CURWENSVILLE – If you would like to walk with spirits, ride a horse, see Santa or show off your music knowledge, you need to be in Curwensville this week.
The Curwensville Merchants’ annual Home for the Holidays celebration has all of this and more during its three-day event which starts Thursday.
This year in addition to the merchants offering specials, they will have a scavenger hunt sponsored by Hidden Star County Kitchen, a special Spirits of the Past Walking Tour by the Curwensville Historical Society on Thursday, and a Wine Walk on Friday, as well as horse rides and Music Bingo on Saturday. Santa Claus will arrive in town at noon on Saturday in a special parade.
Other highlights are the unveiling of the America250PA Clearfield County (Liberty) Bell replica at 2 p.m. at the Curwensville Historical Society’s Patton House Museum.
“Bells Across PA is America250PA’s statewide art series in which local artists adorn and magically transform fiberglass bell sculptures in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the united States in 2026,” according to the America250PA’s committee. 108 of these bells, sponsored by businesses and individuals, will be placed across the commonwealth to highlight each of PA’s 67 counties.
Clearfield’s bell was designed by Linda Heberling with Willy Whitman helping with the letters and Dan Gill applying the overcoat protection. This special bell was sponsored by First Energy.
Here is a summary of the fun scheduled this year.
Thursday, Nov. 20
Fall Book Sale Curwensville Public Library
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Curwensville Historical Society Patton House Museum
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Spirits of the Past Walking Tour presented by the Curwensville Area Historical Society
Two sessions: 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for a $5 donation.
The Walk begins at the Curwensville Presbyterian Church and ends at the Patton House Museum. You can pre-register via a Google form on the Curwensville Historical Society Facebook page or by emailing curwpikehistorical@gmail.com.
“Walk among echoes of Curwensville’s past, and discover the spirits and history time forgot.”
This is a family friendly event but remember to bring your lanterns or flashlights and dress warm!
Friday, Nov. 21
Fall Book Sale Curwensville Public Library
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Curwensville Historical Society Patton House Museum
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kids Night Out Curwensville Christian Church
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wine Walk starting at St. Timothy’s Social Hall
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hosted by the Curwensville-Grampian Knights of Columbus. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door (Must be 21). Tickets are available at Bouquets by Jill, Champions Choice, Curwensville Ace Hardware, Curwensville Feed Store, Gates Hardware, St. Timothy Church, Tangles Hair Studio and The Strawberry Tree.
Saturday, Nov. 22
Curwensville Historical Society Patton House Museum
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Annual Soup Sale Curwensville Historical Society’s Patton House Museum
9 a.m. until sold out.
It is $10 for a quart of chicken corn, stuffed pepper, vegetable, chicken noodle, potato, chicken chili, broccoli cheese or beef vegetable soup.
Christmas Floral Centerpiece Class Strawberry Tree Shop & Tea Room
9 a.m.
Attendees can “choose from five beautiful container styles and over 10 festive floral picks to design a one-of-a-kind centerpiece perfect for your holiday table!”
“Whether you love classic Christmas elegance or a pop of holiday whimsy, you’ll leave with something truly you – and ready to make your home shine bright this season,” organizers say.
Fall Book Sale Curwensville Public Library
9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Non-perishable food collection by the Girl Scouts at Hidden Star Country Kitchen
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christmas Parade State Street
12 p.m.
All groups are welcome to participate. Anyone interested in joining in, should meet at the Curwensville Methodist Church parking lot at 11:45 a.m.
Holiday Horse Rides at Curwensville Feeds Store
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Presented by Pistner’s Muddy Acres Farm LLC. The cost is $10 per ride for all ages. Food and drinks by Top Dogs will be onsite for purchase.
America250 PA Clearfield County Bell at the Patton House
2 p.m.
The unveiling the Clearfield County Liberty Bell which is part of America’s 250th birthday celebration.
Music Bingo at the Curwensville Moose
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m. Participants must be 21)
This features prizes, a cash bar, 50/50 with the last prize being $500, and snacks.
Tickets are $25 which can be purchased at Curwensville Feeds, Champions Choice, Ridgeview, Starr Hill Winery, Curwensville Florist, Clearfield Chamber of Commerce, City Drug, Strawberry Tree, Hidden Star Country Kitchen and Ace Hardware.
