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  • 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.
  • bird on a bird feeder

    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.
  • Child standing beside a live reindeer with Mrs. Claus

    Santa’s Reindeer & Storytime with Mrs. Claus

    , Harrisburg
    Visit and take photographs with one of Santa’s reindeer. Sit with Mrs. Santa as she reads classic Christmas stories. Refreshments are available by donation. Many thanks to Marilyn and Don Koones for underwriting this event. The line for the reindeer closes at 2:15 pm.
  • Fort Hunter mansion in winter

    Candlelight Mansion Tour

    , Harrisburg
    Experience the Fort Hunter Mansion by candlelight this December and see the halls decked for the holidays and hear what traditions were celebrated in years past.
  • raccoon and snowman 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.