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  • owl in a tree with his food capture in his grasp

    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.
  • Racoon and Wooden Snowman Ornaments made out of natural materials

    Natural Ornaments - Wildwood Park

    Children and adults are invited to make holiday ornaments using pinecones, milkweed pods and other natural materials.
  • 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.
  • Open hearth cooking

    Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration

    , Harrisburg
    Stop by the summer kitchen at Fort Hunter’s Tavern House to see what’s cooking. Guests are invited to stop in and ask questions as guest cook, Audrey Trussell, prepares holiday treats (called receipts) from the 1800s over an open fire.
  • 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.
  • photos on display

    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.
  • Snowy trail

    Winter Discovery

    , Harrisburg
    Visit the Olewine Nature Center, where special exhibits and activities will highlight the magic of the winter world. Follow self-guided signs along the Towpath Trail to enhance your winter outdoor experience while learning about the natural history of Wildwood Park and animals in winter.
  • Portable Wall Showcasing many large format images

    Photography Contest Display

    Visit the Olewine Nature Center to view and vote for your favorite photos!
  • Dulcimer on a bench

    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.