Workshop Wednesdays: Batty About Bats & Bats Are Good Guys

Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks Presents Workshop Wednesdays The northeast’s premiere Caves & Karst educational facility invites you and your family to join us for a unique and unforgettable experience filled with fun and hands-on learning. Batty About Bats & Bats Are Good Guys Celebrate Bat Week with us and our favorite furry friends. Learn […]

Come to the Darkside Blacklight Adventures!

Fridays in Winter & Spring Wednesdays throughout the summer! 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM For ages 10+ Bring your sense of adventure & wonder to see Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks as you’ve never seen them before!  Start the evening with an informal presentation of our pre-tour program, An Introduction to Speleology – The Study […]

Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Join us at the Williamsburg Community Farm Show for all you care to eat buckwheat pancakes and sausage! Adults only $6.00, children 10 & under FREE!!

Workshop Wednesdays: Rocks Rock & Fossil Fanatics

Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks Presents Workshop Wednesdays The northeast’s premiere Caves & Karst educational facility invites you and your family to join us for a unique and unforgettable experience filled with fun and hands-on learning. Rocks Rock & Fossil Fanatics Visit various stations performing identification tests and learning fascinating properties of rocks and minerals. […]

Come to the Darkside Blacklight Adventures!

Fridays in Winter & Spring Wednesdays throughout the summer! 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM For ages 10+ Bring your sense of adventure & wonder to see Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks as you’ve never seen them before!  Start the evening with an informal presentation of our pre-tour program, An Introduction to Speleology – The Study […]

Come to the Darkside Blacklight Adventures!

Fridays in Winter & Spring Wednesdays throughout the summer! 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM For ages 10+ Bring your sense of adventure & wonder to see Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks as you’ve never seen them before!  Start the evening with an informal presentation of our pre-tour program, An Introduction to Speleology – The Study […]

Down & Dirty Nova with Digging in the Past or Earth Rocks Adventure

Wolves and Webelos will both participate in the DOWN & DIRTY NOVA AWARD on Friday night. Discover how the above ground and underground habitats are connected. Learn about bat species living in your neighborhood and explore why they may use different kinds of trees. Discover what other animals live there and make their homes in […]

Webelos Earth Rocks Adventure Pin or Wolf Digging in the Past

Bring more of your Cub Pack to this exciting choice day. Webelos can earn the EARTH ROCKS ADVENTURE PIN. Scouts will delve into earth’s mineral treasures. They will perform several experiments, examine maps, and learn about how we use rocks & minerals in our daily lives. Cub Scout Wolves will participate in the DIGGING IN […]

Jaffa Shrine Circus

SHOW TIMES: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – 6:30 PM Thursday, April 11, 2024 – 11:30 AM & 6:30 PM Friday, April 12, 2024 – 11:30 AM & 7:00 PM Saturday, April 13, 2024 – 1:00 PM, 7:00 PM Sunday, April 14, 2024 – 1:00 PM BOX OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday – 9a-7p Sat – […]

Come to the Darkside Blacklight Adventures!

Fridays in Winter & Spring Wednesdays throughout the summer! 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM For ages 10+ Bring your sense of adventure & wonder to see Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks as you’ve never seen them before!  Start the evening with an informal presentation of our pre-tour program, An Introduction to Speleology – The Study […]

Girl Scout Juniors Animal Habitats & Geocacher Badge Combo w/Junior Cave Explorer Add-On

Plunge into the underground world!  Earn two badges during this weekend combo event.  The Geocacher badge program teaches girls how to use a GPS unit and find coordinates. Girls will also learn to use geo-slang, track a Travel Bug, make trade items, and go on a scout themed geocaching hunt.  In the Animal Habitats badge […]

Italian Night at the Symphony

Mishler Theatre - 1212 12th Avenue Altoona, PA April 13, 2024 at 7:30 PM The Altoona Symphony Orchestra and Indiana University of Pennsylvania Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Craig Denison, come together for an unforgettable evening of music by Italian composers! The audience will be swept away by the passion and drama of several Italian opera […]

Thwacked – Family Theater at the Mishler

Mishler Theatre, 1212 12th Avenue, Altoona, 16601, United States

Talking frogs? A falling sky? A town full of confused folk? What is really happening and who can answer these questions? Find out in this musical as delightful characters unravel the mystery in their fairytale world! Part of our Family Theatre at the Mishler series. Season subscription packages available for purchase now through our box […]

Curve Classic HS Baseball Tournament

The 20th Annual Curve Classic high school baseball tournament, presented by McDonald's, will be held April 18-20, 2024 at Peoples Natural Gas Field, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates' Double-A affiliate, the Altoona Curve. The eight schools participating in this year's tournament are: Bishop Guilfoyle, Northern Bedford, Altoona, Curwensville, Central, Northern Cambria, Hollidaysburg and Tyrone. […]

Blair County – A People’s History

The Blair County Historical Society is proud to announce the red-carpet grand premiere of “Blair County: A People’s History.” This 90-minute film, directed by Mark Frederick, is the first feature length documentary on the history of Blair County. The piece will premiere on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the historic Mishler Theatre. DVDs and other […]

Come to the Darkside Blacklight Adventures!

Fridays in Winter & Spring Wednesdays throughout the summer! 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM For ages 10+ Bring your sense of adventure & wonder to see Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks as you’ve never seen them before!  Start the evening with an informal presentation of our pre-tour program, An Introduction to Speleology – The Study […]

Curve Invitational HS Baseball Tournament

The 2nd Annual Curve Invitational high school baseball tournament, presented by Sheetz, will be held May 2-4, 2024 at Peoples Natural Gas Field, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates' Double-A affiliate, the Altoona Curve. The eight schools participating in this year's tournament are: Juniata Valley, Claysburg, Philipsburg, Williamsburg, Blacklick Valley, Fannett Metal, Selinsgrove and Greater […]

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