Get into the holiday spirit in the picturesque small town of New Bethlehem with Keridwyn, a Celtic & folk music band that pulls from both traditional and modern influences of […]

Pack your ugliest Christmas sweater for a parade on Clarion’s Main Street. At this event, the unfashionable and out-of-vogue is what you’re vying for. Bonus points for tinsel, lights, and […]

 Join your family & friends for our Christmas Parade, snack with Santa, and light-up night. Stop by the New Bethlehem Fire Hall with the kids after the parade to visit […]

Back by enthusiastic popular demand with their TAKE3 CHRISTMAS Program  –  after multiple standing ovations from their Lincoln Hall audiences, the genre-smashing, virtuosic-crossover TAKE3 Trio with a flair for the wild and […]

Master of the console, Dave Wickerham was honored with the “Organist of the Year” award by the American Theatre Organ Society in 2011 and has toured the world to rave reviews […]

Take part in this national conservation effort with the region’s chapter of the Audubon Society. Reach out to be placed in a driving & hiking group, where you’ll travel an […]

Let the Trumpets Sound – with the ultimate in Christmas brass entertainment, as C Street Brass comes off of a nation-wide tour and returns to Lincoln Hall on Sunday, December 21 at […]

Ring in the new year in style at the Allegheny Grille. Party along the Allegheny River and dance the night away! Music will be provided by DJ Andrew Smith! Call […]

Join Friends of Cook Forest and celebrate the New Year with a hike on the iconic Longfellow Trail. We'll meet at the Log Cabin Inn for this nearly 2 mile […]

Join us for our very popular monthly shows in the Peirce Planetarium! During the shows, we will weave storytelling and science together to highlight the month’s brightest stars and planets. […]

  What a great way to spend a cold January morning by planting seeds indoors! Plant seeds for 5 varieties of native perennial flowers in jugs and take them home to […]

Meet in Foxburg at the Allegheny River Trail trailhead on River St. Exact coordinates are: 41.139064204715076, -79.678028742865 Hike to Emlenton and back for a total of 8 miles. Questions? Contact […]

Please meet at the Park Office, where we will conduct a driving “battlefield tour” to historic lumber sites on the Clarion River. See where the community, forty-foot-long dugout canoe was […]

Nature journaling is a relaxing way of “thinking on paper” - paying closer attention to the complexity and beauty of the world around us. In this free program we’ll record […]

Please bring your cross country skis, headlamps, and meet at the Nuthole Cabin, located at the entrance to Ridge Camp for an evening candlelit interpretive cross country ski trip in […]

Mushroom Cultivation 101 is a beginner-friendly course designed to meet the growing interest in mushroom cultivation. It covers everything from choosing the right mushroom genetics to preparing grain spawn and […]

Clarion County is kicking off America’s 250th in January. As the birthplace of American democracy, Pennsylvania stands at the heart of our nation’s upcoming semiquincentennial. Since 2018, America250PA has been […]

Mushroom Cultivation 101 is a beginner-friendly course designed to meet the growing interest in mushroom cultivation. It covers everything from choosing the right mushroom genetics to preparing grain spawn and […]

Thanks to Valentine’s Day, love is in the air! Keridwyn explores the many aspects of love through the music of Ireland, Scotland, Appalachia and more. Enjoy a mix of traditional and modern songs in the comfort of the Clarion Free Library.

Dawn of Astronomy is a 45-minute show that traces the beginnings of astronomy in ancient Egypt and Britain. We will journey to the Pyramids of Egypt, the crumbling ziggurats of Babylon, and the mysterious Stonehenge. This show is free and open to everyone. Located in PennWest Clarion's Science and Technology Center on the 2nd floor.

Meet in Emlenton at the Allegheny River Trail trailhead on Main St. Exact coordinates are:  41.177399, -79.712401. Hike from Emlenton to the Rockland Tunnel and back. 6 miles total. Questions? Contact Susan Giering at lsigiering@gmail.com or 814-226-4679. All hikes meet at the trailhead parking lots, which can be found on the North Country Trail website […]

Come join us for a day of fun wintry activities along the picturesque National Wild & Scenic Clarion River within Cook Forest State Park.  Various activities will be held at the new River Pavilion by the playground on River Road approximately  1-mile up-river from the RT36 Cooksburg Bridge: 1130am - Chili Cook-Off (hot & mild divisions) […]

Please bring your binoculars and spotting scopes to the Park Office for a driving tour to otter hotspots along the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River. This is the prime […]

Join us for our very popular monthly shows in the Peirce Planetarium! During the shows, we will weave storytelling and science together to highlight the month’s brightest stars and planets. […]

Plant a hanging basket or planter while you learn about perennials! This is the perfect early Mother's Day gift. Morning (9:30am) Laura Robles from Walters Gardens will be speaking on […]

Join us for the 28th annual conference promoting sustainable grazing practices. Go to www.westernpagrazing.com for more info! 28th Annual Western PA Grazing Conference Join us for the 28th Annual Western […]

Peggy Butler will share how the Leave No Trace principles can be applied to birding, and some fun ways to remember the seven tenets so that you will be able […]

Cook Forest State Park will be conducting an interpretive cold weather kayaking trip on the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River.  Join the flotilla and celebrate the last days of […]

Returning by popular demand for the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebration, the Lowry family and superb Celtic Band CARNIVAL OF SOULS will sound the call for the Irish. Leprechaun magic will […]

The Beginners' Guide To Foraging was designed for nature enthusiasts and aspiring foragers who want to explore the world of wild mushrooms. During this beginner level program you will learn […]

Celebrate our the region's lumber heritage with crafts, vendors, chainsaw carving, and educational presentations across two days. Friday, March 20, 2026 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Food Trucks • Chainsaw […]

Join us for an evening of authentic Irish music with the County Mayo Irish Band! Blending traditional instrumentation with rich vocals and lively rhythms, this talented group delivers an immersive […]

Immerse yourself in a celebration of local talent as Clarion County’s finest artists come together to display their remarkable work. From stunning paintings to intricate sculptures and beyond, this event […]

Come see Ralph Scherder talk about fly fishing on the Clarion River at Mechanistic Brewing. Ralph Scherder has won nearly 30 awards for his writing and photography and owns the PA-based company, Dark Skies Fly Fishing.

Please bring your binoculars and spotting scopes to the Park Office for a driving tour to eagle hotspots along the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River.  This is the prime time of the year to view bald eagles on their nests and find new nesting sites. Expect a long car-pool and aggressive hike to some […]

Join the Clarion Conservation District for a hands-on workshop to learn about composting and determining your soil's health. This is the perfect event for longtime and novice gardeners alike. This event is in collaboration with Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, Quiet Creek Herb Farm, and the USDA. All participants will receive a free compost bin, […]

The stand-up trope is returning to Mechanistic Brewing for a night of comedy and beer.

Join the Allegheny Riverstone Center for the Arts for a refreshing afternoon of music from a preeminent choral group in our region, the Grove City College Touring Choir, in a concert of choral music.

Join the Clarion Conservation District for a seminar on invasive species. All participants will receive a free field guide and native plant. NEW DATE: Originally scheduled for March 31st, this event will now take place in April. A new date, time, and location will be announced in the coming weeks. Questions? Contact event organizer, Hannah, at […]