Hot Dog Days return with Family Day June 13
Save the Date... Hot Dog Days return to the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center on Saturday June 13 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. featuring our hotdog lunch special for just $4, or add admission and pay just $11. We will have carnival games, face painting, bubbles,...
Take us out to the ballgame
Step up for a full plate of fun! The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center is excited to announce we're heading to the concourse at Peoples Natural Gas Field for the Altoona Curve game on Sunday June 28. Bring your crew out for a day that's sure to be a home run:...
Easter Egg Hunt in the exhibits Saturday April 4. Register by 3:00 p.m. April 3.
The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center is hoppy to announce our next special event! Saturday, April 4 10:00–10:45 AM This event is intended for children ages 12 and under. We are offering 100 complimentary tickets, available on a first come, first served basis....
Easter Weekend Hours at the Weather Discovery Center
The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center will be open Friday April 3 from 11-3, Saturday from 11-3, and closed Easter Sunday. We hope to see you this weekend!
Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center presents Spring-O Bingo, a family fun event!
Join us for an afternoon of family fun, amazing prizes, and yummy lunch as the Weather Discovery Center presents "Spring-O Bingo". Saturday April 18th from 12-3 at the Perry Township Firehall in Valier. Tickets are $15 each for children and $10 for adults....
Free rainstick craft in the classroom April 11 & 12
We know that April showers bring May flowers...but why wait for May to have some fun? Hop into our classroom on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 and create your very own rain stick! Shake up the sound of falling rain an take home a little piece of...
Free Admission Saturday returns March 21
3 2 1... Let's Go! Saturday, March 21 is Free Admission Saturday at the Weather Discovery Center! It’s the perfect time to explore our hands-on exhibits, take a twirl in the Hurricane Simulator, and browse our gift shop—where many items are priced under $6. We are...
Spring magnet craft and froggy fun on tap for March 22
Spring is hopping our way! Join us on March 22 to celebrate with an adorable, self-guided magnet craft that’s perfect for all ages. Don’t forget to snag a jumping frog to take home, then bounce over to the Folklore Landscape to learn all about the cheerful sounds of...
Weather Discovery Center Crowns 2026 Little Mr. & Miss Groundhog
The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center crowned the 2026 Little Mr. and Miss Groundhog on Saturday January 31. Punxsutawney Groundhog Club members including Groundhog Club President Shingle Shaker Tom Dunkle, Downpour, Mr. Rob McCoy, and His Handler, Rainmaker, Mr....
Special Groundhog Day Weekend Hours
Punxsutawney – home of the world-famous furry weather forecaster – is also known as “The Weather Capital of the World.” That makes us the ultimate destination to learn about the science and folklore of weather! Special Hours: Friday January 30: 11-4 Saturday January...