Martin Acceptance of Hall of Fame Induction to be Remote
PUNXSUTAWNEY- The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center has announced that Tony Martin, Chief Meteorologist at WJAC-TV, will accept his induction into the Meteorologist Hall of Fame on February 1 via Skype, instead of in-person. Because of the high incidence...
Little Mr. and Miss groundhog voting is underway
Voting is now underway in the Little Mr. and Miss Groundhog Contest. The annual contest selects a kindergarten boy and girl to reign as Little Mr. and Miss Groundhog for the year of 2022. Voting is taking place at Laska's Pizza, 405 North Main St., Punxsutawney from...
Entries now being accepted for 2022 Little Mr. & miss groundhog contest
The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center is again sponsoring the Little Mr. & Miss Groundhog contest for kindergarten students in the Punxsutawney area. Entries are now being accepted and any child attending kindergarten in the Punxsutawney Area Elementary,...
PRE-REGISTER NOW FOR WINTER WONDERS
Ever wonder why it gets cold in winter or how snowflakes form? Why is snow white and how do animals survive extreme temperatures? Learn all this and more by joining us for Winter Wonders on Thursday, December 30th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Children will explore...
Winter Weather Craft Weekend set for December 10th-12th
Available all weekend long --- Children can create a DYI (Do-It-Yourself) craft in our classroom with adult assistance. Guests can choose from a pretty glittery flocked pine cone or fun puffy paint decorations! The Winter Weather Craft Weekend runs December 10th,...
Mistletoe madness/small business saturday gift shop sale
To kick off the holiday shopping season (if you haven't started already) we are having a sale in our gift shop! Our gift shop has many great toys and books, stocking stuffers, craft kits, and science kits for children. The sale runs Friday, Nov. 26 through Monday,...
LAND of sweets meet and greet scheduled to kick off the holiday season
On Saturday, November 27th, The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center is partnering with the Mahoning Valley Ballet to offer a Meet and Greet (and more) program. Children will say hello to the ballerinas starring in the upcoming "Journey to the Land of Sweets"...
Girl scout get outdoors challenge day added to january program schedule
A special day for Girl Scouts has been added to the program schedule at the Weather Discover Center. Get Outdoors Challenge Day - Winter 2022 will take place on Saturday, Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Girl Scouts of all levels can participate in this Challenge day and...
Girl scout and bsa programs on tap for fall
The fall schedule at the Weather Discovery Center features Journeys and Merit Badge programs for girl and boy scouts on upcoming Saturdays. First up is the BSA Environmental Science Merit Badge program on October 16 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Following that on October 23 is...
Blingo Purse and cash bingo to be held sept. 18
The Board of Directors of the Weather Discovery Center has announced that its BLINGO Designer Purse & Cash Fundraiser Event is returning on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 1-4 p.m. at the Punxsutawney Eagles Club. The hugely popular event was not held in 2020 due to the...