DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Saturday, October 28

PA Snakes

Find out interesting facts about snakes that live in Pennsylvania. Make a snake to take home. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.

Educational Presentations

Join KECA staff starting at 10:00 AM for Halloween inspired educational presentations/activities.

Last Footsteps of Fall

Join the park naturalist for the last walk of the 2017 season. We'll wander along part of Lakeshore Trail looking for birds, animals, and interesting plants...

TREC or Treat

Halloween is a holiday that is fun for the young and the young at heart. Join the staff of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center as we celebrate the spookiest...

Bats

Discover which species of bats live Pennsylvania. Find out what they like to eat, how many babies they have, and what habitats they like. Make a bat to...

Fall Brewfest

The park's first-ever Fall Brewfest, set for October 28, will let you sample the many flavors of fall. Whether you're a fan of ciders, harvest and pumpkin...

Fire Tower Historical Tour

Please bring your binoculars to the Fire Tower for an historical tour of Fire Tower #9 conducted by park volunteers, Kelley & Al Bilotto. Take a...

Spiders

Learn how to identify some of the common spiders found in PA. Make a spider to take home. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.

Canines in Costumes

Dogs are furry kids that don’t want to be left out of the Trick-or-Treat fun! Dress up your favorite dog and bring them out to the park for some fun. Dogs...

Fall Fun Day

Dispel the fears of some of our common critters and discover how October animals are not spooky or creepy. We will start with dissecting owl pellets at 3:00...

Ghoulish Gallop

The Ghoulish Gallop returns to Kings Gap for its second year of ghostly fun. Avoid the ghouls and goblins as you traverse the one-mile course through the...

Safe Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat along our trails to learn some interesting facts about wildlife in Pennsylvania.

Duck, Duck, Goose:  Who's heading South?

Yellow Creek State Park is an important rest stop on the Atlantic Flyway for birds migrating south. Come join us for a late afternoon of bird watching with a...

Day of the Dead

Explore this Mexican cultural holiday and discover what you can learn. Educational centers set up around the Nolde Mansion to sample food, make a take home...

Fort Night - Fall Harvest

Ready to celebrate fall? Come to the Fort Pitt Museum to enjoy the museum after-hours and learn about food in the 18th century during this 21+ night. Guests...

Star Parties - Chesmont Astronomical Society

A series of hands-on community events to explore the wonders of the evening skies and the mysteries within and beyond our solar system. Join your neighbors...

Star Party with Chesmont Astronomical Society

Join your neighbors at the lower parking lot at Marsh Creek State Park in Eagle, Chester County for an exciting evening exploring the wonders of the...

Wildlife Watchers on the Water Pontoon Program

Join our experienced guides and enjoy a leisurely pontoon ride around Lake Marburg. You might even get to see a rare species of shorebird on it's fall...

Owl Prowl Pre-registration required

Learn about the wonderful owls that prowl the night woods in Pennsylvania. After a short discussion, we will leave the Environmental Learning Center to...

Little Buffalo Haunted Hayrides

NEW LOCATION for 2017 - Swimming Pool Area 7:00pm-9:00pm Held at the Park's Swimming Pool Area, this Halloween event is brought to you by Little Buffalo...

Owl Prowl

Who's up for one last program? After a short lecture, we'll go out in search of Barred owls and Screech owls. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a...

Saturday, October 28