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30 features Valley, Home is 14 Happy Where the Gravel is.

regions

20 PA Family Travel Fair 30 Philly’s in Bloom Cover Photo by Becca Mathias

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Northern region

19 Southern region 28 Eastern region 36 Western region

PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Celebrating our Independence all year long!

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resources 3 Visitor Info Request Form 40 PA OUTDOORS woods and waterways

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Feb 27. Elk County Blizzard Fest.

event Through Mar 8. Hybrid Zones. HUB-

Ridgeway, Ridgway. https://visitpago. com/events/elk-county-blizzard-fest/#

Robeson Galleries, University Park. 814865-2563, https://studentaffairs.psu. edu/hub/art-galleries

Through Feb 28. Wellsboro Winter Weekends.

Downtown Wellsboro,

Through Mar 12. Winter Film Festival. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock.

Wellsboro. 570-724-1926, wellsboropa.com

570-836-1022, dietrichtheater.com

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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

Feb 27-Mar 1. Elk County Blizzard Fest. Gillis Avenue, Ridgway. 814-

AMar 8. Charter Day Celebration at the PA Lumber Museum. Pennsylva-

MARCH

Mar 11. Cherish the Ladies - Wellsboro Community Concerts. Deane

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. Lew-

isburg Children’s Museum, Lewisburg. https://bit.ly/lcmhomeschoolhuddle25

Mar 5-8. Man of La Mancha. Mansfield University Straughn Hall, Mansfield. https://mansfield.booktix.com/ / 6 / 2026 W&W spring / whereandwhen.com

nia Lumber Museum, Ulysses. 814-4352652, https://lumbermuseum.org

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

Mar 21. Eaglemania: The World’s Greatest Eagle Tribute. Journey Bank

Arena, Williamsport. 570-326-4211, https://www.westbranchbuilders.org/

Community Art Center, Williamsport.

570-326-2424, www.caclive.com

Mar 14. Women of Rock II. Journey

Mar 28. Komodo Dragon Feeding.

Mar 14. Polar Bear Float. Cook Forest

APRIL

Mar 17. Video Games in Concert.

seum, Bradford. www.penn-bradoilmuseum.org

Bank Community Art Center, Williamsport. https://www.caclive.com/

State Park, Cooksburg. https://events. dcnr.pa.gov/event/polar-bear-float

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

Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood.

570-538-1869, https://reptiland.com/

Apr 2. Penn Brad Oil Museum Seasonal Re-Opening. Penn Brad Oil Mu-

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 19. Voctave. University of Pitts-

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burgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-3627500, https://bradfordcreativeperformingartscenter.thundertix.com/ events/255208

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 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/

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Zippo/Case Museum

Eldred World War II Museum Kinzua Bridge State Park & Skywalk SCAN TO Marilyn Horne Museum & Exhibit Center VIEW GUIDE McCleery Wolf Center & Historic Kane Depot McKean County Historical Society & Old Jail Museum Penn Brad Oil Museum

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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, Wyo-

ming 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. Mill-

er 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, MVAAPA.org

Selinsgrove.

https://

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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May 16-17. Marienville Tour de Forest. Allegheny National Forest,

Marienville. https://marienvillefire.com/ events/

May 19. Orchestral Wonders. Jour-

ney Bank Community Art Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, https://www. caclive.com/

AMay 19. America 250 Featuring

May 23. Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts. Downtown Shamokin, Shamokin. https://NCCArts.com

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

Southern Tier Brass. University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814362-7500, www.upb.pitt.edu/calendar/ arts/america-250-southern-tier-brass

Golf Course, Towanda. (570) 485-5485, https://unitedwaybradfordcounty.org/

May 22. Whey Jennings Concert. Sul-

isburg. https://LewisburgPA.com

livan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whey-jennings-concert-tickets-1605926030989

May 30. Heart of Lewisburg Summer Craft Fair. Downtown Lewisburg, Lew-

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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

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e 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.

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?

Feb 14. Valentines Day Dinner and Dancing at The Star Barn. Stone

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Gables Estate, Elizabethtown. 717-9029791, https://www.stonegablesestate. com/upcoming-events

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Feb 14. 2026 Winterfest. Downtown, Shippensburg. https://www.visitcumberlandvalley.com/event/2026-winterfest/54314/

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Feb 14. Johnstown’s Got Talent.

Johnstown Symphony Orchestra, Johnstown. johnstownsymphony.org/calendarofevents/johnstowns-got-talent

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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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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

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CELEBRATE AMERICA’S 250TH IN GETTYSBURG!

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 Com-

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/

plex Expo Center, Harrisburg. https:// PAHomeShow.com

Feb 28. Comedian Earl David Reed.

York. https://lawilowan.com

Allen Theater, Annville. https://www.allentheatre.com/

Through Mar 18. 22nd Annual Art of Jazz Exhibition. GoggleWorks Cen-

ter for the Arts, Reading. 610-374-4600, https://goggleworks.org

Mar 7-8. Lawilowan American Indian Festival. York College of Pennsylvania,

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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Mar 13. Tartan Terrors. Appell Center 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 Patrick’s Day Parade. Market Street, York. www.yorksaintpatricksdayparade.org/

AMar 14. America @ 250 Part II: Copland by Johnstown Symphony Orchestra.

Pasquerilla Performing

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. Santander Arena, Read-

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

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Mar 20. MercyMe Wonder + Awe Tour. 1st Summit Arena, Johnstown.

814-536-5156, https://1stsummitarena. com/

Explore Schuylkill this spring, where your woodland escape and historic town adventures come together naturally.

Mar 21. Mamma Mania! ABBA Tribute. Eichelberger Performing Arts Cen-

ter, Hanover. https://theeich.org/

MARCH 14TH Pottsville Saint Patrick’s Day Parade APRIL 9TH-11TH Les Brown Music Festival

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/

APRIL 18TH Yuengling Light Lager Jogger

Mar 28-Apr 4. Bunny Hop Express 2026. Stone Gables Estate, Eliza-

MAY 16TH Kielbasa Festival & Heritage Day MAY 29TH-31ST Pottsville Film Festival

bethtown. 717-902-9791, https://www. stonegablesestate.com/upcomingevents

Mar 29. Lebanon County Community Concert Association presents “Let’s Hang On”. William Starr Auditorium at

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Apr 4. Easter Celebration 2026.

Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown.

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Apr 9. Riverdance 30: The New Gen- Apr 17-18. Dills Celtic Festival. Dills eration. 1st Summit Arena, Johnstown. Tavern, Dillsburg. dillscelticfest.com/ 814-536-5156, 1stsummitarena.com/

Apr 10-25. Tulip Festival.

Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market, Hellam. https://flinchbaughsorchard.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 Apr 11. Women Rock. Appell Center Expo Center, York. https://easterntca.

For The Performing Arts, York. https:// appellcenter.org/

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Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Lebanon. https://pafamilytravel.com

krevolution.com/

929-6758, https://www.albright.edu/ annual-gala-2026/

blesestate.com/upcoming-events

Apr 21. York Revolution Opening Apr 11. 2026 PA Family Travel Fair. Day. WellSpan Park, York. https://yorApr 24-25. A Journey into History: Lincoln Funeral Train CommemoraApr 16. Shine Bright Albright Annual tion 2026. Stone Gables Estate, ElizaGala. Albright College, Reading. 610- bethtown. 717-902-9791, www.stonega-

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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, westreading.com/

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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 Loca-

tions, York. www.givelocalyork.org/

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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/

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May 15-17. Stonycreek Rendezvous. May 27-29. Showcase for Commerce.

Greenhouse Park, Johnstown. 814-266- 1st Summit Arena, Johnstown. 814-5364276, https://benscreekcanoeclub.com/ 5107, https://www.showcaseforcomrendezvous merce.com

May 22. An Acoustic Evening with May 29-31. Johnstown PolkaFest.

Sidewalk Prophets.

The Barn at Peoples Natural Gas (PNG) Park, JohnParadise Station, Ronks. 717-6875000, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ an-acoustic-evening-with-sidewalkprophets-spring-2026-ronks-pa-tickets1917601410439?aff=oddtdtcreator

stown. 800-237-8590, https://www.visitjohnstownpa.com/johnstown-events/ polkafest

May 30. Be Like Blippi Tour. 1st Summit Arena, Johnstown. 814-536-5156,

May 23. The Path of the Flood His- https://www.1stsummitarena.com toric Races. Peoples Natural Gas

(PNG) Park, Johnstown. 814-472-2110, https://www.cambriaconservationrecreation.com/trail-events

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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 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 14-15. Annual Jim Thorpe WinterFest.

Route 209, Jim Thorpe.

Feb 28-Mar 8. 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. 1101 Arch St, Philadel-

Feb 20. Gallery Groove. Museum for Art in Wood, Philadelphia. 215-9238000, https://museumforartinwood. org/event/2026-gallery-groove/

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https://www.poconomountains.com/ jim-thorpe/christmas-winter/

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

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phia. https://phsonline.org/the-flowershow

Mar 6-7. Mountainfest. Montage Mountain Ski and Waterpark Resort, Scranton. 570-969-7669, https://www. montagemountainresorts.com Mar 7. Food and Wine Festival. Sky-

top 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

“Award Winning”

No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum

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

MINE TOURS WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY APRIL THROUGH NOVEMBER

Museum Opens 10 am & Closes at 4 pm First Tour 11 am • Last Tour 3 pm World’s oldest continuously operated deep Anthracite coal mine.

Check for schedule and event info.

9 Dock Street, Lansford, PA 18232

570-645-7074

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Mar 29. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Skytop Lodge, Skytop. 855-

AApr 25. Firstival: First Postmaster: 1737. Franklin Court. Philadelphia.

345-7759, https://www.skytop.com/ event/breakfast-with-the-easter-bunny/

https://www.phlvisitorcenter.com/ things-to-do/franklin-court

Mar 29. Cheshire Races. Plantation

Apr 25-26. The Jim Thorpe Running Festival. Jim Thorpe Train Station,

Field, Coatesville. www.cheshirehuntconservancy.org

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Jim Thorpe. https://runjimthorpe.com/ pages/about-the-2022-jtarf

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May 16-17. TileFest '26 Tales of the Nation Maker. Moravian Potter & Tile

delphia School of Circus Arts, Philadelphia https://phillycircus.com

Works, Doylestown. https://www.thetileworks.org/events

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AMay 23. Anselma 250 Lectures: Chester County History. The Mill At

11. gail Adams Trailblazers."

Presentation: Abi"America's Women

Gather Place Museum, Yardley. gatherplacemus e u m . o r g / 1 s t - q u a r t e r- p r o g r a m s

Apr 17. Feast Like A Viking Beer Dinner. Wallenpaupack Brewing Company, Hawley. https://wallenpaupackbrewingco.com/beerdinners/

Anselma, Chester Springs. 610-8271900, https://anselmamill.org

AMay 23. Firstival: First World's Fair on American Soil - 1876. Please

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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

OOM 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

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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

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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,

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.

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.

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

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

Photograph courtesy KromahStudio/Bartram's Garden

Photograph courtesy LJ Brubaker/Bartram's Garden

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.

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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

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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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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.

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Mar 3-May 29. What Do You Collect Exhibition. University Museum at Indi-

Mar 14. Spring Coin Show. S&T Bank

Arena, Indiana. 724-465-0618

Mar 15. Butler-Built Garage Open House. Butler-Built Garage, Butler.

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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,

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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.

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Drake Well Museum and Park, Titusville. 814-827-2797, https://www. drakewell.org

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Cascade Theatre Museum, New Castle. facebook.com/warnercascade

Mar 20. Easter Egg-Stravaganza. In-

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

diana Free Library, Indiana. www.facebook.com/indianafreelibrary

State Park, Penn Run. 724-463-8636, https://www.visitindianacountypa.org/

Mar 21. Red, White, And YOU Family Fun Fest. Indiana Mall, Indiana. www.

AApr 15. America’s 250th Community Round Table Great Battles of the American Revolution. Purchase Line

visitindianacountypa.org/

Mar 21. PA Taxidermy Association Sportsman’s Show. Kovalchick Con-

DHigh School, Commodore. www.visitindianacountypa.org/

AMar 26. Agriculture in 1776, "Indi-

Levity Brewing Company, Indiana. 724427-5665, https://www.visitindianacountypa.org/

Run. www.visitindianacountypa.org

Apr 17-25. “Disaster!”. 100 Memo-

vention, Indiana. visitindianacountypa.org

ana County’s Roots," 1776 Speaker Series. Yellow Creek State Park, Penn

Apr 17. "Wanderlost,"Live Band.

Mar 28. Van Gogh After Dark. Hoyt

rial Drive, Butler. 724-287-8243, https:// www.mtgbutler.org/

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Apr 17-19. Slip Fest. McConnells Mill State Park / Breakneck Campground, Portersville. Find us on facebook.

Center, New Castle. hoytartcenter.org/

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 & Mead-

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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/

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The work that shaped a town Open Thurs-Sun (except holidays) March thru December 11am-4pm By appt. year round

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May 3. Engine Start Up Day. Drake Well Museum and Park, Titusville. 814827-2797, https://www.drakewell.org

May 16. Jimmy Stewart’s BirthdayCelebration. Jimmy Stewart Museum,

May 9. Murder Mystery Dinner. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. https://octrr.org/

May 16. 5th Annual Oil Creek 5 & 13 Stacked Trail Races. Drake Well Mu-

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

Indiana. www.visitindianacountypa.org

seum 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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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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