January 2015
Snow Day Saturday
Fun in the middle of winter! Come to the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center for have some winter fun with our Snow Day activities including the Penguin Shuffle, a Snowball Fight, Snowball Relay and Wii Snow Games. Plus enjoy the exhibits and have snowball cookies & hot cocoa! No need to pre-register or sign up-just come in! Children 2 & under free. For program fees and more information, visit Weatherdiscovery.org, call (814) 938-1000, or e-mail info@weatherdiscovery.org.
Find out more »March 2015
Spring Fling Fun & Games Day
It's one week until spring and we're celebrating with fun games like Tornado Twister, the Woodchuck Chuck and more. A spring-like snack is included! Children 2 and under free. No pre-registration necessary. For more information call (814) 938-1000, email info@weatherdiscovery.org or visit www.weatherdiscovery.org. -
Find out more »January 2016
Snow Day Saturday
Have a snow day with us! Activities include snowball fights, the Penguin Shuffle, snowball relay races, and more. Plus enjoy our exhibits and have snowball cookies and hot chocolate! Two times to come in: 10 a.m. - noon or 1 p.m. - 3. No pre-registration is needed - just walk in! For more information call (814) 938-1000 or visit www.weatherdiscovery.org.
Find out more »March 2016
How Does a Garden Grow – Planting Day
Participants will plant seeds and learn how seeds are started inside. Then they'll move them outside and learn how the weather affects their growth. Each child will receive a “Garden Grower” badge. Snack and free time on the exhibits included. The three other parts to this program will be April 16, June 4, and August 20. Participants can take this one session or as many of the others as wanted. Pay as you go for each session taken and the…
Find out more »April 2016
Growing for Good Daisy Program
Girl Scout Daisies will learn what a plant needs to grow as they each plant a mini herb garden. The girls will discuss how we can help each other to grow too. Includes a snack and a tour of the exhibits. Pre-register by calling (814) 938-1000 or emailing info@weatherdiscovery.org.
Find out more »July 2016
Visit with Punxsutawney Phil
See Punxsutawney's famous forecaster and His Handler. It's your chance to have your photo taken with the Seer of Seers! Choose to see Punxsutawney Phil only (includes a signed color photo of Phil) or the full Weather Center experience and to see Phil (with color photo). (Children 2 and under get free admission.) For more information, call (814)-938-1000, email info@weatherdiscovery.org or visit WeatherDiscovery.org.
Find out more »December 2016
Winter Wonders Program
We will explore what winter means on different continents and in different hemispheres. Each of the three days will feature fresh content with activities, snack, and free time on the exhibits. Days and times: • Tues., Dec. 27: choose 10 a.m. - noon or 1-3 p.m. • Wed, Dec. 28: 10 a.m. - noon • Thurs., Dec. 29: choose 10 a.m. - noon or 1-3 p.m. Pre-registration is helpful, but walk-ins welcome. For more information call (814) 938-1000
Find out more »February 2017
Make-n-Take Groundhog Snow Measuring Stick Activity
Make your very own Groundhog Snow Measuring Stick and take it home with you and explore all the exhibits. “Become” a tornado, “make” a thunderstorm, be a TV weather forecaster, explore Punxsutawney Phil’s burrow, experience our new Ready or Not?! Weather Emergency Exhibit, and much more! For more information, visit weatherdiscovery.org.
Find out more »Almost Overnighter at Weather Discovery Center
Bring your sleeping bag and come in your pajamas for some nighttime fun with us! Games, activities, free time on the exhibits, a snack and more. Don't worry - we'll send you home before your REAL bedtime. For more information, call (814) 938-1000.
Find out more »March 2017
Emergency Preparedness Boy Scout Merit Badge Program
This Eagle-level badge program will meet requirements needed to earn the Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge. Instruction will be through hands-on activities, interactive technology, and traditional book & paper. A snack and free time with the exhibits included. Pack your own lunch. A Red Cross volunteer will be assisting with the program. A minimum of 10 scouts is needed to hold the program with a maximum of 30. There will be post-requisites for this program assigned during the session. Pre-register no…
Find out more »Toddler Time
Toddler Time is a special time for toddlers ages 2-5 and their parents, grandparents, babysitters, day care providers or guardians. No registration is necessary – just walk in anytime between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Includes storytime, Make-n-Take activity, video in our theater, playtime on the exhibits, and a snack. Children must be accompanied by an adult to help them with the activities. Groups of 4 children or more receive an admission discount per person and must call ahead to…
Find out more »Toddler Time
Toddler Time is a special time for toddlers ages 2-5 and their parents, grandparents, babysitters, day care providers or guardians. No registration is necessary – just walk in anytime between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Includes storytime, Make-n-Take activity, video in our theater, playtime on the exhibits, and a snack. Children must be accompanied by an adult to help them with the activities. Groups of 4 children or more receive an admission discount per person and must call ahead to…
Find out more »Weather Safety Boy Scout Merit Badge Program
Earn your Weather Safety badge by completing this fun and educational program! Includes snack and free time on our exhibits. Register by March 17 by calling (814) 938-1000.
Find out more »November 2017
The Young Meteorologist Club
Open to those in grades 8 and 9 who are interested in in the natural sciences including meteorology, climatology, environmental science, and oceanography. The club will meet four times per school year on Thursdays for 90 minutes after school at the and a fifth time to take a field trip. The topic for the 2017-18 school year is A Study of Severe Weather: Session 1, October 26: Tornadoes, Hurricanes, and Superstorms Session 2, November 16: Lightning & Thunder Session 3,…
Find out more »Jurassic Weather Program
What happened to the dinosaurs? What was the weather like when they roamed? Find out the answers and make a dinosaur-sized mural! Free time on the exhibits and a snack included with this program. Pre-registration is helpful by calling (814) 938-1000.
Find out more »March 2018
Boy Scout Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge Program
This Eagle-level badge program meets requirements needed to earn the Emergency Preparedness Badge. IN struction is through hands-on activities, interactive technology and traditional book & paper. A snack and free time on the exhibits is included. A Red Cross volunteer assists with the program. A minimum of 10 scouts needed to hold the program; maximum of 30. Pre-register no later than Feb. 26 to info@weatherdiscovery.org or 814-938-1000. The cost is $20 per person; bring a lunch. There are no pre-requisites,…
Find out more »Colors in the Sky
Halos … Sundogs … Auroras … Green Flashes. What are those colors in the sky and what causes them? Learn all about the several kinds of optical effects that can show up in our atmosphere and surprise us! A snack and free time on the exhibits included. Cost is $8 per person. Pre-registration helpful, but walk ins welcome. 814-938-1000 or info@weatherdiscovery.org.
Find out more »November 2018
For the Love of Water
Girl Scout Brownies “For the Love of Water” Program at the Weather Discovery Center, 201 N. Findley St., Punxsutawney. Begin your adventure in the Wonders of Water Journey and learn the science of water and its importance in the world, conduct experiments, tour the exhibits and take home a craft. You’ll earn the LOVE water award. Register at 814-938-1000 or info@weatherdiscovery.org. $7 per person.
Find out more »Make a Mess
Put on your old clothes and get dirty with Ice Cube Painting, Making Ooblek, and Mixed Up Slime. It’s a fun-filled, messy two hours that includes a snack and free time on the exhibits. Best for ages kindergarten through sixth grade. Pre-registration appreciated, but walk ins welcomed. 814-938-1000 or info@weatherdiscovery.org. $7 per person.
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