Tour Barakah Heritage Farm – Rare Animals, Ancient Skills

Barakah Heritage Farm 901 Wolf House Hollow Road, Benton

We have one of the few chemical-free fainting goat herds in the country, and have the very last of the Jilfan Sitam al Bulad Malabar Arabian horses, and are the only farm with these animals open to the public. Your guide Carrie is a published author (Acres USA) with extensive wildlife, conservation and animal experience. The tour includes all the ...

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Meet Rare Jilfan Malabar Arabian horses at Barakah Farm

Barakah Heritage Farm 901 Wolf House Hollow Road, Benton

Meet the last Malabar Jilfan Arabian horses in the world. We are the ONLY Malabar Jilfan farm globally and the only Malabar farm open to the public. Only 200 Malabars and a few Jilfan exist globally. Your experience happens in the spacious open-air barn. Upon arrival, expect a friendly greeting from Runa, our livestock guard dog. We begin with a ...

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Here Be Dragons (and Damsels)

Montour Preserve Environmental Education Center 700 Preserve Rd., Danville

Well, maybe not fire-breathing dragons or damsels in distress, but rather dragonflies and damselflies. Even though they are not the stuff of mythical tales, these are fascinating insects. Both have been around for over 300 million years! They are as colorful as some birds and butterflies and demonstrate an amazing array of behaviors, not to mention and unusual life cycle. ...

FREE

Teddy Bear Picnic

The Bloomsburg Children's Museum 2 West 7th Street, Bloomsburg

Bring your favorite teddy bear and enjoy a picnic! Create your own teddy bear sized food and basket. Included with regular admission.

Free with museum admission
Event Series Susquehanna RV Indoor Show

Susquehanna RV Indoor Show

Bloomsburg Fair Grounds 900 West Main Street, Bloomsburg

Come visit us at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds and see over 100 RVs!  Free admission and parking, trades welcome and refreshments available.  Manufacturer representatives will be onsite Thursday through Saturday.  Heated and indoors!

Free admission and parking
Event Series Picnic at Barakah Heritage Farm

Picnic at Barakah Heritage Farm

Barakah Heritage Farm 901 Wolf House Hollow Road, Benton

Guests enjoy inside access to a farm that specializes in very rare heritage animals and heirloom veggies, including one of the few organic heritage fainting goat herds in the country and the only Malabar Jilfan Arabian horses in the world. Your guide is author Carrie Eastman (publisher Acres USA). Your picnic day begins with an orientation and release form. We ...

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Event Series Art Attack

Art Attack

2 West 7th Street, Bloomsburg PA 17815 2 West 7th Street, Bloomsburg

Join Miss. Emily to explore the basics of art. In this one-hour class students will explore fine art techniques. Whether you are a seasoned artist who wants to brush-up on your skills or you are a beginner, this Saturday art workshop is perfect for you! Recommended for ages 6+. $12 (Includes admission) January 16th- The Ultimate Guide to Painting with ...

$12.00

Playtime With Rare Fainting Goats at Barakah Farm

Barakah Heritage Farm 901 Wolf House Hollow Road, Benton

Baby goats are here! Guests arrive at the main barn (and are happily greeted by our giant white fluffy livestock dog Runa). After a brief orientation for the bathroom (outhouse), sign a release and answer initial questions, the guests will be introduced to the herd in their pen or pasture. The barn pen is used during bad weather, the pasture ...

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Event Series Back to Nature

Back to Nature

Artspace Gallery 221 Center Street, Bloomsburg

Ashley Lopez is a Bloomsburg, PA native, currently residing in Danville, PA. She started her art career in the early stages of childhood with inspiration from her father, an artist and photographer, and mother, a baker who created art via her icing. Art for her started to really develop when her doodles were noticed by her art teacher - Dr. ...

Free Admission

Rohrbach’s Farm Kids Cupcake Decorating Class – Minions

Rohrbach's Farm 240 Southern Drive, Catawissa

Kids can be creative and have fun during our kids cupcake classes!  Everyone will receive 6 cupcakes to decorate and the container to take them home.  This is the perfect project to do with dad or surprise dad for Father’s Day! Enjoy lots of toppings and decorating ideas from Miss Barb in our bakery!  Wear your apron or we will ...

$10.00

Compasses, Maps, and You!

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton

Learn how to use compasses and maps. Materials provided. You must bring a mask to attend this program if unvaccinated and children must be accompanied by an adult! Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780. Meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.

FREE

Playtime With Rare & Rescued Horses at Barakah Farm

Barakah Heritage Farm 901 Wolf House Hollow Road, Benton

Meet and interact with the herd for peaceful bonding time, brushing, and lessons in herd communication and dynamics at Barakah Heritage Farm. Our mixed herd of Jasmine the donkey, the rescue horses, the rare black Malabar Jilfan Arabians, and Malenna pony will welcome you into their space to meet them, teach you how to communicate with them, and share mutual ...

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Compass Course

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton

Put your compass skills to the test by navigating our compass course. Materials provided. You must bring a mask to attend this program if unvaccinated and children must be accompanied by an adult! Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780. Meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.  

FREE

Spectacular Scenic Walk With Horses At Barakah Farm

Barakah Heritage Farm 901 Wolf House Hollow Road, Benton

Take a guided hike with our horses (not ride - there is no riding out of respect for our horses) through the fields to the ridgetop to enjoy the incredible mountain view. Your experience begins in the barn (please dress for the weather, expect manure/bugs/wildlife, moderate hill climbing) with a short orientation and bathroom break (outhouse). Then, the horses will ...

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Herd Funny Friendly Fainting Goats at Barakah Farm

Barakah Heritage Farm 901 Wolf House Hollow Road, Benton

Help Kasey herd the fainting goats on their daily walks to forage for food and herbs. Guests arrive at the main barn (and are happily greeted by our giant white fluffy livestock dog Runa). After a brief orientation and release form, the guests will be introduced to the fainting goats in their pen. After meeting the herd, guests head out ...

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Event Series 2021 Carnivals and Fairs

2021 Carnivals and Fairs

July 2nd - 10th - 92 Annual Millville Community Fire Company Carnival July 12th – 17th – Lightstreet Fireman’s Carnival July 23rd – 31st - Orangeville Fire Company Carnival August 6th- 8th – Hobbie Fireman’s Carnival August 9th – 14th - Montour-Delong Fair August 11th – 14th – Catawissa Hose Company #1 Carnival August 19th – 21st – Valley Chemical ...

Nate Myers Duo Live at Cherokee

Cherokee Tap Room 699 Elysburg Road, Danville

Duo consisting of guitar/banjo and harmonica with vocals. They do piedmont and delta style blues as well as some Appalachian and Old Tyme standards

Free Admission

Sunset Paddle

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton

Join us for a leisurely paddle on Lake Jean to observe the sunset. You must have previous kayak experience to participate. Bring your own boat, life vest, and equipment. You must bring a mask to attend this program if unvaccinated! Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780. Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen State ...

FREE

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