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. […]

Passing Freight

A solo exhibition of photographs by Stephen Mallon celebrating the grandeur of the human capacity to achieve immensely complicated engineering feats by revealing the subtle yet intricate beauty of rail cars passing across the American landscape.

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Everett Railroad Steam into the Cove

$39General Admission Ages 2+FreeChildren Under 2 • Must Sit On Lap$249Table for 4 Lunch included in table purchase If you enjoy a relaxing steam powered ride through the country, this 27-mile ride into beautiful Morrison's Cove is for you! Round trip from Hollidaysburg to Martinsburg, PA. Add on lunch for $13, which includes a small sub, a water, chips […]

Everett Railroad Superhero Train

The Everett Railroad Superhero Train!Enjoy a 1-hour, round-trip ride with your favorite Superheroes. Be sure to come dressed in costume and help us protect The Everett Railroad! $22Adults Ages 13-64$20Seniors Ages 65+$17Youth Ages 2-12FreeChildren Under 2 • Must Sit On Lap

Passing Freight & Contours: Land, Rail, Rau photographs from the William H. Rau Collection

Does this view look familiar to you? The Horseshoe Curve is one of Altoona's most famous destinations. See this photograph among others from railroad past and present at the opening reception of "Contours: Land, Rail, Rau" of photographs from the permanent collection by William H. Rau. William H Rau (1855-1920), one of Philadelphia's preeminent photographers, […]

Everett Railroad Sproul Special

$39General Admission Ages 2+FreeChildren Under 2 • Must Sit On Lap$249Table for 4 Lunch included in table purchase All Aboard the Sproul Special! Duration 2.5 Hours About This is a rare opportunity for mileage collectors to see the Bedford Branch of the Everett Railroad Company! Join us on a 2.5 hour, steam-powered, round-trip ride to Sproul. THE RETURN TRIP […]

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 […]

Railroad City Events presents: A Wonderland Tea

Enjoy a special afternoon tea with friends and family at the Railroaders Memorial Museum! This event is themed after the fantasy story Alice in Wonderland. It will be enjoyed by both children and adults with a tea party experience, finger sandwiches, pastries, crafts, rail yard croquet, and a museum tour.

Spring Craft Show

Blossom into creativity at our Spring Craft Show, just in time for Mother's Day! Discover handcrafted treasures, unique gifts, and one-of-a-kind finds perfect for celebrating the special women in your life. Join us for a vibrant showcase of talent, where artisans come together to celebrate the beauty of spring. Explore, shop, and be inspired as […]

ASO Goes Broadway

Mishler Theatre - 1212 12th Avenue Altoona, PA May 11, 2024 at 7:30 PM The stage will be set for unforgettable night as Altoona Community Theatre (ACT) joins the Altoona Symphony Orchestra to perform some of the most beloved Broadway hits of all time. Featuring a talented cast of performers from our very own ACT, this collaboration […]

Opening Day – DelGrosso’s Park & Laguna Splash

Opening Day Special: 2 Hours of FREE Rides from 11am-1pm! Then, from 1pm to Close: Buy 1 All-Day Fun Pass at regular price & Get the 2nd for Just $10! Must be purchased on same transaction at Ticket Booth. May All-Day Fun Pass $25.00 Rides Open at 11am - Close at 7pm Picnic Grounds Open at […]

Pints for Vets

Alongside Band of Heroes Outdoors, Ward Trucking and Sugarlands Distilling Co, we're very excited to present Pints for Vets, a beer, wine and spirits sampling event at PNG Field on Saturday, May 18! PNG Field is the home of the Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The event will also feature non-alcoholic vendors, […]

Spheres Bubble Show – Family Theatre at the Mishler

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

A comic fusion of art, science, and magic! Kids love the gigantic bubbles over the audience, and adults love the beauty and complexity of the bubble sculptures. An experience not to be missed! Part of our Family Theatre at the Mishler series. Season subscription packages available for purchase now through our box office at 814-944-9434 […]

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Everett Railroad Ice Cream Special

Bring your family and join in the fun on a round-trip train ride between Hollidaysburg and Roaring Spring! The price of your ticket includes a scoop of ice cream, which will be served at the Roaring Spring Station. Additional refreshments and souvenirs will be available for sale during the layover. $25Adults Ages 13-64$23Seniors Ages 65+$19Youth Ages 2-12FreeChildren Under 2 […]

Spaghetti Wednesday

2024 DETAILS YOUR CHOICE OF SPAGHETTI W/ DELGROSSO MEATBALLS FEATURING DELGROSSO MEAT FLAVORED SAUCE OR THE WEEKLY PASTA FEATURE Your Choice of Spaghetti w/ DelGrosso Meatballs Featuring DelGrosso Meat Flavored Sauce $11.00 ea. OR The Weekly Pasta Feature $12.00 ea. Meals Includes: One Free 16 oz. Pepsi Fountain Drink and Dinner Roll w/ Butter. Served […]

Distaff Day at Fort Roberdeau

Women’s 18th century skills will be shared through living history demonstrations and hands-on activities. Discover the skills women used to maintain the home. Paid Admission: $6.00 Adults              $3.00 Children $5.00 Seniors             (Free Parking)

Father’s & Mother’s Day Celebration @ DelGrosso’s Park

Celebration Combo! It's Father's Day, so we are celebrating all Dads today! We are also celebrating Moms today... since the Park was not open during their day! All Dads & Moms Get an All-Day Fun Pass for Just $20! (That's $17 Off reg. price) Available at Ticket Booth only.

Star Spangled 4th @ Fort Roberdeau

We celebrate Independence Day with this open house event. There will be activities for all ages. Free parking and admission. Living history reenactors will be on the grounds from 10:00 AM- 3:30 PM.

Summer Thunder

CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH US AT THE PARK! TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2024 Theme: TBA Pre-Show: Approx. 9:00pm (musical pre show) Fireworks Show: Approx. 10:00pm DelGrosso's Park & Laguna Splash "Special Fourth of July Hours" Laguna Splash Water Park: 11am-7pm Water Side Food Stands: 11am-10pm* *Grill Americano and Laguna Snacks closing at 7pm. DelGrosso's Park Rides and Food Stands: 12pm-11:30pm** **Note: All Rides will […]

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