Family Fun for October 10 - October 15

Plan Ahead!: Tickets are on Sale now for Fall Foliage Train Rides
Saturday, October 22 & Sunday, October 23
10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
The Bellefonte Train Station at Talleyrand Park, Bellefonte


Enjoy a fall foliage train ride on a beautifully-restored, circa 1940's historical passenger train along Bald Eagle Valley in Central PA. Call (814) 355-1053 and leave a message or call (814) 355-2917 or visit The Bellefonte Train! 

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. 

Family Fun Events Calendar

Monday, October 10

Create your own Costume - InService Art Day

9 AM – 3 PM

Art Alliance of Central PA, 818 Pike St., Lemont

While the kiddos are off school, let them enjoy a great day at the Art Alliance! Try designing as you create an entire outfit including masks, hats, and props! Bring a bag lunch. Cost is $30/day.  Ages 5-10. Registration required 814-234-2740.

Preschool Storytime – Magic Pasta Pot

10:30 – 11:30 AM

Centre County Library, 200 North Allegheny St., Bellefonte

Come for stories, songs and movement activities associated with our theme for the day.

No School Day – Discovery Ship Gardens

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College

Christopher Columbus and Leif Erickson both “discovered” America in October– 500 years apart from each other—and the Native Americans had “discovered” America at least 10,000 years before them!

“Discover” your own New World with this innovative ship garden! No registration necessary.  Designed for ages 3-12, but all are welcome to participate!

Tuesday, October 11

Fabulous Fall – InService Art Day

9 AM – 3 PM

Art Alliance of Central PA, 818 Pike St., Lemont

While the kiddos are off school, let them enjoy a great day at the Art Alliance! 3-D projects including outdoor sculptures, leaf mobiles, and printmaking with food! Cost is $30/day.  Ages 5-10. Registration required 814-234-2740

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.

No School Day – National Cookbook Day

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College

Make your own “Kid Cookbook”! Decorate the cover with pictures of food and choose 10 easy to make recipes to include in your cookbook. No registration necessary.  Designed for ages 3-12, but all are welcome to participate!

Preschool Storytime: Magic Pasta Pot

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 12

Book Babies Storytime: I’ve Got Rhythm

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: Feeling Blue

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.

Afterschool Science Experiment

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Centre Hall Branch Library, 109 West Beryl St., Centre Hall

Drop by our spacious children's area for educational and fun science experiments.

Thursday, October 13

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: Feeling Blue

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.

After School Adventures – 1^st Book Club Meeting

3:00 – 5:00 PM

Centre County Library, 200 North Allegheny St., Bellefonte

Book club Thursday! Drop by our spacious children's area for books, games and fun! Geared toward K-5^th graders.

It’s Elementary – Tissue Paper Sun Catchers

6:00 – 7:30 PM

Holt Memorial Library, 17 North Front St., Phillipsburg

Activities for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. There may be small parts or difficult instructions involved.

Friday, October 14

Preschool Storytime: Fire Prevention

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

Penn State Homecoming Parade

6:00 PM

Downtown State College

 

Celebrated as one of the largest of its kind, the Penn State Homecoming Parade is a thrilling event for students, alumni, family, and friends. Local student bands, distinguished alumni, the Homecoming Court, organization performances, floats, and athletes are just a few of the highlights in the annual Homecoming Parade.  The parade starts on campus, near the Bryce Jordan Center, and goes all the way down College Avenue, ending up at Burrowes Street.

Music Night at the Marsh

6:30 PM

Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College

 

Come and enjoy beautiful bluegrass and folk music at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center! All ages are welcome. Concert will be held (rain or shine) in the barn and a $5 donation per person will be collected at the door to support the nature center and these great local musicians! Children 10 and under admitted free.

 

Saturday, October 15

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 Featuring If You Give a Dog a Donut

10:30 AM

Barnes and Nobel, 365 Benner Pike, State College

This special storytime features the just-released If You Give a Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff, author of the beloved If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.

TailGreat Show

10:00 AM

Bryce Jordan Center, University Park

Two hours before kick-off of each home Penn State football game, you can enjoy a FREE show with performances by the Blue Band, the Lionettes Dance Team, Penn State cheerleaders, and the Nittany Lion! Free airbrushed tattoos, hairstyling and photo opportunities with cheerleaders will also be available.

Healthy Harvest Festival

10 AM – 4 PM

Portstown Park, 7th and Penn Streets, Huntingdon

The Annual Healthy Harvest Festival will feature free demonstrations and experiences in holistic health, live entertainment by local entertainers, soup and salad fundraiser, children's activities, vendors, speakers and more! Visit http://www.hhwa.org for more information.

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.

Kid’s Day

1 – 4 PM

391 North Harrison Road, Pleasant Gap

Kids are invited to come see the Centre County Public Safety Training Center up close!  There will be all kinds of activities just for them, including a bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin painting, hay rides, and more. Admission is $3.00 for kids; adults are free!  All proceeds will benefit the Centre Community Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Tree Colors

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Phillipsburg

Find out why the leaves change colors, and make a fall wreath to take home. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.

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

Juniata Glow Float

5pm    

Portstown Park, Penn Street & Ice Plant Road, Huntingdon

Join the Juniata Clean Water Partnership during HAUNTingdon for the second annual Glow-Float on the Juniata River. Bring your canoe, kayak or raft and PFDs and partake in the unique experience of floating a mile downriver after dark! $15 per person supports JCWP’s efforts for the protection and enhancement of the Juniata River Watershed.  $15 Canoe & Kayak rentals available on-site from Rothrock Outfitters. Contact 814-506-1190 or visit http://raystown.org/upcoming-events/juniata-glow-float.html for more information.

Haunted Star Mill Trail

7:30 – 8:30 PM

Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Phillipsburg

Discover some of the history of the area during the logging era while getting scared. Meet at Boat Launch #4 on Beaver Road.