On-going Events
October 2 – November 13
Those Who Came Before: Archaeology of Centre County's Native Americans
1:00 - 4:00 PM (Wed/Fri/Sun or by appt.)
Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 E. College Ave., State College
An exhibit of artifacts, photographs of regional excavations, and images depicting Native American life in Centre County. Presented by the Bald Eagle Archaeological Society (BEAS), Penn State's Matson Museum of Anthropology, and CCHS.
Building on the Past
1:00 - 4:00 PM (Wed/Fri/Sun or by appt.)
Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 E. College Ave., State College
A traveling exhibit which details the discovery of a large 19th century iron ore washing operation at the future Benner Commerce Park site. Presented by the Centre County Historical Society.
Saturday, October 1
Fall Festival
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Downtown State College
This is the 12th annual Fall Festival in Downtown State College! The Fall Festival is an exciting day filled with fun for the whole family, from alpacas to pumpkins, carousels to pony rides - there's so much to do! Kids will love to decorate pumpkins and visit a variety of activity booths sponsored by various community organizations. And hay rides are fun for the whole family!
My Community – What’s the Plan?
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Discovery Space of Central PA, 112 W. Foster Ave., State College
Penn State’s Extension Educators will fill the Studio with a smaller version of our own community! Wander in anytime before 12:30 and participate in a program they call: My Community: What’s the Plan?
Children’s Storytime
10:30 AM
Barnes and Nobel, 365 Benner Pike, State College
Storytime in the children’s department.
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.
Garbology
1 – 2:00 PM
Discovery Space of Central PA, 112 W. Foster Ave., State College
You can learn a lot from garbage! Register for this free program called Garbology and work with scientists to tell a story by examining someone else’s trash. This program is best enjoyed by upper elementary level learners (4-6th grade) or younger learners who attend with an adult. Space is limited!
Haunted Bog Walk for Kids
7 – 8:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Phillipsburg
Take a walk on the boardwalk while getting scared and see the unique features of the bog. This event will be geared towards younger children, so it will not be super scary. Meet at Boat Launch #3 on West Side Road.
Sunday, October 2
Tree Colors
1 – 2:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Phillipsburg
Enjoy a pontoon boat ride about why the leaves are changing colors. This is a first come first serve program. PFD's will be provided. Cost: $2 per person. Age limit-4 years and older.
Engineers of Black Moshannon
2 – 3:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Phillipsburg
See a beaver lodge up close on this pontoon boat ride. This is a first come first serve program. PFD's will be provided. Cost: $2 per person. Age limit-4 years and older. Meet at Boat Launch #1.
Hot Peas N’ Butter
2:00 PM
Eisenhower Auditorium, Corner of Shortlidge & Eisenhower Rd., University Park
The children's music group Hot Peas 'N Butter, three-time winner of the Parent's Choice Award, mixes elements of traditional Latin, Afro-Caribbean, jazz, folk, and rock. By using an interactive, energetic, and bilingual approach to performing multicultural music that doesn't condescend to kids, Hot Peas 'N Butter inspires care and creativity in children and adults. Danny Lapidus and Francisco Cotto, both of whom grew up in New York City, formed the band in 2000. The sextet's hit videos are staples on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr., but nothing compares to experiencing Hot Peas 'N Butter in concert! Tickets: $19/adult; $13/children; $8/Penn State U. Park student
Punt, Pass & Kick Competition
12:00 PM
Holuba Hall, Penn State Campus, University Park
The NFL and Pepsi invite you to participate! FREE! Hosted by Centre Region Parks & Recreation and the State College Jaycees on Sunday, October 2 in Holuba Hall on the Penn State Campus. The top finishers in each age group will advance to future competitions.
To compete in the most well-known youth sports competition in the world, please fill out an entry form prior to the event, found online at http://www.crpr.org/sp-events/specials.html. Open to all Centre Region boys and girls ages 6-15.
Monday, October 3
If you are hosting an event you would like listed for today (or any day) please contact me at childsplaypa@gmail.com
Tuesday, October 4
Toddler Learning Center
9:15 AM or 10:30 AM
Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College
Too Young For Preschool? Join us at the Library - a place for children to play and an opportunity for parents to talk. Open to all children ages 18 months to 3 years. Registration is required. Sessions are limited to 12 families. Call 235-7817 to register.
Mother Goose on the Loose
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Holt Memorial Library, 17 North Front St., Phillipsburg
For children under three years old with a favorite adult. Join us for a musical, rhyming adventure through the world of Mother Goose. This is a lap-sit program focusing on rhymes and music, encouraging interaction between baby and adult. This program aides in the development of both pre-reading and social skills. 30 minute program. Stay after for some fun with friends and educational playthings.
Preschool Storytime: Chickens on the Farm
1:30 PM
Centre County Library, 200 North Allegheny St., Bellefonte
Join us for the stories and activities for children under 5 years old, with a favorite adult, followed by a craft.
Wednesday, October 5
Book Babies Storytime: Cats
9:30 AM
Centre County Library, 200 North Allegheny St., Bellefonte
Stop in for some fun with friends, stories, songs and movement activities.
Preschool Storytime: Seeing Red
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.
Preschool Storytime: Chickens on the Farm
10:30 AM
Centre County Library, 200 North Allegheny St., Bellefonte
Join us for the stories and activities for children under 5 years old, with a favorite adult, followed by a craft.
Thursday, October 6
Children’s Storytime
10:30 AM
Barnes and Nobel, 365 Benner Pike, State College
Storytime in the children’s department.
Story time
10:30 AM
Discovery Space of Central PA, 112 W. Foster Ave., State College
Story time is happening for 2 - 6 year olds at Discovery Space! Visit on Thursdays at 10:30am and enjoy 20 minutes of science-themed stories each week.
Science Adventures: Discovering the Inside of my Home
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Discovery Space of Central PA, 112 W. Foster Ave., State College
Visit with your 3, 4, or 5 year old for some adventures in science. Free with paid admission. Each session includes different thematic literacy and science activities. Programs are created for adult-child pairs. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 814-234-0200, email info@mydiscoveryspace.org or stop in to register.
Preschool Storytime: Seeing Red
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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.
Preschool Storytime: Owls
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Centre Hall Branch Library, 109 West Beryl St., Centre Hall
Join us for the stories and activities for children under 5 years old with a favorite adult, followed by a craft.
After School Adventures
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Centre County Library, 200 North Allegheny St., Bellefonte
Drop by our spacious children's area for educational and fun crafts. Geared toward K-5th graders.
Friday, October 7
Preschool Storytime: Owls
11:00 AM - Noon
Centre Hall Branch Library, 109 West Beryl St., Centre Hall
Join us for the stories and activities for children under 5 years old with a favorite adult, followed by a craft.
Family Skate
5 – 7:00 PM
Penn Skates, 2210 High Tech Rd., State College
Come skate with your family. Riding toys with at least 3 wheels allowed on the rink. Skate rentals included with the $6 admission fee and one parent skates free with each paid child admission.
Friday Fall Flashlight Tours
6:00 PM
Penn’s Cave, 222 Penn’s Cave Rd., Centre Hall
Bring your own flashlights and shine a different perspective on the cave formations! $8.75 kids age 2-12, $16.50 age 13 and up. Reservations are recommended, 814.364.1664 or info@pennscave.com
Astronomy: Looking into the Past
8:00 – 9:00 PM
Bald Eagle State Park, 149 Main Park Rd., Howard
Have you ever wanted to visit the past? Well, here is your chance! Join the Park Naturalist for an evening of observation as you view the night sky and look into the past. Participants of this “out of this world” celestial program will have the opportunity to examine constellations, learn how to navigate at night, and explore the history of stars!
Meet at the Russell P. Letterman Campground Amphitheater.
Meet at the Russell P. Letterman Campground Amphitheater.
Saturday, October 8
Fall Festival
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Way Fruit Farm, 2355 Halfmoon Valley Rd., Port Matilda
The Festival is a great time to come out with family or friends and take a free wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch and pick just the pumpkin you want. There is also numerous other things to do at the festival. There is an apple slingshot, over a dozen crafters, a petting zoo and other activities to enjoy. Food is provided by a local Lions Club and baked goods including apple dumplings are available. 10% of all the earnings on both Saturdays will go to an orphanage in the Dominican Republic.
Children’s Storytime
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Way Fruit Farm, 2355 Halfmoon Valley Rd., Port Matilda
The Festival is a great time to come out with family or friends and take a free wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch and pick just the pumpkin you want. There is also numerous other things to do at the festival. There is an apple slingshot, over a dozen crafters, a petting zoo and other activities to enjoy. Food is provided by a local Lions Club and baked goods including apple dumplings are available. 10% of all the earnings on both Saturdays will go to an orphanage in the Dominican Republic.
Children’s Storytime
10:30 AM
Barnes and Nobel, 365 Benner Pike, State College
Storytime in the children’s department.
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.
The Crazy Pumpkin Event
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Michael’s, 44 Colonnade Way, State College
Design an extreme craft pumpkin. Make-It Take-It with purchase of pumpkin. Ages 3 and up. While supplies last.
Family Ghosts and Goblins Tour
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Lincoln Caverns, 7703 William Penn Highway, Huntington
Pennsylvania's Most Unique Haunted House and Trail. Costumed guides explain the wonders and highlights of a haunted Lincoln Caverns with spirited narrative while supporting characters provide humor and horror along the way. During the daytime tours special care is taken by the staff members to gear the 'fright level' of the tour to the age group of the participants, making Ghosts & Goblins an appropriate Halloween experience for everyone. Tickets for the Ghosts & Goblins tours are sold both in advance and at the door. 814.643.0268 or www.lincolncaverns.com
4th Annual Cranberry Festival
1 – 5:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Phillipsburg
Take a walk in the bog to find out where the cranberries are, make a leaf print, and race a pumpkin at this fun festival. Visit the craft fair, make a pine cone bird feeder, then make a colonial candle to take home. Most events will take place near the Environmental Learning Center. To participate, visit the Friends of Black Moshannon table to get your $1 stamp. Hayrides will be $1 per person.
Draconids Meteor Shower Watch
7 – 8:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Phillipsburg
Watch for the Draconids Meteor Shower from Boat Launch #2 on West Side Road. This is an early night meteor shower, so you won't have to stay up all night to view it. Expect to see about 10 meteors per hour, but you never know when Draco the Dragon will wake up and produce many more meteors per hour.
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