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.
Learn how to save seeds from this year’s harvest with Meadville Public Library! At this event, you will learn how to preserve your favorite plant varieties for future generations as well as tips and tricks to get you started on your seed-saving journey. Get ready to participate in our upcoming Seed Exchange in Spring 2026, where you can swap seeds, share knowledge, and expand your gardening horizons.
Registration is required, there are 20 seats available.
Register on the library website: https://meadvillelibrary.libcal.com/event/15204422
Join Cochranton Public Library and enjoy some ice cream to celebrate ten years since their new building opened!
For more information call 814-425-3996 or stop by Cochranton Area Public Library
The Arc’s annual family movie night under the stars!
Music Lineup:
5:30-6:30: Mike’s Rock-n-Roll Pet Store
7 - Dusk: Kelly’s World
Family activities from 7 PM till dusk will include: Balloon Art by Magic Steve, yard games, movie trivia, chalk art, and raffle baskets.
Bring a picnic (there may be food trucks) and a blanket or folding chair!
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.
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.
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.
Join Meadville Public Library for this 3-week course meeting on Tuesday September 16th, 23rd, and 30th! In this series you’ll refresh and expand your ASL knowledge!
Registration is required and means you’re committing to the 3-week course.
Register here on the library website: https://meadvillelibrary.libcal.com/event/14921857
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.
Did you know you can brew tea from conifer needles? What will be your favorite…spruce? pine? Come to this program and find out how…taste a “flight” of teas that we brew during this event! DCNR Service Forester Mark Lewis will explain how to make the tea and he will teach about conifers.
Meet at Shelter #1 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
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.
This is the fourth year that Hatch Hollow is hosting an Allegheny College Alumni Art Exhibition in partnership with Allegheny’s Blue & Gold Weekend.
Join Hatch Hollow for a special Closing Reception as part of Allegheny’s Blue & Gold weekend before this gallery ends September 20th.
A basic American Sign Language (ASL) class free to the public.
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 Chipper's Pub! 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. Plus, catch the end of Happy Hour from 5-6 PM, with all drinks half-off!
September’s theme is sweet treats! Make a tasty dessert to share with others.
Join the French Creek Arts Collective for their monthly cookbook club! Here's how it works: borrow a cookbook from the library, choose a recipe to try at home, then bring the dish and the cookbook to our potluck gathering. This is a great opportunity to try new foods, find new inspiration, and meet other cooking enthusiasts! Please bring dishes and flatware for yourself and your guests to reduce waste!
About French Creek Arts Collective: We are a collective of visual, performing, and musical artists located in Meadville and the surrounding communities. We are looking to provide opportunities for local creatives to network, share their talents, and learn from one other! Email us at frenchcreekartscollective@gmail.com with ideas or questions!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join Experience Meadville in downtown Meadville on Friday, October 3rd for a spooky Witch Walk from 5-8pm! Ticket holders will receive a themed tote designed by a local artist as well as other additional goodies and will be able to participate in the costume contest.
Celebrate the unique charm of Meadville with a relaxed night out in support of local artists and small businesses!
Learn from Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructor Mark Signorino from Erie, PA. He is a helper/instructor for PA Fish & Boat Commission fly fishing seminars, teaches Fly Fishing 101 class at start parks in Western PA, and volunteers with Project Healing Waters & The Mayfly Project.
Age 16+ meeting at Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Join French Creek Valley Conservancy for a walk in Penn’s Woods at the Marsh Conservation Easement! This conservation easement is located just outside of Meadville, PA towards Guys Mills, PA. We will explore part of the 41 acres of lovely, wooded forest. This property is not usually open to the public, so this is a great opportunity to come and check it out! This property does have some steep inclines, so please wear shoes with good traction and grip.
Walk in Penn’s Woods is a statewide coordinated event on the first Sunday in October which encourages people across Pennsylvania to learn how their local woods work, see forests in new ways, and appreciate and love the forests so that we can all care well for them.
Please register here by noon on October 3rd, 2025:https://www.frenchcreekconservancy.org/calendar-events-2/
You will receive an email with more details and parking directions closer to the event date.
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.
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.
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 October: Published Between 1914-1945
The Great War (WW I), Russian Revolution, 18th & 19th Amendments, Scopes Tennessee Evolution trial, Lindbergh’s solo flight across the Atlantic, Great Depression, Prohibition repealed, Spanish Civil War, WW II, and more occurred during this time frame known in American literature as the Modernist Period.
Virginia Woolf, William Faulkner, Margaret Mitchell, Aldous Huxley, Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, Franz Kafka, F. Scott Fitzgerald, James Joyce, and J.R.R. Tolkien are just a few of the authors that fit the theme. 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.
Give a puzzle, get a puzzle! Meadville Public Library is excited to host their first-ever puzzle swap.
Donated puzzles will be accepted now until Friday, October 10. Any individual that donates a puzzle will receive a swap ticket, which acts as admittance for early entrance on the day of the swap. The swap is Saturday, October 11 beginning at 11:00 AM and continuing until 12:30 PM. Ticket holders can enjoy early entrance at 11:00 AM, with the puzzle swap opening to the public at 11:30 AM.
For every puzzle you donate, you will receive a swap ticket that can be used in exchange for a puzzle during early access.
Meadville Public Library will accept gently used puzzles of any size and piece count, in their original boxes with no missing pieces. Drop off at the Adult Services Desk in exchange for swap tickets that you can redeem the day of the event. You can receive tickets for as many puzzles as you donate.
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.
Meet inside the gate to join DCNR Service Forester Mark Lewis for a walk through Greendale Cemetery’s scenic Cemetery Run Gorge. See big trees that are entered in the record books for Pennsylvania and some that rival trees found in Cook Forest!
Note: The 1.2 mile walk is for all ages; but the terrain is challenging with several steep ascents and descents. This walk is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
Meeting at Greendale Cemetery. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Enjoy some spooky treats and find out all about bats for Halloween with everyone’s favorite “Bats Teacher” Terry Lobdell!
Meeting at Shelter 1 in Stainbrook Park. 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.
Take part in setting up for the Meadville Public Library Community Used Book Sale! Active volunteers, who contribute their time to participate in the set-up and sale, will receive a pizza lunch and a free book of their choice. Let the library know that they can count on you by registering for this event on the library website.
Come check out the much anticipated annual Fall Book Sale supporting Meadville Public Library!
The sale will be located on the top floor. The accessibility entrance is located on the Steer St side of the building, leading into the Children's Room, where the elevator will take customers to the top floor and the book sale room.
This sale includes general fiction and non-fiction books, books on CD, Young Adult fiction and non-fiction, and Children’s non-fiction and picture books. Please bring your own shopping bags.
Come check out the much anticipated annual Fall Book Sale supporting Meadville Public Library!
The sale will be located on the top floor. The accessibility entrance is located on the Steer St side of the building, leading into the Children's Room, where the elevator will take customers to the top floor and the book sale room.
This sale includes general fiction and non-fiction books, books on CD, Young Adult fiction and non-fiction, and Children’s non-fiction and picture books. Please bring your own shopping bags.
Join Experience Meadville in downtown Meadville on Friday, November 7th for the annual First Pie Day event!
Celebrate the unique charm of Meadville with a relaxed night out in support of local artists and small businesses.
Come check out the much anticipated annual Fall Book Sale supporting Meadville Public Library!
The sale will be located on the top floor. The accessibility entrance is located on the Steer St side of the building, leading into the Children's Room, where the elevator will take customers to the top floor and the book sale room.
This sale includes general fiction and non-fiction books, books on CD, Young Adult fiction and non-fiction, and Children’s non-fiction and picture books. Please bring your own shopping bags.
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/
We learn to identify the handwriting of others…similarly, we can learn to read signatures left by wildlife! This program will teach participants the basics of animal tracking and identifying signs, scat, rubbings, and remains. Learning animal signatures allows you the opportunity to discover which animals passed through, what they did, and where they went. The program guest presenter is Heather Flick, Environmental Education Specialist for the PA Game Commission, NW Region.
Meeting in Shelter #1 at Stainbrook Park. You must call 814-763-5269 to reserve a spot.
A garden paver painting project for beginners. $10 per person, all materials provided.
Come into the library or call 814-382-6666 to sign up.
Join Meadville Public Library’s Silent Book Club in collaboration with Chipper's Pub! 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. Plus, catch the end of Happy Hour from 5-6 PM, with all drinks half-off!
The trash weigh-in, collection and picnic will take places at the Cambridge Springs Fairgrounds. Teams register for a specific location and collect trash in the morning then bring to the fairgrounds between 11am and 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.
Register to participate in the cleanup on the FCVC website: https://www.frenchcreekconservancy.org/french-creek-cleanup/
Join Experience Meadville in downtown Meadville on Friday, September 5th for the First Friday Catwalk on Chestnut from 5-8pm! This year’s theme is spool & dye.
Celebrate the unique charm of Meadville with a relaxed night out in support of local artists and small businesses.
Join District Environmental Educator Specialist Kathy Uglow to learn the basics of using a compass. You will find out how to get your “pace count,” then try out your new skills by doing hands-on activities. Materials and compasses will be provided for the program.
Meeting in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
In this 6-week series, you'll learn the essentials of ASL communication, covering everything from the alphabet and numbers to colors, questions, and food signs. Meeting every Thursday between September 3rd through October 8th from 5 PM to 6 PM. Signing up for this course means you’re registering for 6 weeks of classes. No prior experience is necessary — just come ready to learn and have fun!
Register here on the library website: https://meadvillelibrary.libcal.com/event/14921666
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.
Join Penn State Extension Master Gardener Nancy Meyer for an informal talk about perennials! Discussion points will include: What is a perennial? How long do they live? What do I do when they’re done blooming? When is the best time to move them? What are some of the new trends in perennials?
Bring your questions and pictures to the chat!
Make beautify nature prints using the sun!! District Environmental Education Kathy Uglow will show you how to create these awesome creations! Meeting at Stainbrook Park Shelter #1.
Class size is limited so you must call to reserve a spot. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Last day of the 2025 fair! Admission is $8 per person (cash at the gate). Children 6 and under are free with a paid admission.
Admission is $8 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.
This week’s Lunchtime Lift: Meadville Community Theater
Storytellers from the Meadville Community Theater share unexpected experiences that changed their lives - sometimes even for the better!
Food Truck: ILP Snack Shack
Admission is $8 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 $8 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 $8 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.
Have some fun finding out how disc golf is played! CCCD Nutrient Management Technician Sydney Holler will explain how the sport works and the rules of the game. Then, we will check out the disc golf course at Woodcock…AND we will give it a try. Everyone can participate in this fun program and all ages are welcome!
Meeting in Stainbrook Park by Woodcock Creek. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Admission is $8 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. Ride-A-Rama Wrist Bands 1 PM- 5 PM or 6 PM - 10 PM are $20.
Donation Day - Pay What You Can Gate Admission
Come celebrate opening day! Free admission all day.
Make a beach glass earrings or a pendant necklace with Deb Martin. $10 per person, materials included.
Stop by the library or call 814-382-6666 for more information.
Find out all about many of the “furry” animals living all around us in NWPA! Join guest presenter Jim Murphy, PA Trappers Association, for this introduction to furbearing animals. All ages will enjoy this program!
Meet at Shelter #1 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Gather some wildflowers with District Education Specialist Kathy Uglow to use our “easy to make'“ flower presses, repurposing cardboard and newspaper to press flowers.
Meet at Shelter #1 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
This week’s Lunchtime Lift: Performing Pigs!
An interactive, hands-on experience for guests of all ages. Come pet, feed, take photos, watch the pigs perform adorable tricks, try your luck at the kissing booth, and even cuddle a piglet!
Let’s party with an end of summer reading event with the Tree Family Party Piggies!
Call 814-425-3996 or stop by Cochranton Area Public Library to sign up!
Come see all the classic cars in Diamond Park during the 16th annual Thunder in the City! There will also be music, vendors, and food trucks. Admission is free.
Join Experience Meadville in downtown Meadville on Friday, August 1st for the First Friday Sidewalk Sales from 5-8pm!
Celebrate the unique charm of Meadville with a relaxed night out in support of local artists and small businesses.
Come see all the classic cars in Diamond Park during the 16th annual Thunder in the City! There will also be music, vendors, and food trucks. Admission is free.
An outdoor adventure scouting for butterflies! Kathy Uglow will introduce some interesting facts about butterflies and provide a “Crawford County Guide to Our Common Butterflies”.
Meeting will be at Shelter #1 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
