Events
July 19 - August 17, 2019
Saturday, July 20
Saturday features lumber day events from 11 am to 2 pm, a beach party from 7:30 pm to 10 pm, and food and craft vendors throughout the day. Sunday features...
The Friends of Mt Pisgah presents invite the youngsters (and their adults) to come out for a day of paddling. Learn a new skill and cool off at the same...
The Adventure Race makes its return to Laurel Hill this year, with a new sponsor - the American Cancer Society through its DetermiNation Endurance Series....
The Friends of Cowans Gap invite you to a stewardship day in the park. You never know what projects will come up, but projects always come up! Stop by the...
The summer concert series returns to Whipple Dam State Park for another great year. Come out and enjoy some great live, local music from your kayak, the...
Sunday, July 21
Saturday features lumber day events from 11 am to 2 pm, a beach party from 7:30 pm to 10 pm, and food and craft vendors throughout the day. Sunday features...
Start your summer and fall Sunday with Maggie Stonecash of Simply Well for Yoga on the Kings Gap Mansion Terrace. Class is appropriate for all levels,...
Friends of Pine Grove Furnace chair Andre Weltman is a font of historical knowledge on this historic place. Get the full benefit of his expertise with a tour...
Monday, July 22
The trails of Nockamixon are this chapter's pride and joy and a twice weekly maintenance day during the warm weather keeps them in tip-top shape. Come out...
After making it through a couple years of renovation and rehabilitation in the campground and park, the Friends of Colonel Denning are ready to make another...
The Friends of Lyman Run meet on the 4th Monday of the month (except in January and February) at the Park's maintenance building. This little northern...
Wednesday, July 24
The trails of Nockamixon are this chapter's pride and joy and a twice weekly maintenance day during the warm weather keeps them in tip-top shape. Come out...
The Friends of Prince Gallitzin meet in the park office conference room (which can be accessed at the rear of the building) on the 4th Wednesday of each...
Thursday, July 25
The Friends invite you to a series of free weekly one-hour walks to give you an opportunity to enjoy nature in the company of other adults without the...
The Friends of Beltzville have created a pollinator garden and are looking for folks who like to be outdoors and garden. Come out and help maintain this...
Saturday, July 27
Artist & former DCNR designer Nancy Mendes will help you to create a landscape painting of Cowans Gap State Park. She will lead you step-by-step through the...
Save the Date for a new event celebrating the history of Pymatuning and the onion. Did you know that prior to Pymatuning Lake, the rich soils of Pymatuning...
Volunteers Needed For Worlds End Day!! What started last year as a way to honor the Loyalsock for its selection as the Pennsylvania River of the Year...
What started as a way to honor the Loyalsock for its selection as the Pennsylvania River of the Year continues with the second annual Worlds End Day. A full...
The Friends are getting ready for another great season in the campground. Come out and help make it happen! July 11: Firewood prep (only working until...
The Smallfoot Trail Fest was created to inspire kids 12 and under to get outdoors, try the sport of trail running, and boost their confidence in outdoor...
Go Dutch with your oven! Come and learn the skills needed to prepare and entire dinner in your Dutch oven over a campfire from fire master John Halter. The...
Sunday, July 28
Start your summer and fall Sunday with Maggie Stonecash of Simply Well for Yoga on the Kings Gap Mansion Terrace. Class is appropriate for all levels,...
Friends of Pine Grove Furnace chair Andre Weltman is a font of historical knowledge on this historic place. Get the full benefit of his expertise with a tour...
Monday, July 29
The trails of Nockamixon are this chapter's pride and joy and a twice weekly maintenance day during the warm weather keeps them in tip-top shape. Come out...
Wednesday, July 31
The trails of Nockamixon are this chapter's pride and joy and a twice weekly maintenance day during the warm weather keeps them in tip-top shape. Come out...
Thursday, August 1
The Friends invite you to a series of free weekly one-hour walks to give you an opportunity to enjoy nature in the company of other adults without the...
The Friends meet on the first Thursday of the month at the park's Brightbill Interpretive Center. Except in January, February, March, and December that is!...
Come join the Friends for their monthly meeting at the Environmental Education Center. Learn about projects the Friends are working on and how you can...
Saturday, August 3
Join the Friends of Greenwood Furnace for a day of family-friendly fun on the Greenwood Lake beach. Details will be posted as the time draws near.
Attending the Friends of Mt. Pisgah's annual Women in the Wilds event means you get to ry something new in a non-competitive, friendly, outdoor atmosphere....
The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) invites you to join them for the Susquehanna Island Hopper Sojourn—a 12-mile paddle on the Susquehanna River! In...
The Friends of Ridley Creek are out on the first Saturday each month, rain or shine, keeping the park's trails ship-shape. All are welcome! The Commitment:...
Join the Friends of Ohiopyle for a day of working on the park's many beautiful trails. Please bring a lunch, work gloves and something to drink. We will...
The Friends assist in maintaining the hiking trails at the Park. Come join the group on the first Saturday of the month through October and help keep the...
Friends of Pine Grove Furnace chair Andre Weltman is a font of historical knowledge on this historic place. Get the full benefit of his expertise with a tour...
Sunday, August 4
Join local historians and park staff for a day long program about the Civilian Conservation Corps and learn about life in a CCC camp. Start your day with a...
Start your summer and fall Sunday with Maggie Stonecash of Simply Well for Yoga on the Kings Gap Mansion Terrace. Class is appropriate for all levels,...
The Friends of Shikellamy are known for providing music and food - a winning combination any time! Come to Pavilion 3 for the festivities. June 2: Music by...
Friends of Pine Grove Furnace chair Andre Weltman is a font of historical knowledge on this historic place. Get the full benefit of his expertise with a tour...
It's another great year of music on the lawn of the Cameron Mansion. Come on up and enjoy the atmosphere. Sunday, June 2 – Bluegrass: Charm City...
Monday, August 5
The trails of Nockamixon are this chapter's pride and joy and a twice weekly maintenance day during the warm weather keeps them in tip-top shape. Come out...
The Friends of Beltzville invite their members to a bimonthly get together at the park's Environmental Center. Plan walks, kayak clean-ups, paddle...
The Friends have a beautiful place to meet in the historic London Tract Meeting House at the park. That alone should make you curious about what they are...
Tuesday, August 6
The Friends of Parker Dam meet on either the first Sunday or first Tuesday in alternating months. Great park, fun group. You should join them!
The Friends of Buchanan meet to plan trails, trails, and more trails. It's what they love and if it's what you love, then this is definitely the group for you!
Wednesday, August 7
The trails of Nockamixon are this chapter's pride and joy and a twice weekly maintenance day during the warm weather keeps them in tip-top shape. Come out...
The Friends of Nolde Forest meet once a month to discuss business and plan events and fundraising activities. Interested in joining the Friends of Nolde...
Thursday, August 8
The Friends invite you to a series of free weekly one-hour walks to give you an opportunity to enjoy nature in the company of other adults without the...
A warm evening, soft music, wine from a local vintner, a long river view. That's summer and the Friends of Shikellamy have your personal invitation waiting...
Saturday, August 10
The name is self-explanatory and the fun is contagious. Two days of live music on the Lake Wilhelm Marina at M.K. Goddard State Park. Keep an eye on the...
The beach is the perfect setting for fun - from a kids' boat regatta to a sand castle building contest to an evening bonfire, the Friends of Parker Dam have...
Summer is heating up and we would like to inform you of an upcoming Michaux State Forest volunteer work day. This will be the first official Friends of...
The volunteers who work in the Laurel Mountain region of Forbes State Forest have three regular work days scheduled this summer and fall. Meeting places...
A lovely pavilion next to a mountain lake - what setting could be better for a summer evening of music? The Friends of Cowans Gap invite you to come and see...
Sunday, August 11
The name is self-explanatory and the fun is contagious. Two days of live music on the Lake Wilhelm Marina at M.K. Goddard State Park. Keep an eye on the...
Start your summer and fall Sunday with Maggie Stonecash of Simply Well for Yoga on the Kings Gap Mansion Terrace. Class is appropriate for all levels,...
Friends of Pine Grove Furnace chair Andre Weltman is a font of historical knowledge on this historic place. Get the full benefit of his expertise with a tour...
Monday, August 12
The trails of Nockamixon are this chapter's pride and joy and a twice weekly maintenance day during the warm weather keeps them in tip-top shape. Come out...
One of the park system's sweet little day use parks is guided by an energetic group of Friends - and the Hilltop Pavilion is a lovely place to meet in warm...
Wednesday, August 14
The trails of Nockamixon are this chapter's pride and joy and a twice weekly maintenance day during the warm weather keeps them in tip-top shape. Come out...
Though they take a few months off in the winter (to enjoy the snow), the Friends meet on the second Wednesday each month at the park office. With big events...
Thursday, August 15
The Friends of Buchanan State Forest and the Pennsylvania Equine Council have joined together to offer a two-day trail maintenance workshop with a focus on...
The Friends invite you to a series of free weekly one-hour walks to give you an opportunity to enjoy nature in the company of other adults without the...
The Friends of Yellow Creek meet at the park's Environmental Learning Center on the third or fourth Thursday of each month. From mountain biking to sailing,...
Friday, August 16
The Friends of Buchanan State Forest and the Pennsylvania Equine Council have joined together to offer a two-day trail maintenance workshop with a focus on...
Saturday, August 17
Your toes will tap and your tummy will be full at this ever-growing two-day celebration of all things fiddle. (And various other appropriate instruments.)...
Take us out to the ballgame! The York Revolution invites you to PPFF night at PeoplesBank Park when the Revs take on "cross town rivals," the Lancaster...