Events List
NESSMUK ROD AND GUN CLUB THIRD AND FINAL RUNNING DEER SHOOT
Nessmuk Outdoor Range 4646 Route 287, WellsboroCanoe Tour of Hills Creek Lake – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Hills Creek State Park 111 Spillway Road, WellsboroWeek of Events
Galeton Rotary Woodsmen Show
Attend the Galeton Rotary's 71st Annual Woodsmen's Show, a celebration of northern PA's lumbering history, forests, and the life of a wood-hick! Observe national and world-champion lumberjacks compete in cross cut saw, springboard, axe throwing, and tree felling events, and see chainsaw artists create wooden works of beauty. There will be plenty to do for…
71st Woodsmen Show
The Woodsmen Show celebrates the rich lumber history of Potter County. Come see the top lumberjacks in the country come to Cherry Springs State Park to compete in events like cross cut saw, springboard, axe throwing and tree felling - the same events featured in the popular outdoor games on TV. Witness ordinary people test…
Exploring the Chakras-Camping Retreat
CREATING BALANCE WITHIN YOURSELF~BALANCING THE CHAKRAS~Reiki infused sound journeys, chakra education, guided hiking, healthy food, nature, music and connection! Won't you join us?? CHAKRA WEEKEND RETREAT August 11-13,2023 Day 1 3-6 pm: Check- in, set up camp-explore the property-chill. 7 pm: Meet and greet fire pit dinner Reiki Sound Bath for Energy Release Quiet time…
Wellsboro Comic Con
The Second Annual Wellsboro Comic Con will be on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, Aug. 13 from 12pm to 5pm. Hosted by Pop’s Culture Shoppe, this family-friendly festival is offering activities throughout downtown Wellsboro, including at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts, the Warehouse Theatre Gallery, St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall, plus…
Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir
Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir
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…
Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir
Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir
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…
Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir
Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir
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…
NESSMUK ROD AND GUN CLUB THIRD AND FINAL RUNNING DEER SHOOT
NESSMUK ROD AND GUN CLUB THIRD AND FINAL RUNNING DEER SHOOT
This Sunday, Nov. 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, the Nessmuk Rod and Gun Club is hosting its third and final running deer shoot at the club’s outdoor range at 4646 Route 287, 6.5 miles south of Wellsboro in Delmar Township. Club members and the public are invited to participate. The shooter…
NATURE SOUND BINGO
NATURE SOUND BINGO
How well do you know your calls of the wilds? Come on out to the nature center to learn & review different calls & sounds heard within Pennsylvania. Afterwards, we’ll test what you learned with a fun game of bingo.
Canoe Tour of Hills Creek Lake – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Canoe Tour of Hills Creek Lake – REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Explore the history and management of our lake – all by canoe in a relaxed family setting. Boats, paddles, and PFD’s provided. PFD’s must be worn at all times. Limited space – registration required. Register by visiting or calling the park office at 570-724-4246. No walk ups will be accepted.
Bobcats
Bobcats
Learn about our largest wild feline's history, management, life cycle, distribution, and more. Mounts, hides, skulls, photos, videos and other visual will highlight the presentation
KOI Drag Racing at The Tioga County, PA Fair – CANCELLED
KOI Drag Racing at The Tioga County, PA Fair – CANCELLED
CANCELLED - KOI Drag Racing will be at The Tioga County Pennsylvania Fair on Monday, August 7, 2023 for side by side heads up drag racing. We will have classes for everything at this race. Practice and registration will start at 5:00 pm and eliminations will start at 7:00 pm. Classes are $10.00 each except…
Music in the Park at Coudersport Arboretum
Music in the Park at Coudersport Arboretum
Be sure to visit the Coudersport Arboretum on Wednesday's through August for Music in the Park. Performances begins at 6 p.m. Free Family Fun Refreshments will be available for sale. All Proceeds benefit the Coudersport Arboretum.
Talent Contest
Talent Contest
Do you have a talent to show off? $900 IN CASH PRIZES for the Pennsylvania Tioga County Fair Talent Contest. Register by Sunday, August 6, 2023 at tiogacountyfair.com, or call 570-404-4529.
Wellsboro Growers Market
Wellsboro Growers Market
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…
August Teens Artisans Class
August Teens Artisans Class
Artist, Laurie Angood, will teach a “Teen Artisans” (grades 7-12) class on Friday, August 11 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. Students will complete a multi-media painting representing the night sky. Cost is $20. All materials are provided. To register for these classes, please call the center at 814-274-8165. The co-op cannot guarantee registration via Facebook…
Introduction To Fly Fishing
Introduction To Fly Fishing
PRE-Registration is required. To register go to: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/200272 Going to catch a star show at Cherry Springs? Why not catch a fish first! This Intro to Fly-Fishing class is capped at 20 participants. This 4hr program will provide participants with 2hrs of hands-on instruction of equipment assembly, knot tying, aquatic macroinvertebrates, and casting. The remaining…
Outdoor Summer Concert Series
Outdoor Summer Concert Series
Looking for something to do on Fridays this summer? You are in luck because we have announced our Outdoor Summer Concert Series bands and dates! We will be featuring professional groups like House of Hamill, Autumn Sun, Sweats, and Joe Stanky and the Cadets as well as many local favorites like Chris Eckert, Molly's Boys…
Wellsboro Community Concert Association presenting Autumn Sun
Wellsboro Community Concert Association presenting Autumn Sun
This Friday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m., the free outdoor summer concert series will feature Autumn Sun performing a mix of Americana, progressive and folk music on the outdoor stage at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. The outdoor stage is located on the Central Avenue side of the building. The Deane Center’s summer outdoor series includes concerts…
Whey Jennings
Whey Jennings
Whey Jennings performs a tribute show to his grandfather, Waylon Jennings. Whey Jennings grew up in a family full of country music royalty. His grandfather, the legendary Waylon Jennings and grandmother Jessi Cloter both had major success in the major music charts for decades. Jennings is a "rough around the edges, unpolished singer" with a…
How Meteor Showers Work
How Meteor Showers Work
Join us for a short, fun, interactive activity that helps explain where the Perseid meteor showers come from. This game provides an intro to this weekend's Perseid Meteor Shower, and is a great way to ease into the following Night Sky Tour program. All ages - kids, teens, and adults. Registration is not required for this fun,…
Invasive Plants and You
Invasive Plants and You
With over 140 invasive species of plant threatening state land, natural areas, and agriculture, it's important to keep an eye out for these aggressive plants. Come learn about some of the most common invasive species found in Tioga County, the risks they pose to our native beauty, and what you can do to help stop the…
Wild Edible Plants
Wild Edible Plants
Have you ever made any teas from trees? How about any jellies from nature? Swing by to sample some interesting wild plants picked & harvested in the park. We’ll chat about when to pick, how they’re made, how to harvest, & a lot more. Please bring a coffee mug. See you all there!! Meeting location…
Excellent Elk
Excellent Elk
Come on out to the amphitheater to get educated about elk! We’re celebrating over a hundred years of the reintroduced species in the state. We’ll discuss the habitat they live in, what they eat, and much much more in a fun filled game show fashion.
Private Dark Sky Telescope Tour: Shamans and Saints
Private Dark Sky Telescope Tour: Shamans and Saints
The Perseids are coming! While the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower is mid-August, meteors can be observed any time from late July through the month of August. As the Earth intersects with the orbit of dust particles left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle in 1992, visitors will flock to Cherry Springs State Park for…
Comedy Night at The Gas Light
Comedy Night at The Gas Light
Join Emily Flake, Hilary Campbell Fitzgerald, Billy Kelly, and Victor Varnado at The Gas Light for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy accompanied by their own cartoons/comics! These comedians have WAY too many credentials to list here, so check them out for yourself. www.emilyflake.com www.Thebillykellyshow.com www.cartoonsbyhilary.com facebook.com/VictorVarnado No cover charge; no tickets, so come early,…
Night Sky Tour – Perseid Meteor Shower
Night Sky Tour – Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend! While the best meteor viewing will occur after midnight, come explore the night sky with us. In this program, explore constellations through a laser guided tour led by park staff. Listen as we recount the legends and myths surrounding these mysterious patterns in the sky. Registration encouraged, but…
Astronomy & the Night Sky
Astronomy & the Night Sky
When was the last time you looked up at the stars? Did you know, that when you're looking up, you're actually looking into the past? Come on out to the pet campground playground area & join park staff to learn a little bit about the night sky, what seasonal constellations appear, & some myths & legends associated…
Through Our Telescopes: From Saturn to Stars
Through Our Telescopes: From Saturn to Stars
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend! While meteors are best viewed after midnight with the naked eye, look through park telescopes while you wait for midnight to fall. Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. We're focusing on Saturn, double stars, and possibly…
LIBERTY FARMER’S MARKET
LIBERTY FARMER’S MARKET
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.
Introduction To Fly Fishing
Introduction To Fly Fishing
PRE-Registration is required. To register go to: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/200272 Going to catch a star show at Cherry Springs? Why not catch a fish first! This Intro to Fly-Fishing class is capped at 20 participants. This 4hr program will provide participants with 2hrs of hands-on instruction of equipment assembly, knot tying, aquatic macroinvertebrates, and casting. The remaining…
Guided Kayak Nature Tour
Guided Kayak Nature Tour
Take a relaxing paddle out on the lake in search of wildlife and peaceful morning recreation! Previous experience kayaking required. The park has kayaks, PFDs (life vests) and paddles available to borrow for the program. You may also bring your own boat and gear, though any personal kayaks/canoes must have a current DCNR Launch Permit…
Foam Smithing Workshop and Q&A
Foam Smithing Workshop and Q&A
During this year's Wellsboro ComicCon, Thomas Ask of the Pennsylvania College of Technology Makerspace program will be here from 10AM-5PM in the Studio at the Gmeiner for a free workshop open to anyone who wants to stop in. The tables will be set up foam smithing examples, such as a foam batterang and Link's leather…
How Meteor Showers Work
How Meteor Showers Work
Join us for a short, fun, interactive activity that helps explain where the Perseid meteor showers come from. This game provides an intro to this weekend's Perseid Meteor Shower, and is a great way to ease into the following Night Sky Tour program. All ages - kids, teens, and adults. Registration is not required for this fun,…
Black Bears of PA
Black Bears of PA
Learn all about Pennsylvania's black bears. You will learn about their habitat, diet, behaviors, management, diseases, and more. Hides, skulls, videos, and other visuals will be displayed.
Private Dark Sky Telescope Tour: Shamans and Saints
Private Dark Sky Telescope Tour: Shamans and Saints
The Perseids are coming! While the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower is mid-August, meteors can be observed any time from late July through the month of August. As the Earth intersects with the orbit of dust particles left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle in 1992, visitors will flock to Cherry Springs State Park for…
Night Sky Tour – Perseid Meteor Shower
Night Sky Tour – Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend! While the best meteor viewing will occur after midnight, come explore the night sky with us. In this program, explore constellations through a laser guided tour led by park staff. Listen as we recount the legends and myths surrounding these mysterious patterns in the sky. Registration encouraged, but…
Perseid Party
Perseid Party
Try to catch the famous Perseid Meteor Shower! With bright meteors zooming in at about 1 per second, the Perseids are possibly the brightest and most famous meteor shower in the Northern Hemisphere. Saturn will also be at its closest and brightest and we’ll have a telescope available to view its rings and moons. Park…
Through Our Telescopes: From Saturn to Stars
Through Our Telescopes: From Saturn to Stars
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend! While meteors are best viewed after midnight with the naked eye, look through park telescopes while you wait for midnight to fall. Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. We're focusing on Saturn, double stars, and possibly…