Clarion County

Peirce Planetarium: Stars Over Clarion
2025-04-04 07:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-03 07:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-13 07:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Peirce Planetarium, Greenville Ave, Clarion, PA, 16214
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. Shows will take place at both 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the first Thursdays of the months that we are in session. In addition, two more shows will take place the following night (Friday) at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. The shows last roughly 50 minutes and are free and open to the general public. All are welcome. No tickets are required. However, since seating is limited, you may want to arrive 15 minutes early.

Sean Chen, Van Cliburn Competition Award Winner
2025-03-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Lincoln Hall, 42 S. Palmer Street, Foxburg, PA, United States
Sean Chen, Van Cliburn Competition Award Winner
Sunday, March 30, 2025 2:00 PM

Lincoln Hall 42 S Palmer Street, Foxburg PA 16036

Adults $30, ARCA Members $25, Students free with Accompanying Adults at ARCA Member Price

Buy online at www.alleghenyriverstone.org or call 724-659-3153 to reserve and pay with cash/check at the door.

Eagle Watch
2025-03-29 08:30 - 12:30 | Cook Forest State Park, 100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA, 16217, United States
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 of the better areas, but the rewards will be worth it. Hot chocolate and coffee will be available at the Park Office to warm us up.

Cousins Maine Lobster Truck @ Mechanistic Brewing
2025-03-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Mechanistic Brewing, 538 LIBERTY STREET, CLARION, PA, 16214, United States
Enjoy Mechanistic Brewing’s ambiance with some delicious food from the well-loved Cousins Maine Lobster food truck.

Lumber Heritage WoodFest
2025-03-22 10:00 - 18:00 | Clarion Mall, 22631 PA-68, Clarion, PA, 16214, United States
Celebrate our wood heritage with crafts, vendors, chainsaw carving, educational presentations, and outdoor fun at WoodFest!
Saturday, March 22, 2025 (10 AM – 6 PM)

11:00 – 11:30 AM: PA Hickory Syrup Presentation
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Mushroom Log Cultivation Station
1:00 – 1:30 PM: PA Forests & Forest Industries
2:00 – 2:30 PM: Wood on Glass Presentation
4:00 – 4:30 PM: PA Hickory Syrup Presentation
4:00 – 6:00 PM: Mushroom Log Cultivation Station (While supplies last)

Saturday, March 22, 2025 (10 AM – 6 PM)

1:00 – 3:00 PM: Mitch Littler

WoodMobile: Ongoing throughout the day
Wood on Glass Display: Ongoing throughout the day

Lumber Heritage WoodFest
2025-03-21 12:00 - 18:00 | Clarion Mall, 22631 PA-68, Clarion, PA, 16214, United States
Celebrate our wood heritage with crafts, vendors, chainsaw carving, educational presentations, and outdoor fun at WoodFest!
Friday, March 21, 2025 (12 PM – 6 PM)

2:00 – 2:30 PM: Wood on Glass Presentation
3:00 – 3:30 PM: PA Forests & Forest Industries Presentation
4:00 – 4:30 PM: PA Hickory Syrup Presentation
4:00 – 6:00PM: Mushroom Log Cultivation Station

Friday, March 21, 2025 (12 PM – 6 PM)

4:00 – 6:00PM: Welcome to WoodFest/ Celebrate World Wood Day ft. Mitch Littler and Samantha Sears

WoodMobile: Ongoing throughout the day
Wood on Glass Display: Ongoing throughout the day

CARNIVAL OF SOULS – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
2025-03-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Lincoln Hall, 42 S. Palmer Street, Foxburg, PA, United States
Returning by popular demand for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebration, the Lowry family and superb Celtic Band CARNIVAL OF SOULS will sound the call for the Irish on Saturday, March 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM in Lincoln Hall in Foxburg.

Begin your celebration of St. Patrick’s Day Weekend with a joyous evening of Irish and Celtic Music with reels and jigs and stirring vocals – AND the highland bagpipes – with the very talented Lowry Family, led by Brian and Kelly Lowry – with Roy Abbott, Daryl Hartman, Jonathan Shegog and Caitlin Lowry Shegog.

Leprechaun magic will abound with the call of the highland bagpipes and all those lucky enough to be Irish – and those hopefuls who wish they were Irish – will tap their toes and kick up their heels celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Foxburg.
The Lowry Family performs stirring vocals and reels & jigs on highland bagpipes, bodhrán, guitar, flute, tin whistle, accordion, and keyboards PLUS hauntingly beautiful ballads and joyous Irish story-telling vocals.

Brian Lowry Keyboards, Accordion, Hammered Dulcimer
Kelly Lowry Vocals & Percussion
Caitlin Lowry Shegog Vocals & Bodhran
Roy Abbott Flute & Vocals
Daryl Hartman Vocals, 12-String Guitar, Mandolin
Jonathan Shegog Highland pipes, small pipes, Vocals

With the luck of the Irish and by reserving tickets at 724-659-3153, you can experience the Lowrey family and Carnival of Souls during St. Patrick’s Day weekend on Saturday, March 15, 2024.
THIS CONCERT WILL SELL OUT.
Let’s go Green! See you the on the 15th. Erin go bragh!!
Tickets: $20 Adults, Students & Children under 6 Free.
Buy tickets online at alleghenyriverstone.org or reserve by calling 724-659-3153. Tickets may also be purchased at the door by cash or check.
COME DRESSED IN THE GREEN!

St. Patrick's Day @ Mechanistic Brewing
2025-03-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Mechanistic Brewing, 538 LIBERTY STREET, CLARION, PA, 16214, United States
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish band at Mechanistic from 6-9pm.

Polar Bear Float
2025-03-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Cook Forest State Park, 100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA, 16217, United States
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 winter on this four mile float. Bald eagles, river otter, mink, and mergansers have been known to make an appearance.
Pack a lunch and a thermos with your favorite hot beverage.
Cost is $25/boat (bring your own or we’ll supply you one) with check or money order made out to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
All monies raised go towards future programming at Cook Forest State Park. Participants must pre-register by 3/10/25 by contacting the Park Office at (814)744-8407. Prior kayak training participants receive a 50% discount. Safety is of utmost importance. All participants must have the following required safety equipment or will not be permitted to attend: dry suit or dry top/bottom combination, cold weather boots, waterproof gloves, waterproof stow bag, complete change of clothes. Meet at the Park Office where we will conduct a safety check for above items, load gear, and travel to the starting point up-river.
Photo Credit: Pale Whale Canoe Fleet

March Open Mic @ Mechanistic Brewing
2025-03-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Mechanistic Brewing, 538 LIBERTY STREET, CLARION, PA, 16214, United States
Open mic is the 2nd Friday of every month with host Justin (7-9PM). Doors open at 6PM.

Western PA Grazing Conference
2025-03-13 08:30 - 17:00 | Trinity Point Church, 180 West Trinity Drive, Clarion, PA, 16214, United States
The Western PA Grazing Conference Committee, comprised of conservation organizations and local farmers, organizes this conference every year to promote sustainable grazing practices to the farming community. The conference provides a wealth of educational information to both new and experienced farmers.

Hiking Tour I National Scenic North Country Trail
2025-03-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Rt. 66 Vowinckel Trailhead, 39014 PA-66, Farmington Township, PA
Meet at Rt. 66 in Vowinckel. Shuttle to Amsler Springs. Hike back. 6 miles total. Questions? Contact Sandy Craig 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 at this link: https://northcountrytrail.org/trail/pennsylvania/cla/
Coordinates: 41.2048168, -79.3608226

Live Music (Trixx Lite)
2025-03-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Brooks Estate & Deer Creek Winery, 3333 Soap Fat Road, Shippenville, P, 16254, United States
Free live music! Bring your friends and enjoy the evening with us! Food and wine available as well.

Otter Watch
2025-03-01 07:30 - 10:30 | Cook Forest State Park, 100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA, 16217, United States
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 time of the year to witness otter activity. Chances are good to observe otter sign such as slides, tracks, and latrines along the banks of the river. Hot chocolate and coffee will be available at the Park Office to warm us up. Maybe we’ll even get a chance to see a river otter romp in action.

Valentine’s Nightclub with Dancing & Candle-Lit Tables
2025-02-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Lincoln Hall, 42 S. Palmer Street, Foxburg, PA, United States
RESCHEDULED TO: February 22nd, 2025 @7:30pm to accommodate for the upcoming winter storm.
Fall in Love All Over Again with a cabaret evening of romantic music and glittery candlelight as long-time ARCA favorites – keyboardist John Burgh, vocalist Lisa Bleil and clarinetist/saxophonist Benny Benack II – return by popular demand with Grammy winner saxophonist Eric DeFade to open ARCA’s 20th Anniversary in a fabulous night of entertainment and dancing at the back of Lincoln Hall on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 7:30 PM.
Take a spin on the dance floor at the back of Lincoln Hall – or enjoy entertainment at your table as versatile vocalist Lisa Bleil and John Burgh serenade you with some of Pittsburgh’s premiere, blazing instrumentalists – Benny Benack II on clarinet and sax, Eric DeFade on sax, Robert Insko on bass, and Joey Waslousky, drums.
Much beloved by his ARCA fans, Benny Benack has dazzled Lincoln Hall audiences in performances with John Burgh and his son Benny III – and in the 2024 Valentine’s Cabaret performance performing this joyous “Bourbon Street Parade.”

Rail 66 Meet & Greet | Lost in the Wilds
2025-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Lost in the Wilds Brewing, 21964 Route 66,, Shippenville, PA, 16254, United States
Rail 66 Country Trail would like to welcome all bicyclists to Lost in the Wilds Brewing on Saturday, February 22nd at 1:00 pm. This is to get to know each other and say hi to people you see online or on the trail. This will be used as a time to share tips and ideas about the local trails.

Snowman in The Forest
2025-02-15 11:00 - 14:30 | Cook Forest State Park, 100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA, 16217, United States
An annual family event along the picturesque National Wild & Scenic Clarion River within Cook Forest State Park.
Glide across the ice, race down snowy hills on sleds, and enjoy carriage rides. Adventurers can explore scenic winter trails, while the little ones delight in a special visit from Smokey the Bear. Warm up with a bowl of homemade chili at our spirited chili cook-off, cheer on furry friends in the Happy Dog Contest, and savor the joys of winter in the forest. Bundle up and bring the whole family to make unforgettable memories in the heart of this enchanting forest escape and its ancient towering trees!
Snowman in the Forest Contest Rules:
Build a snowman in any sponsor’s location, from the first snowfall of the season to the last snowfall in February. Have the sponsor take a picture of you and your snowman and it will be entered in the contest and displayed on the Cook Forest Vacation Bureau’s website and Facebook page.
PROGRAM:
1130am – Chili Cook-Off (hot & mild divisions)
1130am-230pm – carriage rides, sledding, snowman building, ice skating (ice skates available)
1200-100pm – Snowshoe interpretive hike within the old growth forest along Cook Trail, meet at the new River Pavilion
100pm – Happy Dog Contest
*Note: 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.

Valentine's Day Open Mic @ Mechanistic Brewing
2025-02-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Mechanistic Brewing, 538 LIBERTY STREET, CLARION, PA, 16214, United States
Open mic is the 2nd Friday of every month with host Justin (7-9PM). Doors open at 6PM. Be ready to sing Valentine’s Day-themed songs! Wear red for a beaker pour of beer on the house.

The Great Backyard Bird Count
2025-02-14 07:00 - 09:00 | Riverfront Park Pavillion, Shady Shore Drive, East Brady, PA, 16028, United States
Bundle up and join CCD as we participate in the worldwide initiative to identify, count, and submit data that helps scientists bette understand and protect birds around the world. Hot cocoa, coffee, and binoculars provided. Spend your morning with us and com ebefore work or school.
Register by February 12th to take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count in East Brady and in support from the Clarion Conservation District.
Register here

Hiking Tour I National Scenic North Country Trail
2025-02-08 10:00 - 13:00 | PA
Meet at Emlenton, hike toward Rockland and back. 6 miles total. Questions? Contact Sandy Craig 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 at this link: https://northcountrytrail.org/trail/pennsylvania/cla/

Cross Country Ski Cook Forest at Night
2025-01-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Cook Forest State Park, 100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA, 16217, United States
Bring your cross country skis and headlamps and meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom for a candlelit evening interpretive cross country ski trip within the picturesque Tom’s Run Valley. Learn how to identify animal tracks in the snow as you ski within the old growth forest at the base of the Forest Cathedral National Natural Landmark. If snow conditions aren’t good, we’ll snowshoe or hike instead. Hot chocolate and a cozy cabin will be available to warm us up!

The King Legacy: Celebrating 30 Years of the Day of Service
2025-01-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Eagle Commons Dining Hall, 840 Wood St, Clarion, PA, 16214
In its 13th year, The King Legacy: Celebrating 30 Years of the Day of Service will be hosted by the the event’s founder, Dr. Brenda Sanders Dédé, and Pastor Jake Jacobson. The event will be held at Eagle Commons on PennWest University’s Clarion campus (840 Wood St). Tickets are $9. Non-perishable food items are encouraged donations to support the Clarion Community Food Bank.

Hiking Tour I North Country National Scenic Trail
2025-01-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Foxburg, 105 RAILROAD ST, Foxburg, PA, 16036, United States
The Clarion Chapter of the North Country National Scenic Trail hosts monthly hikes throughout the year. These guided hikes occur on the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m., free of charge and open to all.
This Saturday, hikers will gather in Foxburg, PA for two options:
8-mile hike: Foxburg to Emlenton and back.
4-mile hike: Take the shuttle to Emlenton and hike back to Foxburg.
Questions? Contact the organizer – Sandy Craig at lsjcraig@gmail.com

Driving Tour to Historic Lumber Era Sites: Arroyo-Millstone
2025-01-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Cook Forest State Park, 100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA, 16217, United States
Please meet at the Park Office where we will conduct a driving “battlefield tour” to historic lumber sites on the Clarion River.
See where John Cobb was flooded out at Beech Bottom, view remnants of the Arroyo Tannery and Raughts Dam, hear about “shooting the anvil”, and see where “7 Buckets of Blood” sent men over the Millstone Dam.
Tour duration: 4 hours

First Day Hike: Cook Trail
2025-01-01 11:00 - 17:00 | Cook Forest State Park, 100 RT 36, Cooksburg, PA, 16217, United States
Join the Friends of Cook Forest at new River Pavilion. Come explore the old growth forest along Cook Trail with this 90 minute interpretive hike. We’ll review some of the characteristics of old growth forest and discuss the history of this section of the park. People/pet friendly leashed pets welcome.

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 11am to 1pm

New Year's Eve Celebration with DJ Andrew Smith
2024-12-31 21:00 - 2025-01-01 01:00 | Allegheny Grille, 40 Main St, Foxburg, PA, 16036, United States
Ring in the new year in style at the Allegheny Grille. Music will be provided by DJ Andrew Smith!

NYE Murder Mystery
2024-12-31 18:30 - 21:00 | Brooks Estate & Deer Creek Winery, 3333 Soap Fat Road, Shippenville, P, 16254, United States
Kick off your New Year’s Eve celebration with a thrilling 1920s-themed murder mystery!
🎩 Dress Code: Roaring ’20s attire encouraged! You’ll receive your character details via email before the event.
🍷 Tickets: $44.99 includes appetizers and one glass of wine.
🍇 Optional Add-On: Arrive early to enjoy a wine tasting and purchase additional wine for the evening.
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of mystery, mingling, and fun! ✨
Tickets are limited—book now!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2024-12-24 18:00 | Hawthorn Church of Nazarene, 1142 Chestnut Street, Hawthorn, PA, 16230, United States
All are invited to a magical Christmas Eve candlelight service by The Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce.
