Craft or Treat

ArtsAltoona Center, 2212 6th Avenue, Altoona, 16602

Join us for a free kids craft event to celebrate Halloween! Free to attend for all local kids, come join us for crafts, costumes, and candy! Wear your Halloween costume and make fun crafts with us! We’ll have lots of different craft activities and candy to give away, as well as information on upcoming events […]

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Harvestfest at DelGrosso’s Park

The temperatures start to drop, the leaves begin to change, and autumn is in the air at DelGrosso's Park for our annual Harvestfest Season Finale! This annual festival is a showcase for fantastic food, creative crafts, and wonderful free entertainment. Harvestfest has a little something for everyone, with wood carvers, entertainers, park rides, great food, […]

$6.00

Halloween Adventures at Fort Roberdeau

Yikes! It's the return of the fabled Fort Haunted Trail! On this eerie night, experience "living history" with characters from Altoona Area High School Astronomy Club. Trick or Treat for children 12 and under.

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26th Annual Holiday Lights on the Lake

Visitors can expect traditions such as the Avenue of Trees, Tunnel of Lights, Santaphotos, the model train exhibit courtesy of the Alto Model Train Museum Association,and delicious cinnamon roasted nuts by Nuts For You. New this year, guests can enjoyhot beverage refills all season long in the Holiday Lights on the Lake souvenir mug,available in […]

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German Christkindl Market

ArtsAltoona's German Christkindl Market will be held at the Unter Uns, 1401 Van Buren Avenue in Altoona. There will be vendors, food and beverages, musical entertainment, and kids activities. There will be a $5/person/day admission charge with ages 12 and under free. Join us for a German cultural holiday celebration!

2022 Winterfest Parade

Kick off your holiday season with Hollidaysburg’s WinterFest parade, held November 20 (the Sunday before Thanksgiving) starting at 2pm.Join our community as we celebrate throughout Downtown Hollidaysburg.Families, friends and neighbors are invited to gather and enjoy the sounds of the bands and the sights of the floats.This year's theme is HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Dickens of a Christmas – Ebensburg

Ebensburg’s 17th annual Dickens of a Christmas is scheduled to take place December 2 – 4, 2022. It is a family-oriented Christmas celebration based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Many vendors and other participants are clad in period costume. Let us be your host as you enjoy this old-fashioned Christmas weekend.

Holiday Kids Craft Night

Our next free kids craft night is just in time for the holidays!Join us on Thursday, December 8th to make holiday crafts, ornaments, and gifts- and get treats!Crafts and activities are geared towards kids in preschool and elementary school! Parents are welcome to stay and help or drop older children off.This event is free to […]

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The Santa Express

 ALL ABOARD! All Aboard the Santa Express! Santa Claus is coming to The Everett Railroad! One of Central Pennsylvania’s favorite holiday traditions returns select weekends in November and December. Children of all ages will enjoy a scenic steam-powered ride through the winter countryside and a visit with Santa!  Hot Cocoa and cookies will be provided and […]

Pollyanna…The Glad Girl

With Pollyanna's sunny disposition, this musical teaches children to always look on the bright side of things.

Chemistry of Color

Hands-on Science FunThe Saint Francis University Rural Outreach Chemistry for Kids program will be visiting Quaint Corner Children's Museum & Discovery CenterIncluded with admission. Free for members. Come and go during the two hours of repeated activities. The Museum will be open to explore 2:00-7:00

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Hansel and Gretel

An original musical adaptation of the Brother's Grimm age-old tale of a journey, a secret and a grand adventure.

Jaffa Shrine Circus

SHOW TIMES: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 – 6:30 PM Thursday, April 20, 2023 – 11:30 AM & 6:30 PM Friday, April 21, 2023 – 11:30 AM & 7:00 PM Saturday, April 22, 2023 – 1:00 PM, 7:00 PM Sunday, April 23, 2023 – 1:00 PM BOX OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday – 9a-7p Sat – […]

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