Through Our Telescopes: Moon and Planet Watch
2023-09-23 20:45 - 21:30, 2023-09-30 20:15 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. This evening we’re focusing on Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon.
No pre-registration required. Telescopes available on a first-come, first-serve basis for the time listed. 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. 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.

Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir
2023-09-24 09:00 - 10:15, 2023-10-01 09:00 - 10:15 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Join park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife.
Pontoon boat tours are scheduled to begin in June and continue until the end of September. Tours are offered on most Sundays and other selected dates throughout the season, with three tours offered on each date.
There is no fee for regular Sunday interpretive pontoon boat tours, but DONATIONS ARE REQUESTED.
Group size is limited. To reserve a seat, please pre-register. Pre-registration is not required but is strongly recommended.
Program time is 1 hour 15 minutes. Life vests and binoculars will be provided. After the passengers are fitted with life vests and seated on the boat, the tour will last approximately one hour.
If you need an accommodation to participate in PA State Park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least seven days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
For more information about programs at Sinnemahoning State Park, please call the park office at 814-647-8401.

Austin Fall Festival
2023-09-24 12:00 | Austin Town Square, 1 Town Square, Austin, PA, 16720
Come join the Austin Pride Committee for a Fall Festival on Sunday, 9/24 @ Noon! Hayrides, Cotton Candy, Kids Crafts, Vendors, Red Horse Grill, and a Cornhole Tournament!! Something for everyone!

ELEPHANTS GRAVEYARD BY GEORGE BRANT
2023-09-24 19:30, 2023-09-27 09:00, 2023-09-29 19:30, 2023-09-30 19:30 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Based on the true tale of the 1916 collision of a struggling circus and a tiny town in Tennessee, Elephant’s Graveyard combines historical fact and legend, exploring the deep-seated American craving for spectacle, violence and revenge. You become both observer and town inhabitant when experiencing this play and will leave pondering the reflection of humanity–and our actions as members of this world.

Virtual: Canyon Fall Foliage Update
2023-09-28 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
NOTICE: This is an online virtual program and does not take place at the park.
Planning a visit to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon this fall? Not sure when the best fall colors may occur? Join Leonard Harrison State Park Naturalist Bob Edkin weekly from September 28th until October 25th for a brief update on the fall colors of the PA Grand Canyon. This virtual program will last approximately 30 minutes and will inform prospective visitors on the current status of the fall foliage at Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Parks.
To register for this program, please click the green register button to the right. After registering, you will receive an email with the link to join the program. This program will be presented using microsoft teams. This presentation is best viewed on a desktop or larger tablet.
Program subject to change, further restrictions, or cancellation at any time without warning.

Wellsboro Growers Market
2023-09-28 14:30 - 17:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main St., Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
The Wellsboro Growers Market will be open from 2:30pm to 5:30pm every Thursday through October on the front lawn of the First Presbyterian Church at 130 Main Street in Wellsboro, next to the Green Free Library, weather permitting.
Those who want to participate at an upcoming market are asked to email Jeff Berry at wellsborogrowersmarket@gmail.com. For updates on who and what will be at the market, visit the Wellsboro Growers Market Facebook page.

MANSFIELD FINAL FRIDAY MARKET
2023-09-29 14:00 - 19:00 | Mansfield PA, 23 N Main St, Mansfield, PA, 16933
Join us for the last Mansfield Final Friday Market for the 2023 year! Our vendor booths will be decked out in Halloween theme, so please COME IN COSTUME! Live music from the Clark Jackson Band & more.

Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild 25th Anniversary Bed Turning
2023-09-29 19:00, 2023-09-30 13:00 | Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is pleased to announce the 25th anniversary this September of The Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild (MLQG), which meets monthly at the Gmeiner. As part of that celebration, the members of MLQG are planning a bed turning event to take place at the Gmeiner on Friday, September 29th at 7:00 PM and on Saturday, September 30th at 1:00 PM. What is a bed turning? It’s basically a quilt show in an hour! The selected quilts which are stacked on a bed are turned over one at a time while a member explains and describes them.
At the 25th anniversary bed turning, the guild will highlight quilts made by some of its charter members and presidents, as well as some past raffle quilts made over the years by many members of the guild. The audience will hear the stories behind the quilts and what inspired the quiltmakers to make them. There will be quilts of all styles, colors, and fabrics, from traditional to modern.
This should be a fun and inspirational event for quilters and non-quilters alike, so be sure to mark your calendars and tell your friends. The bed turning is free and light refreshments will be served.
To learn more about the Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild, check out their blog at mountainlaurelquiltguild.blogspot.com. The Gmeiner is located at 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, behind the Green Free Library. We are open from 12-6PM Tuesday through Sunday and admission to the gallery is always free.

Benefit golf tournament
2023-09-30 09:00 | River Valley Country Club, 80 Bailey Burrows Ave., Westfield, PA, 16950
A golf tournament to benefit homeless and at-risk animals is Saturday, Sept. 30, at the River Valley Country Club, Westfield. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The four-person scramble with two flights is $80 per golfer, which includes a light breakfast and the chance to win a cash payout and on-course prizes. Lunch and dinner are also available.
Golfers and non-golfers can enter to win a 50/50 raffle and lottery tree with $100 worth of scratch off tickets. Drawings will be around 1:30 p.m. You need not be present to win.
River Valley Country Club is at 80 Bailey Burrows Ave., off Route 249 near the intersection of Route 49 outside Westfield. Register prior to Sept. 30 at the club, the sanctuary or by calling 570-512-0901. Day-of registration accepted at the club.
Proceeds benefit Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries, a 501c3 nonprofit animal rescue/shelter providing care and rehabilitation for homeless and at-risk animals in Tioga County and finding them loving new homes for more than 20 years. For more information about Second Chance, visit www.secondchanceas.org.

Bird Walk
2023-09-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Join a Park Naturalist on a guided bird walk. Binoculars are encouraged but not required. The park has a limited supply of binoculars available on a first come first serve basis.

LIBERTY FARMER'S MARKET
2023-09-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Liberty Farmer’s Market, 8586 State Route 414, Liberty, PA, 16930
The Liberty Farmer’s Market will open in style on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The market is located at 8586 Route 414 in Liberty, PA and will be open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM every Saturday now through October 7th.

Triple D Farms Fall Round-Up
2023-09-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Triple D Farms, 1600 French Hill Rd, Middlebury Center, PA, 16935, United States
Join us for our spectacular Fall Round-Up. There will be horse rides, face painting, wagon rides and so much more. You won’t want to miss it.

Horse Rides $5
Wagon Rides $3
Face Painting $2

Pennsylvania Elk: A Century of Survival & Conservation
2023-09-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Join PA elk biologist, Jeremy Banfield, to learn how elk managed to make their way back to Pennsylvania and the conservation efforts that made it possible for their population to thrive.

Canning Tomatoes with Jessica Webster
2023-09-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Rookie Cooks Academy, 68 Main St. 2nd floor, Wellsboro, PA, 16901
COST: $45 pp, only 1 person per cart for this class (limited to 15 carts)
1:00 pm at Rookie Cooks NEW LOCATION (68 Main Street, 2nd Floor)
You will need to bring 6-quart size canning jars with 2-piece lids to this class. We DO NOT provide the jars

Nature at Night
2023-09-30 19:00 - 19:30 | 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!
If you arrive early you can bring a picnic! Picnic tables and charcoal grills are on site next to the Night Sky Public Viewing Area.
Registration is NOT required for the Nature at Night programs.
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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.
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. Since seating is limited, you may want to bring a chair and/or blanket.
We ask that park visitors please leave their pets at home. Dim lighting, large crowds and sensitive equipment do not create a pet-friendly environment.
All programs will be cancelled in the event of rain or thunder.

Night Sky Tour - Intro to the Fall Sky
2023-09-30 19:30 - 20:15 | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
Experience the wonder of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff.
Explore the constellations of Ursa Major (Big Bear, containing the Big Dipper), Perseus, and Andromeda. Listen as we recount the legends and myths surrounding these mysterious patterns in the sky. Learn about park history, current use, and the importance of dark night skies. Learn about park history, current use, and the importance of dark night skies.
Registration encouraged, but not required. Should we need to cancel or modify a program due to weather, etc., we will email all registered participants. Optional registration will open 45 days before the program.
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Cold weather note: Program will be cancelled if forecasted windchill is below 25°F, or if rain or snow is forecast.
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While you may still observe on your own at the park without attending a program, all visitors should arrive before dark.
Programs occur at Night Sky Public Viewing Area. 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.
We ask that park visitors please leave their pets at home. Dim lighting, large crowds and sensitive equipment do not create a pet-friendly environment.
All programs will be cancelled in the event of rain or thunder.
Check the Clear Sky Chart or Astrospheric for 48-hour forecasts of cloud cover and viewing conditions.

Elk In Pennsylvania
2023-09-30 19:30 - 20:30 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Learn the history of elk in Pennsylvania and ways to improve your chances of seeing elk this fall. An antler craft will be available.

Walk in Penn's Woods: Fall Foliage Hike
2023-10-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Ole Bull State Park, 31 Valhalla Lane, Cross Fork, PA, 17729, United States
Every Autumn the hardwood forests of Eastern North America put on a show as their leaves change to brilliant colors. Join a Sinnemahoning State Park Naturalist for a hike on the lowlands trail investigating how and why fall foliage occurs annually at Sinnemahoning State Park.
This is a 1-2 mile hike on the mostly even terrain of the Lowlands Trail with little elevation change. Participants should dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and carry water.
All ages welcome. Dogs on leashes permitted.

Walk in Penn's Woods: Fall Foliage Hike
2023-10-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States

Walk in Penn's Woods at Dry Hollow Trail
2023-10-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Colton Point State Park, 927 Colton Rd., Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Join Tioga State Forest’s Kara Swartout, Forest Ranger, for an approximately two-mile hike on the Dry Hollow Trail, Tioga State Forest, on Sunday October 1st.
The hike will feature a beautiful vista overlooking the upper Pine Creek valley, as well as a tour of the historic Goodall Fire Tower Cabin that was built by the “boys” of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Please bring a lunch and meet at the Colton RoadWest Rim trailhead parking area near Ansonia at 10am. Attendees will follow Ranger Swartout to the Dry Hollow trailhead. Well behaved and leashed dogs are welcome. The terrain is relatively flat, and the activity should conclude by about 2pm.

Community Picnic
2023-10-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Ulysses First Baptist Church, 603 S Main St, Ulysses, PA, 16948
Community Picnic
Let’s get together to end the summer season, welcome fall, and honor our long time mayor Mary Jane Haskins.
Please bring a dish to pass, table settings and a chair.
Ulysses Area Improvement will provide hotdogs, sloppy joes, lemonade, fruit punch and water.

Fall Leaves Kids Craft
2023-10-01 13:30 - 15:30 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Celebrate fall foliage by stopping by the Wildlife Center Classroom to make a leaf rubbing with a park educator.

Walk in Penn's Woods 2023 - Meet the Ives Run Beavers
2023-10-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Ives Run Recreation Area, 710 Ives Run Lane, Tioga, 16946, United States
Join us Sunday Oct 1, 2023 at 2pm at the Ives Run Old Railroad Grade trail for the annual “Walk In Penn’s Woods.” This is a day set aside each year to get as many Pennsylvania neighbors as possible outside walking in the woods together.
Jim Mucci- Hills Creek Park Naturalist, pest control expert, and trapping educator- will interpret beaver activity in Crooked Creek. He will discuss their ecology, life history, and control measures when dams become a problem.
Meet at the trailhead parking area below the ranger station. The walk will be several hundred easy feet of flat grade along the creek, with more connecting trail for those interested in continuing on farther afterward. This would also be a great time to explore the trails and activities of Ives Run if you haven’t seen them before!
The Tioga County Woodland Owners will have light trail snacks available for participants.
Hope to see you there!
