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!

 

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2026 Programs:

Winter Tree ID Walks (10:30am & 1pm)  

Learn how to identify several trees and bushes even in winter. A table display will also be provided from 11am-1pm.

Snow Science (11am-Noon)  

Explore the many sides of snow! Investigate snow crystals under microscopes and use magnifying glasses to look for patterns that give us clues about how the snowflakes formed. All ages.

Historic Ice Harvesting (Noon-12:30pm)  

Learn about the industry that was part of our community prior to modern cooling technology. Several historic items will be on display for this table display.

Beavers (12:30pm-1pm)  

Highlighting these fascinating aquatic mammals via a short children's book and interactive artifacts (pelt and skull). Primarily for younger visitors, but all are welcome.

 

2026 Displays / Activities:

Winter Scavenger Hunt (11am-1pm) 

Themed scavenger hunt for all ages sponsored by the Tiadaghton Audubon Society. Limited prizes will be available for those who are successful!

Ice Fishing Demo (11am-1pm) 

Learn how to get started with fishing in the colder months. Demo will take place on the ice if conditions allow, but otherwise, will take place as a table display and demo. 

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.

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. 

Kids Crafts (11am-1pm) 

Themed crafts for most ages - all materials provided.

 

IF CONDITIONS ALLOW...

Sledding (10am-3pm) *  

Bring your own or borrow a snow tube - ***Update - slight chance of snow into Saturday morning... let's see what happens!

Ice Skating (10am-3pm) *

Enjoy a natural ice rink with limited free ice skates for most ages/sizes. *** Update - 2026 will not feature ice skating due to marginal ice thickness to support large group activities.

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). 

 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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