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Fri 24th Dec 5:00 pm 9:00 pm | Festival of Lights, Smethport Tis the season for holiday lights, making memories, and coming together! Holiday displays created and built by your local community members and businesses. (Drive through only event) Questions call/text Chuck 814-367-9591 Or email mckeanfol@gmail.com Or visit www.facebook.com/Festi.....unty/ McKean County Fairgrounds, East Smethport, PA 16730 | |
Sat 25th Dec 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Christmas Day, Benezette Merry Christmas toall! The Elk Country Visitors Center is closed. Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 26th Dec 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Elk Explanations, Benezette Elk areinteresting animals! Do you have questions about these large mammals? Thenbring your questions and join us at the ECVC as we explain all of the elk’smysteries! For more information call 814-787-5167 or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 26th Dec 5:00 pm 8:00 pm | Festival of Lights, Smethport Tis the season for holiday lights, making memories, and coming together! Holiday displays created and built by your local community members and businesses. (Drive through only event) Car-$10 Bus-$25 Questions call/text Chuck 814-367-9591 Or email mckeanfol@gmail.com Or visit www.facebook.com/Festi.....unty/ McKean County Fairgrounds, East Smethport, PA 16730 | |
Sun 2nd Jan 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | First Hike of the New Year, Benezette Join the staff as they hike the trails at the elk country visitors center. Learn about their property and about other hiking opportunities in Elk Country! For more information call 814-787-5167 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 8th Jan 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Elk Basics, Benezette Newto learning about elk, join us for the basic breakdown as we learn about elkhistory, elk ecology, and elk behavior. Are you a seasoned “Elkspert?” We betyou’ll learn something new too! For more information call 814-787-5167 Or Visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 9th Jan 9:00 am 10:00 am | tree Identification Hike, Kane
This is a hikealong the General Kane Trail to identify a variety of trees along the way. Dress for the weather and meet in the overflowparking lot near the trailhead. For more information call 814-778-5467 Or visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sun 9th Jan 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Wildlife Tracks, Benezette Whenwalking through snow or mud in elk country you may look down and see animaltracks. Join our staff as we identify tracks and the animals they belong to. For more information call 814-787-5167 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 15th Jan 10:00 am 12:00 pm | Winter Day Walk, Mt. Jewett This is a short walk around the main park area to take in the beautiful scenery! Dress for the weather and meet in front of the visitor center. For more information call 814-778-5467 Or visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sat 15th Jan 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Elk Antlers, Benezette Join the staff as they discuss the growth cycle and the importance of elk antlers. For more information call 814787-5167 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 16th Jan 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Black Bear, Benezette Join them for an informative presentation as they learn many fascinating facts about oneof Pennsylvania's largest mammals. Learn about their physiology, life cycle,and some interesting information about their den sites. Did you know theaverage lifespan for a black bear is around 10 years, though they can liveupward of 30 years in the wild? For more information call 814-787-5167 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 22nd Jan 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Elk Explanations, Benezette Newto learning about elk? Join them for the basic breakdown as they learn about elkhistory, elk ecology, and elk behavior. Are you a seasoned “Elkspert?” We betyou’ll learn something new, too! Have burning questions about elk? Join ourstaff at the Elk Country Visitor Center to find the answers to these questionsand more! For more information call 814-787-5167 Or Visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 23rd Jan 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Bobcat, Benezette The elusive bobcat is a very interesting animal. Join the Elk Country Visitors Center staff as they learn a little more about this secretive cat. For more information call 814-787-5167 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 29th Jan 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Elk Talk, Benezette Join them in learning about the variety of ways elk communicate. You will learn how toaccurately distinguish vocal calls of elk and recognize non-vocal communicationwhile learning how to safely view elk in Elk Country. For more information call 814-787-5167 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 29th Jan 7:00 pm 8:00 pm | Holocaust Remembrance Day 2022 Zoom Event Join the Eldred WWII Museum and the Crestwood Oral History Project in a special Holocaust Remembrance Day Zoom event. Featuring Holocaust survivors Maxwell Smart and Hedy Bohm. For more information call 814-225-2220 To register please go to us02web.zoom.us/meetin.....VIuU0 Eldred World War II Museum, 201 Main St, Eldred, PA 16731 | |
Sat 5th Feb to Sun 6th Feb | Warren County Winterfest, Chapman State Park, PA Enjoy sled dog races, polar bear plunge, card board box derby, event tent with vendors, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, ice fishing, and ice skating. For more information please call: 814-726-1947 www.warrencountywinterfest.com Chapman State Park, 4790 Chapman Dam Road, Clarendon PA 16313 | |
Sat 5th Feb 12:00 pm 4:00 pm | Marilla Winter Trek, Bradford Hike, snowshoe, ski, or bike the trails of the Marilla Watershed on Sat. Feb 5 from Noon-4 at Marilla Reservoir just west of Bradford, PA. We are raffling an XC Ski package (skis, bindings, poles, and a $125 gift certificate) for boots of your choice from @thecitygarage ski shop in EVL, NY. The trail club will have a guided hike, ski, and fat bike ride, bonfire, and refreshments at the gazebo, and shuttles to the Willows and the top of the Marilla Springs trail in cooperation with Willow Creek Snowmobile Club. The event is free to the public, but the TVTA will be accepting donations at the gazebo. For more information visit Tunavalleytrail.com or visit www.facebook.com/justr.....2020/ Marilla Reservoir, PA 346(West of Bradford, PA) | |
Sat 5th Feb 12:00 pm 3:00 pm | Winter Fun Day, Mt. Jewett Visit Kinzua Bridge State Park on Saturday, February 5, 2022, for "Winter FunDay"! Celebrate some of the activities that can be done outside! New this year is their sled dog demonstration! The sled dogs are younger and are in training for everyone to watch! Some of the mushers are younger and are also in training! Join in for this exciting event! They will run snow or no snow. Call the park office for more info at (814) 778-5467. Or visit www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateP......aspx Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Wed 9th Feb | CARMEN JONES Film Presentation, Bradford Starring Dorothy Dandridge in the title role, and Harry Belafonte, Carmen Jones features the music of Georges Bizet with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, in this film adaptation of the 1943 Broadway musical. Featuring an all-Black cast, the film was groundbreaking when it premiered in 1954, and earned Dandridge an Academy Award nomination for best actress. For more information call: 814-362-7990 Or visit www.marilynhorne.org/calendar.html Bromeley Family Theater, 300 Campus Dr, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Fri 11th Feb to Sun 13th Feb | Marriage Tune-Up, Ludlow “Marriage Tune-Up” will be a blessing. Sessions will take place Friday evening through Saturday evening. Couples are invited to stay Saturday night free and enjoy brunch and a service on Sunday morning. For more information call: 814-945-6512 or visit www.olmstedmanor.org/marriage-tune-up.html Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, 17 E Main St, Ludlow, PA 16333 | |
Fri 11th Feb 5:00 pm 7:00 pm | Couples Paint & Sip, Wilcox for more info call (814)929-5598. Or visit wineryatwilcox.com/eve.....lcox/ Winery At Wilcox, 1867 Mefferts Run Rd, Wilcox, PA 15870, USA | |
Fri 11th Feb 7:30 pm 9:00 pm | Fly Dance Company's Gentleman of Hip Hop, Bradford FLY is what happens when street dance and classical music meet. Every so often a company bursts onto the dance scene with such original talent and drive that a completely new genre is born. Within three seasons of touring, FLY went from an unknown, “hard-to-categorize” dance company with no touring experience to a popular new group wowing audiences around the country. Public-$25 / Faculty & Staff-$20 Students-$5 FLY is what happens For more information call: 814-362-5113 Or visit: www.upb.pitt.edu/life-.....ckets Bromeley Family Theater, 300 Campus Dr, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 12th Feb 10:00 am 10:45 am | Snow Yoga, Portville, NY Join Jessie Lampack Slattery for the first adventure in Snow-ga [snow yoga]! For this inaugural offering, dress for movement but be mindful to bundle up and wear snow gear and boots as we will be sitting and lying in the snow at times! No yoga mat is needed. This class is for anyone who loves the snow! Older children are welcome if they can be respectful to the quiet atmosphere accompanied by an adult. For more information call 716-933-0187 Or visit pfeiffernaturecenter.org/nature-blog/ Pfeiffer Nature Center & Foundation, 14 S Main St, Portville, NY 14770, USA | |
Sat 12th Feb 6:30 pm 10:00 pm | The Not So Newlywed Game, Kane How well do you know your spouse partner or significant other? Let's find out. Compete against other couples for prizes. Participants must sign up. Call 814-837-7566 Ring in Valentine's Day with them! Or visit www.flickerwood.com/Events Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Mon 14th Feb 12:00 pm 2:00 pm | Annual Valentine's Day Wine & Dessert Tasting, Kane Stop into Flickerwood and enjoy 3 wines with 3 desserts for $20.00 per person. Please call 814-837-7566 to make your reservations. Please choose between the following times. 12pm & 2pm Visit www.flickerwood.com/Events Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Mon 14th Feb 5:30 pm 6:30 pm | Valentine’s Evening Walk on the Bridge, Mt. Jewett Lookingto do something different for that special someone? Visit the park for a romantic walk out on theKinzua Bridge. Dress according to the weather. Meet in front of the Visitor Center, west end of the building at 5:30p.m. Bring your camera! For more information call 814-778-5467 Or visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Fri 18th Feb 7:00 pm 9:00 pm | Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show, Bradford Buckets N Boards is a spectacularly imaginative comedy show brought to life by two prolific performers, Matt Levingston, and Gareth Sever. They have performed for children and their families for 10 seasons in Branson, MO, with the Kansas City Symphony, and have been one of the most requested headline act on Disney Cruise Lines. The improvisational interactions with the audience are a major driving force of this show that the entire family will enjoy! All tickets are $10 For more information call 814-362-5113 Or visit www.upb.pitt.edu/life-.....ckets Bromeley Family Theater, 300 Campus Dr, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 19th Feb 7:30 am 8:30 am | Winter Bird Walk, Mt. Jewett Like bird-watching? Maybe you’re interested in lookingfor them? Walk around the main park area in search of different birdspecies! Binoculars are available to borrowwhile at the park on a first-come, first-served basis. Meet in front of the VisitorCenter. For more information call 814-778-5467 Or visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Mon 21st Feb 12:00 pm 2:00 pm | Pax Rwanda: Embroideries of the woman of Savane Rutongo-Kabuye, Bradford Creator Presentation & Exhibition of the embroideries of the workshop known as Savane Rutongo-Kabuye was created by a group of Rwandan women living in the aftermath of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsis. They came from both sides of the conflict, yet they put the events of the past behind them to work together in the hope that their children would have a better future. Experience the story of how these exquisite pieces are made which is as captivating as the work itself. For more information call: 814-362-5113 Or visit www.upb.pitt.edu/life-.....ckets Bromeley Family Theater, 300 Campus Dr, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Fri 25th Feb to Sun 27th Feb | Centering Prayer Retreat, Olmsted You are invited to this sacred time away to focus on your own spiritual journey, be enriched by the witness of others, and be guided toward a deeper awareness of God. Our retreat leader, Samantha E. Lioi, will lead us to investigate our deepest desires, from an Ignatian perspective, discerning what gives us and the world around us life. At Olmsted, you will find a quiet place to refresh, reflect, and discover renewed spiritual direction. All are welcome to come away and enjoy all that an Olmsted retreat has to offer. For more information call 814-945-6512 Or visit www.olmstedmanor.org/c......html Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, 17 E Main St, Ludlow, PA 16333 | |
Sat 26th Feb 10:00 am 11:00 am | Winter Snowshoe/Hike at Pfeiffer To reserve snowshoes, email naturalist@ Pfeiffer Nature Center Lillibridge Property, 1974 Lillibridge Rd, Portville, NY 14770 | |
Sun 27th Feb 12:00 pm 1:00 pm | Worry-Free Walk, Mt. Jewett Try something new by joining us for astress-free walk around the main park area! Relax and look and listen tonature! Meet in the overflow parking lot. For more information call 814-778-5467 Or visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sat 5th Mar 10:00 am 11:00 am | Animal track Identification, Portville, NY This nature walk will be held regardless of snow cover and will take place at the Lillibridge Preserve, 1974 Lillibridge Rd., Portville. Fee: Free for members, $5 for non-members, and free for children 13 and under. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required by Thursday, March 3rd. To register, please e-mail naturalist@pfeiffernaturecenter.org or call Pfeiffer Nature Center Administration Office 716-933-0187. This program will be canceled if the weather is poor. If the weather appears questionable, look for a cancellation notice on our website home page. Visit pfeiffernaturecenter.o.....ents/ Pfeiffer Nature Center Lillibridge Property, 1974 Lillibridge Rd, Portville, NY 14770 | |
Sat 5th Mar 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Elk Basica, Benezette New to learning aboutelk, join the staff 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 somethingnew too! :For more information call 814-787-5167 Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 5th Mar 4:30 pm 6:30 pm | Beer & Wine Festival, Bradford The Bradford Chamber is hosting the Annual Beer & Wine Festival. Space will be limited to 50 people in the Gym & 50 in the Cafeteria. Tickets are 1 for $30 or 2 for $55. There will be an uber driver on stand-by. For more information call 814-368-7115 or visit www.bradfordareachambe.....endar Saint Bernard Elementary School, 95 E. Corydon Street, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sun 6th Mar 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | PA Hibernators, Benezette Hibernation is animportant process that some animals need to survive the winter. Learn abouthibernation and what animals in Pennsylvania are true hibernators- there areonly a few and they may surprise you! For more information call 814-787-5167 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 12th Mar | Quizzo Night, Kane Please make reservations. $5.00 / person Call 814-837-7566 to register your team. (No more than 6 people per team.) Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Sat 12th Mar 11:00 am 1:00 pm | Baby Lambs, Bradford It is that time of year! The Sun-Dance-Kids-Farm has baby lambs and they will be prancing, jumping, and bouncing around the library! Come enjoy their antics and work on a craft too! See you Saturday, March 12 at 11 AM for more in-person fun! No registration is necessary. For more information call: 814-362-6527 Or visit www.bradfordlibrary.or.....;nbsp; Bradford Area Public Library, 67 W Washington St, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 12th Mar 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Shed Hunting, Benezette Are you curious abouthow to find shed whitetail and elk antlers? Everyone has their own method whenscouting the woods for sheds; join us here at the Elk Country Visitor Center aswe discuss some of our most effective methods. Also learn why antlers drop eachyear and the difference between antlers and horns. For more information call 814-787-5167 or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 12th Mar 6:30 pm 12:00 am | St. Paddy's Day Parade, Mt. Jewett There will be live music from 8 pm - 12 am featuring Country Lines, tickets are $15 and will be sold at the door. Complimentary dessert bar, Chinese auction, and RIP tickets. Must be 21! Id Required. For more information call 814-778-5588 Or visit mtjewettpa.com/ Mt. Jewett Veterans Memorial Club, 61 E Main St, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sun 13th Mar 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Story Time in Elk Country, Benezette Do you know any youngpeople who like to learn about elk? Join our Staff as we read a children’sstory about elk around the fireplace. After the story is over, enjoy makings’mores with us as well. For more information please call 814-787-5167 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Wed 16th Mar 7:30 pm 9:00 pm | Charlie Schulman, Playwright & Michael Roberts, Writer, Composer, Lyricist, Bradford Michael Roberts and Charlie Schulman will discuss the journey of their musical, GOLDSTEIN, from the earliest project conception to its Off-Broadway opening and the Off-Broadway Original Cast Album. The creative and practical aspects of writing and producing will be discussed with a Q&A to follow. FREE to the public For more information please call: 814-362-5113 Or visit www.upb.pitt.edu/life-.....ckets Bromeley Family Theater, 300 Campus Dr, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Fri 18th Mar to Sun 17th Apr | Children’s Storybook Trail at Lillibridge, Portville, NY Read the book The Tree in the Ancient Forest on the Interpretive Trail ( Griffin’s Way– an easy, .36 mi round trip trail) as you walk through our old-growth forest. This children’s book is an excellent way to introduce young people to the interdependence of nature and the role that trees play. The storybook pages are held in place by our gentle giants as you pass by. See our map at the Lillibridge kiosk to find where your adventure begins. The book will be available beginning Friday, March 18th through Sunday, April 17th. For more information call 716-933-0187 Or visit pfeiffernaturecenter.o.....ents/ Pfeiffer Nature Center Lillibridge Property, 1974 Lillibridge Rd, Portville, NY 14770, USA | |
Sat 19th Mar | Cork & Crafts, Kane Sara Jane returns to FWC to teach you how to paint a sunflower. It is $35.00 / person. Reservations are needed so call 814-837-7566 to make them. Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Sat 19th Mar 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Maple Syruping, Benezette Have you ever wonderedhow your maple syrup is made? Join the staff at the Elk Country Visitor Center as wewelcome local expert Mike Wittman. He will lead us through the process from sapcollection to the finished product. For more information call 814-787-5167 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 20th Mar to Tue 22nd Mar | Mission U, Ludlow The event starts with dinner on Sunday, March 20, and concludes with lunch on Tuesday, March 22. Check-in is in Groves Lodge between 3 and 5 pm on Sunday. Pricing includes a two-night stay (private hotel-style room with linens), six meals, and course tuition. Discount 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 1 Continuing Education Unit available upon request Or visit www.olmstedmanor.org/mini-mission-u.html Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, 17 E Main St, Ludlow, PA 16333 | |
Sun 20th Mar 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Moose Elk Caribou and Deer, Benezette Are you curious aboutelk and their cousins? Join our staff to learn about the four North Americanmembers of the Cervidae family, their similarities and differences. For more information call 814-787-5167 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 26th Mar | State Wide Mentored Youth Trout Day, PA The statewide Mentored Youth Fishing Day will be held Saturday, March 26. Youth anglers must obtain a Mentored Youth Permit or a Voluntary Youth Fishing License, and be accompanied by a licensed adult angler to participate. Find a state park to fish bit.ly/2FcG9IC Pennsylvania | |
Sat 26th Mar 12:00 pm 2:00 pm | Healthy Hike, Kane Continue your NewYear’s resolution by taking a walk in the park! The General Kane Trail is easy to moderate approx. one-mile hike throughthe woods. Dress according to the weather. Meet at the General Kane Trailhead in the overflow parking lot. For more information call (814) 778-5467 Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sun 27th Mar 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Opossums, Benezette Opossums aremarsupials. What is a marsupial? We will go over the Opossums ecology too. So,come join our staff and find out more about these cool critters. For more information call 814-787-5167 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 |