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Wonders of Nature Program 2024

Posted on August 2024 by Vinnie

We are excited to welcome back the Wonders of Nature program! Join us at the River Common Ampitheater from 6-7 PM on the following dates to learn about animals in our watershed with Carbon County Environmental Education Center. This free program is open to all ages!

RiverFest 2024

Posted on May 2024 by Vinnie

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RiverFest 2024 – Volunteers Needed

Posted on May 2024 by Vinnie

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New Date for Riverfest 2023 Announced

Posted on July 2023 by Vinnie

Riverfest 2023 is now August 12th and 13th! Join us for a day of food, entertainment, and activities in Nesbitt Park at Riverfest! Live Music, Children’s Scavenger Hunt, Environmental Education, and a 5k are just some of the options for things to do at this fun-filled event! To register for a guided trip on the River, contact Endless Mountains Outfitters – 570 746 9140. For Canoe...

Volunteers Needed for Riverfest 2023 – August 12 and 13!

Posted on July 2023 by Vinnie

Volunteers Needed! Volunteer with us on August 12th and/or 13th at Riverfest! Help is needed with set up, parking, and more. All volunteers will receive a free T-shirt. Please contact RiverfrontParksVolunteer@gmail.com to sign up or learn more about the opportunity!

RIVERFEST POSTPONED!

Posted on June 2023 by Vinnie

Due to forecasted storms this weekend (all three days), including lightning, heavy rain, and wind, in the interest of public safety, the Riverfront Parks Committee is cancelling RiverFest. It will be rescheduled to Saturday, August 12.

Volunteers needed for RiverFest 2023!

Posted on June 2023 by Vinnie

Want to make a difference? Meet new people, spend time outside, and have fun volunteering with us at RiverFest! Volunteers are needed on June 23rd and 24th to help with set-up, parking, and more! All volunteers will receive a free RiverFest t-shirt! Send us an e-mail at: RiverfrontParksVolunteer@gmail.com to get signed up to volunteer

RiverFest – 2023 Paddling opportunities

Posted on June 2023 by Vinnie

Celebrate the River at RiverFest! Join us for a Canoe or Kayak trip on the Susquehanna River. Trip 1 ‐ Friday, June 23 (4 ‐ 7pm)Evening Paddle thru the Wyoming Valley West Pittston to Wilkes‐Barre’s Nesbitt Park (3 hour evening trip)Paddle through the Wyoming Valley. Arrive in Nesbitt Park.Shuttle Busses Leave Nesbitt Park at 4pm. Trip 2 – Saturday, June 24 (8am‐2pm)Celebrate the River...

2022 Wonderful World of Water Camp – July 11-14 in Wilkes-Barre

Posted on June 2022 by Vinnie

Pennsylvania American Water will be partnering with the Riverfront Parks Committee and Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards to offer the Wonderful World of Water Camp, in Wilkes-Barre from July 11th thru July 14th, 2022. The camps are offered free to children of Pennsylvania American Water customers. Camps were last held in 2019 and postponed in the following years due to COVID-19. Sponsored and run by...

RiverFest 2022

Posted on June 2022 by Vinnie

FRIDAY, JUNE 17TH (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM) ENJOY AN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT, ACTIVITIES,GOOD AND MUCH MORE. – PAINT A COMMUNITY MURAL – IMAGINATION PLAYGROUND – WILKES-BARRE FAMILY YMCA: – 5K FUN-COLOR WALK/RUN – STREET ART SOCIETY (6:30PM) – NATIVE AMERICAN TEACHING VILLAGE: FIVE MOUNTAIN BEAR CLAN Evening River Tour: – PADDLE FROM WEST PITTSTON TO WILKES-BARRE’S NESBITT PARK MUSICAL PERFORMANCES: – THE HANDSOME DEVILS –...