Calendar of Area Events
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Kayaking 301 Workshop
All day03-07-25Cook Forest Park - Cooksburg Canoe Launch Parking Lot113 River Road, Cooksburg, PA 16217Please meet at the new parking lot at the Cooksburg Canoe Launch for an advanced skill level kayaking class. Remember to bring your earplugs, swimsuits, sturdy river sneakers, change of clothes, and lunch. Boats and all necessary kayaking gear provided. We WILL get wet! Designed to integrate skills learned in Kayaking 201, we will continue practicing our T-rescues, self recovery, and buddy assists, as well incorporating various throw bag rescues, and dumping with skirts. Kayaking 201 or appropriate equivalent is a pre-requisite for this class. Participants must pre-register by 6/30 by contacting Dale Luthringer at (814)744-8407. Cost is $40/boat with check or money order made out to ‘Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’. All boats and kayaking gear provided. We’re only accepting 5 participants for this course. Space is limited so please reserve early. Sorry, no children under 16 years old. Minors must be with a participating adult. Participants who complete any of our kayak trainings qualify for a 50% discount on future river boating programs.
Thursday, July 3, 2025 9am to 1pm
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Sawmill Theatre: "Ripcord"
All day03-07-25-05-07-25Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the ArtsCook Forest Sawmill Art Center, Cooksburg, PA, United StatesJuly 3, 4, & 5, 2025
7:00 pm
Punxsutawney Theatre Arts Guild presents “Ripcord”. A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriating chipper woman by any means necessary. A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that reveals not just the tenacity of these worthy opponents, but also deeper truths that each would rather remain hidden. Written by: David Lindsay-Abaire Courtesy of: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Suitability: All Ages
Cautions: talks about domestic violence and drug use – adult language – Parental guidance suggested
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Sawmill Theatre: "Ripcord"
All day04-07-25-05-07-25Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the ArtsCook Forest Sawmill Art Center, Cooksburg, PA, United StatesJuly 3, 4, & 5, 2025
7:00 pm
Punxsutawney Theatre Arts Guild presents “Ripcord”. A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriating chipper woman by any means necessary. A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that reveals not just the tenacity of these worthy opponents, but also deeper truths that each would rather remain hidden. Written by: David Lindsay-Abaire Courtesy of: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Suitability: All Ages
Cautions: talks about domestic violence and drug use – adult language – Parental guidance suggested
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Sawmill Theatre: "Ripcord"
All day05-07-25-05-07-25Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the ArtsCook Forest Sawmill Art Center, Cooksburg, PA, United StatesJuly 3, 4, & 5, 2025
7:00 pm
Punxsutawney Theatre Arts Guild presents “Ripcord”. A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriating chipper woman by any means necessary. A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that reveals not just the tenacity of these worthy opponents, but also deeper truths that each would rather remain hidden. Written by: David Lindsay-Abaire Courtesy of: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Suitability: All Ages
Cautions: talks about domestic violence and drug use – adult language – Parental guidance suggested
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A Walk Through the Forest Cathedral
All day05-07-25Cook Forest State Park - Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning ClassroomLog Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Center, Cooksburg, PACook Forest State Park, Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom
Please meet at the Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Classroom for an interpretive hike into the Forest Cathedral, a registered National Natural Landmark. Learn how to identify old growth forest characteristics, and observe different types of environmental disturbance that are an integral part of old growth forest ecosystems.
Saturday, July 5, 2025 3pm to 5pm
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A Virtual Tour of Cook Forest
All day05-07-25Cook Forest Ridge Camp - AmphitheaterCampground Road, Leeper, PA 16233Cook Forest State Park, park amphitheater
There are many things to see and do during your stay at Cook Forest, from walking amongst magnificent tall and ancient old growth forests to taking a scenic float down the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River. Do you like to investigate wildlife, take a hike on a trail, or are you just trying to find a short break from the rigors of life? There’s just so much to do in such a short amount of time that it’s just impossible to pack it all into one trip. We challenge you to leave your electronic gadgets at home and start a family tradition that will last generations… many of your fellow campers already have. Bring your chairs and blankets to the Ridge Camp park amphitheater for an evening virtual tour that will bring back many memories and help you to make new ones.
Saturday, July 5, 2025 8:30pm to 9:30pm
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Fire Tower/Seneca Point Historical Tour
All day06-07-25Cook Forest State Park - Fire Tower Parking LotCooksburg, Pennsylvania 16217Please bring your binoculars and meet at the Fire Tower Parking Lot for an historical interpretive tour of the Fire Tower and Seneca Point by DCNR Conservation Volunteer, Greg Burns. Learn about local logging history, observe Indian sign, and take a breathtaking view from the top of the Fire Tower.
Friday, June 27, 2025 1pm to 2:30pm
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Friends of Cook Forest: Women’s Hike Series
All day06-07-25Cook Forest State Park, River Pavilion
Enjoy an evening nurturing your mental and physical health. Moderate level hiking. Approximately 2 hours long. Open to all women (ages 14 & up). Please meet at the River Pavilion on River Road. For more information, please contact Meredith Reinhart at (814)319-4621.
Sunday, July 6, 2025 5pm to 7pm
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Clarion River Boating Program: Arroyo Bridge-Spring Creek
All day11-07-25Cook Forest State ParkCook Forest State Park (Office), 100 Route 36, Cooksburg, PA, United StatesCook Forest State Park, Park Office
Cook Forest State Park will be conducting a 5.4 mile interpretive guided float down the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River from Arroyo Bridge to Spring Creek. This section of river is rich in local history and contains the most challenging set of rapids on the river, “THE X,Y,Z”. We will be passing remnants of the Arroyo Tannery and have lunch along the abandoned Clarion River Railway near the Lilly Pond. This is a true wilderness experience. Fishing is excellent here so don’t forget your poles! Only experienced boaters permitted. Please meet at the Park Office where we will drive to the starting point. Participants must pre-register by 7/7 by contacting the Park Office at (814)744-8407. Registration limited to 10 boats. Cost is $50/boat payable by cash, check, or money order made out to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Prior Cook Forest kayak training participants receive a 50% discount.
Friday, July 11, 2025 8:30am to 4:30pm
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Woodcarvers Festival: "A Day at the County Fair"
All day12-07-25-13-07-25Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the ArtsCook Forest Sawmill Art Center, Cooksburg, PA, United StatesJuly 12 – 13, 2025
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.This festival features carefully hand-carved creations which are judged by professional carvers. In addition to the carvings, we are adding other wooden works of art to the festival. These impressive works of art are displayed throughout the weekend, and many are available for purchase. Demonstrations and a woodcarving class will round out the event.