Join the Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center, as they celebrate the biggest shopping day of the year for museums and cultural institutions around the world. Everything in the museum shop will be 20% off and there will be special surprises and giveaways for all who visit!

For more information call (814) 362-7990 or visit Facebook.com/pitthornemuseum

Come sit next to a crackling fire with hot cocoa and celebrate the Christmas season while enjoying gorgeous decorations. This event is a laid-back celebration with live musical entertainment, refreshments and lots of conversation hosted in both the historic manor house and Groves Lodge retreat center.

This event is free, family-friendly and open to the community.

For more information visit Olstedmanor.org, call (814) 945-6512 or email info@olmstedmanor.org.

Each hunter that brings a deer to the Timberdoodle Flats Check Station of the Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative (KQDC) during the 2019 firearms deer season will receive a raffle ticket for a new deer rifle and a blaze orange KQDC hat, while supplies last.

For more information visit Facebook.com/TheKQDC

Enjoy the holiday magic when Main Street in Bradford starts to shine just in time for the parade featuring antique and historic cars, local floats, old-fashioned carriage rides and of course the ever popular St. Nick.

For more information please call: 814-368-7115
www.bradfordchamber.com

Stop by the Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor Center Classroom to learn a little about our winter feeder birds. Then make your own pine cone bird feeder and take it home with you! It's a great way to get your children interested in the outdoors during winter!

Meet in the Visitor Center Classroom. Binoculars will be available to use to admire the bird feeder birds from the lobby.

For more information call (814) 778-5467 or email kinzuabridgesp@pa.gov.

Snakes are an animal people seem to love or hate, but regardless of which category folk's fall into they are curious about them. Join the staff of the Elk Country Visitor Center to have all your snake questions answered and meet the live snakes they have at the center.

For more information call the Elk Country Visitor Center at 814-787-5167.

Come sit next to a crackling fire with hot cocoa and celebrate the Christmas season while enjoying gorgeous decorations. This event is a laid-back celebration with live musical entertainment, refreshments and lots of conversation hosted in both the historic manor house and Groves Lodge retreat center.

This event is free, family-friendly and open to the community.

For more information visit Olstedmanor.org, call (814) 945-6512 or email info@olmstedmanor.org.

Finish up your holiday shopping at this market with over 100 vendors. Enjoy a Chinese Auction, Soups On, Weebulls Pickles, What's Poppin' NY, Finger Lakes Fudge Company, God's Country Creamery and Backdraft BBQ. There will be a wrapping station. Stuff your own stuffed animal at the Stuffing Station.Take photos with Santa from 11 am to 2 pm. Have your caricature drawn by artist Eric Jones from 11 am to 2 pm. 

 
This event is FREE, family friendly and open to public attendance.

For more information contact the Smethport Area School District at (814) 887-5543 or visit www.smethportschools.com.

The members of the American Caroling Company will make the magic of the Christmas season come alive while you sip warm apple cider and enjoy old-fashioned gingerbread cookies. Shop a unique selection of artisan vendors and an assortment of Victorian-themed items in Marilyn Horne Museum’s shop.

For more information call 814-362-7990 or visit www.marilynhorne.org.

Hear Scott Morgan and members of the Kane Model Railroad Club talk about the history and the importance of the railroads in our area during the time the Kinzua Bridge was built. The club will be setting up several stations sure to entice kids, as well as adults.

For more information contact Kinzua Bridge State Park Complex Office at (814) 778-5467 or email kinzuabridgesp@pa.gov. Visit DCNR's website directly at www.dcnr.pa.gov.

Participants will receive a complimentary wine glass, and the chance to explore Historic Downtown Bradford while sampling unique wines from a variety of local wineries. Enjoy live music and complimentary hors-d'oeuvres. Porter Service available for both wine & store merchandise. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/bradfordwinewalk/

This Christmas concert will feature iconic music from the holiday classic, “Christmas is Here,” performed by jazz artists Christopher Azzara, Eric Schmitz, and Eugene Bisdikian. The concert is free and open to the public.


For more information call 814-362-7990 or visit www.marilynhorne.org.

Christmas is upon us! Join the staff of the Elk Country Visitor Center and let your creativity shine as you work on some fun Christmas crafts.

For more information call the Elk Country Visitor Center at 814-787-5167.

People love to see elk and one of everyone's favorite things is seeing a bull with a large set of antlers. Join the staff of the Elk Country Visitor Center for this program as they explain the difference between antlers and horns and talk about how these impressive antlers grow.

For more information call the Elk Country Visitor Center at 814-787-5167.

Planning on making some New Year's resolutions? Consider starting your "New Year" off with a healthy walk along the General Kane Hiking Trail. The "First Day Hike" is an approximately 1.5 mile, easy to moderate, walk in the woods. During the hike, look for signs of wildlife in the area.

This trail is in the "open to hunting" area, so participants are asked to wear orange hats and vests. Wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather.

Meet at the Trailhead in the overflow parking area. Coffee and hot chocolate will be provided after the walk in the Visitor Center Classroom.

For more information call (814) 778-5467 or email kinzuabridgesp@pa.gov.

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Have burning questions about elk? Wondering how elk are managed? Perhaps you have a question on their favorite foods or habits? Maybe you'd like to know how long they live or when calving season is? Join the staff of the Elk Country Visitor Center to find the answers to these questions and more!

For more information call (814) 787-5167 or visit them on the web at elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/

Stop by the Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor Center from 7:30 to 8:30 in the morning to learn a little about our winter feeder birds. What are the common birds at our feeder? What kind of seeds do they like? What type of feeders does the Visitor Center use? Also, a short walk near the feeders. Binoculars are available to use to look at the bird feeder birds on a first come, first served basis.

For more information call (814) 778-5467 or email kinzuabridgesp@pa.gov.  

Our time outside may dwindle in the winter, but not for wildlife, especially birds. Birds are adapted for all weather and are fascinating creatures. Join the staff of the Elk Country Visitor Center to learn about PA bird species and how to find them. You'll learn about the tools of birding and practice using them on a hike around the center.

For more information call (814) 787-5167 or visit them on the web at elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/  

Escape rooms are all the rage these days and the staff of the Elk Country Visitor Center has designed their own just for your enjoyment. Think you have what it takes to escape? In this escape room the Visitor Center's elk biologist Molly Werner has gone missing and they need you to help search her office for clues to her whereabouts. The program will run every half hour from noon until 2 pm and is free.

You can pre-register by emailing KECAConEdSp@windstream.net or by calling 814-787-5173.

Children will enjoy story time and participating in making a no-sew sock penguin. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

For more information call (716) 532-9449 or visit sni.org/events/2020.

Learn to clean, grind and cook white corn. Participants will take home finished product. Cost is $20 per participant and covers materials and product.

For more information contact Gerry Fisher at (716) 801-5169 ot Gordon Brown at (716) 261-8887.

Are your kids interested in nature and looking for something different to do this winter? The Kinzua Bridge State Park invites parents and their children to this Discover E: Animal Tracks program for kids aged 4 - 8. The program is designed to help children learn about their natural world. The program may include: hands-on activities, stories, special presentations, crafts and games.

Registration is required and can be done by calling the Park office at (814) 778-5467. There is a $1 fee for  this program.

Parents, please dress your children in layers so they may be in the Visitor Center Classroom and also go outdoors for a short walk.

Meet in the Visitor Center Classroom.


For more information email kinzuabridgesp@pa.gov.

(Programming is subject to modification or cancellation at the discretion of park staff.)

The differences between Belize City, Belize and Churchill, Canada are striking and numerous. One City is located in a tropical rainforest while the other exists in a subarctic climate. It is what they have in common however, that is the focus of this presentation. Both communities rely very heavily on eco-tourism to support their economies and their conservation efforts. Join Pfeiffer Nature Center Program Coordinator Bev Jones and nature enthusiast Barb Busack as they share their adventures to these unique and beautiful parts of the world. This presentation is free for members, $5 for non-members and free for children 13 and under. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Register by Tuesday, Jan. 16th or at the time of the program. Sign-up on the website at www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org or contact the office at (716) 933-0187.

One of the first things people notice about bull elk is their antlers. Have you ever wondered how antlers grow or why they are fuzzy at certain times during the year? Join the staff of the Elk Country Visitor Center for this program as they speak about how these impressive antlers grow and explain the difference between antlers and horns.

For more information call (814) 787-5167 or visit them on the web at elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/  

Join the class via skype at join.skype.com/invite/yXPh1iDG9Qjp

Skype Name: janosjaninebowen

Required course material can be found at: senecalanguage.com/com.....able/

For more information contact Janos Bown at janos.bowen@sni.org

Learn to clean, grind and cook white corn. Participants will take home finished product. Cost is $20 per participant and covers materials and product.

For more information contact Gerry Fisher at (716) 801-5169 ot Gordon Brown at (716) 261-8887.

Seneca Strong presents the Seneca Language Immersion Program for beginner language for all interested in learning.

For more information or to register for classes call (716) 532-8456.

Learn to clean, grind and cook white corn. Participants will take home finished product. Cost is $20 per participant and covers materials and product.

For more information contact Gerry Fisher at (716) 801-5169 ot Gordon Brown at (716) 261-8887.

Experience nature through sound. Nature is made up of many different sound makers and creates an incredible orchestra. Join Haley, the Elk Country Visitor Center's Conservation Education Specialist and sound expert, in learning about the importance of natural sounds, how wildlife depend on them for communication, and how to pick out different sound layers in nature!

For more information call (814) 787-5167 or visit them on the web at elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/  

Teen Craft Club will be hosted on the last Sunday afternoon of the month with different arts and crafts projects for each month. Hosted by Sam and Mary Jacobs.

For more information or to RSVP call (716) 532-8161.

Enjoy a night skating with the family. Skate rentals are free, dinner and refreshments are also included. This evening of family fun will have music, games and a family craft table.

For more information contact the SNI Education Department at (716) 532-3341.

The ACC presents and appearance by the Buffalo Bandits. Members of the Buffalo Bandits will be coming to the ACC to speak about healthy choices in your life and the Anti-bullying campaign. This is free and open to anyone who would like to attend.

For more information call (716) 945-8119 or visit sni.org/events/2020