Visit with therapy dogs every week! These adorable companions offer more than just furry friendship; they're experts at reducing stress and anxiety. Hang out in the Library’s Community Space and pet a pup while you’re at it.
Learn about butterflies and go for a fun butterfly walk with District Environmental Education Specialist Kathy Uglow.
RAIN DATE: Wednesday, July 29th at 4:30 PM
Meeting at the Nature Center. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Come watch G or PG rated movies every Wednesday morning at Cochranton Area Public Library.
Movie license compliments of the Friends. Call 814-425-3996 or stop by the library for movie titles.
Join Meadville Public Library’s Silent Book Club in collaboration with Blissful Meads! Bring a book and settle in for two hours of reading. This is the perfect opportunity for those who find it hard to concentrate at home, or want a dedicated time to dive into their books. After reading, stick around for a brief conversation where you can share what you're reading, discover new titles, and connect with other book lovers.
Tool City Summer Fest (previously called Thunder In The City)! Get ready to have some fun!
Thursday, July 30th – Tool City Hot Summer Night Cruise in is back.
Come cruise the Diamond like we used to! Come show off your ride! Don’t have a ride? Bring a chair and hang out in the park!
Line up: 6-7PM on S. Main Street
Cruise: 7-9PM
Make it a weekend, Make It Meadville @ Tool City Summer Fest!
Events will be happening throughout Diamond Park and Downtown Meadville, lots of great LIVE music all weekend, vendors, the Annual Classic Car cruise-in Saturday (register near Pizza Villa by the Diamond), Master the Mic, Magic Steve and more.
A huge THANK YOU to our Sponsors, they help make this event possible! We’re also incredibly grateful to the talented musicians, dedicated vendors, downtown businesses, and volunteers who help make this event a success!
Hope to see you there!
A community jam session in Bicentennial Park! Rain location is the Unitarian Church Sanctuary. Marty’s Nacho Mama’s Food Truck will be on site for your food & beverage needs.
Please bring chairs & blankets! Rain location is the Unitarian Church sanctuary.
July 30th: Community Jam
Coffee, community, and connection! Meadville Public Library’s weekly coffee hour offers a chance to sip, chat, and discover all the wonderful things our community has to offer. Plus, meet representatives from local organizations doing great work in our area.
Tool City Summer Fest (previously called Thunder In The City)! Get ready to have some fun!
Friday, July 31st:
5-6:30 pm: Sonic Culture
7-9 pm: Rick Magee and the Roadhouse Rockers
Make it a weekend, Make It Meadville @ Tool City Summer Fest!
Events will be happening throughout Diamond Park and Downtown Meadville, lots of great LIVE music all weekend, vendors, the Annual Classic Car cruise-in Saturday (register near Pizza Villa by the Diamond), Master the Mic, Magic Steve and more.
A huge THANK YOU to our Sponsors, they help make this event possible! We’re also incredibly grateful to the talented musicians, dedicated vendors, downtown businesses, and volunteers who help make this event a success!
Hope to see you there!
Tool City Summer Fest (previously called Thunder In The City)! Get ready to have some fun!
Saturday, August 1st:
2 pm: Mitch Litler
3 pm: RLS Trio
4 pm: Zach Johnson
5-6:30 pm: Riffriders
7-9 pm: Necessary Experience
Master the Mic Singing Competition sponsored by Armstrong
Saturday, August 1st
On the Tool City stage from noon-2PM
Make it a weekend, Make It Meadville @ Tool City Summer Fest!
Events will be happening throughout Diamond Park and Downtown Meadville, lots of great LIVE music all weekend, vendors, the Annual Classic Car cruise-in Saturday (register near Pizza Villa by the Diamond), Master the Mic, Magic Steve and more.
A huge THANK YOU to our Sponsors, they help make this event possible! We’re also incredibly grateful to the talented musicians, dedicated vendors, downtown businesses, and volunteers who help make this event a success!
Hope to see you there!
Visit with therapy dogs every week! These adorable companions offer more than just furry friendship; they're experts at reducing stress and anxiety. Hang out in the Library’s Community Space and pet a pup while you’re at it.
Drop into Meadville Public Library’s monthly Learning Labs to practice your American Sign Language! At these labs, get introduced to library books that help teach ASL, from handbooks to children's picture books that feature Sign Language. Plus, pick up some basic signs like names, colors, and the alphabet with volunteer instructors Aleta and Mellie. These labs are designed to help support sign language learners of all ages and abilities.
Entomologist Maggie Murphree will lead everyone on a bug excursion and teach about many insects we see every day in Crawford County. Appropriate for all ages!
Shelter #1, Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Traditional book clubs can be exhausting and too much pressure at times. For this book club, you pick what you want to read based on a monthly theme. The meeting is held in the top floor community space.
The theme for August: Horror or Thriller
Show up on book club day to learn about other books that people read this month and share about yours! Happy reading!
Come watch G or PG rated movies every Wednesday morning at Cochranton Area Public Library.
Movie license compliments of the Friends. Call 814-425-3996 or stop by the library for movie titles.
Coffee, community, and connection! Meadville Public Library’s weekly coffee hour offers a chance to sip, chat, and discover all the wonderful things our community has to offer. Plus, meet representatives from local organizations doing great work in our area.
The Second Saturday Community Market is held in downtown Meadville, PA from May - September. This season, you can find them on Chestnut Street between Park Ave and Mulberry Alley.
Each 2nd Saturday of the month from 9AM - 2PM, browse the wares of local vendors and businesses, enjoy local foods, live music and entertainment, and family activities.
Visit with therapy dogs every week! These adorable companions offer more than just furry friendship; they're experts at reducing stress and anxiety. Hang out in the Library’s Community Space and pet a pup while you’re at it.
Come watch G or PG rated movies every Wednesday morning at Cochranton Area Public Library.
Movie license compliments of the Friends. Call 814-425-3996 or stop by the library for movie titles.
Join Meadville Public Library’s Silent Book Club in collaboration with Blissful Meads! Bring a book and settle in for two hours of reading. This is the perfect opportunity for those who find it hard to concentrate at home, or want a dedicated time to dive into their books. After reading, stick around for a brief conversation where you can share what you're reading, discover new titles, and connect with other book lovers.
Find out the latest information about Crawford County mosquitos and ticks at this super informative program. Clair Covert, Mercer County, will update everyone on the latest information based on her ongoing surveys of these pests. Take home some great and useful facts and handouts!
Meet at Shelter #1 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Coffee, community, and connection! Meadville Public Library’s weekly coffee hour offers a chance to sip, chat, and discover all the wonderful things our community has to offer. Plus, meet representatives from local organizations doing great work in our area/
Visit with therapy dogs every week! These adorable companions offer more than just furry friendship; they're experts at reducing stress and anxiety. Hang out in the Library’s Community Space and pet a pup while you’re at it.
About Paws Hand Delivered: Our handlers are compassionate people who love sharing their four-legged family member with others in need. These volunteers often obtain clearances in order to visit and lovingly give their time. They are local community members who collectively make Crawford County a better place! We provide services to local nursing homes, retirements communities, reading programs, classrooms, companionship, and much more.
Come watch G or PG rated movies every Wednesday morning at Cochranton Area Public Library.
Movie license compliments of the Friends. Call 814-425-3996 or stop by the library for movie titles.
Join District Education Specialist Kathy Uglow for this fun program!
Meeting in Shelter #1 at Stainbrook Park. You must call 814-763-5269 to reserve a spot.
Coffee, community, and connection! Our weekly coffee hour offers a chance to sip, chat, and discover all the wonderful things our community has to offer. Plus, meet representatives from local organizations doing great work in our area.
Come celebrate opening day! Accepting cash donations at the gate.
$5 Admission Day
Admission is $10 per person (cash at the gate) or $30 per person for a weekly pass (presale or cash at the gate). Children 6 and under are free with a paid admission.
Admission is $10 per person (cash at the gate) or $30 per person for a weekly pass (presale or cash at the gate). Senior Citizens (65+) and Veterans will receive free admission all day. Children 6 and under are free with a paid admission.
Come watch G or PG rated movies every Wednesday morning at Cochranton Area Public Library.
Movie license compliments of the Friends. Call 814-425-3996 or stop by the library for movie titles.
Admission is $10 per person (cash at the gate) or $30 per person for a weekly pass (presale or cash at the gate). Children 6 and under are free with a paid admission.
Learn the basics about using a compass and then try the fun exercises designed to enhance your new skills! Watershed Specialist Brian Pilarcik and Educator Kathy Uglow will be on hand and bring the compasses and everything needed.
Meeting in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Admission is $10 per person (cash at the gate) or $30 per person for a weekly pass (presale or cash at the gate). Children 6 and under are free with a paid admission.
Admission is $10 per person (cash at the gate) or $30 per person for a weekly pass (cash at the gate). Children 6 and under are free with a paid admission.
Last day of the 2026 fair! Admission is $10 per person (cash at the gate). Children 6 and under are free with a paid admission.
Ready, aim, archery! Discover how to shoot a bow and arrow in this fun, hands-on program. Join Crawford County Conservation to welcome Pennsylvania Game Commission staff and learn the basics of archery, proper shooting technique, and range safety. Whether you are picking up a bow for the first time or looking to improve your shot placement, this program is suitable for all skill levels.
Participation is open to adults and children ages 10 and up. All equipment will be provided. Meeting in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
FCVC’s Annual French Creek Cleanup is a chance for volunteers to help collect garbage, on land or in the water, throughout the watershed. Participants chose a location (public or FCVC’s properties) and clean up! Then trash is weighed in and collected at the Crawford County Fairgrounds, with a volunteer picnic to follow. Trash collection is from 11am to 3pm. Individuals, teams, schools, clubs, and organizations are entered into drawings for cash prizes. The schools with the most participants will win a cash prize for their science program.
In 2025, 225 volunteers collected more than 37,000 pounds of trash and planted 100 trees!
Register to participate in the cleanup on the FCVC website: https://www.frenchcreekconservancy.org/french-creek-cleanup/
Join us every month for a casual opportunity to meet other crafters, learn new skills, and share tips and patterns! All experience levels are welcome.
Join Meadville Public Library for a free movie hosted by Armstrong, this event welcomes everyone. Chairs will be available, but feel free to bring a blanket if you’d like to sit closer to the screen. Plus, enjoy complimentary popcorn during the show!
Coffee, community, and connection! Meadville Public Library’s weekly coffee hour offers a chance to sip, chat, and discover all the wonderful things our community has to offer. Plus, meet representatives from local organizations doing great work in our area.
The tradition of counting bats with Educator Terry Lobdell continues at the Woodcock Creek Nature Center! Join us to see how many bats come out of the Nature Center bat boxes! Will the numbers go up this year?
Meeting at Nature Center backyard. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
All FREE concerts are at Diamond Park and begin on 7 p.m. Rain location is the Unitarian Church Sanctuary. Marty’s Nacho Mama’s Food Truck will be on site for your food & beverage needs.
Please bring chairs & blankets! Rain location is the Unitarian Church sanctuary.
July 23rd: Mambo
Bring your treasured items to share “show & tell” style in this event hosted by the Crawford County Historical Society. They’ll be arriving in style with their 1921 Ford Model T Depot Hack! Participants are encouraged to bring personal items of significance and share their family’s stories.
Participants will be led through a sequence of poses targeting certain areas to release tension and strengthen their bodies in this chair yoga class taught by yoga certified teacher Katherine Dunn.
Limit of 8 participants per session. $10 per person.
Stop by the library or call 814-382-6666 for more information.
A basic American Sign Language (ASL) class free to the public.
All FREE concerts are at Diamond Park and begin on 7 p.m. Rain location is the Unitarian Church Sanctuary. Marty’s Nacho Mama’s Food Truck will be on site for your food & beverage needs.
Please bring chairs & blankets! Rain location is the Unitarian Church sanctuary.
July 16th: Jeff Fetterman Blues Band
Looking for a fun new experience? Or are you already a disc golf fan? Join District Nutrient Management Technician Sydney Holler and District Educator Kathy Uglow for an intro to disc golf! There is a course located right at Woodcock park!
Meeting in Stainbrook Park by Woodcock Creek. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
As part of America’s 250th Celebration, join Josh Sherretts from the Crawford County Historical Society and Julie Catalano from the Conneaut Lake Historical Society as they tell stories of the country, the county, and Conneaut Lake through a variety of unique artifacts pulled from the truck of a 1921 Ford Model T Depot Hack.
All FREE concerts are at Diamond Park and begin on 7 p.m. Rain location is the Unitarian Church Sanctuary. Marty’s Nacho Mama’s Food Truck will be on site for your food & beverage needs.
Please bring chairs & blankets! Rain location is the Unitarian Church sanctuary.
July 9th: Better Late Bluegrass Band
Learn about dinosaurs! This event for adults lets you get up close to real dinosaur fossils and learn about what a paleo-artist does. This program is presented by the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Registration is required. Register on the library website: https://meadvillelibrary.libcal.com/event/16478030
Learn to create your own Herb Garden Greenhouse to take home that contains four different types of herbs. Program led by District Environmental Education Specialist Kathy Uglow inside the Nature Center.
This class is limited so you must call to reserve a spot! $3/herb garden. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Create your own cards with Natalie Gramley at the Margaret Shontz Memorial Library. All materials provided.
$10 for 4 cards. Come into the library or call 814-382-6666 to sign up.
Visit with therapy dogs every week! These adorable companions offer more than just furry friendship; they're experts at reducing stress and anxiety. Hang out in the Library’s Community Space and pet a pup while you’re at it.
Are you thinking of writing your memoir? Join the Margaret Shontz Memorial Library for two motivating writing sessions offering tips and ideas for crafting compelling stories about your life. Please being a pen & paper, or your laptop.
$5/person. Suitable for all skill levels.
Join Meadville Public Library for a free movie hosted by Armstrong, this event welcomes everyone. Chairs will be available, but feel free to bring a blanket if you’d like to sit closer to the screen. Plus, enjoy complimentary popcorn during the show!
Meet District Educator Kathy Uglow at Shelter #2 to welcome Jessica Rohrdanz, NW Region Outreach and Education Coordinator, PA Fish and Boat Commission for a fun fishing experience on Woodcock Creek. All ages are welcome! Poles and bait are provided by PA Fish & Boat Commission.
Registration is required! Click here to register on the PA Fish & Boat Commission website.
Join Green Frog Studio for Mutts & Masterpieces - a fun, pet friendly outdoor event celebrating dogs and creativity on June 20th-21st. There will be:
Vendors, Artists, and Demostrations
PAWS Hand Delivered Therapy Dogs
Tamarack Wildlife Rehab Center
Kids Crafts & Family Friendly Activities
Balloons will again be flying into the Complex from outlying areas and pilots will attempt to score by tossing a bean bag from their balloon at a target laid on the ground.
Balloons will be inflated and lifting off from the Complex. Food and drinks available. Official souvenirs on sale. Donations accepted. Shuttle service is available from the Complex parking lot.
Join Green Frog Studio for Mutts & Masterpieces - a fun, pet friendly outdoor event celebrating dogs and creativity on June 20th-21st. There will be:
Vendors, Artists, and Demostrations
PAWS Hand Delivered Therapy Dogs
Tamarack Wildlife Rehab Center
Kids Crafts & Family Friendly Activities
Balloons will be flying into the Complex from outlying areas and pilots will attempt to score by tossing a bean bag from their balloon at a target laid on the ground.
The competition begins as the Hare Balloon takes off, chased by the Hound Balloons to see who finds the Hare and scores closest to the target the Hare lays out at landing. Food and drinks available. Official souvenirs on sale. Donations accepted. Shuttle service is available from the Complex parking lot.
Balloons are inflated, tethered and appear as giant illuminated light bulbs against the evening sky. Food and drinks available. Official souvenirs on sale. Donations accepted. Limited handicapped area for parking/viewing will be available. Shuttle service available from the Complex parking lot.
Yes, we ARE going to paint using soil! Come and find out how this works and learn a bit about soil while we create. District Education Specialist Kathy Uglow will lead this event.
Meeting at Stainbrook Park Shelter #1. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Are you thinking of writing your memoir? Join the Margaret Shontz Memorial Library for two motivating writing sessions offering tips and ideas for crafting compelling stories about your life. Please being a pen & paper, or your laptop.
$5/person. Suitable for all skill levels.
Learn the techniques to create garments and sewing projects that look polished and professional at the Cochranton Area Public Library. Instructed by Catherine McLean, this three day workshop series will be held in the CAPL Community Room May 16th, May 30th, and June 13th.
Workshop Highlights:
Basics of garment sewing
Patterns tips and terminology
Seams, hems, and basting
Armhole seams and setting sleeves
Register by calling 814-425-3996 or by emailing capl@ccfls.org
Save the date for a night of dinner and dancing at New Beginnings Church of God! Open to all adults with special needs in Crawford County.
More details to follow. See other events on the New Beginnings website.
