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ONGOING
Feb 27. Elk County Blizzard Fest. Ridgeway, Ridgway. https://visitpago. com/events/elk-county-blizzard-fest/#
Through Feb 28. Wellsboro Winter Weekends. Downtown Wellsboro, Wellsboro. 570-724-1926, wellsboropa.com
Through Mar 8. Hybrid Zones. HUBRobeson Galleries, University Park. 814865-2563, https://studentaffairs.psu. edu/hub/art-galleries
Through Mar 12. Winter Film Festival. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570-836-1022, dietrichtheater.com
Wake up to the wonder of the Susquehanna River’s North Branch, where the riverbank scenery and glistening water offers the ultimate, relaxing springtime paddle.
Find where to eat, play, stay and more visitsusqco.com visitsusqco.com
MARCH
Mar 1-May 31. Echoes of Eden in a Rising Republic: Still Life and the Beauty of Becoming. Thomas T. Taber Museum, Williamsport. https:// www.lycomingaudubon.org
Mar 2. Tech Time @ LCM. Lewisburg Children’s Museum, Lewisburg. 570768-4914, https://www.lewisburgchildrensmuseum.org/shop/c/p/Tech-Timeat-LCM-Spring-2026-x98170724.htm
Mar 5, Mar 20, Apr 2, Apr 17, Apr 30, May 15. Homeschool Huddle. Lewisburg Children’s Museum, Lewisburg. https://bit.ly/lcmhomeschoolhuddle25
Mar 5-8. Man of La Mancha. Mansfield University Straughn Hall, Mansfield. https://mansfield.booktix.com/
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boro Community Concerts. Deane Center, Wellsboro. 570-404-0411, https://www.wellsborocca.org
Mar 12. The Lords of 52nd Street. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-362-7500, https://bradfordcreativeperformingartscenter.thundertix.com/events/255206
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Mar 13-15. West Branch Valley Builders Association Home Show. Liberty Arena, Williamsport. 570-326-4211, https://www.westbranchbuilders.org/
Mar 14. Women of Rock II. Journey Bank Community Art Center, Williamsport. https://www.caclive.com/
Mar 14. Polar Bear Float. Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg. https://events. dcnr.pa.gov/event/polar-bear-float
Mar 17. Video Games in Concert. Journey Bank Community Art Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, https:// www.caclive.com/
Mar 17. A Celtic Harp Performance with Ellen Paquette. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814362-7500, https://www.upb.pitt.edu
Mar 21. Passport to the World. Lewisburg Children’s Museum, Lewisburg. 570-768-4914, https://www.lewisburgchildrensmuseum.org
Mar 21. Eaglemania: The World’s Greatest Eagle Tribute. Journey Bank Community Art Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com
Mar 28. Komodo Dragon Feeding. Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood. 570-538-1869, https://reptiland.com/
APRIL
Apr 2. Penn Brad Oil Museum Seasonal Re-Opening. Penn Brad Oil Museum, Bradford. www.penn-bradoilmuseum.org
Apr 4. Adult Easter Egg Hunt. Deep Roots Hard Cider, Sugar Run. 570-7463222, www.deeprootshardcider.com/
Apr 7. Repasz Band. Journey Bank Community Art Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com/
Apr 9-11. Spring Quilt Retreat. Montrose Bible Conference, Montrose. 570278-1001, www.montrosebible.org
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Apr 11. Selinsgrove Chocolate Stroll. Downtown Selinsgrove, Selinsgrove. https://DiscoverSelinsgrove.com
Apr 11. Sinnemahone Paddle Canoe and Kayak Classic. Cameron County, Emporium. find us on Facebook
Apr 17-19. Hairspray. Journey Bank Community Art Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com/
Apr 17-May 7. Spring Film Festival. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 570836-1022, https://dietrichtheater.com/
Apr 18. Patchwork in the Pews. Wyalusing Presbyterian & Wyalusing Methodist Churches, Wyalusing. 5707463979, wyalusingmuseum.com
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Apr 19. Voctave. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-3627500, https://bradfordcreativeperformingartscenter.thundertix.com/ events/255208
Apr 22-25. Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous. Ridgway Mills Campground, Ridgway. 814-772-0400, https://www. facebook.com/ChainsawRendezvous
Apr 24-25. Tapestry: The Songs of Carole King & Friends. Journey Bank Community Art Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com/
Apr 24-26. Spring Discovery Backpacking Trip. Worlds End State Park, Forksville. www.deepgreenjourney. com/offerings
Apr 25. Lewisburg Arts Festival. Downtown Lewisburg, Lewisburg. https://LewisburgArtsCouncil.com
Apr 25-26. 44th Annual Endless Mountains Maple Festival. Troy Fairgrounds, Troy. (570) 297-3648, https:// maplefestivalpa.com/
MAY
May 1-31. Loyalsock Valley Antique Machinery Show. Show Grounds, Ralston. 570-916-9155, https://www.lvamassoc.org
May 1-3. Wyoming County Arts & Artists Tour. Various locations, Wyoming County. https://wycaat.com/
May 2-3. Annual Sawdust Festival. Waterville Volunteer Fire Company, Waterville. www.facebook.com/WatervilleVFC
May 2-3. Valley Arts 4 All. Riverfront Park, Sayre. www.valleyarts4all.com
May 8-9. Opening Weekend & Simpler Thyme Plant Sale. Laceyville’s Oldest House, Laceyville. https://theoldest-house.com/
May 9. King of the Wing. Collins Park, Galeton. 570-662-4710, https:// visitgaleton.com/king-of-the-wing/
May 9. Miller Mountain Trail Challenge 25K & 5-Mile Race. Miller Mountain, Pinchot State Forest, Tunkhannock. www.facebook.com/millermountaintrail
May 12. World Ballet Company: Swan Lake. Journey Bank Community Art Center, Williamsport. caclive.com/
May 15-17. The World of Fae Festival, Milton. Shoe Factory, Milton. https://TheWorldofFae.com
May 15-17. Middlecreek Valley Antique Association Spring Show. Old Colony Road, Selinsgrove. https:// MVAAPA.org
May 16-17. Central Pennsylvania Fiber Festival. Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville. https://CentralPennFiberFest.com
May 16. Uncork the Past Wine Festival, Watsontown. Historic Warrior Run Church, Watsontown. FreelandFarm.org
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SCAN TO VIEW GUIDE
Zippo/Case Museum
Eldred World War II Museum
Kinzua Bridge State Park & Skywalk
Marilyn Horne Museum & Exhibit Center
McCleery Wolf Center & Historic Kane Depot
McKean County Historical Society & Old Jail Museum
Penn Brad Oil Museum
CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY!
May 16-17. Marienville Tour de Forest. Allegheny National Forest, Marienville. https://marienvillefire.com/ events/
May 19. Orchestral Wonders. Journey Bank Community Art Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, https://www. caclive.com/
AMay 19. America 250 Featuring Southern Tier Brass. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814362-7500, www.upb.pitt.edu/calendar/ arts/america-250-southern-tier-brass
May 22. Whey Jennings Concert. Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whey-jennings-concert-tickets-1605926030989
May 28-31. NEPA Bluegrass Festival. Lazybrook Park, Tunkhannock. 570-7212760, https://www.nepabluegrass.com/ index.html
May 29. United We Golf - 5th Annual Charity Tournament. Towanda Golf Course, Towanda. (570) 485-5485, https://unitedwaybradfordcounty.org/
May 30. Heart of Lewisburg Summer Craft Fair. Downtown Lewisburg, Lewisburg. https://LewisburgPA.com
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Happy Valley Home is where Happy Valley Home is where
BY CLAIRE PETERS
Rolling hills and lush fields passed as we closed in on the final miles of our family’s cross-country move. I’d heard about Pennsylvania’s sprawling landscapes and down-to-earth towns and couldn’t wait to see for myself.
I was raised in Ohio, yet the rugged mountains of the West called. After college, I wandered away to Wyoming, then to Colorado, and eventually to California. Each place lived up to the hype. Yet each of those moves came with more traffic and higher costs. As our family grew, my spouse and I longed for a place where we could afford, explore and thrive.
When a new job pointed us towards Central Pennsylvania a few years ago, we wondered if our days of adventure and outdoor-minded communities were behind us.
To say that Happy Valley has exceeded our expectations is a
wholehearted understatement. This place is a bounty of natural beauty and outdoor pursuits. I arrived eager to check out the cycling scene in our new Centre County hometown. That’s when everything fell into place. With years of road cycling and mountain biking under my belt, it was the move to Pennsylvania that introduced me to gravel cycling.
Over the last decade, gravel cycling has quickly become a widely embraced way to enjoy the world by bike. You can cover more ground than hiking, with less car traffic than road riding and less technical terrain than mountain biking. And let’s face it, riding a bike is a joyful act. Whether you do it all the time or haven’t been on a bike since you were young, the exhilaration of fresh air on your cheeks and the feeling of flying on two wheels never gets old.
In the cycling world, “gravel” refers to mixed-surface riding, including gravelly forest service and state park roads, grassy double-track trails, and even a
the gravel is the gravel is
bit of rolling single-track for fun. Sometimes gravel routes connect mixed-surface riding with paved roads or rail trails, so two wheels can take you from the heart of the mountains straight into the arms of community — coffee shops, cafes, bike shops, and breweries.
Thanks to the Happy Valley Gravel Adventure Field Guide, now you don’t have to go it alone. This handy little booklet, released in 2025, is the ideal travel companion for anyone who is gravel-curious and yearning for a taste of adventure in the center of our state. To help both local riders and visitors explore the region, the guide features over a dozen curated routes through a network of mixed-surface roads.
Photos by Abram Landes, Firespirephotography.com
I had the privilege of contributing to this guidebook along with a talented team of local collaborators, including Happy Valley Women’s Cycling, Purple Lizard Maps, the Center for Dirt & Gravel Road Studies at Penn State, The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB), and Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC), with support from local businesses and riders.
Edward Stoddard is Communications Director at The Happy Valley Adventure
Bureau and helped bring our gravel guide to life. “Happy Valley is surrounded by scenic, rideable gravel that winds through forests, valleys, and historic small towns. Creating this guide felt like the natural next step to share these experiences and strengthen Happy Valley's identity as the Centre of Adventure in Pennsylvania.” Ed’s enthusiasm for our area is contagious. If you run into him while you’re here, you will arrive as a stranger and leave as a friend.
Helena Kotala, PEC’s Central Region Program Manager and one of the route planners for the guide, knows our gravel like the back of her hand. “Some routes in the guide are under 15 miles with modest elevation, ideal for beginners or casual riders. Others stretch more than 100 miles, appealing to advanced cyclists and bikepackers. The combination of the print guide and the RideWithGPS collection
creates a safe and rewarding experience, helping people feel confident venturing into new parts of our forests.”
PEC also hosts the Public Lands Ride each fall, a much-loved and well-supported gravel ride that takes riders along hemlock-lined streams, up and down rolling climbs and descents, and past open plateau views in Black Moshannon State Park and Moshannon State Forest. If you’re looking for a fun and inclusive gravel ride that supports public lands across the Commonwealth, this is it.
For those itching to satisfy their competitive side, there’s a burgeoning gravel racing scene here, too. I’ll be kicking off the race season with Whipple Dam Gravel Grinder on April 11, hosted by Seasons of Rothrock (SoR) Adventures. The next day, Trans-sylvania Productions will host the Bald Eagle Gravel Grinder, another fantastic early-season race and the first of five in the Pennsylvania Gravel Series. Still want more? Test how gritty you are
with SoR’s GRIT Gravel Grinder on June 6, offering a scenic grand tour of Rothrock State Forest, followed by a fun after-party at local-favorite watering hole, Boal City Brewing. The Mid-State Gravel Grinder on August 15, fourth in the five-race series by Transylvania Productions, takes riders on a gravel quest through peaceful latesummer foliage.
When it’s time for a tune-up, step into any one of our outstanding local bike shops, and you’ll get even more beta on fun places to ride. Some shops and local cycling clubs host group rides in the summer that cater to a wide variety of riders and abilities. Tussey Mountain, our local “town mountain” ski hill, even rents ebikes for those seeking an approachable taste of the gravel adventure life.
The cycling and outdoor recreation community here in Centre County is rad. Looking back on the summer I rolled into Happy Valley for the first time, I knew I was coming home. Where will your adventures take you this year?
ONGOING
Feb 14. Valentines Day Dinner and Dancing at The Star Barn. Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown. 717-9029791, https://www.stonegablesestate. com/upcoming-events
Feb 14. Johnstown’s Got Talent. Johnstown Symphony Orchestra, Johnstown. johnstownsymphony.org/calendarofevents/johnstowns-got-talent
Feb 14. 2026 Winterfest. Downtown, Shippensburg. https://www.visitcumberlandvalley.com/event/2026-winterfest/54314/
Feb 14. Valentine’s with Romeo & Juliet. Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading. https://www.ticketmaster.com/reading-symphonyorchestra-valentines-with-romeoreading-pennsylvania-02-14-2026/ event/020062D2CA7990BF
Feb 15. The Great American Songbook at Trindle Spring Lutheran Church. Trindle Spring Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg. https://www. trindlespringlutheran.org/music-at-thespring
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Lebanon Valley Expo Center & Fairgrounds
80 Rocherty Rd., Lebanon, PA 17042
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit with representatives from destinations and attractions from all across Pennsylvania. Get free information and ideas for your next getaway in PA! No sales or gimmicks, just free information from people who love to share why you should make their destination your next vacation.
New this year!
Presentation by Marci Mowery, President of the PA Parks & Forests Foundation will talk about the opportunities for family fun at Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests.
10:00 a.m.
Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland will be back again this year to present their reptile show. Get an up-close look at some of the most misunderstood creatures in the animal kingdom. 12:00 p.m.
FUN FOR KID’S
2026 Passport to PA Kid’s Challenge, where kids have a chance to win 8 All Day Fun Passes to DelGrosso’s Park & Laguna Splash!
We’ll also have special morning and afternoon activities again this year. Check the website for details.
NEW FOR 2026
2 1 GRAND PRIZE GETAWAYS FOR 4
Happy Valley Vacation and a Gettysburg Getaway
each valued at $1,500
*Includes lodging, attraction, and dining gift cards! *
Sponsor
Exhibitors
(at press time - more to come)
Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau
Bradford County Tourism
Clinton County Economic Dev.
Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland
Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau
DelGrosso’s Park & Laguna Splash
Destination Gettysburg
Discover Clarion County
East Broad Top Railroad
Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau
Experience Reading & Berks County
Explore York
GO Laurel Highlands
Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
Huntingdon County/Raystown Lake Region
Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau
Lincoln Caverns
Lycoming County Visitor’s Bureau
PA OUTDOORS woods and waterways magazine
Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau
Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation
Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau
Visit Bucks County
Visit Clearfield
Visit Johnstown
Visit Lebanon Valley
Visit Luzerne County
Visit Potter-Tioga
Where & When Pennsylvania
World of Little League Museum
Feb 15. Wizard of Oz on Ice. Eichelberger Performing Arts Center, Hanover. 717-637-7086, www.theeich.org
Feb 25. Children’s Lunar New Year Celebration. Barnes & Noble, Lancaster. https://conta.cc/3NgzhR1
Feb 26. Wizard Of Oz On Ice. H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University, Shippensburg. https://www.visitcumberlandvalley. com/event/wizard-of-oz-on-ice/54299/
Feb 28. Comedian Earl David Reed. Allen Theater, Annville. https://www.allentheatre.com/
Through Mar 18. 22nd Annual Art of Jazz Exhibition. GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading. 610-374-4600, https://goggleworks.org
Through May 17. Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks. Reading Public Museum, Reading. 610-3715850, readingpublicmuseum.org
MARCH
Mar 5-8. 2026 Pennsylvania Home + Garden Show. PA Farm Show Complex Expo Center, Harrisburg. https:// PAHomeShow.com
Mar 7-8. Lawilowan American Indian Festival. York College of Pennsylvania, York. https://lawilowan.com
AMar 8. Charter Day at the Cornwall Iron Furnace. Cornwall Iron Furnace, Cornwall. 717-272-9711, https://cornwallironfurnace.org
Mar 11-15. Celtic Classic Dog Show. York Expo Center, York. http://www.yorkkc.net/the-celtic-classic.html
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The lessons learned from Gettysburg’s dramatic history have had a profound impact on how we see our country — and ourselves. The hallowed battlefields and powerful memorials tell the American story in a way that nowhere else can — as an unfiltered, personal experience. There has never been a better time to visit Gettysburg. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. For The People.
Mar 13. Tartan Terrors. For The Performing Arts, York. https:// appellcenter.org/
Mar 13-14. Celtic Woman: A New Era. American Music Theatre, Lancast er. https://amtshows.com/
Mar 14. 40th Annual York Saint Pat rick’s Day Parade. www.yorksaintpatricksdayparade.org/
AMar 14. America @ 250 Part II: Copland by Johnstown Symphony Orchestra. Arts Center, Johnstown. 814-535-6738, https://www.johnstownsymphony.org
Mar 14, 15, 20, 25, 27, 28, 29, Apr 10, Apr 11, Apr 12. Reading Royals Home Games. ing. 610-898-7469, https://santanderarena.com
Mar 14. Harrisburg National Railway Historical Society Train Show & Sale. The Scottish Rite Harrisburg, Harrisburg. 717-343-7182, http://harrisburgnrhs.org
Mar 19-29. Berks Jazz Fest. ous locations, Reading. 610-898-1930, https://www.berksjazzfest.com/majorconcerts-tickets
Explore Schuylkill this spring, where your woodland escape and historic town adventures come together naturally.
MARCH 14TH
Pottsville
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
APRIL 9TH-11TH
Les Brown Music Festival
APRIL 18TH
Yuengling Light Lager Jogger
MAY 16TH
Kielbasa Festival & Heritage Day
MAY 29TH-31ST
Pottsville Film Festival
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Plan your spring getaway in the mountains of east-central Pennsylvania with Explore Schuylkill at www.schuylkill.org
Mar 20. MercyMe Wonder + Awe Tour. 1st Summit Arena, Johnstown. 814-536-5156, https://1stsummitarena. com/
Mar 21. Mamma Mania! ABBA Tribute. Eichelberger Performing Arts Center, Hanover. https://theeich.org/
Mar 25. Brit Floyd: The Moon, The Wall & Beyond. 1st Summit Arena, Johnstown. 814-536-5156, https://1stsummitarena.com/
Mar 25-28. Lancaster Quilt Show. Lebanon Valley Expo Center, Lebanon. https://lebexpo.org/
Mar 28-Apr 4. Bunny Hop Express 2026. Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown. 717-902-9791, https://www. stonegablesestate.com/upcomingevents
Mar 29. Lebanon County Community Concert Association presents “Let’s Hang On”. William Starr Auditorium at Lebanon High School, Lebanon. https:// frankievallitributeshow.com/
APRIL
Apr 4. Easter Celebration 2026. Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown. 717-902-9791, https://www.stonegablesestate.com/upcoming-events
Apr 9-25. Lancaster's Best Kept Secrets Tour. Various locations, Lancaster. 717-721-9409, http://www.bestkeptsecretstour.com/
Apr 9. Riverdance 30: The New Generation. 1st Summit Arena, Johnstown. 814-536-5156, 1stsummitarena.com/
Apr 10-25. Tulip Festival. Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market, Hellam. https://flinchbaughsorchard.com/
Apr 11. Women Rock. Appell Center For The Performing Arts, York. https:// appellcenter.org/
Apr 11. 2026 PA Family Travel Fair. Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Lebanon. https://pafamilytravel.com
Apr 16. Shine Bright Albright Annual Gala. Albright College, Reading. 610929-6758, https://www.albright.edu/ annual-gala-2026/
Apr 17-18. Dills Celtic Festival. Dills Tavern, Dillsburg. dillscelticfest.com/
Apr 18. Go Green in the City. Downtown York, York. https://downtownyorkpa.com/go-green-in-the-city/
Apr 20-25. York Train Show. York Expo Center, York. https://easterntca. com/
Apr 21. York Revolution Opening Day. WellSpan Park, York. https://yorkrevolution.com/
Apr 24-25. A Journey into History: Lincoln Funeral Train Commemoration 2026. Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown. 717-902-9791, www.stonegablesestate.com/upcoming-events
Apr 25. Sail On: Beach Boys Tribute. Eichelberger Performing Arts Center, Hanover. https://theeich.org/
Apr 25. West Reading Craft Pretzel & Beer Festival. West Reading, West Reading. 610-685-8854, http://visitwestreading.com/
Apr 26. Lebanon County Community Concert Association presents “River City Brass.” William Starr Auditorium at Lebanon High School, Lebanon. https://rivercitybrass.org/
Apr 30-May 1. Give Local York Big Give Day. Multiple York County Locations, York. www.givelocalyork.org/
MAY
May 2. Spring Open House and Cast Iron Cooking. Cornwall Iron Furnace, Cornwall. www.cornwallironfurnace.org
May 9. Taste of Pennsylvania Wine & Music Festival. Memorial Park, York. https://www.facebook.com/tasteofpa
May 9. World Ballet Company: Swan Lake. Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Johnstown 1stsummitarena.com/
May 15-17. Stonycreek Rendezvous. Greenhouse Park, Johnstown. 814-2664276, https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/ rendezvous
May 22. An Acoustic Evening with Sidewalk Prophets. The Barn at Paradise Station, Ronks. 717-6875000, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ an-acoustic-evening-with-sidewalkprophets-spring-2026-ronks-pa-tickets1917601410439?aff=oddtdtcreator
May 23. The Path of the Flood Historic Races. Peoples Natural Gas (PNG) Park, Johnstown. 814-472-2110, https://www.cambriaconservationrecreation.com/trail-events
May 27-29. Showcase for Commerce. 1st Summit Arena, Johnstown. 814-5365107, https://www.showcaseforcommerce.com
May 29-31. Johnstown PolkaFest. Peoples Natural Gas (PNG) Park, Johnstown. 800-237-8590, https://www.visitjohnstownpa.com/johnstown-events/ polkafest
May 30. Be Like Blippi Tour. 1st Summit Arena, Johnstown. 814-536-5156, https://www.1stsummitarena.com
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ONGOING
Feb 14. A Meal to Remember: Live Mystery Theater Experience!. American Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia. 215-389-1776, www. americanswedish.org/events/meal-remember-live-mystery-theater-experience
Feb 14-15. Annual Jim Thorpe WinterFest. Route 209, Jim Thorpe. https://www.poconomountains.com/ jim-thorpe/christmas-winter/
Feb 20. Gallery Groove. Museum for Art in Wood, Philadelphia. 215-9238000, https://museumforartinwood. org/event/2026-gallery-groove/
Feb 25. The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre. https:// www.moheganarenapa.com/event/ the-harlem-globetrotters-100-year-tour
Feb 15-Mar 11. Quintessence Theatre presents Shakespeare’s "Rare Accidents." Quintessence at The Sedgwick Theater, Philadelphia. 215987-4450, https://www.quintessencetheatre.org/rareaccidents
Feb 27-Mar 1. Zolocon 2026. Expo Center, King Of Prussia. zolocon.com
Feb 28-Mar 8. 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia. https://phsonline.org/the-flowershow
MARCH
Mar 6-7. Mountainfest. Montage Mountain Ski and Waterpark Resort, Scranton. 570-969-7669, https://www. montagemountainresorts.com
Mar 7. Food and Wine Festival. Skytop Lodge, Skytop. 855-345-7759, www.skytop.com/
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Mar 16. Nature Photography. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. www.peec.org
Mar 22. Electric City Reptile Expo. Hilton Scranton & Conference Center, Scranton. www.nepareptileexpo.com
Mar 27-May 3. Longwood GardensSpring Blooms. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. https://longwoodgardens.org/gardens/our-seasons/springblooms
AMar 28. Lecture: Life of Hannah Penn - Pennsylvania's First Lady of the Commonwealth. Gather Place Museum, Yardley gatherplacemuseum. org/1st-quarter-programs
Mar 29. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Skytop Lodge, Skytop. 855345-7759, https://www.skytop.com/ event/breakfast-with-the-easter-bunny/
Mar 29. Cheshire Races. Plantation Field, Coatesville. www.cheshirehuntconservancy.org
APRIL
AApr 11. Firstival: First Circus Permormance in America: 1793. Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, Philadelphia https://phillycircus.com
AApr 11. Presentation: Abigail Adams "America's Women Trailblazers." Gather Place Museum, Yardley. gatherplacemuseum.org/1st-quarter-programs
Apr 17. Feast Like A Viking Beer Dinner. Wallenpaupack Brewing Company, Hawley. https://wallenpaupackbrewingco.com/beerdinners/
“Award Winning”
No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum
MINE TOURS
WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY APRIL THROUGH NOVEMBER
Museum Opens 10 am & Closes at 4 pm
First Tour 11 am • Last Tour 3 pm
Check for schedule and event info.
9 Dock Street, Lansford, PA 18232
World’s oldest continuously operated deep Anthracite coal mine. 570-645-7074 no9coalmine.com
AApr 25. Firstival: First Postmaster: 1737. Franklin Court. Philadelphia. https://www.phlvisitorcenter.com/ things-to-do/franklin-court
Apr 25-26. The Jim Thorpe Running Festival. Jim Thorpe Train Station, Jim Thorpe. https://runjimthorpe.com/ pages/about-the-2022-jtarf
MAY
May 16-17. TileFest '26 Tales of the Nation Maker. Moravian Potter & Tile Works, Doylestown. https://www.thetileworks.org/events
AMay 23. Anselma 250 Lectures: Chester County History. The Mill At Anselma, Chester Springs. 610-8271900, https://anselmamill.org
AMay 23. Firstival: First World's Fair on American Soil - 1876. Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia. visitphilly.com/52-weeks-of-firsts/#worldsfair-on-american-soil
BLOOM BLOOM IN IN
By Wendy Royal
PHS PHILADELPHIA
FLOWER SHOW
Spring is a time of renewal. From the moment crocuses peek through the last snow of winter, I am longing for the colors of spring. While it doesn’t officially arrive until March 20, we can’t predict what the weather will be, regardless of what a certain groundhog said on Feb-
ruary 2nd. Sorry Phil. One thing we can be sure of is that the greater Philadelphia area will bring the blooms.
The Philadelphia Horticultural Society (PHS) will present the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show from February 28 to March 8 at the Philadelphia Convention Center. This year’s theme is ROOTED, the Origins of American Gardening, a
PHS Philadelphia Flower Show 2026
Photo by Becca Mathias
BLOOM BLOOM
celebration of the traditions and culture that connect us to gardening.
For me, that connection is my mother’s flower garden. The display changed from year to year but always included her favorites. One of my fondest memories was, what seemed like, hundreds of snapdragons in every shade of pastel blooming in front of our wrap-around
porch. She loved houseplants as well, though as a youngster, I didn’t appreciate her green thumb. And her affinity for growing things didn’t stop there. The vegetable garden where tomatoes, radishes, beans, peas, corn, and potatoes were nurtured and harvested, so that our large Pennsylvania German family had a freezer full of Silver Queen
corn, a pantry stocked with vegetables, canned over the summer, Adams County peaches, and a cellar with potatoes to last most of the winter. “Putting up” food for the winter was a way of life for generations and is experiencing a resurgence in recent years.
Whether you’re a serious gardener or just want to learn more about the art of flower and vegetable gardening, the artistic creations, educational displays, and workshops at the Pennsylvania Flower Show consistently inspire visitors.
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our Independence, the PHS is celebrating the 197th anniversary of the flower show. It is the nation’s longest-running horticultural show. The event only paused during parts of World War II.
Visit phsonline.org/the-flower-show for more information
BARTRAM’S GARDEN
Any mention of long-running horticultural influences in Philadelphia must include Bartam’s Garden, the oldest surviving botanical garden in North America. In 1728, botanist John Bartram purchased 102 acres of farmland and 10 1/2 acres of marsh along the banks of the Schuylkill River. The area was known as Kingsessing, a Lenape word meaning “place where there is a meadow.”
Three generations of Bartram’s oversaw the farms and gardens before Ann Bartram Carr sold the property to Philadelphia industrialist Andrew Eastwick in 1850. Eastwick loved the gardens and maintained them with the greatest of care. After his death in 1879,
PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Potting Parties
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Neighbors enjoying weekly free fishing sessions on the Bartram's Garden dock on the Tidal Schuylkill River, where more than 40 species of fish abound. Rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction are provided.
Photograph courtesy KromahStudio/Bartram's Garden
Head Gardener Thomas Meeham launched a national campaign to preserve the gardens for public access. The campaign was successful, and the gardens became part of the Philadelphia public park system.
Today, the 50-acre Bartram’s Garden in southwest Philadelphia is open to the public 365 days a year. More than 100,000 visitors take advantage of the park’s amenities each year. The park serves as a space for the community to come together and experience the well-being that comes from being outdoors. Guests enjoy picnics among the trees, and walking and biking the 1.5-mile paved trail that winds its way through the garden and extends along the river.
The park is also home to a community garden, a nursery, and a large boat dock for fishing. Visitors can learn boating skills at the dock. Bartram’s offers free boating instruction with no registration
After leading a procession through Southwest Philadelphia, the West Powelton Steppers & Drum Line and Moko.Motion stilt walkers arrive at Bartram's Garden for a festival.
Photograph courtesy LJ Brubaker/Bartram's Garden
or experience required. All the necessary equipment is provided. Free catch-andrelease fishing is available on a first-come, first-served basis on Wednesdays during the spring and summer months. The program is available from 5 to 7 p.m., weather permitting, and the river conditions are safe. Visitors may borrow rods, tackle, and bait at the welcome center. No fishing license is required.
Several historic buildings remain, including Bartram House, a 1775 barn, the coach house, dovecote, and stables. Historic Bartram House and Garden was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1963.
Bartram’s Garden hosts events and workshops throughout the year, making it the ideal place for gathering and reflecting on John Bartram’s botanical vision.
For more information visit bartrams garden.org
The Historic Bartram House, as seen from the Ann Bartram Carr Garden adjacent to the Bartram’s Mile Trail. John Bartram began building the house in 1731.
Photograph courtesy Steve Weinik/Art@BartramÕs
THE SUBARU PHILADELPHIA CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
In 1926, the government of Japan gifted the city of Philadelphia 1,600 flowering trees, among them cherry trees. The gift honored America’s 150th anniversary of our independence. The cherry blossom is the national flower of Japan and a symbol of friendship.
In 2023, the Japanese American Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP), along with its partners, committed to planting 250 cherry trees each year for three years to commemorate America’s
250th anniversary. Each spring, hundreds of Yoshino cherry trees bloom in West Fairmount Park and along the Schuylkill River, attracting visitors from throughout the world.
From 1998 to 2007, 1,000 more cherry trees were planted, significantly intensifying the visual impact in Fairmount Park. Peak season for Sakura (cherry blossoms) lasts for two weeks, typically spanning the last week of March and the first week of April.
Along with the 1,000-tree initiative, the JASGP launched the first Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia to celebrate the bond of friendship between the city and Japan through Japanese culture, art, and dance. This year, the event will take place on March 28–29 in Fairmount Park. Both days are packed with Japanese cultural experiences, through art, food, music, and dance. The main events will take place at the Horticulture Center and Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, a 17thcentury–style house that represents the history and influence of Japanese culture in Philadelphia.
For ticketing and scheduling information, visit japanphilly.org/programs/ festivals
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Photo by M. Fischetti for VISIT PHILADELPHIA®
SPRING BLOOMS AT LONGWOOD GARDENS
Nothing says spring like thousands of tulips of every color and variety - that’s what you’ll find during Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens from March 27 to May 3. But it’s more than tulips, you’ll find daffodils, narcissus, wild geranium, butterfly weed, and flowering trees and shrubs, including dogwood, cherry, redbud, magnolia, and many more.
When you stroll along the Flower Garden Walk, you’ll find a 600-foot ribbon of color where tens of thousands of tulips and other bulbs greet you. The foxgloves are my favorite. Outdoor areas like Peirce’s Woods, the Idea Garden, and the Meadow Garden offer different perspectives on springtime, from woodland blooms to meticulously designed beds of seasonal plants.
Inside, visitors discover the lush world of exotic and fragrant blooms. The West Conservatory often features striking displays of bold-colored South African bulbs and dramatic plants not commonly available in this region, while the East and Main Conservatories overflow with traditional favorites like freesia, campanulas, hydrangeas, foxgloves, and hanging baskets that fill the air with rich scents.
Beyond just wandering through the world-renown gardens and getting inspiration from the plant life, Spring Blooms offers programs, classes, and special experiences designed for the season. You’ll
find gardening workshops, lectures, and interactive activities for both plant enthusiasts and youngsters. Select dates may also feature performances, live music, or cultural events. The dining options are as varied as the tulips. In 1906, you’ll find a fine-dining experience, while casual fare is available at The Café.
Because springtime is such a popular time to visit, timed admission reservations are required for most visitors, and extended hours (including special Tulip Tuesdays) give you more flexibility to explore. Whether you’re seeking bold color, delicate fragrances, educational moments, or simply a peaceful spring stroll, the Gardens offer a rich blend of horticultural artistry and outdoor exploration that’s ideal for both first-time guests and return visitors alike.
Visit longwoodgardens.org for more information
MARCH
Mar 3-May 29. What Do You Collect Exhibition. University Museum at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. https://www.visitindianacountypa.org/
AMar 3. Birding in Indiana County in 1776," 1776 Speaker Series. Blue Spruce Park, Indiana. indianacountyparks.org/our-parks/blue-spruce-park/
Mar 5, 12, 19, 26. Wisdom & More. Drake Well Museum and Park, Titusville. 814-827-2797, https://www. drakewell.org
AMar 8. Charter Day/Pennsylvania’a Birthday. Drake Well Museum and Park, Titusville. 814-827-2797, https:// www.drakewell.org
AMar 11. America’s 250th Community Round Table, Signers of the Declaration. Purchase Line High School, Commodore. visitindianacountypa.org/
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Mar 14. Spring Coin Show. S&T Bank Arena, Indiana. 724-465-0618
Mar 15. Butler-Built Garage Open House. Butler-Built Garage, Butler. https://www.experiencebutler.com/
OIL CREEK & TITUSVILLE RAILROAD
Your entire family will enjoy a 3-hour round-trip “through the valley that changed the world.” Only operating Railway Post Office car in the USA.
Ride in Coach or First Class. During your ride, be sure to visit our open air Gondola car for a great view of Oil Creek State Park! Check out our website or visit us on Facebook for schedule. www.octrr.org • 814.676.1733 409 S Perry St, Titusville PA 16354 A= event
AMar 19. American Revolution
PBSScreening at Historic Warner Theatre Museum. Historic Warner Cascade Theatre Museum, New Castle. facebook.com/warnercascade
Mar 20. Easter Egg-Stravaganza. Indiana Free Library, Indiana. www.facebook.com/indianafreelibrary
Mar 21. Red, White, And YOU Family Fun Fest. Indiana Mall, Indiana. www. visitindianacountypa.org/
Mar 21. PA Taxidermy Association Sportsman’s Show. Kovalchick Convention, Indiana. visitindianacountypa.org
AMar 26. Agriculture in 1776, "Indiana County’s Roots," 1776 Speaker Series. Yellow Creek State Park, Penn Run. www.visitindianacountypa.org
Mar 28. Van Gogh After Dark. Hoyt Center, New Castle. hoytartcenter.org/
APRIL
AApr 2. "Indiana County Habitats in 1776," 1776 Speaker Series. Blue Spruce Park, Indiana. 724-463-8636, https://www.visitindianacountypa.org/
Apr 4. Peter Cottontail Express. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. https://octrr.org/
Apr 4. Haulin’ Eggs. Mines & Meadows ATV/RV Resort, Wampum. https:// minesandmeadows.com/events/
Apr 9. Behind the Scenes at Drake Well: Friends of Drake Well Members Only!. Drake Well Museum and Park, Titusville. www.drakewell.org
Apr 11. Migrating Water Birds with the Todd Bird Blub. Yellow Creek State Park, Penn Run. 724-463-8636, https://www.visitindianacountypa.org/
AApr 15. America’s 250th Community Round Table Great Battles of the American Revolution. Purchase Line DHigh School, Commodore. www.visitindianacountypa.org/
Apr 17. "Wanderlost,"Live Band. Levity Brewing Company, Indiana. 724427-5665, https://www.visitindianacountypa.org/
Apr 17-25. “Disaster!”. 100 Memorial Drive, Butler. 724-287-8243, https:// www.mtgbutler.org/
Apr 17-19. Slip Fest. McConnells Mill State Park / Breakneck Campground, Portersville. Find us on facebook.
MAY
May 1-3. Briar Brook Barn. Briar Brook Barn, New Castle. https://www. facebook.com/briarbrookbarn
May 2. Native Spring Wildflowers VS. Invasive Plants. Yellow Creek State Park, Penn Run. 724-463-8636, https://www.visitindianacountypa.org/
Heart of Glass
The work that shaped a town
Open Thurs-Sun (except holidays) March thru December 11am-4pm By appt. year round
May 3. Engine Start Up Day. Drake Well Museum and Park, Titusville. 814827-2797, https://www.drakewell.org
May 9. Murder Mystery Dinner. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. https://octrr.org/
May 10. Mother’s Day Train Ride. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. https://octrr.org/
May 15. Death of a Gangster: Murder Mystery Theater. Stone Castle Abbey, New Castle. hoytartcenter.org/
May 16. Blairsville Food Truck Festival. Blairsville. visitindianacountypa.org
May 16. Jimmy Stewart’s BirthdayCelebration. Jimmy Stewart Museum, Indiana. www.visitindianacountypa.org
May 16. 5th Annual Oil Creek 5 & 13 Stacked Trail Races. Drake Well Museum and Park, Titusville drakewell.org
May 22-25. Memorial Weekend Kickoff. Mines & Meadows ATV/RV Resort, Wampum. 724-535-6026, https://minesandmeadows.com/events/
May 23. Delaney Chevrolet Jazz, Blues and Arts Festival. Downtown Indiana, Indiana. visitindianacountypa.org
May 30. Let’s Bird Butler!. Jennings Environmental Education Center, Slippery Rock. https://butlerbirders.club
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Welcome to Beaver County
where the air is fresh and the scenery is breathtaking. Our bed and breakfasts are the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring.
During your stay, you'll wake up to a delicious breakfast made with locally-sourced ingredients. Take a short drive to one of the many restaurants, boutiques, nearby parks, nature trails, and other attractions. In the evenings, cozy up by the fireplace or relax on the porch with a glass of wine and watch the sunset.
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We can't wait to host you! Chapel Valley Estate B&B 297 Chapel Drive Ellwood City, PA 16117 chapelvalleyestate.com The Todd House B&B 330 Third Street Beaver, PA 15009 toddhouse.net
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