Upcoming Events

Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau
Wed 14th Dec
Merry and Bright with Denver & The Mile High Orchestra at the Kane First United Methodist Church
No Entry Fee – Free-Will Offering – If you like Big Band Music put this one on your calendar! Doors open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm
First United Methodist Church, 112 Greeves St, Kane, PA 16735, USA
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Fri 16th 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)
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
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Fri 16th Dec
5:00 pm
8:00 pm
Shop Late Homebased Businesses, Kane
Stop down to Kane and shop local during the Pairing of Retail shops and Homebased. Participating businesses will be open until 8 p.m. Some local home-based businesses will be set up in retail locations so you can shop and buy many different gifts. It's also Parents Night Out from 5-8:30 p.m. sponosered by the PTO, so you'll have a fun and safe place for your kids to be while you get out and shop locally!
PS- The Chamber office will be open Friday night and on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for you to purchase Kane ornaments, Kane Gift Certificates, and/or 50/50 tickets.
For more information Call 814-837-6565
Or visit
kanepa.com/
Downtown, Kane, PA
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Sat 17th Dec
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
Elk Explanations
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! Have burning questions about elk? Wondering
how elk are managed? Perhaps you have a question on their favorite foods or
habit? Maybe you’d like to know how long they live or when calving season is?
Join our staff at the Elk Country Visitor Center to find the answers to these
questions and more!
134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
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Sat 17th 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)
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
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Sat 17th Dec
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
Holiday Bingo Night
Holiday Bingo Night with Rick!
Sat. Dec. 17th - 7pm
Flickerwood Wine Cellars
Call 814-837-7566 to save your seats.
Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735, USA
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Sun 18th Dec
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Bald Eagles
Enjoy an informative PowerPoint on these majestic birds of prey, which have
made a comeback to our area. Learn about their unique physiology, life cycles,
and migratory patterns as you appreciate this Pennsylvania Conservation success
story.
134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
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Sun 18th 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
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Thu 22nd 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)
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
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Fri 23rd 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)
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
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Sat 24th Dec
9:00 am
12:00 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!
134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
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Sat 31st Dec
First Night Bradford, Bradford
First Night Bradford Committee is planning a fantastic day and night of entertainment and activities for the whole family. They are partnering with BCPAC in bringing Michael Kent, a nationally known comedian/magician to perform. They also have the Rock N Roll Pet Store, a puppeteer, a juggler, Bwana Jim, as well as many other musical and artistic acts.
A $5 button will give you free admission into any of our venues that will be listed in our program. 
For more information visit
www.facebook.com/FirstNightBradford/
Bradford, PA 16701
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Sat 31st Dec
9:00 am
12:00 pm
Deer Family
“Moose, Elk, Caribou, and Whitetail Oh My!” The Deer family has quite a few
members! Join our staff as we learn about the elk and their many cousins that live
in North America. You are sure to learn something new along the way!
134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
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Sat 31st Dec
9:00 pm
12:30 am
Mad Dog 159 Presents Kane's 2nd Annual New Year's Star Drop
Come out to our second annual New Years celebration! This event is BYOB and we will be giving away a ton of prizes, including 50-inch Smart TV, 14-inch Laptop, hundreds of dollars in gift cards. Click here for all of the information about how to enter to win. We will be doing a Star Drop and count down at midnight so dress warm and come prepared for tons of fun!
Mad Dog 159, 159 N Fraley St, Kane, PA 16735, USA
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Sun 1st Jan
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
First Day Hike
Start the New Year healthy! Visit the park for a First Day Hike on the General Kane Trail! The trail is an approximate 1.5 mile easy rated trail. Dress in layers for the weather and wear appropriate shoes/boots. Part of the trail is open to hunting, so please wear an orange vest and hat. Meet in the Overflow Parking Lot.

In case of inclement weather, call the park office for cancellation information at: (814) 778-5467.
296 Viaduct Rd, Kane, PA 16735, USA
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Tue 17th Jan
to Tue 31st Jan
Artist-in-Residence Program – Call for Artists
We will foster creative
expression through an artist-in-residence program that seeks to tell the stories of the forest during
the 2023 Allegheny National Forest Centennial and beyond.

About the residency
• As a pilot of the program one residency opportunity of two weeks will be offered during
January 17 – 31, 2023, in Allegheny National Forest. We hope to continue the program
by offering one residency during the spring, summer, and autumn of 2023.
• Program goals:
o Provide learning opportunities for the public
o Help our local communities explore the connections between public lands, nature,

our use of natural resources, and our emotional ties to natural beauty through self-
expression.

For more info:
Website: www.fs.usda.gov/detail.....63563
Sheffield, PA 16347, USA
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Sat 21st Jan
Winter Fun Day
Visit Kinzua Bridge State Park on Saturday, January 21, 2023 for “Winter Fun
Day”! Celebrate some of the activities that can be done outside! This year is our
sled dog demonstration is back! The sled dogs are younger and are in training
for all of us to watch! Some of the mushers are younger and are also in training!
Join us for this exciting event! They will run snow or no snow.

Along with the sled dogs there will be other demonstrations such as winter biking!
Learn to snowshoe, cross country ski and have fun! Come out and visit!
Local Boy Scouts will be selling hot dogs and hot chocolate to help keep you
warm!
Wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather. Meet on the west side of
the building near the bridge.
For more information, please contact Kinzua Bridge State Park Complex Office at
(814) 778-5467 or e-mail us at kinzuabridgesp@pa.gov . Visit DCNR’s website
directly at www.dcnr.pa.gov .
Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740, USA
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Sat 21st Jan
12:00 pm
4:00 pm
Marilla Winter Trek, Bradford
Hike, snowshoe, ski, or bike the trails of the Marilla Watershed from Noon-4 at Marilla Reservoir just west of Bradford, PA. The trail club will have a guided hike, ski, fat bike ride, bonfire, 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)
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Sat 4th Feb
9:00 am
4:00 pm
44th Annual Tony Dolan Ski for Cancer, Westline
This community event is the longest running American Cancer Society event in the state of Pennsylvania where participants can ski, hike, or use snowshoes on the Kinzua Valley Trail - which is about 4.5 miles long and is located adjacent to the Westline Inn. Any person can participate, as an individual or as part of a team.


For more information call 814-203-7848 or visit www.facebook.com/TonyD.....ncer/  .
Historic Westline Inn, 1 Westline Road (3 miles off of Route 219), Westline, PA 16751
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Fri 10th Feb
8:00 am
7:00 pm
The Perfect Valentine's Gift, Kane
Laughing Owl Press has put together the perfect gift package from local vendors that will make your sweetie swoon. The fee is $45.
For more information visit
www.eventbrite.com/e/t.....92897
The Laughing Owl Press Company, 59 N Fraley St, Kane, PA 16735
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Sat 11th Feb
6:00 pm
9:00 pm
Date Night with Breanna Blankenship, Bradford
Treat your special someone to a unique and delicious experience.  For one night only, you can try out their Beer Flight and Charcuterie Board Pairing special. 
For more information visit www.facebook.com/bradfordbrewstation/
Or call 814-368-3137
Bradford Brew Station, 104 Chestnut St, Bradford, PA 16701
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Sat 11th Feb
7:00 pm
10:00 pm
Wine, Moonshine & Bon Fire night, Kane

Join us for our First Annual Wine, Shine, and Fire Date Night ( and maybe a little snow??) on Sat. Feb. 11th from 7 pm - 10 pm.
Dress in warm clothes and bring blankets to snuggle around our bonfire, have some wine or moonshine and enjoy a bite to eat.
It is $10.00 per person to join us and includes a hot dog or sausage link and a s'more.
Wine, beer, moonshine, mulled wine, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.
Use the link below to get your tickets.
Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735
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Sun 12th Feb
12:00 pm
5:00 pm
Valentines Day at Twisted Vine, Kane
Twisted Vine is happy to announce for their first Valentine's Day, they will be offering hand-dipped Long Step strawberries & wine boxes for sale. There will also be Strawberries with the milk chocolate drizzle. The cut-off for orders will be Wednesday, February 8th at 8 PM.
For more information call  814-837-8298
Twisted Vine Winery & Eatery, 117 N Fraley St, Kane, PA 16735
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Tue 14th Feb
5:00 pm
9:00 pm
Happy Valentines Day, Lewis Run
Happy Valentines Day from the folks at the Runway Bar and Grill! Make your Valentine's Day reservation now! Call 814-362-4836
Bradford Regional Airport, 212 Airport Rd, Lewis Run, PA 16738
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Tue 14th Feb
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Valentine's Evening Walk, Mt. Jewett

Looking to dosomething different for that special someone? Visit the park for a romantic walkout on the Kinzua Bridge.  Meet in front of the Visitor Center, west endof the building at 5:30 p.m. Afterwards enjoy some hot chocolate or coffee andsome conservation chat in the Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor CenterClassroom! Enjoy a tour through the exhibits after walking out on the “Bridgeas well!  Dress according to the weather.Let us know you’re visiting by registering at (814) 778-5467 so we can have thehot chocolate ready!  It’s free!

For more information, please contact KinzuaBridge State Park Visitor Center and Park Office at (814) 778-5467 or e-mail usat kinzuabridgesp@pa.gov.  

Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740
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Thu 16th Feb
5:00 pm
8:00 pm
Valentine's Day Dinner for 2, Kane
Valentine’s Day Dinner for 2
Appetizer: Small Charcuterie Board for 2
2 Glasses of Sparkling Wine
Entree: Homemade stuffed shells with meat and red sauce, side salad, and garlic toast
Dessert to share: Homemade Mama Z’s Chocolate Cream Pie
$54.00 per couple plus tax
Call 814-837-7566 to make reservations. Payment is due when you make your reservations!
Or visit www.facebook.com/event.....sfeed
Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735
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Sat 18th Feb
11:30 am
2:30 pm
Snowman in the Forest, Cooksburg
An annual family event featuring winter activities such as skating, sledding, carriage rides, hiking, visit from Smokey Bear, a chili cook-off, and happy dog contest and more!
For more information call: 412-353-9620
or visit: href="cookforest.org/snowman-in-the-forest/">cookforest.org</a>
Cook Forest State Park (Office), 113 River Rd, Cooksburg, PA 16217, USA
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Wed 22nd Feb
6:00 pm
8:00 pm
The Art of Fly Fishing with Chase Howard, Kane
Explore the art fly tying at the LOPCo Big Table with Chase Howard. All tools and materials provided. Bring your own fish stories.  The fee is $40. To sign up visit www.eventbrite.com/e/t.....98597
The Laughing Owl Press Company, 59 N Fraley St, Kane, PA 16735
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Sat 25th Feb
5:30 pm
7:30 pm
80's Themed Beer & Wine Fest
This year's event is an 80s theme. Come dressed in your best 80s impression, and dust out your 80s attire or costume to be entered to win!!
A list of Beverages available at the event will be coming soon.

Food by Surly Mustache will be available at the parking lot for purchase. Tickets are $25/person or 2 for $45


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For more info visit 
www.bradfordareachambe.....-fest
St Bernards Catholic Church, 95 E Corydon St, Bradford, PA 16701
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Fri 3rd Mar
to Sun 5th Mar
Prayer Retreat, Ludlow
  "Meditate Like Jesus" is the theme for this late winter retreatfocused on quiet time, stillness, connection, and prayer. Growcloser to God as you commune with others and explore the waysJesus personally sought time away.
For more information call 814-945-6512
or visit
www.olmstedmanor.org/2023-calendar.html
Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, 17 E Main St, Ludlow, PA 16333
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