Sunday, August 7
Old Home Days
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Greenwood Furnace State Park, 15795 Greenwood Rd., Huntington
Discover the heritage of this former iron furnace community through Living History presentations, demonstrations, and musical programs while marking the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. You can even participate in many activities, including our Old Home Day tradition, the cake walk! Best of all, the entire event is free. It’s a great way to get your family outdoors, learn some history, and have some fun!
Shark Week Events
Noon – 5:00 PM
Discovery Space of Central PA, 112 West Foster Ave., State College
Dig up and identify fossilized shark teeth and learn about these magnificent creatures. Each child gets to take home 1 shark’s tooth free with paid admission.
Great Blue Herons
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Phillipsburg
Enjoy a pontoon boat ride about the Great Blue Heron. This is a first come first serve program due to the limited seats. PFD's will be provided. Age limit-4 years and older. Meet at Boat Launch #1. Cost: $2 per person.
Dragons and Damsels
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Phillipsburg
Take a ride on the pontoon to see dragonflies and damselflies. This is a first come first serve program due to the limited seats. PFD's will be provided. Age limit-4 years and older. Meet at Boat Launch #1. Cost: $2 per person.
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 summer evening…nothing to do? Pack a picnic dinner and head to South Hills for an evening of great music! You'll be amazed at how Tommy Wareham & the Intrigues can get a crowd's toes tapping to the beat. Cost free, all ages welcome.
Summer Sounds from the Gazebo
7:00 PM
Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte
Bring lawn chairs and blankets for this free concert by Banjovial.
Monday, August 8
Walker Brothers Circus
5:30 PM and 7:30 PM
Grange Fairgrounds, Centre Hall
The Walker Brothers Circus promises excitement, thrills, comedy, and animal antics, all under the direction of master of ceremonies, 5th generation circus performer Jason Walker. Enjoy the famous Fomiasari family with their comedy Matadors, a hilarious circus clown, and the astonishing balancing agility of Miss Carmen on her low wire. Also featuring Roman riding excellence, aerialists, teen juggling sensation Paolo, and more. Tons of affordable family fun!
Tickets are $14 for adults, $5 for kids, but you can get a coupon for free children's tickets at the Walker Bros. website, HERE.
Tuesday, August 9
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 10
Drop-In Science Explorations
11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Discovery Space of Central PA, 112 West Foster Ave., State College
Join Discovery Space staff for free Drop-In Science Explorations in their Studio! Stop by to get a taste of the kinds of activities and experiments that will soon appear on their scheduled programs.
Read it, Watch it Summer Movie Series – Alpha and Omega
Noon
The State Theatre, 130 West College Ave., State College
Celebrate One World, Many Stories with Schlow and the State Theatre. Pick up a themed bookmark (not required for admission) in the Children’s Department, read inspiring books, and then visit the historic State Theatre to watch great movies. Cost free, donations of non-perishable food items collected at the door to benefit various local charities.
Thursday, August 11
Children's Storytime
10:30 AM
Barnes and Noble, Benner Pike, State College
In the Children's Department. Cost free, all ages welcome.
Drop-In Science Explorations
11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Discovery Space of Central PA, 112 West Foster Ave., State College
Join Discovery Space staff for free Drop-In Science Explorations in their Studio! Stop by to get a taste of the kinds of activities and experiments that will soon appear on their scheduled programs.
Downtown State College Summer Concert Series
7:00 PM
Old Main Lawn, University Park
Back by popular demand! This annual favorite will have you rocking to the best of the Beatles. Grab your friends and join us on Old Main Lawn for a night of music you won't want to miss.
Perseid Meteor Shower Watch
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Phillipsburg
Enjoy watching some of the Perseids Meteor Shower. Even though this is not the peak time, we should still see a good number of meteors, as meteor showers usually span at least a few evenings before and after the peak. Meet at Boat Launch #2 on West Side Road.
Friday, August 12
Drop-In Science Explorations
11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Discovery Space of Central PA, 112 West Foster Ave., State College
Join Discovery Space staff for free Drop-In Science Explorations in their Studio! Stop by to get a taste of the kinds of activities and experiments that will soon appear on their scheduled programs.
Lemont Concert Series
7:30 PM
The Village Green, Dale Street and Mount Nittany Road, Lemont
Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy a free concert by OverheaD - Wendy Hanson on vocals; Kevin Fagley on vocals, guitar, and bass; Tom Mallouk on vocals, guitar, and bass; Eileen Christman on Violin, keyboards, bass, and vocals; and Rick Plut on drums and vocals, playing classic rock and old standards. All ages welcome.
Family Movie Night - Tangled
Time TBA
Lakemont Park, 700 Park Avenue, Altoona
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy great, big-screen movies under the stars! Dollar Days $5.00 admission includes All Day Ride & Slide Pass, plus a first-rate family movie!
Movies on the Mountain - Toy Story 3
9:00 PM
Tussey Mountain Amphitheatre, 301 Bear Meadow Rd., Boalsburg
Enjoy your favorite movies on the wide screen! Admission begins at 8pm, is just $1 and classic movie popcorn and candy will be available- as well as hot dogs, hamburgers, and other good food you won't find at regular showings! Soda, Beer, and other beverages, too. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch a fun flick outside... a great American tradition! PLUS from 6-9pm the Go-Kart track is running Half-Off specials on races nights before a movie!
Saturday, August 13
Clay Pot Event
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Michael's, 44 Collannade Way, State College
Create a crafty bookworm from a clay pot--great place to hold your bookmarks and other knickknacks. Make-It Take-It with purchase of clay pot. While supplies last. Ages 3 and up.
Build and Grow Clinic – School House Photo Holder
10:00 AM
Lowe’s, 104 Valley Vista Dr., State College
The beginning of the school year is just around the corner! Bring your child in to Lowe's and they can build this School House Photo Holder! Cost free, register online at lowesbuildandgrow.com, ages 4 and up.
Children's Storytime
10:30 AM
Barnes and Noble, Benner Pike, State College
In the Children's Department. Cost free, all ages welcome.
Drop-In Science Explorations
11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Discovery Space of Central PA, 112 West Foster Ave., State College
Join Discovery Space staff for free Drop-In Science Explorations in their Studio! Stop by to get a taste of the kinds of activities and experiments that will soon appear on their scheduled programs.
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.
Potato Dig & Tomato Harvest
((I have seen this event listed as 10:00 AM – Noon as well as “TBA”))
Greenmoore Gardens, Buffalo Run Rd., Port Matilda
Ever wonder how potatoes grow? Bring your shovel and boots to Greenmoore Gardens, and come see! They will be picking (and tasting!!) the amazing varieties of tomatoes and herbs at Greenmoore Gardens for their pizza sauce for our Dog Days of Summer Pizza Party/Movie Night (to be held August 24)!
Reptile and Amphibian Day
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Phillipsburg
Enjoy programs about reptiles and amphibians. Some of the programs will focus on rattlesnakes, PA non-venomous snakes, a reptile craft, frogs, and more. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.
Duck Tape® Folder Event
Noon - 2:00 PM
Michael's, 44 Collannade Way, State College
Create a stylish and sturdy folder to keep you organized. FREE Make-It Take-It. While supplies last. Ages 3 and up.
You can Paddle Day
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Whipple Dam State Park, PA 26, Huntington
Get Outdoors PA and learn to paddle a kayak or canoe. Joel Yoder and staff from Rothrock Outfitters in Huntingdon will bring several boat models to try out. The program will start with instruction and practice, then head onto Whipple Lake to see just how easy it is to paddle. Enjoy the gorgeous scenery while learning how to paddle like a pro. Boats and instruction are provided free of charge during this two hour program. NOTE: Meet at the boat docks. Following instruction, you will get 1/2 hour of free use of a canoe or kayak. Afterwards, additional time out is under normal rental rates. There will still be a rental fee for the paddleboats.
Live Birds of Prey
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Bald Eagle State Park, 149 Main Park Rd., Howard
See hawks and owls up close! Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center will bring a few live birds to Bald Eagle State Park and discuss their interesting lives and adaptations. This is a great chance to see some of our local avian life at a close but safe distance. Meet at the Russell P. Letterman Campground Amphitheater.
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