Visit Potter-Tioga Pennsylvania

Saturday Morning Birding Series
2024-05-25 08:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-18 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Hills Creek State Park, 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, 16901, United States
Saturday Morning Birding Walks at Hills Creek State Park begin on Saturdays in April and May All 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Meet at the Hills Creek State Park Office prior to 8am and leave promptly. Usually attendees drive to a nearby starting location in the park. Members of the Tiadaghton Audubon Society will lead this series throughout April and May. Walks highlight the many varieties of water and woodland birds that live in or migrate through the parks. Bald Eagles are often observed, as well as Ospreys that frequent Hills Creek Lake. Please bring your binoculars if you have them (limited sets available) and wear subdued clothing and sturdy shoes. Walks are usually two hours and at a slow pace and a limited distance. If the weather is inclement, the group may opt for a driving tour with several key stops nearby to keep optics dry (as well as the participants). Check out the club’s website for updates on what’s been seen lately and other helpful local birding information.

Astronomy & the Night Sky
2024-05-24 21:30 | Ole Bull State Park, 31 Valhalla Lane, Cross Fork, PA, 17729, United States
When was the last time you looked up at the stars? Did you know, that when you’re looking up, you’re actually looking into the past? Come on out to the pet campground playground area & join park staff to learn a little bit about the night sky, what seasonal constellations appear, & some myths & legends associated with those constellations. All programs will be cancelled in the event of rain or thunder.

Nature at Night
2024-05-24 20:00 - 20:45, 2024-05-11 19:30 - 20:15 | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff for a family friendly Nature at Night Program!
These programs feature fascinating creatures that enjoy the night as much as we do at Cherry Springs. Possible topics include: fireflies, owls, bats, black bears and more!
Registration is not required for Nature at Night programs.
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Location: Google Maps pin for parking here. Park programs occur on the Night Sky Public Viewing Area. Park in the gravel lot and follow the walkway next to the restrooms to the seating area. Bench seating is limited, you may want to bring a chair and/or blanket.
Pets: No pets, please. Trained service animals welcome. Dim lighting, large crowds and sensitive equipment can create do not create a pet-friendly environment. We ask that park visitors leave their pets at home.
Weather: All programs will be cancelled in the event of thunder or downpours.
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Questions? If you have questions or would like to know when a specific topic or animal will be featured during a Nature at Night program, email cherryspringsee@pa.gov or call the park office at 814-435-1037.
Firefly Photo Credit: Chiot’s Run, creative commons/flickr.com,

Frog/Toad Call Bingo
2024-05-24 20:00 | Ole Bull State Park, 31 Valhalla Lane, Cross Fork, PA, 17729, United States
Did you know we have 14 frog & 3 toad species in the state? Do you know what they all sound like? Come on out to the amphitheater to discover unique ways to remember your calls. For example, one frog call even sounds like sleigh bells. Afterwards, we’ll test what you learned with a fun game of bingo.

Campground Movie: Charlie & the Curious Otters
2024-05-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Bring the family to the Campground amphitheater and join a park educator for a Friday night showing of the PBS Nature special “Charlie & the Curious Otters”

Blossburg Coal Festival
2024-05-24 - 2024-05-25 | Island Park, Blossburg, PA, 16912, United States
Join us for the 32nd Annual Blossburg State Coal Festival Friday May 24 and Saturday May 25th of Memorial Day Weekend 2024. We have an exciting event lined up this year with the introduction of a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Car Show, Fireworks, Mining History, Music, Games, Inflatables, Little League Games and more.

Wellsboro Growers Market
2024-05-23 14:30 - 17:30, 2024-05-16 14:30 - 17:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main St., Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Come and Support Local Vendors at the 2024 Growers Market! Held each Thursday from May-October on the lawn of First Presbyterian Church Wellsboro from 2pm-5pm!

Spring Foxtrot Lessons
2024-05-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Come and have some fun learning how to do the FOXTROT. Lessons will be given at the Deane Center Lobby on Mondays from April 22nd to May 20th between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Dances are the most fun way to get activity without it ever feeling like exercise.
To register or for questions please contact Kacy at, learn2ballroomdance@gmail.com or calling 301-222-3250.
Cost is $100/couple or $55/single.

Hamilton-Gibson Choirs' Spring Concert
2024-05-19 14:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main St., Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
The CHOIR TOO (2nd through 4th grade singers) and the TREBLE CHOIR (5th through 8th grade singers) will present their Spring Concert on Sunday, May 19th at the First Presbyterian Church in Wellsboro at 2:30pm.
The Treble Choir will be just returning from their spring tour to Maryland, where they are set to explore much about the area, including the history of Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad. A highlight of the Treble Choir’s musical program for the Spring Concert will include spirituals that were sung by American slaves for various purposes. The choir will share stories about the meanings of these songs, and what they learned about their origins while on the trip. The Choir Too will also perform a variety of pieces including Bach’s popular Bist du Bie Mir. The Treble Choir is under the direction of HG’s Artistic Director, Thomas Putnam, and Choir Too welcomes Laureen Davis Wolgemuth as its new musical director.

The Plight of the Pine Tree
2024-05-19 13:00 | Tioga County Woodland Owners Association, 664 Ritz Rd, Mansfield, PA, 16933
What is happening to our pine trees? Join TCWOA as Marshall Hamilton, Service Forester, PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry, talks about the Plight of the Pine Tree in a walkabout presentation. We will be meeting at The Lodge which is surrounded by stands of various species of pine tree for an in-depth look at what is happening and what we can do about it.

Pine Creek Jon Regaaaatta
2024-05-19 09:00 | Pine Creek Outfitters, 5142 Route 6, Wellsboro, PA, 16901
Join us on Sunday, May 19th to #GoGreyInMay for the 4th annual Pine Creek Jon Regaaaatta!

Enjoy a beautiful paddle on upper Pine Creek followed by an after-party with some great raffle prizes, music from Distracted Kin, delicious beers from Bluestone Brewing Company, and wood-fired pizzas from Fiammata Pizza! As always, proceeds from the event benefit StacheStrong, a 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation devoted to raising funds and awareness for brain cancer research.

At the registration link reserve a Boat & Shuttle Combo for the number of adults and children in your group, or just the shuttle if you’re bringing your own boat. You’ll notice there are no times selected – just show up any time between 9am and 2pm and we’ll get you on the water. Don’t forget to add on your t-shirts, raffle tickets, and stickers! Contact us at 570-724-3003 with any questions

Register here: http://bit.ly/2024PCJR

Silent Sky
2024-05-18 19:30, 2024-05-17 19:30, 2024-05-12 14:30 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
A decade before women gained the right to vote, Henrietta Leavitt and her fellow women “computers” transformed the science of astronomy. In the Harvard Observatory, Leavitt found 2,400 new variable stars and made important discoveries about their fluctuating brightness, enabling fellow scientists to map the Milky Way and beyond. This inspiring drama explores the determination, passion and sacrifice of the women who redefined our understanding of the cosmos.

Family Space Science Night
2024-05-18 19:00 - 21:15 | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
Join us for an evening of fun, hands-on science – all about outer space! This program is especially designed for families with kids that can’t stay up as late, but still want to look through a telescope and learn about the wonders of the night sky. Come for one activity or stay for them all!
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7 PM – 7:25 PM: Scale-model Walk Through our Solar System
7:30 PM – 8 PM: Totally Telescopes – Investigate how a telescope works, and then look through a telescope at the Moon
8:15 PM – 8:40 PM: Marvelous Moon – Listen to folktales about the moon, and take one final telescope look at our neighbor in the sky
8:45 PM – 9:15 PM: What’s Out Tonight? – Take a short, staff-led tour of the stars and planets
Telescopes may be available after the program. Availability is subject to staff/volunteer availability, weather conditions, and crowd size limitations.
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Park programs occur on the Night Sky Public Viewing Area. Google Maps Pin here. Park in the gravel lot and follow the walkway next to the restrooms to the seating area. Since seating is limited, you may want to bring a chair and/or blanket
All programs will be cancelled in the event of rain or thunder.
Telescopes will not be available in the event of significant cloud-cover.
We ask that all visitors please leave pets at home. Dim lighting, large crowds and sensitive equipment do not create a pet-friendly environment.
Check the Clear Sky Chart or Astrospheric for 48-hour forecasts of cloud cover and viewing conditions.

Book Talk: "Laquin: The Rise and Fall of a Pennsylvania Lumber Town
2024-05-18 13:00 | Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, 5660 US 6 West, Ulysses, PA, 16948, United States
Join author Matthew Carl, Executive Director of the Bradford County Historical Society, for a talk about his new book. Based on 31 years of research by the author, this comprehensive new book shares new information and images of Laquin that bring this ghost town alive. Copies of the book will be available for sale in the museum gift shop and can be signed after the talk.

Wellsboro EMS Fair
2024-05-18 11:00 - 14:00 | On the Green, Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901
Come celebrate the beginning of EMS week! Enjoy learning activities, emergency medical displays, and demonstrations. Light refreshments will be provided.
Games
Prizes
Boys and Girls Bike Giveaway
EMS Recruitment Information
Blood Pressure Screening
Heart Monitor and EKG demonstration
Ambulance Tours and Equipment Displays
Minutes Matter training: Overdoses, Mental Health, Cardiac Events, Bleeding

Step Outdoors Springfest
2024-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Hills Creek State Park, 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, 16901, United States
Enjoy recreation activities and demonstrations including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, fly tying and casting, kids crafts, birding, hiking, educational programs/displays and more! All activities are FREE and open to all ages! See website, https://stepoutdoors.org/index.php/annual-events/springfest for more information as the date approaches!

2024 Upper Pine Creek Trout Tournament - registration required
2024-05-18 - 2024-05-19 | Grand Canyon Snowmobile Club, 4814 Route 6, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
The PA Grand Canyon Snowmobile Club is proud to host the Upper Pine Creek Trout Tournament, with specially tagged trout stocked in the creek for the tournament. We provide tournament participants who catch a tagged fish prizes of cash, gift certificates, and services from local businesses, with each prize providing a minimum $50 value, and with many of the prizes bundled together from multiple businesses or individuals. We offer a top-winning prize of $1,000 and we hand out special gifts for kids in our “Start a Kid Fishing” program. As part of the tournament and in partnership with Seneca Resources, we also award three scholarships of $1,000 each to local graduates within the Galeton, Northern Tioga, Southern Tioga, and Wellsboro Area school districts.
Folks love getting out into our area wilds for the weekend and our tournament attracts a lot of attention and participation. We’ve found that local businesses experience a nice surge in customers during the tournament weekend, with participants sharing how much they enjoy the tournament and the time spent with their family and friends exploring Potter and Tioga counties. Sign up and have some family fun with us!

Lewis and Clark Circus
2024-05-16 18:30, 2024-05-15 19:30, 2024-05-15 17:00 | Tioga County Fairgrounds, 2258 Charleston Rd, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Showtime for Wellsboro:Wed, May 15@5:00 and 7:30Thurs, May 16th @ 6:30
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆90 min of Great Entertainment! First come first serve folding chairs. Amazing acts, circus souvenirs, fluffy cotton candy, real circus atmosphere with smell of popcorn will bring you back to childhood! Fun and laughter for the whole family!~~~~Discount tickets on sale now at www.lewisclarkcircus.com. Or get $10 off the adult or kid ticket purchased at the gate

Needler’s Night
2024-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Potter County Artisan Center, 227 N Main Street, Coudersport, PA, United States
A Needler’s Night hosted by cross stitch artist, Julia Overton Healy will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month, starting March 6, from 6-8pm. Open to any handwork artisan or hobbyist who uses needles. Crochet, knitting, tatting, cross stitch, embroider, etc. Donations accepted, but not required.
Bring a drink and a snack.

Virtual: Planning Your Summer Stargazing Trip to Cherry Springs State Park
2024-05-14 18:00 - 18:45 | Virtual
Learn what you need to know before you visit Cherry Springs State Park this Summer! This program will cover how to plan an evening stargazing, what parts of the park to visit, places to stay, and what to expect when you get here.
This program is designed for first-time or novice stargazers, looking to visit the park from May – September.
After registering, you will receive an email with the link to join the program. Program registration opens 45 days before the program airs.
*Note: This program does NOT take place at the park.
Looking for a virtual program on the night sky? Check out our monthly Night Skies Through the Seasons programs.

Sunflower Painted Wine Bottle Workshop
2024-05-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Up the Crick 44, 5099 N Route 44 Hwy, Jersey Shore, PA, 17740
Join us for an enjoyable workshop where you will create a Sunflower Painted Wine Bottle. There are 10 available seats.
To reserve your seat (or group), call the store (570) 865 – 6247. Please have credit card information available. Reservations are non-refundable but you can reschedule yourself for another workshop at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled class. We will not be able to reschedule no shows.
For tickets, https://www.upthecrick44.com/classes, $40 per ticket includes appetizer & beverage.

Nightscape Photo Workshop - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
2024-05-11 20:00 - 23:00 | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
Photograph the starry night sky with your DSLR camera & lenses you currently own. Curt Weinhold, a PA Wilds Juried Artisan, teaches you to photograph constellations & the Milky Way. Class is NOT for visitors wanting to take photos through a telescope.
Registration Required. Registration opens 45 days before class. Registration closes at 3 PM, 2 days prior to class. Class size is limited to 10 seats, with a waitlist availabile if class has filled.
Foreground material, such as trees or buildings may also add to the composition. Samples of Curt’s work online: http://pbase.com/cwphoto
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Essential Gear:

DSLR Camera
fully charged battery
sturdy tripod
wide angle lens preferred (Rokinon 14mm is popular & has reasonable cost)
Strongly recommend a spare battery and a memory card.
Optional: laptop with image editing software.

Participants should be familiar with changing camera settings and have either a dim red flashlight or a red screen app on their phone. When time allows, before dark, the workshop will include a short review of images in Photoshop.
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Fees/Payment: Payment of $60.00 will be due upon arrival at the program by check or cash only.
Weather: The program will be cancelled in the event of rain or overcast skies. Dress so you are comfortable for the anticipated night temperatures.
