Monday, October 24
Preschool Storytime: Trick-or-Treat and Costume Stories
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.
Tuesday, October 25
Nursery Rhyme Toddler Time
9:30 AM
Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College
Schlow has designed programs to introduce toddlers to the library and its resources and to encourage interaction with others of the same age. An adult must accompany each child; parents are responsible for ensuring that siblings behave in an appropriate manner. Registration requested 235-7817. Space limited to 20 families. Drop-ins welcome as space permits.
Paper Pumpkin Event
10:00 AM – Noon
Michaels, 44 Colonnade Way, State College
Grace your home with ghoulish decor. FREE Make-It Take-It. Ages 3 and up. While supplies last.
Everybody Storytime
10:30 AM
Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College
COME ONE! COME ALL! IT'S STORYTIME FOR EVERYBODY! Schlow has designed programs to introduce children to the library and its materials and to encourage interaction with others. Our hands-on storytime encourages interaction between parents and children in a group setting. Please register in person at the Children's Desk on the day of the program. The program is designed for children ages newborn to 5 years old. Space is limited to 25 children.
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: Trick-or-Treat and Costume Stories
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.
Trick-or-Treat at the Penn State All-Sports Museum
6:30 – 8:00 PM
All-Sports Museum, Curtin Road (southwest corner of Beaver Stadium), University Park
Come in costume and be greeted by student athletes (with lots of candy!) as you walk throughout the galleries of the museum. There will be games, prizes, drawings, and photo opportunities in the lobby. This event is free and open to the general public!
Wednesday, October 26
Toddler Learning Center
9:15 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.
Baby and Me Lapsit
9:30 AM
Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College
Story programs for infants, ages newborn-18 months. Schlow has designed hands-on programs to encourage interaction between parent and child in a group setting. Our 20 minute storytimes demonstrate story-sharing techniques for parents and infants. An adult must accompany each child; parents are responsible for ensuring that siblings behave in an appropriate manner. Call 235-7817 to register. Space limited to 20 families. Drop-ins welcome as space permits.
Book Babies Storytime: Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
9:30 AM
Centre County Library, 200 North Allegheny St., Bellefonte
Stop in for some fun with friends, stories, songs and movement activities.
Threes, Fours, Fives – Stories Alive!
10:30 AM
Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College
Schlow has planned programs to instill an awareness of library resources and to foster a love for children's literature. Parents may attend story programs with their children if they wish. We ask that parents stay in the Children's Department while their children attend story time. Registration requested. Space limited to 20 children. Drop-ins welcome as space permits.
Preschool Storytime: Trick-or-Treat and Costume Stories
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.
Preschool Storytime: Halloween Dress-up Day
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
3:30 – 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.
Halloween Visor Event
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Michaels, 44 Colonnade Way, State College
Create a crafty visor for Halloween fun. Make-It Take-It with purchase of visor. Ages 3 and up. While supplies last.
Thursday, October 27
Discovery Space 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: Halloween Dress-up Day
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: Witches, Bats, Ghosts and Goblins
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 – Science Experiments at the Library
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Centre County Library, 200 North Allegheny St., Bellefonte
Drop by our spacious children's area for books, games and fun. Try some brain teasers and group games. Geared toward K-5th graders.
Halloween Mask Event
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Michaels, 44 Colonnade Way, State College
Make your own masquerade mask. Make-It Take-It with purchase of mask. Ages 3 and up. While supplies last.
Friday, October 28
Preschool Storytime: Witches, Bats, Ghosts and Goblins
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 Costume Skate
5 – 7:00 PM
Penn Skates, 2210 High Tech Rd., State College
Wear a costume and 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.
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
Tussey Mountain Halloween
4:00 – 10:00 PM
Tussey Mountain, 301 Bear Meadow Rd., Boalsburg
Tussey Mountain is celebrating Halloween this year with Haunted Mini Golf, games & contest, a bonfire, and movies! Cost is $2.
Spiders
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Phillipsburg
Find out if all spiders have venom and make a spider to take home. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.
Halloween Clay Pot Event
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Michaels, 44 Colonnade Way, State College
Design your own adorable clay pot creations. Make-It Take-It with purchase of clay pot Ages 3 and up. While supplies last. 3" clay pot only $0.50
Mini-Monster March
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wegmans, 345 Colonnade Boulevard, State College
Bring your little monsters all dressed up for a safe night of trick-or-treating. Your little trick-or-treaters will receive candy and treats so bring your treat bags and join in for some family fun!
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
Coyotes
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Phillipsburg
Let's see if we can get a coyote to answer us while finding out interesting facts about them. Meet at Boat Launch #3 on West Side Road.
Saturday, October 29
Harvest Festival
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Main St., Phillipsburg
A Halloween Parade for all ages will assemble outside the Philipsburg Towers at 11:00 AM the parade will begin at 12:00 PM ending at the Borough parking lot at the bottom of the hill on West Presqueisle Street. Immediately following the parade treat bags and a map will be given to all participants who can then “trick or treat” in downtown Philipsburg. The festival will also feature pumpkin carving, local farmers and vendors.
Special Halloween Storytime
10:30 AM
Barnes and Nobel, 365 Benner Pike, State College
Come dressed in your costumes and enjoy treats (but no tricks!) as we celebrate Halloween with some of our favorite stories, including Goodnight Goon.
Saturday Stories Alive
11:00 AM
Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College
Stories come alive in 2011! We're offering a free, no-registration, story time for children between the ages of 2 and 7. Come in to participate with our talented Children's staff in crafts and story time. Space is limited to 25 children.
Halloween Extravaganza Event
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Michaels, 44 Colonnade Way, State College
Join the Costume Parade, create trick-or-treat Duck Tape totes or pails and get kids faces painted. Schedule as follows: Duck Tape Pail or Tote 11am - Noon featuring Make-It Take-It with purchase of pail or tote while supplies last. FREE Face Painting Noon - 1:30pm while supplies last. Halloween Parade 1:30pm - 2pm.
Animal Traces
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Road, Phillipsburg
Discover how you can find out what animals are living in an area. Make an animal track to take home. Meet at 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
Haunted Bog Walk for Kids
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Phillipsburg
Enjoy a stroll on the bog walk to see the unique plants and animals that live there while getting scared. This haunted bog walk won't be as scary for the younger children to enjoy. Meet at Boat Launch #3 on West Side Road.
Sunday, October 30
Bog Treasures
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Phillipsburg
Enjoy a stroll on the boardwalk to see the unique plants and animals living there. Meet at Boat Launch #3 on West Side Road.
A Not-so-Spooky Halloween
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Discovery Space of Central PA, 112 W. Foster Ave., State College
Discovery Space will open for extended hours with lots of Halloween activities: a sensory table filled with Halloween goodies, a haunted scientist graveyard and ghostly science experiments! Come and have some science fun before heading to the Halloween parade in downtown State College! Regular admission $6/person applies. Free for all members!
Halloween Crayola® Pumpkin Patch Event
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Michaels, 44 Colonnade Way, State College
Celebrate Crayola® style! FREE Make-It Take-It. Ages 3 and up. While supplies last.
Halloween Howls!
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Come to Schlow for Halloween themed crafts, games, and activities. Don't forget to dress up in your costume to trick-or-treat around the library!
Family Spookfest
3:00 – 6:00 PM
Centre LifeLink EMS, 125 Puddintown Rd., State College
Centre LifeLink EMS, The State College Spikes, and B94.5 will be hosting an evening full of games, prizes, crafts, candy, pumpkins, and lots of FUN! The Spook Fest will also feature an appearance by Ike the Spike and a haunted ambulance tour! Costumes are encouraged, but not required! Please bring one non-perishable food item to be donated to the State College Food Bank as admission.
Halloween Costume Parade
6:30 PM
N. Burrowes St. off W. College Avenue (beside the PSU steam plant)
A FREE fall family tradition! The parade forms on N. Burrowes St. off W. College Avenue (beside the PSU steam plant) at 6:30 PM with step-off promptly at 7:00 PM. Costume judging takes place at Memorial Field by the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. Treats will be provided by the S.C. Lions Club. Please choose from one of the following costume categories: • Halloween Tiny Tots (ages 2 & under) • Cartoon Characters • Witches & Monsters • Fairy Tale Characters • Ghosts & Goblins • TV / Movie Characters • Animals on Parade • Halloween Twosome • Groups (3 or more) • Open Class. Watch for the group signs as you walk up Burrowes St. then join in!
On-going Events
October 27, 28 and 30
Haunted Cottages
Thursday and Friday, 8-11pm, and Sunday, 7-10pm
Spruce & Pine Cottages, near the HUB on the Penn State campus.
The Penn State Forensic Science Club presents "The Last Show On Earth" -- a creepy circus/funhouse! This one sounds pretty scary--good for older kids and grown-ups who like a good fright! $4.99 per person.
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.
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