DCNR Calendar of Events

Event Calendar for Raccoon Creek State Park

September 25 - October 25, 2023

Friday, September 29

Fall Night Paddle and Campout on the Beach

Join us for quiet evening paddle under the stars followed by a campfire, full moon and campout on the beach. You will need a kayak or canoe with a PA boat...

Saturday, October 7

VIRTUAL - Tree of the Month: Green Ash

Ash trees were once America's most popular ornamental street tree, so what happened to it? We'll learn all about this tree's rise and fall from stardom...

Friday, October 13

Halloween Night Hike (Registration Required)

Join us as we venture along the dark and spooky trails as we listen and strain to see the creatures of the night. We'll also learn about the nightlife in the...

Saturday, October 14

Halloween Night Hike

Join us as we venture along the dark and spooky trails as we listen and strain to see the creatures of the night. We'll also learn about the nightlife in the...

Sunday, October 15

Fall Foliage Hike

Join us for a 2-mile hike where we'll learn about and appreciate the reds, golds, and oranges our fall foliage. Participants will learn about why leaves...

Youth Art in the Park (ages 8-16) 

Do you like the outdoors and art? If you do, we have the perfect class for you. Join us and practice your artistic talents while learning how to paint a...

Painting in the Outdoors: Rustic Cabin

Friends of Raccoon Creek State Park has partnered with Artist Lora Russell to bring you "Painting in the Outdoors" at the park. We invite anyone from...

Sunday, October 22

Scary Skulls

Come learn about skull identification and comparative anatomy of animals during this indoor 1-hour talk on skulls and bones. Participants will learn about...