculpting with wool. Participants will learn how to use barbed felting needles to shape and bond natural fibers into simple forms such as small animals, ornaments or decorative objects.