Regional Events Calendar
Direct links to local festivals, guided hikes, and community gatherings.
May 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM
May 22, 2026: Cook Forest Living History Weekend at Cook Forest State Park
Please join us for a fun filled weekend of living history as we journey through various historical eras of the United States: French & Indian War, Colonial P...
May 22, 2026 | 8:00 PM
May 22, 2026: Campfire Talk: The American flag at Chapman State Park
Join our Educator for a fireside chat about the American Flag! Learn the hisotry, the symbolism, and the stories it tells. After the program, feel free to ha...
May 23, 2026 | 9:00 AM
May 23, 2026: Cook Forest Living History Weekend at Cook Forest State Park
Please join us for a fun filled weekend of living history as we journey through various historical eras of the United States: French & Indian War, Colonial P...
May 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM
May 23, 2026: Open House at the Beach: Animal Furs at Chapman State Park
Visit our beach house anytime between 11am and 1pm to learn about animal adaptations and get to handle some of our animal pelts!
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May 23, 2026 | 2:00 PM
May 23, 2026: History Walk: Woodhicks and Waterways at Chapman State Park
Did you know that the current sight of Chapman State Park was once a lumber mill? Join the educator on a walk through history as we explore the sight of the ...
May 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM
May 24, 2026: Cook Forest Living History Weekend at Cook Forest State Park
Please join us for a fun filled weekend of living history as we journey through various historical eras of the United States: French & Indian War, Colonial P...
May 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM
May 24, 2026: Birding by Boat *Registration Required* at Chapman State Park
Enjoy a morning paddle with the Park Educator as we see what birds are on the lake: from the lake itself! Some Kayaks and Canoes will be provided, but feel f...
May 24, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Annual Jeff Burns Memorial Children’s Fishing Contest
The tournament is designed to ensure every child walks away with a smile. While the competition can get friendly-feisty for the "Biggest Fish" and "First Cat...
May 24, 2026 | 2:00 PM
May 24, 2026: Board Games and Puzzles at Chapman State Park
Come learn about nature; through board games! Join the park educator to learn how to play a few board games and other activities. Some games and puzzles will...
May 29, 2026 | 1:00 PM
May 29, 2026: Fire Tower/Seneca Point Historical Tour at Cook Forest State Park
Please bring your binoculars and meet at the Fire Tower Parking Lot for an historical interpretive tour of the Fire Tower and Seneca Point by DCNR Conservat...
May 30, 2026 | 8:30 AM
May 30, 2026: Guided bird Walk at Chapman State Park
Join us for a guided bird walk through the park. This program is great for all levels and ages of birders! Binoculars and field guides are available to borro...
May 31, 2026 | 9:00 AM
May 31, 2026: Youghopoly: Sugar Run to Eelah Hike at Ohiopyle State Park
This hike is not for the faint of heart, but it’s worth it! We will hike down the Sugar Run Trail and then on to Jonathan Run and back up the Eelah and Mit...
Jun 7, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Jun 7, 2026: Children's Fishing Derby at Cook Forest State Park
Children 12 years and under are permitted to fish freshly stocked Tom’s Run from the Swinging Bridge to the Children’s Fishing Pond. Registration and pri...
Jun 12, 2026
🏆Allegheny 100 Challenge
Jun 12, 2026
Forest County Bigfoot Festival
Nestled in the deep woods of Marienville, PA, we celebrate the lore, the sightings, and the enduring mystery of Sasquatch with a weekend packed full of adven...
Jun 12, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Jun 12, 2026: An Evening with Benjamin Franklin at Cook Forest State Park
One of the founding fathers of our country. Science, glass music, and philosophy are only part of Doctor Franklin’s life. Join the elderly statesman a...
Jun 12, 2026 | 8:30 PM
Jun 12, 2026: Bats & Moths! at Cook Forest State Park
Please meet at Shelter #2 to learn about our crepuscular friends while helping scientists survey bats & moths along Tom’s Run. Please bring a light (hea...
Jun 12, 2026 | 8:30 PM
Jun 12, 2026: Bats & Months! at Cook Forest State Park
Please meet at Shelter #2 to learn about our crepuscular friends while helping scientists survey bats & moths along Tom’s Run. Please bring a light (headl...
Jun 13, 2026 | 9:00 AM
Jun 13, 2026: Cook Forest French & Indian War Encampment at Cook Forest State Park
Cook Forest State Park will host a series of living history events depicting life during the French & Indian War. Highlights of this full two-day encampment ...
Jun 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM
Jun 14, 2026: Cook Forest French & Indian War Encampment at Cook Forest State Park
Cook Forest State Park will host a series of living history events depicting life during the French & Indian War. Highlights of this full two-day encampment ...
Jun 14, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Jun 14, 2026: Women's Hiking Series at Cook Forest State Park
Sunday evenings, nurturing your mental & physical health, moderate level hiking, approximately 2hrs long, open to all women ages 14 & up, dogs on a leash, ra...
Jun 26, 2026 | 8:30 AM
Jun 26, 2026: Clarion River Boating Program: Gravel Lick-Mill Creek at Cook Forest State Park
Please join us for an interpretive guided float down the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River. Wildlife and lumber history abound along this secluded stret...
Jul 3, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Jul 3, 2026: Night Hike: Fire Tower, Seneca Point Caves & Rocks at Cook Forest State Park
Please join us at the Fire Tower parking lot for a night hike in, around, and under the rocks of Seneca Point. We’ll be looking and listening for animals ...
Jul 4, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Jul 4, 2026: A Walk Through the Forest Cathedral at Cook Forest State Park
Please meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom for an interpretive hike into the Forest Cathedral, a registered National Natural Landm...
Jul 4, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Jul 4, 2026: America250PA GeoTrail: Old Growth Forest Cache at Night at Cook Forest State Park
Please bring your headlamps, GPS units, and phones to the park amphitheater to help us celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Come help us find DCNR’s new ...
Jul 5, 2026 | 11:30 AM
Jul 5, 2026: Fire Tower/Seneca Point Historical Tour at Cook Forest State Park
Please bring your binoculars and meet at the Fire Tower Parking Lot for an historical interpretive tour of the Fire Tower and Seneca Point. Learn about loca...
Jul 12, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Jul 12, 2026: Women's Hiking Series at Cook Forest State Park
Sunday evenings, nurturing your mental & physical health, moderate level hiking, approximately 2hrs long, open to all women ages 14 & up, dogs on a leash, ra...
Jul 18, 2026 | 9:30 AM
Jul 18, 2026: Searching for Herps' in the Clarion River Valley at Cook Forest State Park
Late spring and early summer are a great time of year to go out looking for snakes, frogs, salamanders, and turtles. We will start our car-pool at the Park ...
Jul 24, 2026 | 8:30 AM
Jul 24, 2026: Clarion River Canoeing Program: Clear Creek-4 mile Launch at Cook Forest State Park
Cook Forest & Clear Creek State Park will be conducting a 7.3mile interpretive float down the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River from Clear Creek’s boat ...
Jul 25, 2026 | 8:30 AM
Jul 25, 2026: Hike Cook Forest Series: Davies Black Cherry & Tall Pines at Cook Forest State Park
Please meet at the Park Office where we’ll take a moderate often off-trail hike to the tallest known black cherry in the Northeast, the Davies Black Cherry...
Jul 30, 2026
Sheffield Fireman's Festival
The 63rd Annual Sheffield Fireman’s Festival will take place from Thursday, July 30th through Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, in Sheffield, PA.
While there wi...
While there wi...
Jul 31, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Jul 31, 2026: Fire Tower/Seneca Point Historical Tour at Cook Forest State Park
Please bring your binoculars and meet at the Fire Tower Parking Lot for an historical interpretive tour of the Fire Tower and Seneca Point by DCNR Conserva...
Aug 16, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Aug 16, 2026: Women's Hiking Series at Cook Forest State Park
Sunday evenings, nurturing your mental & physical health, moderate level hiking, approximately 2hrs long, open to all women ages 14 & up, dogs on a leash, ra...
Aug 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Aug 29, 2026: 75th Anniversary Celebration at Chapman State Park
In honor of 75 years of Chapman State Park, as well as 250 years of American, we will be hosting an Anniversary Celebration on August 29th, 2026. Come on out...
Sep 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Sep 19, 2026: America's 250 - Living History Cast Iron Cooking at Cook Forest State Park
Come celebrate America’s 250th birthday as you walk back in time to observe, and possibly sample, historical cast iron cooking from our nation’s past. St...
Sep 27, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Sep 27, 2026: Women's Hiking Series at Cook Forest State Park
Sunday evenings, nurturing your mental & physical health, moderate level hiking, approximately 2hrs long, open to all women ages 14 & up, dogs on a leash, ra...
Oct 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Oct 17, 2026: Cook Forest Fall Workday at Cook Forest State Park
Have you been looking for a way to get involved with Cook Forest State Park? Please consider joining us for the day to help maintain the park through various...