How many owls do we have in PA? What do owls sound like? What do they eat? Are all owls nocturnal? Join the park educator in the amphitheater, as we learn about and draw this cool critter step by step.

The Mansfield History Center on Main Street and Museum of Us in partnership with First Citizens Community Bank, will host a special presentation on the history of the Mansfield Dairymen’s League plant in conjunction with June’s Dairy Month celebration. The presentation will take place on Sunday June 25, at the Museum of Us at 61…

Explore the history, management, and wildlife of our lake – all by canoe and a relaxed family setting. Boats, paddles, and PFD’s provided.  PFD’s must be worn at all times. Registration Required: please call 570-724-4246 or visit the park office.

Learn about our largest wild feline's history, management, life cycle, distribution, and more. These topic will be covered through the use of mounts, slides, demos, and video clips.

Please join the community on the Courthouse Square Friday, June 30 from 5-9 to raise money for the Hotel Crittenden.  The Hotel was severely damaged during a devastating fire on April 5, 2023. Enjoy live music by Nate Cutshall and theCAUSE. Fiamata Pizza, Red Horse Grill, Jader John's and Cream 'n Sugar Mobile will all…

These two species were once gone from our land, but through conservation efforts and reintroduction they are becoming more & more common. Come on out to the amphitheater to learn about their adaptations, habitats, & much much more as we play a fun filled game of trivia.

It’s National Meteor Day! It’s a bird? It’s a plane! It’s, a what, exactly? Learn how to tell the difference between meteors, planes, and satellites in this short program. No pre-registration required.  — While you may still observe on your own at the park without attending a program. All visitors should arrive before dark. Park programs occur on…

Learn how to be prepared for any long hiking trip. This program will teach good hiking practices such as leave no trace as well as how to use several pieces of hiking equipment such as crampons, trekking poles, cooking gear, mountaineering boots and many more

Do you have a Pencil, Cop, or Handlebar mustache? Is your beard a Van Dyke, a Goatee, or full-on ZZ Top? New this year as part of our annual Bark Peelers’ Festival, July 1-2, we’ll host our first Beard & Mustache Competition. Keep growing that facial hair and come out to be part of the…

Join us as we hike the Yellow Birch Trail to learn about plants, birds, and see the beaver activity near Tauchers pond.

Kayaking seems so easy. Well - it is, but there's more to it. This hands-on skills-based class will review basic to in-depth information you should know to get the most out of kayaking and do so safely and efficiently. After an introductory on-land session, take to the water and hone your ability to maneuver your…

Experience the dark night skies of Cherry Springs State Park during this family friendly astronomy program. Join park staff for a short discussion followed by activities geared towards families and children. This program is intended for families with young children unable to attend the later program. Open to anyone that doesn't want to to stay…

Explore the diverse landscape of our moon, explore highlands, volcanic plains, and moon mission landing sites. Join park staff in viewing lunar natural features and discovering where moon landings took place among them. Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the moon's surface. No pre-registration required. Telescopes available…

A free fun filled day for families and individuals that honors our independence and concludes with an exciting display of fireworks. The day is consisting of an array of activities including entertainment and a beer & wine garden. Here is the official 4th of July Celebration times and locations... 10:00 Bike Decorating Contest for all…

Have fun out on the water this July 4th! Join our experienced kayak guides from Friends of Lyman Run and DCNR Staff for a relaxing paddle around the lake. Search for wildlife, explore the shore, and learn about the history of the park. Use our kayaks, or bring your own. Pre-registration is required to ensure enough…

This summer, there will be a free concert with country star John Berry at Tioga County’s 4th of July celebration in Mansfield. John Berry has had 11 hit songs. Among them are: “Your Love Amazes Me, “Standing On The Edge Of Goodbye”, “I Think About It All The Time”, “She’s Taken A Shine” and “Give…

Celebrate the 4th of July by experiencing the splendor of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park. Observe the constellations through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Look for various objects that are sparkley, red, white, and blue! Listen as we recount the legends and myths surrounding these mysterious patterns in the sky. Learn…

Get to the park before sunset, and take a safe look at the sun! Drop by for a moment to view the sun with special telescopes. As we approach the peak of the 11-year solar cycle, the sun should have visible sunspots and prominences visible. Stop by and check it out! In the event of…

Firefly, lightening bug, or glow bug - whatever you may call them, stop by the nature center to learn about the science behind these summer spectacles! Learn why and how fireflies flash, their habitat requirements and what you can do to help protect Pennsylvania’s state insect. The program will conclude with a firefly watch in…

Explore the amazing science of outer space by joining us for fun, hands-on astronomy-themed educational games. These activities provide an intro to astronomy, and are a great way to ease into the following Night Sky Tour program. Registration is not required for this fun, family-friendly, and free event. ---- While you may still observe on your own at the…

Join members of the Pennsylvania Wilds Astronomy Club (PaWildsAstro.org) for an evening observing session in Hills Creek State Park.  Observing will start at about 8:30 with Venus in its large crescent phase.  Once completely dark, the telescopes will move to objects highlighting the midsummer sky, including clusters, nebulas, and double stars.  In the event of…

Art, food, brew, music & family fun. Free admission. Pet friendly. Food: Hand Tossed PizzaBrew: Music: Celtic Wood and Wires

Do you know the difference between native & invasive lady bugs? Do you know the life cycle or parts of a lady bug? Come learn all about these interesting insects. Afterwards, create a craft to take home. Meeting location is at the amphitheater.

Learn all about the lifecycle, diet, habits, and behavior of the Pennsylvania black bear. Mounts, hides, videos, and other visuals will be displayed.

Join us to discover facts about the mountain lion. Learn where they live in the country, their behavior, lifecycle, and more. A mount will be brought in along with many other visuals.

COST: $79 pp, or $59 for 2nd person to share a cart (limited to 15 carts). Summer and grilling go hand-in-hand! Join us for this three-part series of culinary experiences. In this first class, you'll learn how to grill seafood that all the neighbors will be talking about. Get all the tips and techniques of…

Join Shelby at The Pine Creek Inn.  Paint a 20x24 wooden henna flower. You choose your own colors.  There will be step by step instructions.  If you have dotting tools, please bring. NO refunds given. If you are unable to attend you can use for another class or towards a take home kit of your…

Come to the Coudersport Arboretum for Music in the Park with Dan Butler.  Dan will be entertaining the crowd with acoustic sounds of country and rock. Come to relax, sit back and listen to the local talent.  It will be an enjoyable evening. Refreshment will be sold.

Musicians' Workshop with award-winning folk/music duo, Simple Gifts. FREE! Calling all musicians! Young & old; advanced or beginner; professional or amateur - we invite you to join us! Come jam with & arrange music with Simple Gifts! Enjoy collaborating together & arranging & planning a piece of music to perform together. Participants will be invited…

Artist, Laurie Angood is offering “Young Artisans” painting class on July 20 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Cost is $20.  All materials are provided. To register for these classes, please call the center at 814-274-8165 or email: pottercountyartisancenter@gmail.com. The co-op cannot guarantee registration via Facebook or Messenger.

FREE Concert with Simple Gifts! Come meet this award-winning folk & world music duo! Thursday, July 20th at 7pm. Open to the public - all ages are welcome! Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library. Join us for folk & world music using 10-12 different instruments. Simple Gifts is comprised of 2…

Looking for something to do on Fridays this summer? You are in luck because we have announced our Outdoor Summer Concert Series bands and dates! We will be featuring professional groups like House of Hamill, Autumn Sun, Sweats, and Joe Stanky and the Cadets as well as many local favorites like Chris Eckert, Molly's Boys…

At 4:30 p.m. this Friday, July 21, the free outdoor summer concert series will feature Molly’s Boys Jugband on the outdoor stage located on the Central Avenue side of the Deane Center for the Performing Arts building at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. If weather becomes an issue, this free concert will be moved into…

Learn all about the life of raccoons and how to keep your campsite raccoon free. Mounts, hides, and other visuals will be displayed.

Kip Adams with the National Deer Association will do a demonstration on how to process a deer for consumption. *This program may not be appropriate for all audiences. *Park in grass area in front of dumpsters.

Celebrate our 40th with us! We will have our annual Sips and Sounds to coincide with our 40th Anniversary Celebration. Along with wine and wine slushies, Funk Brewing will be serving up some cold brews and Pine Creek Spirits will be serving spirits. NO OTHER ALCOHOL PERMITTED! Music provided by Mitch Ternay and The Clark…

Join the park educator at the amphitheater to learn about the night sky, different phases of the moon, the constellations, & the stars associated with them. Along the way, we’ll learn & construct a constellation  model of the stars using fun & tasty treats! Program designed for kids or kids at heart, see you there!

Hope to see all music lovers for our first concert Satuday, the 22nd! Jake's Rockin' Country Band will join us for a great evening of live music at The Victoria Theatre. We hope to have our online ticket system ready by Wedneday, as we launch the new website for VictoriaTheatreBlossburg.com. Please be patient with us…

Wellsboro Shared Home, 27 Bacon Street, Wellsboro, will be the beneficiary of a motorcycle benefit ride set for July 23. The ride will begin at the host business, Eisenhauer’s Tioga County-Harley Davidson at 2911 S. Main St., Mansfield, with registration beginning at 9 a.m. at the pavilion. All drivers and passengers must register by signing…

Join us to play a fun game to test your wildlife and park knowledge in a Jeopardy style game!

The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is pleased to announce a workshop and reading from esteemed local author Judith Sornberger. This event is a celebration of the publication of Judith’s tenth collection of poetry, The Book of Muses, which is hot off the presses. In this newest book, the poet invites readers to open the…

Be sure to visit the Coudersport Arboretum on Wednesday, July 26th to hear Larry & Tom perform their magic! Their performance begins at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be available for sale. All Proceeds benefit the Coudersport Arboretum.

A group of musicians from the Endless Mountain Music Festival will be giving a concert for all ages on the Green Free Library’s porch at 6pm on Wednesday, July 26th! Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn! (The program will be moved next door to the Gmeiner Art and Cultural Center…

“Endless Mountain Love Songs” A night of acoustic love songs by slide guitar vocalist Abbie Garner & guitarist Sean Kiely. Dinner reservations call 570-724-2111.

Wellsboro's own native artist, Scott Turner will be performing as the "Band of One", Friday July 28th 6:00 p.m. at the Deane Center, Wellsboro PA. The show, originally scheduled for The Outdoor Stage, will be moved inside to the Coolidge Theater if the weather is too hot, which it may be, or rainy… Scott will…

Fire has always captivated humans. Whether it be for cooking or for warmth, people have relied on this heat source for millennia. Come out to the amphitheater to learn a few ways to start a fire and how to make a homemade fire starter from easily available items.

Think you know the night sky? Put your knowledge to the test! Get your winning team together and make your way to the benches in the Night Sky Public Viewing Area by 8 pm to compete. Prizes for the winning team! Please note that this is an all-ages trivia event - bring the whole family.

Discover how animals “talk” by sight, scent, and sound. Many examples demonstrated for species found in our area.

Wreaths Across America is a national program that provides wreaths to lay on veteran’s graves as a way to honor them. To raise the money to fund this, they are holding a charity ride Saturday, July 29, 2023 The cost is $20 per rider and $10 per passenger or $30 a carload.  Registration will begin…

COST: $74 pp and includes a four course chef demonstration dinner. ADDITIONAL COST: $25 pp for full wine tasting and wine pairing with each course paid directly to Innerstoic Wine & Cider Co on the night of the event.   5:00 pm Red Barn Hollow 1310 Charleston Rd Wellsboro, PA 16901 Reserve now for this…

This Sunday, Nov. 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, the Nessmuk Rod and Gun Club is hosting its third and final running deer shoot at the club’s outdoor range at 4646 Route 287, 6.5 miles south of Wellsboro in Delmar Township. Club members and the public are invited to participate. The shooter…

It’s that time of year! Black and orange are starting to appear, fluttering around. Join the park educator at the amphitheater to learn about this colorful critter. We’ll learn how far they migrate, what they eat, the difference between male and female Monarchs, and much much more. We’ll be drawing one step by step, along the way!

The Mansfield Lions Club will host its annual free concert in Smythe Park July 30, 2023.  Five choirs are lined up, one of them the Wellsboro Men’s Chorus.  The other choirs are from Whitneyville, two from Mansfield and Roseville, and we have guest Southern gospel singer Michael Booth, a member of the Booth Brothers Trio,…

We hope you'll join us to learn about Timber Rattlesnakes with Wellsboro herpetologist Stan Boder! Stan is a Senior Herpetologist with EnviroScience, Inc. and has conducted more than 20 years of field studies of amphibians and reptiles in Pennsylvania and beyond, with a special focus on Timber Rattlesnakes. Stan will share his knowledge of the…

Stroll through the beautiful memorial gardens, along the Honor Walk and Veteran’s Honor Wall.  Visit the vendor tables displaying services and programs that assist older adults. Relax and enjoy the day!  Lunch will be available.

Endless Mountain Music Festival at the Blossburg Memorial Library! Join us to listen to professional musicians, learn about their instruments, and ask questions at a special Inspirations Concert. FREE - open to the public - suitable for all ages! Everybody is welcome - groups are welcome!

The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is thrilled to announce a very special event! On Tuesday, August 1st at 7PM the Endless Mountains Music Festival Brass Quintet will perform “under the Summer Sky” surrounded by the colorful, expressive art of Christiane David. Christiane’s artwork is free and spontaneous, inspired by music and nature. This pop-up…

Come out support the next generation of young business owners! These kids have been working hard all summer creating their own businesses. All profits are donated to charities and non-profits that the kids choose. This is a super fun event on the Green during the first Friday fun of August! You don’t want to miss…

Beavers are one of the only animals that physically change the environment to suit their needs  .Come on out to the amphitheater for a fun filled night to learn about the role these critters play in our ecosystem.  

Learn all about our largest canine in the state, such as where they came from, their diet, how to identify them and more. Mounts, hides, videos and other demos will highlight the presentation.

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 playground area & join park staff to learn a little bit about the night sky, what seasonal constellations appear, & some myths & legends associated with…

Come fish with us! Along with several community partners, we're hosting a free Family Fishing Program at Cowanesque Lake on August 5. PFBC staff, including Waterways Conservation Officers, will introduce you to: Fishing safety basics How to bait hooks Casting Fish at Cowanesque Lake You'll get to fish alongside WCOs, and they will answer regulation,…

Kanyon Kids Trail Race is a free event for kids 12 and under to come and meet friends, make new ones, and have some fun. Tyoga Running Club is offering this experience to give back to the community and to introduce young individuals into the rewarding sport of trail running. The course is a 5K…

Skate Competition, Concert, Pop Up shop!! August 5th right at the island park, sign ups will start at 10 am and the first group of skaters will start at 11 am, after all the skating there’s a concert with all local musicians. The only cost, is $10, if you want to compete in the skate…

Stop by the Wildlife Center classroom and learn about the form and function of bird’s bills by trying to collect different types of foods like a bird.

The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is thrilled to announce a widely varied exhibit in the Main Gallery for August, “Alice Mickey Hard: A Retrospective.” This exhibit will feature some of the work of beloved local art teacher, Alice Mickey Hard, who passed away in 2022. Exhibit guests will be able to view Alice’s incredible…

The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is pleased to announce a retrospective exhibit of Josh Crane’s pen and ink artwork in the Atrium Gallery for August titled, “Post Its.” The exhibit will open on Saturday, August 5th at noon. However, the reception for this and the Main Gallery exhibit will be held on Sunday, August…

These bright birds are one of the most recognizable flyers around. Did you know that cardinals are the state bird of seven, yes seven states! Come on over to the amphitheater to learn about this colorful bird & try your hand at drawing one step by step!

COST: $79 pp, or $59 for 2nd person to share a cart (limited to 15 carts). 5:00 pm at Rookie Cooks NEW LOCATION (68 Main Street, 2nd Floor) This second class in our Sizzling Summer Grilling series will focus on making your choice of fantastically grilled shrimp and scallops. Impress your family and friends as…

We are thrilled to invite everyone to enjoyable evening out including great music and a loved message. One of our local favorite artists, Chris Eckert, will be singing traditional and gospel music. As well as and Pastor Glen Halead giving us all message. This is a FREE event to all who would like to attend.…

You’ll forget he’s Greg Vadimsky from Somerville, New Jersey, when he plays Elton John in Greggie and The Jets. Greg Vadimsky is a man of many talents. He’s a published author of “100 Years of Horror, Vol. 1 (1919-1945),” with three more entertaining volumes in the pipeline. He claims inspiration by his grandmother Sophia’s weekend…

A park naturalist will give a brief interpretive talk about Otters followed by a showing of “The Homecoming” a one hour film about Pennsylvania River Otters.