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  • Detweiler-Winter Snow

    Kids Discover: Snowflakes

    Detweiler Park 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin, PA, United States

    Join a Naturalist for a flurry of fun! Discover how snowflakes form, learn about the science behind snowy silence, and craft your very own snowflakes to take home. This program […]

    $5.00

  • Winter Hike – Adventure Awaits

    Detweiler Park 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin, PA, United States

    Join a Naturalist at Detweiler Park for an afternoon hike. Elevate your heart rate in the winter air while observing the evergreens and looking for tracks in the mud or […]

    $2.00

  • Night Sky

    Night Sky Exploration

    Detweiler Park 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin, PA, United States

    Join the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg for an evening of stargazing at Detweiler Park. The evening will begin with a short 0.3-mile walk along variable terrain to the open fields. […]

    $5.00
  • Detweiler Park Annual BioBlitz Event, 2026, Free Family friendly events in Central PA

    Bioblitz 2026

    Detweiler Park 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin, PA, United States

    Join the Friends of Detweiler Park for their second annual BioBlitz event. Spend the day outdoors with naturalists, field specialists, and nature enthusiasts from various organizations, identifying plants and animals […]

  • The iconic Detweiler orange chairs are perfect for enjoying the endless view of Detweiler Park

    Walk and Talk with a Master Gardener

    Detweiler Park 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin, PA, United States

    Join Penn State Master Gardeners for a leisurely stroll to learn about plants in the park. Gather inspiration for your garden, get your gardening questions answered, and gain unique experiences […]

    Free

  • Guided Forest Bathing Walk: Families

    Detweiler Park 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin, PA, United States

    Join us for a relaxing morning in nature while we celebrate the Grand Opening of a self-guided Forest Bathing Walk at Detweiler Park! Justin Ferko of Wild Spirit Paths will […]

    Free
  • A beautiful photo of a widow skimmer living at Detweiler Park taken by Mark Embeck

    Guided Forest Bathing Walk: Adults Only

    Detweiler Park 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin, PA, United States

    Join us for a relaxing morning in nature while we celebrate the Grand Opening of a self-guided Forest Bathing Walk at Detweiler Park! Justin Ferko of Wild Spirit Paths will […]

    Free

  • A sunlit dirt trail winding through a peaceful forest with tall, bare-branched trees and patches of green foliage on the ground.

    More Than a Walk in the Woods – CANCELED

    Detweiler Park 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin, PA, United States

    This walk in the woods will explore the wellness benefits of spending time in a natural environment. Forest-bathing-inspired sensory initiations will be offered throughout the walk to encourage the use […]

    $22.00

  • Trail Running

    Get Off Road Ready: Intro to Trail Running!

    Detweiler Park 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin, PA, United States

    Ready to take your running off-road? Join us at Detweiler Park as a beginner or road runner looking to expand. Guided by Jenn Fisher, a regular podium finisher at Spartan […]

    $15.00

  • A photo of the trees and paths that make up Detweiler Park in Central PA

    Fall Work Day

    Detweiler Park 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin, PA, United States

    Join The Friends of Detweiler Park and the Dauphin County Woodland Owners Association for a Fall Work Day at Detweiler Park! Spend the day outdoors helping to further the park's […]

    Free