Winter Fun

After being postponed due to weather, the day for Winterfest is finally here! This Saturday, February 8 Pottsville's South Second Street (between West Market and Mahantongo Streets) will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland from 11 am to 5 pm. There will be snow -- hopefully the weather won't be as unseasonably warm as today -- for attendees to tramp through and create snowmen without the added burden of worrying about shoveling. There will also ice sculpture demonstrations. Musical entertainment will be provided by Toolshed Jack and for adults there will be a Yuengling beer garden. Vendors - everything from face painters to artisans can be found inside the PADCO building. There will also be food trucks. Attendance is free.

The Pottsville Library is jumping on the Winterfest sleigh with their own version of Winterfest for kids from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be indoor winter games, including a snowball toss as well as board games and Winter crafts. At 2 pm there will be a Winter-themed escape room. There will also be hot cocoa and cookies for families and children.

Want more of an indoor event this Saturday? The Fairlane Village Mall will be hosting their annual History Faire from 10 am to 4 pm.  A wide variety of Historical Societies and organizations from throughout the county will come together with books, displays, fundraisers and more. So if you enjoy learning more about your community's past come to this free event.