Winterfest is part of the Winter Outings Series– outdoor events January into March!

Free Family Fun at Winterfest!

Activities being planned include: XC skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, sledding, kids crafts, educational displays, guided hike/snowshoe excursions on a number of topics, educational programs, interactive demonstrations and more!

2025 Events:

Ice Skating (10am-3pm) *

Enjoy a natural ice rink with limited free ice skates for most ages/sizes. *** Update - we are a GO for ice skating. Limited FREE skates for most sizes will be available!

Sledding (10am-3pm) *  

Bring your own or borrow a snow tube - ***Update - snow is thin, but a little more is expected DURING the event.

Bluebird Box Building (11am-1pm – or until they’re gone) 

 Each family can build a box and take it home (free while they last!). Limited quantities. Led by PA Game Commission staff. 

Winter Tree ID Hikes (10:30-11:30am & 1:30-2:30pm)  

Explore nearby park trails and learn to identify several trees even without their leaves.

Lumber Camp Skills (11am-2pm) 

Learn about life at a lumber camp in winter and get hands-on with some essential lumber tools with staff from the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum.

Solar Viewing (10am-2pm) *  

Join members of the PA Wilds Astronomy Club for safe viewing of the sun through specially equipped telescopes.  Update: Canceled due to cloudy forecast. 

Kids Crafts (11am-1pm) 

 Families will enjoy a ‘make and take’ craft from several options, including the ever-popular pine cone bird feeder. All materials provided. Led by park volunteers.

Search & Rescue Dogs (10am-2pm)  

Meet the dogs & owners involved with Laurel Mountain K9 Search & Rescue, a non-profit search team comprised entirely of volunteers dedicated to assisting fire, EMS and law enforcement agencies on incidents involving lost or missing individuals.

Winter Teas Program (Noon -1pm)  

Stop by a table display to discover what can you use from nature to make a warming winter beverage. Taste samples of wild foraged teas, and take home recipe handouts. Tea samples available while supplies last.

XC Ski & Snowshoe Mini-clinic / Sign-outs (1pm-3pm) *  

Join park staff and volunteers for a short hands-on mini-clinic (snow-permitting) and then practice your skiing or snowshoeing at your own pace. Snowshoes, skis, boots and poles on-hand will fit most youth through adult (or you are welcome to bring your own). Update: Limited snow cover means we can't safely put skis on the ground. Look at the PA Lumber Museum's event on Jan 25th if you're interested in skiing! See Winter Outings page on this site!

 Enjoy hot chocolate and hot dogs – FREE - while they last!

Don’t forget your sled!

*Due to conditions, some activities may be altered

Skis, snowshoes, sleds and skates provided in limited quantities or bring your own. There’s fun for the entire family!

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