• 2026 Cook Forest Woodcarvers’ Festival

    Sawmill Center for the Arts 140-170 Theatre Lane, Cooksburg, United States

    July 11-12, Saturday 10 am – 5 pm & Sunday 10 am -3 pm. This festival features carefully hand-carved creations which are judged by professional carvers. These impressive works of art are displayed throughout the weekend, and many are available for purchase. You can vote for your favorite carving, and we will award a People’s […]

    Friends of Cook Forest: Women’s Hike Series

    River Pavilion 218 River Cabins Rd, Cooksburg, PA

    Enjoy an evening nurturing your mental and physical health. Moderate level hiking. Approximately 2 hours long.  Open to all women (ages 14 & up). Please meet at the River Pavilion. For more information, please contact Meredith Reinhart at (814)-319-4621.

    Wood Carving Classes in Cook Forest State Park

    Sawmill Center for the Arts 140-170 Theatre Lane, Cooksburg, United States

    Taught by Bob Stadtlander, learn how to wood carve in the ancient Cook Forest State Park. Classes start at 8am. Call 814-927-6655 to reserve your spot, because spots are limited!

    $65

    Fisher Fiddle Camp: A Folk Music Festival

    North Old State Road North Old State Road, Fisher, PA

    The Fisher Fiddle Camp is a four day experience and festival for musicians of all levels and spectators of all ages who enjoy traditional bluegrass, including genres like old-time, Irish, and Celtic music. The new location features open fields, a large barn, farmhouse gathering spaces, and on-site camping, creating an immersive setting for a full […]

    Much Ado Out West: Cook Forest Theater Programming

    Sawmill Center for the Arts 140-170 Theatre Lane, Cooksburg, United States

    Synopsis: Pedro, Ben and Claude discover that while they've been away at the Civil War, Betty and the other womenfolk have been doing all of the roping and ranching. This Western romp is inspired from Shakespeare's hilarious battle-of-the-sexes romantic comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing." Despite how much the cowpokes and the ladies of the ranch taunt […]

    $17.85

    Seed to Supper | Penn State Master Gardeners Workshops

    YMCA 499 Mayfield Road, Clarion, PA

    Learn to grow the food your family eats! Seed to Supper is a hands-on, beginner friendly gardening program that teaches adults how to grow fresh, healthy vegetables on a budget. Participants will learn essential gardening skills from planning and planting to garden care and harvest. Participants must commit to attending all five classes. Register by […]

    Free

    Much Ado Out West: Dinner and a Show in Cook Forest State Park

    Sawmill Center for the Arts 140-170 Theatre Lane, Cooksburg, United States

    Dinner served at 5:30pm-6pm in the Sawmill Classroom catered by Montana's Country Cafe. Menu includes Stuffed Chicken Breast, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, dinner roll, and drink. Synopsis: Pedro, Ben and Claude discover that while they've been away at the Civil War, Betty and the other womenfolk have been doing all of the roping and ranching. […]

    $35

    Baker Trail Workdays with the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy

    Log Cabin Environmental Learning Center

    Calling all trail lovers! We are hosting two trail maintenance weekends this summer, in and around beautiful Cook Forest. We'll be focusing on clearing debris and cutting back overgrowth to keep the Baker Trail in peak conditions for everyone. Weekend #1: If camping, Friday, July 17 through Monday, July 20. Workdays: Saturday, July 18 and Sunday,  July 19. […]

    Searching for Herps in the Clarion River Valley

    Cook Forest State Park Office 100 PA Rt. 36, Cooksburg, PA

    Late spring and early summer are a great time of year to go out looking for snakes, frogs, salamanders, and turtles. We will start our car-pool at the Park Office to help the park naturalist survey herp hot spots along the Clarion. Participants must be able to traverse steep muddy slopes and rocky terrain. Sturdy […]

    Learn How to Paint with Fiber in Cook Forest State Park

    Sawmill Center for the Arts 140-170 Theatre Lane, Cooksburg, United States

    Participate in a make and take class at the Sawmill Center for the Arts, hosted by April Cox of Tupelo Acres. Call 814-927-6655 to reserve your spot because space is limited! The class price includes all materials.

    $25

    ZenDoodle Drawing Class in Cook Forest State Park

    Sawmill Center for the Arts 140-170 Theatre Lane, Cooksburg, United States

    Create a 5x7 animal, relax your mind, and learn the art of repetitive line drawing with instructor Ann Harting. Call 814-927-6655 to reserve your spot, because class space is limited! The class fee includes all materials.

    $35

    Boston Tea Party: An America 250 Celebration

    Redbank Valley Historical Society 301 Broad St., New Bethlehem, PA, United States

    Boston Tea Party Celebration! Step back in time with the Redbank Valley Historical Society and Redbank Valley Public Library on July 18 at 2 PM at the RV History Center, 301 Broad St., New Bethlehem! Live reenactments • America 250 displays • Tea, sandwiches & cookies Wear your red, white, and blue! Tickets are $30 […]

    $30