2023 Weather Discovery Center Summer Camp Dates
The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center is excited to announce the dates and themes for our 2023 Summer Camp. This year's camp will take place Wednesday July 12, Wednesday July 19, and Wednesday July 26. Sessions will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This year we...
Summer Solstice Weekend Free with Paid Admission!
Saturday June 10 and Sunday June 11 The June solstice occurs on Wednesday June 21, marking the astronomical first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The solstice is celebrated by many cultures around the world. Learn solstice facts, fun, and folklore! There...
Easter Week Hours
The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center will be open Wednesday April 5- Saturday April 8 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. We will be closed Sunday April 9.
Spring Hours Announced
Beginning April 1st the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center will be open Wednesday-Sunday 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Hop on in and check out all of our amazing exhibits and see Punxsutawney Phil in the Meteorologist Hall of Fame!
Free Admission Saturday set for March 18 2023
The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center is hosting Free Admission Saturday on March 18. Lisa Waksmunski, Executive Director, said that Free Admission Saturday was started by the Board of Directors in 2019 as a way to allow the community to see what the interactive...
PWDC Announces 2023 Blingo date
The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center has announced the 2023 Blingo Fundraiser date! Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday September 23 as Blingo returns to the Punxsutawney Eagles Club... with a twist! This year, "Bada Blingo" promises to bring amazing...
2023 Little Mr. & Miss Groundhog Crowned
The Weather Discovery Center crowned the 2023 Little Mr. and Miss Groundhog on Saturday January 28. Punxsutawney Groundhog Club members Frostbite, Mr. Josh Farcus, Big Chill Jason Grusky, and Punxsutawney Phil’s handler, Rainmaker, Mr. A.J. Dereume were on hand for...
Punxsutawney Phil becomes 19th and final Inductee into the Meteorologist Hall of Fame
On Wednesday February 1 at Noon, Punxsutawney Phil became the final inductee into the Weather Discovery Center's Meteorologist Hall of Fame. Each Groundhog Day the Weather Discovery Center honors individuals who have advanced the knowledge of weather science,...
weather discovery center announces 2023 hall of fame inductee
PRESS RELEASE Jan. 16, 2023 Weather Discovery Center announces final —and most famous— Hall of Fame Inductee PUNXSUTAWNEY—The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center’s Board of Directors is inducting its final member into the Meteorologist Hall of Fame. As the final...
2023 Little Mr. & Miss Groundhog Contest
Entries Being Accepted for 2023 Little Mr. & Miss Groundhog Contest The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center is once again sponsoring the "Little Mr. & Miss Groundhog" contest. All kindergarten children attending Punxsutawney Area schools, SSCD and the...