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5 Reasons We Love February in and around Williamsport

From Groundhog Day to Valentine's Day there's lots of fun packed into the shortest month of the year

By Nicole Hickoff-Publisher Macaroni KID Williamsport January 31, 2023

Happy February in Williamsport! It's a month of celebrating the love of your life ... whether that be a partner, a child, or ... pizza. Read on for five ways we're having fun this month in and around Williamsport.


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1. Go crazy for the groundhog

Will he or won't he? Today is the day we find out if the groundhog sees his shadow! No matter if he does or not, celebrate the season in the Williamsport area by heading to Rider Park to spend some time outside! Or check out these articles with fun parks and playgrounds to head to!

5 Great Parks and Playgrounds near Williamsport, PA

Our Favorite State Parks

5 Places to Get Refreshed-near Williamsport

Want more fun for Groundhog's Day?  Check out this article!


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2. Cheer on Rihanna! 

... and the football game too, of course! Looking for the perfect food for Super Bowl Sunday? We'll be ordering from Pudgies Pizza!



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3. Spreading the love

Valentine's Day in Williamsport! Plan a special date night out in Williamsport at Basil Wood Fired Kitchen and Lounge. Want to stay home with the kids? Order out a special heart-shaped pizza from Pudgies of Montoursville!


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4. National Pizza Day

Oh pizza, how we love you. Let us count the ways: Cheese, pepperoni, anchovy, pineapple... we could go on, but you get the idea. Here are my family's three favorite pizza spots in Williamsport. What are yours?

  • Pudgies Pizza
  • OIP Muncy/Hughesville
  • Basil Wood Fired Kitchen and Lounge



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5. Count those birds!

We're looking forward to adding the feathered friends who visit our bird feeders to the Great Backyard Bird Count! The goal of the annual Great Backyard Bird Count, a citizen science project, is to count as many birds as participants can find, and report those findings.

Want to participate? It's easy! Here's how: Decide where you will watch birds. Watch birds for 15 minutes or more. Count them! You can report back using the Merlin Bird ID app. 

We love that you can do this at home with kids, but you can also take your bird counting on the road in Williamsport! Some great places for birdwatching in Williamsport are Rider Park, Brandon Park, or Muncy Heritage Park.