On-Going Event: August 25 – September 1
Centre Country Grange Fair and Encampment
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Grange Fairgrounds, 169 Homan Lane, Centre Hall
Come for the concerts, the rides, the amazing food, the games, and the competitions. But you'll come on back for the experience of being in one of the most uniquely friendly "hometowns" in America...at the Great Grange Fair!
Sunday, August 28
Ask a Naturalist @ the Beach!
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Bald Eagle State Park, 149 Main Park Rd., Howard
Do you have any questions about the plants or animals at Bald Eagle State Park? If so, stop by the Beach area and ask your park naturalist. Location: Beach Area near playground.
Engineers of Black Moshannon
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Phillipsburg
Enjoy a pontoon boat ride while seeing a beaver lodge up close. Discover interesting facts about the beavers. This is a first come first serve program due to the limited seats. Meet at Boat Launch #1. Cost: $2 per person.
Brain Jump Start: Insects
2:00 PM
Discovery Space of Central PA, 112 W. Foster Ave., State College
Learn about insects while you hold a crawling critter!
South Hills Music Picnic Series
5:00 PM Picnic Time
6:00 PM Music Starts
South Hills School of Business and Technology, 480 Waupelani Drive, State College
Lazy late summer evening…nothing to do? Pack a picnic dinner and head to South Hills for an evening of great music with Zeropoint Big Band! This 16-piece band plays pieces by artists such as Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich and Thad Jones, as well as original music.Cost free, all ages welcome.
Monday, August 29
If you are sponsoring or know of a family friendly event taking place today please contact me at childsplaypa@gmail.com.
Tuesday, August 30
Baby’s Morning Out
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Holt Memorial Library, 17 North Front St., Phillipsburg
Stop in for some fun with friends and educational manipulatives.
Wednesday, August 31
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Holt Memorial Library, 17 North Front St., Phillipsburg
Preschool storytime is geared toward 3-6 year olds with a favorite adult. Come enjoy stories followed by related activities and interaction with some of your peers. Some crafts and activities involve parts and directions not suitable for children under 3.
Knee High Naturalists: Stream Stomp
10:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Rd., State College
These great programs for children ages 3 to 6, offer a fun, educational setting to enjoy and explore the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center! The 1-hour programs will include both indoor and outdoor activities. Please dress for the weather. Parents are encouraged to stay for the programs. $6 residents, $9 non-residents. Advance registration is required.
Aurigids Meteor Shower Paddle
8:00 – 10:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Phillipsburg
Enjoy watching the Aurigids Meteor shower while paddling the lake. The Aurigids Meteor shower is a small shower but sometimes has surprising numbers. Canoes and kayaks are available or bring your own boats. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, September 1
Preschool Storytime
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Holt Memorial Library, 17 North Front St., Phillipsburg
Preschool storytime is geared toward 3-6 year olds with a favorite adult. Come enjoy stories followed by related activities and interaction with some of your peers. Some crafts and activities involve parts and directions not suitable for children under 3.
Children's Storytime
10:30 AM
Barnes and Noble, Benner Pike, State College
In the Children's Department. Cost free, all ages welcome.
After School Drop-In Craft
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Centre County Library, 200 North Allegheny St., Bellefonte
Drop by the children's area for educational and fun crafts.
Performing Arts School of Central PA Open House
5:00 – 7:00 PM
PASCP Studios, 3006 Research Drive, Suite D-1, State College
New to ballet or orchestra? Learn more about the Performing Arts School’s programs. Register for programs and meet the teachers! http://www.pascp.org/
Wingfest Challenge Finals!
5:30 PM
Tussey Mountain, 301 Mountain Rd., Boalsburg
The area's best restaurants bring their favorite wing sauces to duke it out in a fight for your vote! Mountainside at the Tussey Mountain Amphitheater, with live, local music and a setting sun and views of Happy Valley that are easy to enjoy... Admission/cover is just $5 (children 12 and under free)! Inside, tickets can be purchased ($1 = 1 ticket) to use to buy wings (1 ticket = 3 wings).
Friday, September 2
Environmental Learning Center Open House
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Bald Eagle State Park, 149 Main Park Rd., Howard
Stop in at the Environmental Learning Center to look around at various mounts and educational displays. A park volunteer will be on hand to talk or share general information about Bald Eagle State Park.
Penn State Football Eve
6:00 PM
Beaver Stadium, University Park
Kick off the 2011 season with the Nittany Lion! The eighth annual event starts the new season with a festival-like atmosphere surrounding Beaver Stadium followed by a celebration inside the stadium with the team and Coach Joe Paterno.
Saturday, September 3
Children's Storytime
10:30 AM
Barnes and Noble, Benner Pike, State College
In the Children's Department. Cost free, all ages welcome.
Saturday Stories Alive
11:00 AM
Schlow Library Children’s Dept., 211 S. Allen St., State College
Join the library staff for crafts and story time. Cost free, no-registration required, ages 2-7.
Where in the world am I?
7:30 – 8:30 PM
Bald Eagle State Park, 149 Main Park Rd., Howard
Does anyone know how people found their way before 1993? Tonight will be your chance to learn the old way with a COMPASS! You will learn the basics of navigating with a compass and even have the chance to go on a scavenger hunt. Meet at the Russell P. Letterman Campground Amphitheatre.
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