Upcoming Events

Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau
Sat 24th Sep
12:00 pm
4:00 pm
Pumpkin Fest, Bradford
The annual college and community collaboration features many pumpkin-themed events, games, fall treats, and vendors. Ride the hayride, challenge a friend on the bungee run, scale the climbing wall or bring your little ones to the Pitt-Bradford kid's zone. 
For more information call 814-362-5091
or visit 
www.upb.pitt.edu/afw
Main Street, Main St, Bradford, PA 16701
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Sat 24th Sep
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Elk Basics, Benezette
New to learning about Elk? Stop in for the basic breakdown as you learn about Elk history, Elk ecology, and Elk behavior. Are you a seasoned "Elkspert?"
For more information please call 814-787-5173
Or visit
elkcountryvisitorcente.....ours/
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821
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Sat 24th Sep
4:00 pm
10:00 pm
Moon Dance, Westline, PA
The Kinzua Valley Trail club invites you to the annual fundraiser the "Moon Dance". There will be live music by the Second Act, a pig roast, desserts, and other refreshments. All proceeds go to the Kinzua Valley Trail Club. Tickets are $40.  For more information please call: 814-778-5627
or visit: www.facebook.com/KinzuaValleyTrailClub
Westline Historic Dance Hall, 1 Westline Road (3 miles off of Rt. 219) Westline, PA 16751
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Sat 24th Sep
5:30 pm
9:00 pm
Hike for Hannah, Smethport
2nd annual honor walks to promote suicide awareness and education in McKean county, PA. This event is open to anyone who has experienced a loss from suicide, is celebrating a survival story, or just wants to show support for suicide awareness. Guest speaker, Games, Food, giveaways, Luminari4es, Honor Walk, and lots more!
For more information and to register go to @hikeforhannah2022 or call 814-778-5747
Hamlin Lake Park, Park Ln, Smethport, PA 16749
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Sun 25th Sep
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Welcome to the Rut, Benezette

The matingseason for the elk is upon us, join us at the Elk Country Visitor Center as we learnall about the unique behaviors that elk display during this time of the year!

For more information call: 814-787-5173

Or visit

elkcountryvisitorcenter.....ours/

Elk Country Visitor Center, 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821
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Thu 29th Sep
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
Summer Yoga
10 dollars per class. Runs every Thursday through the end of September
Pfeiffer Nature Center Lillibridge Property, 1974 Lillibridge Rd, Portville, NY 14770, USA
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Fri 30th Sep
8:00 pm
9:00 pm
Kinzua Night Sky Interpretative Program

Bradford, PA, September 22, 2022 — The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is offering a free, interpretive constellation tour program in Allegheny National Forest on Friday, September 30, 2022, from 8:00 to 9:00 pm, at Kinzua Beach.
All ages are invited to participate in this forest ranger-led program. “During our journey across the sky, we will identify stars, constellations, and night sky objects while exploring connections to our past and future,” said Forest Ranger Sarah Needs.
We recommend participants bring a chair or blanket and take steps to protect themselves from biting insects.
Participants should meet at Kinzua Beach, located off of State Route 59, no later than 7:50 pm.
For questions about the Constellation Tour, call the Bradford Ranger District Office at 814- 363-6000.
Kinzua Beach
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Sat 1st Oct
9:00 am
11:00 am
Bird Lecture and Walk
Local birding expert John Fedak will give a talk on local birds at 9 a.m. The talk will be followed by a two levels of guided bird walk – one level and paved along the Richard E. McDowell Community Trail the other a hike up Quintuple Mountain, both on campus. The event is free and open to the public. Those participating should dress for hiking, bring bug spray and water and beware of ticks.
Mukaiyama University Room in the Frame-Westerberg Commons at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
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Sat 1st Oct
9:30 am
12:30 pm
2nd Annual Jarrett Costanzo Memorial Jeep and Fun Run
Jeep with us at our 2nd Annual Jeep & Fun Run to raise money for the Jarrett Costanzo Memorial Fund! We raised enough money for two scholarships last year and want to raise enough this year for THREE of them.
We will drive in the Allegheny National Forest and stop at some of our favorite spots. At most locations we will Explore and roll. Some new and some old.

9:30am Sign in and line up
11am Jeep Run begins.


Pricing:
$30.00/person Jeep Run & Chicken BBQ Dinner or $45.00/person Jeep Run, BBQ & T-shirt
Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735, USA
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Sat 1st Oct
10:00 am
5:00 pm
Arts on the Island Festival, Smethport
Stop down for the Arts on the Island Festival, this day will be filled with showcased Arts, Live music, a Car Show, Rotary Duck Race, and the ever-popular fireworks in the evening.
For more information please call 814-887-5142
Or visit:
mckeancountyhistoricalsociety.org
Hamlin Lake, Smethport, PA 16749
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Thu 6th Oct
5:30 pm
8:00 pm
Annual Autumn Auction Fundraiser, Bradford
It is Football and Pumpkin spice season and that means it is also time for the Bradford Area Chamber’s Annual Autumn Auction.  The event will take place Thursday, October 6 at the St. Bernard’s Gym (95 E. Corydon Street) with food and a cash bar provided by the Bradford Club.  Social hour starts at 5:30 and the auction starts at 6:30. Tickets can be purchased by calling the chamber at 814-368-7115 or online at bradfordchamber.com – auction.  The price is $65 for two tickets or $35 for one ticket. 
St. Bernard’s Gym, 95 E Corydon St, Bradford, PA 16701
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Fri 7th Oct
5:00 pm
to Sat 8th Oct
9:00 pm
Carved Pumpkin Walk, Kane
Stop down to enjoy a stroll in the park where you will find illuminated carved pumpkins, scarecrows, picture spots, food, games and so much more! For more information call 814-837-6565
Evergreen Park, Kane, PA 16735
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Fri 7th Oct
5:30 pm
6:30 pm
Reiki Meditation
Suggested 10 dollar donation. Bring a yoga mat and/or blanket. Class will be canceled in event of severe weather.
Pfeiffer Nature Center Lillibridge Property, 1974 Lillibridge Rd, Portville, NY 14770, USA
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Fri 7th Oct
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
Catstronauts
Catstronauts is a happening, a collective of avant-jazz/fusion musicians stretching out into dance, electronica, funk, and soul. Featuring musicians: Manu Gajanan (piano & keyboard), Jon Sampson (drums), Peter-Michel Natishan (electric & upright bass), and Michael Davis (saxophone). Free.
Studio Theater in Blaisdell Hall at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
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Sat 8th Oct
8:00 am
12:30 pm
Marilla Trail Race, Bradford
The 14 mile run starts at 9:30 am, and the registration fee is $40. The 7 mile run starts at 10 am, and registration is $30. All proceeds are going to benefit the Tuna Valley Trail Assoc.
For more information please call: 814-598-7082 or email marillatrailrace@gmail.com
www.marillatrailrace.com
Marilla Bridges Trail, Bradford, PA 16701, USA
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Sat 8th Oct
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Elk Walk and Talk
Join a staff member as we walk the trails around the Elk Country Visitor Center. Learn many interesting facts about the property and wildlife that often inhabit these fields. We will be covering topics such as what elk eat, where they spend their time, and how each season brings something different.

If you have any questions, please contact our Con Ed staff at (814)787–5173
Emails: Ben Porkolab ConEd@kecaus.com
Hunter Horning ConEdSp@kecaus.com
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
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Sun 9th Oct
1:00 pm
7:00 pm
Apple-Cidering
Our staff will be making apple cider the old-fashioned way and will welcome guests of all ages to lend a hand! We will also be providing free samples, so join us for a great family friendly activity!


If you have any questions, please contact our Con Ed staff at (814)787–5173
Emails: Ben Porkolab ConEd@kecaus.com
Hunter Horning ConEdSp@kecaus.com
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
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Sat 15th Oct
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
Halloween Dog Event: Trick for Treat Dog Trail Walk and Costume Contest for Dogs
Come and join us for a tongue hanging, tail wagging time at Pfeiffer Nature Center! Bring your 4-legged, furry family members along to enjoy this fun outdoor dog event. The festivities will begin with a “Best in Show” dog costume contest. Escort your dog dressed to the “K-”nines for a short dog walk on the catwalk. ( Note: As human costumes can be intimidating to dogs, we ask that only dogs come dressed for the occasion.) Enter your playful pooch in the “My Dog’s Got Talent” dog trick contest and take your dog for a stroll along the “Trick for Treat” trail that winds through the old growth forest. Costume and contest participation is optional, but participation would be great fun! Just come along and enjoy the fun- even if you don’t have a dog of your own!! This event will be held at: The Lillibridge Preserve, 1974 Lillibridge Road, Portville, NY 14770. Fee: A suggested $2 donation per dog. Pre-registration is greatly appreciated. To register your dog(s), e-mail:
naturalist@pfeiffernaturecenter.org or contact the office at 716-933-0187. All dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. This program will be canceled in the event of rain. If the weather appears questionable, look for a cancellation notice on the top of our website home page. Pfeiffer Nature Center is supported by United Way funding. Pfeiffer Nature Center where science, art & nature come together.
Pfeiffer Nature Center Lillibridge Property, 1974 Lillibridge Rd, Portville, NY 14770, USA
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Sat 15th Oct
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Trapping in Pennsylvania
Our PSU Intern Mitchell will provide this educational program on trapping in the Keystone state. He will cover traps used, Pa furbearers and different sets used. Trapping as an integral part of wise land stewardship will also be explained.
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
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Sun 16th Oct
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
PA Pollinators
Our PSU Intern Jess will discuss how we as a community can properly provide for pollinators and which ones are of most importance. She will also cover what we can plant that is native to Pennsylvania that will also help native pollinators. The repercussions of planting non-native pollinator plants will also be discussed. Pollinator seed packets for Pennsylvania will be distributed.
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
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Mon 17th Oct
3:00 pm
to Wed 19th Oct
1:00 pm
Photography for Everyone, Ludlow
Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Sterling will serve as the facilitator for this workshop. Rev. Sterling is a retired UMC pastor, having most recently served at St. Paul's UMC in Allison Park, PA from 2014 to 2021. The event starts with dinner on Monday, October 17, and concludes with lunch on Wednesday, October 19. Check-in is in Groves Lodge between 3 and 5 pm on Monday. Pricing includes a two-night stay (private hotel-style room with linens), six meals, and course tuition. Discounts are available for those willing to select or be assigned a roommate. Please contact Olmsted for commuter rates. 
For more information call 814-945-6512
Or visit
www.olmstedmanor.org/p......html
Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, 17 E Main St, Ludlow, PA 16333
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Fri 21st Oct
7:30 am
8:30 am
Night Sky Program

 The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is offering a free, interpretive night sky program in Allegheny National Forest on Friday, October 21, 2022, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, at Hearts Content National Scenic Area. This is the second and final night sky program offered in Allegheny National Forest this year.

All ages are invited to participate in this forest ranger-led program. “During our journey across the sky, we will identify stars, constellations, and night sky objects while exploring connections to our past and future,” said Forest Ranger Sarah Needs.

We recommend participants bring a chair or blanket and prepare for the weather.

Participants should meet at the Hearts Content Interpretive Trail Trailhead, located off of Hearts Content Road, no later than 7:20 pm.

For questions about the Night Sky Program, call the Bradford Ranger District Office at 814- 363-6000.

Hearts Content Road, Hearts Content Rd, Pennsylvania, USA
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Sat 22nd Oct
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Eastern Coyote
The Eastern Coyote is an animal that has stirred interests and emotions among many that live in the state of Pennsylvania. Come out and learn some facts about this amazing animal!
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
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Sat 22nd Oct
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
Costumes, Cocktails, and Quizzo
Join us & play Halloween Quizzo/Trivia,
enjoy a Flight of Halloween Cocktails
& Small Bites & Dress up in your
favorite Halloween Costumes.

SAT. SEPT. 22ND 7PM - $25.00 / person
PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUMES!!
Call to sign up & pay a $10.00 deposit per person!
814-837-7566
Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735, USA
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Sun 23rd Oct
10:00 am
to Tue 25th Oct
10:30 am
Fall Woman's Retreat, Ludlow
You are invited to come away to Olmsted this fall and immerse yourself in the rich study and seeking with a cohort of other powerful Christian women. Olmsted's women's retreats offer inspirational speaking, encouraging group discussions, quiet time with God, opportunities to enjoy stillness and nature, and Christian hospitality that will make you feel welcome and cared for. Come and attend to your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Pricing includes a two-nights stay (private hotel-style room with linens), six meals, and course tuition. Discounts are available for those willing to select or be assigned a roommate. Please contact Olmsted for commuter rates. Register online, print and mail the registration form, or call to register at (814) 945-6512
Or visit
www.olmstedmanor.org/f......html
Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, 17 E Main St, Ludlow, PA 16333
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Sun 23rd Oct
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Elk Basics
New to learning about elk? Join us for the basic breakdown as we learn about elk history, elk ecology and elk behavior. Are you a seasoned “Elkspert?” We bet you’ll learn something new too!
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
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Wed 26th Oct
7:30 pm
8:30 pm
Author Joyful Clemantine Wamariya
The author of “The Girl Who Smiled Beads” will talk about her childhood flight from Rwanda during the country’s civil war and genocide and being a refugee in seven African countries before obtaining asylum in the United States.
Bromeley Family Theater, Blaisdell Hall, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
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Fri 28th Oct
to Wed 30th Nov
Children’s Storybook Trail at Lillibridge
In America, nothing cries out “Autumn is Here!” louder than the pumpkin! This gorgeous gourd acts as an ambassador to both of our beloved fall holidays, Halloween and Thanksgiving. To share in the celebration of our great friend the pumpkin, visit us at the Lillibridge Property for a new storybook adventure along our Storybook Reading Trail. Read the children’s book It’s A Pumpkin! __on the Interpretive Trail ( Griffin’s Way– an easy, .36 mi round trip trail) as you walk through our old growth forest. The storybook pages are held in place by our gentle giants as you pass by. The book will be available beginning Friday, October 28th through Wednesday, November 30th. The Lillibridge Property is located at 1974 Lillibridge Road, Portville, NY. We would love for you to share pictures and let us know how you enjoyed your visit by e-mailing naturalist@pfeiffernaturecenter.org Enjoy the beautiful outdoors! Pfeiffer Nature Center is supported by United Way funding. Pfeiffer Nature Center where science, art & nature come together.
Pfeiffer Nature Center Lillibridge Property, 1974 Lillibridge Rd, Portville, NY 14770, USA
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Sat 29th Oct
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Wildlife Photography
Have you ever wanted to capture wildlife in their natural setting? Or have you ever wanted to take up a new hobby enjoying the outdoors? The Elk Country Visitor Center has the program for you! We are hosting a program on photography basics, gear, settings, and locating wildlife. This program is for any level photographer ranging to beginner to seasoned pro!


If you have any questions, please contact our Con Ed staff at (814)787–5173
Emails: Ben Porkolab ConEd@kecaus.com
Hunter Horning ConEdSp@kecaus.com
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
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Sat 29th Oct
4:30 pm
5:30 pm
Adult Trick or Treat Night
Adult Trick or Treat Night in and around Kane! The bus for this Stroll leaves at 4:30pm from the Elm. (Chestnut Street Elementary Parking Lot) Please leave you car in the parking lot and get ready for the ride of your life. 1. Dress up and visit some of the bars and taverns with your Ghoulish Tour Guide. 2. Be ready to load the bus at 4:30pm promptly with your tour guide. 3. You will visit Flickerwood Wine Cellars, CJs Distillery, West Side Grill, VFW, Eagles Club, Pepes, Twisted Vine, Table 105, Logyard Brewing and conclude at the Elks for live music with XIII. (Your ticket price includes your entrance to this event.) 4.Look for your complimentary Jell - O Shot at each location. 5. Enjoy a Halloween drink special of a SPOOKY Halloween drink! (Additional Charge ) 6. Try a SpOOky snack at some locations! (Additional Charge) 7. Participate in Costume Contests at each location. Each location will award a prize before you leave for the next venture. 8. Have a DESIGNATED DRIVER OR UBER when you drive home!
Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735, USA
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