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Wednesday Night Trivia at Blue Knob Clubhouse

If you possess "approximate" knowledge of many things, you are a perfect trivia participant! And...what a coincidence! It's Trivia Night at the Blue Knob Clubhouse! Register your team of up to 5 players beginning at 6:30..trivia starts at 7! The Clubhouse is open until 9, so stop in for dinner, drinks and trivia!

Altoona Art after Dark

Enjoy a showcase of musicians, artists, and local oddities! This month's featured artist Braden McDannell with Vinyl Record Spinning. Vendors are Mara's Metals: Handmade Recycled Jewelry, Shadow Work Cures: Artwork and Handmade Jewelry, Pressed by Carina: Handmade Jewelry and Decorations, and The Crow Oracle: Tarot and Divination. Cost to attend is $10 per person at […]

Haunting at Skyline Hollow

Join us at Lakemont Park to experience the Imaginarium Sanitarium’s Haunting at Skyline Hollow! Play Goblin Golf, Race the Phantom on the Antique Tin Lizzy Cars, and take a walk around the Hollow of the Skyline rollercoaster. Learn more and get tickets here: A Haunting at Skyline Hollow (imaginariumsanitarium.com)

Potatofest in Ebensburg

Ebensburg PotatoFest, Ebensburg, 15931

The Ebensburg PotatoFest is an annual event in Ebensburg, PA celebrating Cambria County potatoes and more!

Dinosaur Adventure Altoona

Blair County Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Drive, Altoona, 16602, United States

Experience the thrill of the prehistoric age featuring life-sized dinosaurs and massive family fun!🦖 As part of the Dinosaur Adventure, children of all ages will enjoy a variety of activities: fossil crafting, Jurassic jeeps, themed obstacle courses, riding their favorite dinosaur, and more!🦖

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Hollidaysburg Heritage Guided Tours

Explore Hollidaysburg's Fascinating Heritage! Offering your choice of 3 guided tours: HISTORIC HOMES, CANAL ERA, and THE DIAMOND & MORE. Participants have the (highly recommended) option of preceding a tour with a delicious brunch at the historic U.S. Hotel, on S. Juniata Street. Brunch is at 11:00 AM. Tours start at 12:15 PM. Each tour […]

Family Jam Music & Food Truck Festival Fundraiser

Dell Delight Legion Park, 500 N Juniata St, Hollidaysburg

This is Family Services first ever Family Jam! We will have food trucks, 7 bands, raffles, adult beverages and fun for the kids! Gates open at 10:30 am and we will be enjoying all the entertainment until 8pm. Early bird tickets are $20 online, with group tickets available 5 for $80 only in advance and […]

Decades Club to Benefit the Healing Patch

Blair County Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Drive, Altoona, 16602, United States

Join us for this fun evening of prizes and music to benefit grieving children and their families. Dance and sing with us through the decades, and dine with us through the cultures with chances to win cash and prizes! The Reverse Raffle drawing will award more than $4,500 in cash prizes as we enjoy food […]

APPEALING – World Premiere

A world premiere screening of Appealing will be held Saturday, 9/30, in The Grotto at The ArtsAltoona Center. The door will open at 7pm, and the film will start after brief introductory remarks at 7:30pm. A panel discussion will follow. $5 admission, with free popcorn! Drinks and snacks will be available for sale. Adult beverages […]

Apple Cider Festival

Please join us for the 2023 Apple Cider Festival at Prince Gallitzin State Park. This will take place at Muskrat Beach area #2. Admission is free with donations accepted for parking. Alll donations collected by the Friends of Prince Gallitzin State Park will go toward supporting projects and events for the park. Over 100 crafters […]

40th Annual Ghosts & Goblins

Lincoln Caverns’ Presents The Best of 40 Fears! GHOSTS & GOBLINS 2023 Tickets Go On Sale September 6 TICKETS SOLD IN ADVANCE!  At lincolncaverns.com Or CALL 814.643.0268 CHOOSE YOUR TOUR TIME! Guaranteed Time – No Wait Upon Arrival Purchase today for the best selection of dates and times! Remaining tickets will be available at the […]

Halloween Adventures at Fort Roberdeau

Boo! On this eerie night experience 'living history' with characters from Altoona Area High School Astronomy Club. Trick or Treat for children 12 & under in the evening. Haunted Trail for adults & students 6th grade & older after dark.

40th Annual Ghosts & Goblins

Lincoln Caverns’ Presents The Best of 40 Fears! GHOSTS & GOBLINS 2023 Tickets Go On Sale September 6 TICKETS SOLD IN ADVANCE!  At lincolncaverns.com Or CALL 814.643.0268 CHOOSE YOUR TOUR TIME! Guaranteed Time – No Wait Upon Arrival Purchase today for the best selection of dates and times! Remaining tickets will be available at the […]

Ghosts & Goblins Party for Cub Scout Webelos with Earth Rocks Adventure

Howl with fright and giggle with delight as our ghoulish friends lead you on a haunted tour through Lincoln Caverns. Play games, make crafts, and explore the haunted trail at night. Screech and squeal through THREE haunted attractions in all. Included is a presentation about cave formation, cave life, and cave conservation. A tour through […]

Halloween Adventures

Fort Roberdeau, 383 Fort Roberdeau Road, Altoona, 16601, United States

Yikes! The Fabled Haunted Trail at Fort Roberdeau is back again! On this eerie night experience “living history” with characters from Altoona Area High School Astronomy Club. Trick or Treat is for children 12 and under. Haunted Trail is for adults and children 12 and older (younger children are allowed at parent’s discretion.)

40th Annual Ghosts & Goblins

Lincoln Caverns’ Presents The Best of 40 Fears! GHOSTS & GOBLINS 2023 Tickets Go On Sale September 6 TICKETS SOLD IN ADVANCE!  At lincolncaverns.com Or CALL 814.643.0268 CHOOSE YOUR TOUR TIME! Guaranteed Time – No Wait Upon Arrival Purchase today for the best selection of dates and times! Remaining tickets will be available at the […]

Workshop Wednesdays: Crazy About Caves and Troglo Who?

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. Crazy About Caves and Troglo Who? Hands-on experiments enable participants to ‘see’ how caves form and karst landscapes develop, […]

Family Theatre at the Mishler

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

Family Theatre at the Mishler is back for the 2023-2024 season!! Contact the box office to purchase your season tickets now at 814-944-9434. Individual tickets for shows go on sale September 2023. * All ticket sales final. No exchanges or refunds See less — feeling excited.

Pirate Song – Family Theatre at the Mishler

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

This engaging and funny musical features puppetry in a laughter filled show certain to delight theatregoers of all ages. Part of our Family Theatre at the Mishler series. Season subscription packages available for purchase now through our box office at 814-944-9434 M-F 10a to 4p. Individual show tickets on sale after Labor Day.

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