Fall Art Market

We are so excited to be hosting our Fall Art Market! This will be a free outdoor festival with local artist vendors, live local music, and food & drinks! Join us at the ArtsAltoona Center outside from 2pm-7pm. Celebrate fall and local art with us!

Family Theatre at the Mishler

A live pop-rock interactive anti-bullying show that's full of funny moments & catchy, empowering original songs!

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Lantern-Led Halloween Walking Tours

Join folklorist and artist Michael Allison as he guides you through the haunted history and legends.  $10 per person.  Registration preferred.October 25  Downtown Altoona  (begins on sidewalk in front of Mishler Theatre)   ​October 27 Allegheny Furnace (begins at Baker Mansion Visitor Center and Museum Store) Tour begins at 7pm.  Recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes.  Walking tour […]

Altoona Symphony Orchestra – Hitchcock and Friends

On this Halloween Weekend, enjoy spooky classics like Night on Bald Mountain, Symphonie Fantastique, Dance Macabre and Firebird Suite paired with music from Alfred Hitchcock favorites like Funeral March of a Marionette, and music from Psycho and Vertigo. Enter a dimension of imagination with music from The Witches of Eastwick, Nightmare Before Christmas, and, of course, the Twilight Zone. Come in costume if you dare, and look out for […]

Veterans Tribute at Fort Roberdeau

Rangers posted at Fort Roberdeau became pensioned veterans after the war. Fort Roberdeau will honor all veterans with a recognition program.

Holiday Craft Fair

Don’t miss our fast growing Holiday Craft fair! This is our 4th Holiday Craft Fair and it gets bigger and better every year!We will have a food truck outside and a wide variety of exclusive Handmade items from local crafters and artists inside.We will have a door prize giveaway every hour with the last one […]

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The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon

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

Christmas: a time for magic. A time for the traditions we cherish. A time to watch as many original TV movies as a human being can possibly endure. But now with The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon, you can enjoy the sugar rush of six Christmas movies all at once! Welcome to Hopewood Falls, Vermont, […]

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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 […]

Holiday Lights on the Lake Holiday Market

The Market will be held at Lakemont Park in the front plaza near the gift shop and fountains. It will include a variety of craft and food vendors, including Fill-A-Friend, a build your own stuffed animal vendor, and The Dirty Soda Shack. Guests can also have photos taken with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elf Matilda. […]

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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!

Band Blast – Altoona Grand Hotel

You are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving Eve at Altoona Grand Hotel’s first Band Blast!Featuring:Jimmy Mowery 9 PM to 12 AM in the Grouses Nesthttps://www.facebook.com/Jimmymowerymusic100 Proof- 10 PM to 1 AM in the Grand BallroomPlan to stay late, or visiting the area for the holidays? Book a room for $60/night for Wednesday 11/23, Thursday 11/24, or […]

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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 […]

Breakfast with Santa – Slinky Action Zone

$12 per ticket. Tickets are on sale now until November 21st! To purchase your tickets you can sign up using the following link https://forms.gle/hwGGELd9DEyYCo6b6. You can call us at 814-695-1515 or stop in during business hours.Enjoy breakfast with your jolliest old friend. Stay and hang out with him in soft play and maybe take a […]

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.

Annual Altoona Christmas Parade

Come join our Float in the Annual Altoona Christmas Parade. More details to come. Mark your calendar now.

Altoona Symphony Orchestra – Holiday Spectacular!

Ring in the holiday season with the ASO Holiday Spectacular! This concert is sure to bring the entire community together and will feature local dancers in selections from The Nutcracker, combined choirs from Altoona and Hollidaysburg High Schools, and other holiday surprises! Music from It's A Wonderful Life and Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus will be presented with […]