Family Day and The Children’s Health Fair with fun and information for all ages will kick off the weeklong 2025 Pennsylvania State Laurel Festival next Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on The Green in downtown Wellsboro. 

Organizing this special event are the Tioga Partnership for Community Health, Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Wellsboro Foundation, Inc. and UPMC Laurel Health Centers. 

Each youngster participating in Family Day will be given a playground ball in the color of their choice or an 18-inch super flying disc. 

Infants to 12-year-olds will be fitted with free bike helmets while supplies last.

Families and individuals can visit more than 40 booths where there will be games to play for prizes; an obstacle course with prizes; a sensory bug activity; creative projects to do on-site and take home, such as cow crafts, planting seeds in small pots, sun bead key chains, suncatchers, window clings, and sun visors;others that will provide information for children’s health, safety and well-being, such as home safety awareness and how pets can be a stress reliever for youngsters and their families; summer programs for youth and adults; foster care and mental health; crime, substance abuse and violence prevention; outdoor recreation opportunities; transportation; 4-H and much more. 

Among the many free treasures at the booths will be reflective zipper pulls, assorted toys, refrigerator magnets, cutting boards, activity books, coloring books, homemade soap, healthy snacks for children, reusable bags, stickers, Frisbees, pencils, keychains and stress balls. 

For more information about Laurel Festival events, stop in at the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce office at 114 Main Street in Wellsboro, call 570-724-1926 or email info@wellsboropa.com.