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 Carving • Indoor Craft Market • Outdoor Vendors • Demonstrations • Displays Saturday, March 21, 2026 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Food Trucks • Chainsaw […]

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 is a testament to the creativity and passion of our artistic community. Tickets go on sale February 9th!

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 […]

Joe Gyekis is a health science instructor at Penn State and an enthusiastic lifelong birder with particular interests in patch listing, nocturnal flight calls, and bird-window collisions.  Joe will talk about recording bird migration from his suburban home at night for the past 8 years as well as observations from other Pennsylvania nocturnal flight call […]

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 […]

Come on down to the river for an unforgettable evening of Jazz, Blues, R&B, Funk and more on Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 PM with TWO bands who each have sold out Lincoln Hall – CATRO with vocalist Tammi Dahl and Key Factor with vocalist Lori Russo performing jazz, blues, R&B, Funk, Ballads and more as ARCA celebrates the late Drew Orient, its […]

Please join the Friends of Cook Forest as we pick up litter on Forest Road from its intersection with Route 36 to the Sawmill Theater. Meet at the Park Office. Dress for the weather. Vest/bags provided. Bring gloves/grabbers if desired. If attendance allows, we can also clean up other roadways in the park.

The Wayside Inn is hosting a Caribbean themed tasting menu. Take a step back in time and immerse yourself at this historic restaurant for a tasting experience like no other. Call us at 814-226-7344 or text at 814-221-7727 to reserve your seat!

Please answer the following questions to register for the Clarion Conservation District's Noticing Changes in Nature: Invasive Species Scavenger Hunt program on Thursday, April 30th, 2026 from 5-7pm at the Clarion Conservation District Office (249 S. 2nd Ave. Clarion, PA). Participants will: Gather together to watch the 2026 Invasive Species Scavenger Hunt training recorded by Amy […]

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 […]

May 7th & 8th at 6pm and May 9th at 1pm Presented by Van Dyke and Company and featuring the Mahoning Valley Ballet at the Sawmill Center for the Arts. […]

Bring the whole family and come out to the Clarion County Airport for an action packed day of competitive flying. This exhilarating aviation fly-in and STOL (short takeoff and landing) […]

Explore the best of Western Pennsylvania’s wines, microbrews, and spirits! Join us on Main Street in Clarion, PA for an unforgettable evening of delicious fun, featuring samples from over 22 […]

Visit designated trailheads to collect stamp throughout the week of May 9-17. Hike, bike, stroll, or cruise along at the pace that fits you best. Each stamp is equal to […]

Calling all mothers, sisters, aunts, and grandmothers-- come to Zacherl's Farm & Market to browse local products and vendors-- including a permanent jewelry business and a tiny tattoo artist--enjoy treats, […]

Tom and Janet Kuehl were on the Wildside Nature Tours ALASKA BIRDING tour in June 2025. Tom will present a photographic tour of the flora and fauna of the rugged […]

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. […]

Join the Clarion Conservation District, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Cook Forest Conservancy, Penn State Extension, and a forester from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for a forestry […]

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 Nuthole Pavilion […]

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. […]

Experience the charm of small-town Pennsylvania at this must-attend spring event in Fryburg! Perfect for the whole family, enjoy local traditions, festive activities, and a true taste of rural charm.

Please join us for a fun filled weekend of living history as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday as we journey through  various historical eras of the United States:  French & Indian War, Colonial Period, Revolutionary War, and Civil War.  Living historian and master story-teller Paul Stillman, historical interpreters Dave Clark and John King, and Grammy […]

On Saturday, May 23, Michael Leahy will show participants some of the highlights around a very special place in Clarion County - State Game Land #330, known as Piney Tract. Piney Tract is a 2,300-acre reclaimed strip mine located in central Clarion County that holds arguably the densest population of Henlow’s Sparrows and other grassland […]

June 6-7, Saturday from 9 am – 4 pm & Sunday from 10 am – 3 pm. This marks the 42nd year for this signature festival that draws hundreds of […]

This festival is great fun for adults and kids alike. For more action-packed weekends in Clarion during the summer, the town’s Main Street welcomes visitors to enjoy pop-up shops featuring […]