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Groundhog Day 2025: Here are the events happening in Punxsutawney

Groundhog Day 2025: Here are the events happening in Punxsutawney

Yahoo27-01-2025

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Punxsutawney Phil is preparing for his day, but before and after the big day there are plenty of events that the public will have the opportunity to participate in.
This year's events include a talent show, fundraisers to support local groups, parties and other events that the Punxsutawney community hopes will bring fun to all. Let's take a look at just some of the things going on for Groundhog Day weekend this year:
Weather Discovery Center Punxsutawney will be hosting Groundhog Day events during special hours. Here's when they'll be open:
Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sandfly Brewing Company will be hosting an event from noon until midnight with music and food.
Punxsutawney Community Center will be showing the movie 'Groundhog Day' twice on Friday. Showings will take place at 5 and 7 p.m. and are free to attend.
The Burrow will also be having events all weekend long and on Friday 3 of M will be performing starting at 9 p.m. There is a $10 cover fee.
Baby groundhog merch to be sold at this year's Groundhog Day celebration
A pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Punxsutawney Area Christian School cafeteria. Adults can buy a meal for $8 and children 12 and under are $5. No tickets are required and all proceeds benefit the Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Jefferson, Elk and Clearfield County chapter.
From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Saint Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church will be selling pierogies and halushky at the Barclay House Bed and Breakfast.
Sandfly Brewing Company will have Smokin' J's BBQ from noon to 9 p.m. and music will kick off at 8 p.m.
The Punxsutawney Community Center will have a craft show from noon to 8 p.m. and then the Gobbler's Knob Talent Show will kick off at 1 p.m. in the Jackson Theater. They'll also have three free showings of the 'Groundhog Day' movie at 4, 7 and 11 p.m.
From 5 to 8 p.m., the Punxsutawney Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Groundhog Eve Wine Shine and Hops Walk. You must be 21 to participate and tickets are $15.
The Burrow will have the Darkwater Duo performing from 9 p.m. to midnight and Alex Shumaker is set to perform from 6 to 8 p.m. There is a $10 cover fee and you must have an ID.
It's Groundhog Day and things will kick off in the early morning hours as Punxsutawney Phil will emerge from his stump to make his weather prediction. What'll it be, six more weeks of winter or an early spring?
From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., the pancake and sausage breakfast fundraiser will be happening at the Punxsutawney Area Christian School cafeteria. Adults can buy a meal for $8 and children 12 and under are $5. No tickets are required and all proceeds benefit the Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Jefferson, Elk and Clearfield County chapter.
From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saint Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church will be selling pierogies and halushky at the Barclay House Bed and Breakfast.
A craft show will be underway from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Punxsutawney Community Center. Three free showings of the Groundhog Day movie will take place at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and noon.
Sandfly Brewing Company will be hosting a Hog Brunch from 8 a.m. to Noon and then they'll be open till 9 a.m. with Smokin' J's BBQ. The Burrow will also open at 8 a.m. for breakfast.
Not to mention dozens of other local shops and restaurants will be open throughout the holiday weekend to showcase what they have to offer. So make sure to take a stroll and see what all Punxsutawney has to offer.
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