The Magical World of Elk County
"A County Wide Quest for Families"
A "Harry Potter" Themed Remake Learning Event
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Enter into the Magical World of Elk County
Visit participating locations across the county to embark on an adventure!
Complete themed quests at each location.
Scan QR Codes to complete your quests and track your journey.
Earn entries along the way for a chance to win the "House Cup Prize Package".
May 1st - 23rd, 2026
This is a self guided quest open to school age children and their Families
Start at your local library and pick up your "Adventure Guide" which contains the locations and quests!
"HOUSE CUP PRIZE PACK" INCLUDES:
LEGO Build Your Own Hogwarts Castle Kit
CEC Discover Partnership FREE Summer Program Registration Gift Certificate
Discover Partnership Cinch Bag
Ridgway Firemen’s Carnival Ride Tickets
Clarion River Outdoors 1 Day Water Adventure: Includes- 4 kayaks, paddles, PDFs and shuttle service to the adventure destination of your choice on the Upper Clarion River Water Trail
Your Self Guided Magical Quests include:
Your Self Guided Magical Quests include:
Hogwarts Library: The Science of Potions
A make and take activity
Quidditch Pitch: Quidditch Match
A build project exploring energy
Forbidden Forest: Magical Creature Walk
An outdoor stroll identifying creatures of the forest
Each Quest earns you an entry into the Prize Pack.
Complete one Quest or all!
BONUS:
Stop for a Harry Potter sweet treat or drink at participating locations along the way and earn a bonus entry! This is not free and will require money for purchase.
Wizarding Workshops (one day quests earn you an extra entry for the prize)
Magical Tree Quest - May 1st - 4:30-6:00PM
Bennett's Valley Community Center with KECA and AHUG
Address: 19073 Bennetts Valley Hwy, Weedville, PA 15868
Owl Flight School - May 7th - 4:30-6:00PM
Johnsonburg Community Center with Johnsonburg Chief Science Officers and CEC
Address: 600 Market St, Johnsonburg, PA 15845
Outstanding Owls - May 12, 2026 - 4:30-6:00pm
Sizerville State Park with Park Educator Alyson Rotello
Address: 199 E Cowley Run Rd, Emporium, PA 15834
The Owlery - May 18th - 4:30-6:00 PM
Community Education Center with Sam Mitchell
Address: 4 Erie Avenue, St. Marys, PA 15857
ADVENTURE GUIDE
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES
Hogwart's Library Potions Locations
St. Marys Public Library
127 Center St, St Marys, PA 15857
Hours:
Mon-Thurs., 10:30am-6:30pm
Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library
27 W 4th St, Emporium, PA 15834
Hours:
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 11am-7pm,
Sat. 10am-4pm
Johnsonburg Public Library
520 Market St # 1, Johnsonburg, PA 15845
Hours:
Mon.& Fri.: 10am-4pm, Tues.-Thurs.: 10am-7pm,
Sat.: 9am-4pm
Ridgway Public Library
329 Center St, Ridgway, PA 15853
Hours:
Mon.-Weds.:10am - 6pm, Thurs. - Sat.: 10am - 5pm
Quidditch Pitch Locations
St. Marys Boys and Girls Club
19 N St Marys St, St Marys, PA 15857
Hours:
Mon-Fri 3:00pm-4:30pm
Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library
27 W 4th St, Emporium, PA 15834
Hours:
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 11am-7pm,
Sat. 10am-4pm
Johnsonburg Community Center
600 Market St, Johnsonburg, PA 15845
Hours:
Mon.-Thurs.: 9am-7pm,
Fri. 9am-2pm.,
Sat. 9am-11am
Ridgway YMCA
34 N Broad St, Ridgway, PA 15853
Hours:
Wednesday Afternoons: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 4:30pm-6pm
Bennett's Valley Community Center
19073 Bennetts Valley Hwy, Weedville, PA 15868
Hours:
Monday, 6pm-7pm
Magical Creature Walk Locations
Rails to Trails, West Creek
264 W. Creek Rd., St. Marys PA 15857
Hours:
7 Days a Week
Sunup to Sundown
*NOTE: Trail starts behind clubhouse*
Sizerville State Park
199 E Cowley Run Rd, Emporium, PA 15834
Hours:
7 Days a week,
Sunrise to Sunset
*NOTE: Snowmobile Trail*
Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes Road Wilcox, PA 15870
Hours:
7 Days a Week, Daylight
*NOTE: Walking trail around the lake*
Elk Country Visitor Center
950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821
Hours:
Open 5 days a week 9am-5pm, Closed Tues. and Wed
*NOTE: Trail starts behind the outdoor restrooms*
Magical Creature Walk
Magical Creature Walk
Discover all 36 animals across 4 exciting locations—visit now and uncover the adventure!
Sweet Treat Locations
BONUS: Stop for a Harry Potter sweet treat or drink at participating locations along the way and earn an optional bonus entry! This is not free and will require money for purchase.
Allegheny Baking Company
107 Cherry St, Emporium, PA 15834
Hours:
Weds.- Fri. 8am -4pm,
Sat. 8am -11am
Brandy Camp Creamery
45 Erie Ave, St Marys, PA 15857
Hours:
Tues.-Thurs. 3pm-8pm,
Fri.& Sat. 11am-8pm
Cameron County Nutrition
15 E 4th St, Emporium, PA 15834
Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 6am-4pm,
Sat. & Sun. 10am-3pm
Creative Cup
239 Main St, Ridgway, PA 15853
Hours:
Weds.-Fri. 7am-5pm,
Sat. & Sun. 9am-3pm
Elk Life
55 Tuttle St, Benezette, PA 15821
Hours:
Sun.-Sat. 9am-6pm
(Open 7 Days a Week!)
Kay and Rose
563 Market St, Johnsonburg, PA 15845
Hours:
Weds.-Fri.: 6am-1pm,
Sat.& Sun.: 7am-1pm
Ridgway Wellness and Nutrition
157 N Broad St, Ridgway, PA 15853
Hours:
Mon.-Tues. 7am-2pm,
Weds.-Fri. 6am-2pm,
Sat. 10am-2pm,
Sun. 10am-1pm
(Any hour change will be noted on Facebook)
St. Marys Nutrition
19 Erie Ave, St Marys, PA 15857
Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 6am-4pm,
Sat.& Sun. 9am-2pm
This is a Remake Learning Event organized by the Community Education Center of Elk and Cameron Counties
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