The Cook Forest Gingerbread Tour is a “driving” tour of the 20-mile corridor from Cook Forest State Park to Historic Brookville featuring stores and restaurants for a holiday shopping weekend the first weekend in November annually. Shop the twenty-mile corridor of unique vendors from Cook Forest State Park to Historic Brookville, Pennsylvania.  The pre-Christmas shopping extravaganza has […]

Please bring your spotlights and meet at the Park Office Conference Room for an evening driving tour as we car-pool to Cook Forest’s white-tail hotspots. Come learn about the natural history of our Commonwealth’s state mammal, as we cruise the park searching for this elusive animal.

The exhibit weaves together the strength of metal, the vibrancy of paint, and the presence of sculpture. Interwoven: The Art of Growth and Connection brings together the work of Rafi Perez and Klee Angelie in a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the ties that bind us as human beings. Perez’s bold paintings and sculptures reflect the humor, […]

Join us for a night of comforting stews & brews! Sample a variety of homemade soups, stews, and chilis and vote for your favorite. All proceeds will benefit the Clarion Free Library. $1 for each ticket or $20 for 25 tickets.

You're invited to a holiday open house event in Knox, PA. Cheerful snowmen will show you the way to participating shops, homes, and businesses.

Keystone SMILES Community Learning Center teams up with Knox Borough & Knox Police, Knox Fire Department, Knox Ambulance, and local businesses in collaboration with "Once Upon A Christmas" crafters - to light up the town with family fun like food, games, crafts, and Santa brings treats for children!

Come for a night of comedy and beer to enjoy stand-up featuring Steve Tracy and Ray Jubela.

Begin the holidays and start your Thanksgiving celebrations with Broadway quality entertainment from the award winning and internationally travelled vocal band, Backtrack Vocals on Sunday, November 23 at 2 PM in Lincoln Hall in historic and charming Foxburg village. Infusing heart, humor and choreographic pizazz into their show that spans generations and has something for everyone, they are back by […]

Be ready to light up downtown Clarion for the holidays along Main Street!

It’s time to get a little wild in Foxburg! Join us for our 3rd Annual Wild Turkey Wednesday - the ultimate Thanksgiving Eve tradition! 🍷 Happy Hour starts at 4 PM 🔥 Complimentary BBQ Bar & Fixins 🎶 Live Music by "The Outlaw" 6-9 PM 🍊 Sip our signature “Fox on the Rox!” 🍎 Take […]

Celebrate the start of the holiday season as Foxburg shines bright! Join us for live singing performances and help Santa with the tree lighting countdown! Keep the festive fun going with: A Special Visit with Santa at Foxburg Pizza (after tree lighting) Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at the Allegheny Grille (7-9PM) Enjoy Mulled Wine at […]

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 these genres. A variety of decorated trees will be on display during this performance at the local historical society.

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 the kitschiest of cardigans. Santa arrives at 6:30pm! Line up begins at 6:00pm at I.C. Church parking lot and the parades steps off at 6:30pm.

 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 with Santa!

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 unexpected “Where ROCK Meets BACH” – returns on Sunday, December 7, at 2:00 PM. With the refinement of their rigorous classical music backgrounds infused with rock-star charisma, they […]

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 performing his unique arrangements and peerless improvisations. Brought back annually by popular demand, Dave is a favorite of ARCA audiences – old and young alike. Dave’s programs have […]

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 assigned section of the county from dawn until dusk counting and identifying birds. Interested? Contact the route coordinator, Mal Hays, at malhays54@gmail.com

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 2 PM with flare, theatricality, choreography and consummate virtuosity in their delightful and imaginative something-for-everyone program of holiday music spanning centuries, genres, and styles.

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 724-659-5701 to make a reservation. 

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 hike through some of the finest old growth forest in the northeast. Please be prepared for the weather. Friendly, leashed pets are welcome.

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. See the table below for showtimes. The shows last roughly 50 minutes and are free and open to the general public. All are welcome. No […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]