Parks and Recreation Events

Join Penn State Master Gardeners for a leisurely one-hour stroll around Fort Hunter to learn about plants in the parks. This program is for all ages, but children should be accompanied by an adult chaperone. The group will meet up at the Everhart Covered Bridge on the “barn” side of Fort Hunter Park. Pre-registration is required.

Join us for a FREE concert at Fort Hunter Park as Open Stage presents “An Evening of Song from Broadway and Beyond!” Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series! Food Trucks: Lykens Valley Bison | Sarah’s Creamery are available beginning at 6:30 pm.

Enjoy a free movie night outdoors under the stars at Fort Hunter Park. The whole family is sure to love "Wonka" which has a “PG” rating and a run time of 1 hour and 57 minutes. The Friends of Fort Hunter will operate a concession stand with movie snacks and drinks.

The Friends of Wildwood invite you to join them on their third “Off the Beaten Path” bus trip. We’ll take a comfortable, chartered mini-bus to explore three stops along the Susquehanna in York and Lancaster counties.

Campers ages 9 to 11 who are interested in discovering the outdoors will spend the week learning more about species identification and natural history. Hands-on activities will explore life beneath water, amphibians, reptiles, birds and insects. Discover new habitats while visiting Detweiler Park and enjoy a live animal presentation. Various activities such as hiking, journaling and using binoculars will also be included. Please register for only one week. Registration limited to 20 campers.  

Join us for a FREE concert at Fort Hunter Park as Central PA Music Hall of Fame presents Elly Cooke. Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series! Food Trucks: Sarah’s Creamery is available beginning at 6:30 pm.

Enjoy a free movie night outdoors under the stars at Fort Hunter Park. The whole family will love "Elemental" which has a “PG” rating and a run time of 1 hour and 49 minutes. The Friends of Fort Hunter will operate a concession stand with movie snacks and drinks.

Children ages 6 to 8 will learn about animal adaptations, explore aquatic life in Paxton Creek and enjoy a live animal presentation. Each day will focus on a new, fun topic about our local plants and animals and include nature themed activities and crafts. Please register for only one week. Registration limited to 20 campers. 

Join us for a 2.5-mile walk meeting up at Penbrook Community Park and walking on the Greenbelt's Paxtang Parkway. A Park Rx Wellness Program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield and supported by Penn State Health.

Join us for a FREE concert at Fort Hunter Park to see The Greater Harrisburg Concert Band. Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series! Food Trucks: Sarah’s Creamery is available beginning at 6:30 pm.