Happy Friday, Happy Valley!
As you get ready for the holiday season, get started on your shopping by supporting local shops at Small Business Saturday, the BEA Craft and Gift Fair and Milesburg’s Hometown Christmas. Participate in some Christmas-themed family activities, and check out a few Nittany Lion teams in action
This isn’t all that’s happening, either. There is plenty more around the area for you to enjoy and you can find it all on our calendar page. Explore the weekend’s events and add your own if it isn’t listed. Or see our Bar Tour and Movies pages for more options this weekend or anytime.
Penn State Sports
– Warm up in Rec Hall as the No. 7 Penn State women’s volleyball team closes out the regular season with a pair of matches against fellow top 10 opponents. The Nittany Lions face No. 3 Minnesota on Friday and No. 8 Wisconsin on Saturday, both at 8 p.m.
– The No. 12 Nittany Lion football team hosts Maryland for Senior Day at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Beaver Stadium. Several local teachers also will be honored for Educator Appreciation Day. Grass lots around the stadium will be closed, so be sure to check out important parking info here.
– Lady Lion basketball will welcome Stony Brook to the Bryce Jordan Center for a 2 p.m. tip-off on Sunday. Fans can get discounted admission with their ticket stub from the Penn State-Maryland football game.
Small Business Saturday
Support local merchants as you do your holiday shopping this Small Business Saturday. Downtown Bellefonte will have an organized event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a scavenger hunt and a special tote bag available. Downtown State College businesses will be participating in Small Business Saturday throughout the day, and six shops around the Centre Region will take part in a ‘Shop Hop,’ Saturday and Sunday, where customers can get a passport stamped and be entered to win gift cards. See all the details here.
BEA Craft and Gift Fair
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, the Bald Eagle Area Spanish Club will host its Annual Bald Eagle Area Fall Craft and Gift Fair, featuring unique holiday items from over 100 vendors, at the high school, 751 S. Eagle Valley Rd., Wingate. Admission is free. Food concessions will be offered by the high school Student Government and there will be a door prize raffle. A canned goods drive will support local food banks —donate a canned good in exchange for a door prize raffle ticket
Milesburg Hometown Christmas
With craft shows, flea markets, Santa, carolers and more, Milesburg’s Hometown Christmas will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Start out at the Milesburg Community Center, 101 Mill Street, and you can donate change or canned goods at the door for the local food bank. Boy Scouts will be handing out candy and maps, and Dave’s Weiner Wagon will be on hand with food and drinks for purchase.
Family Activities
– Kids can build and decorate a gingerbread picture frame that doubles as a Christmas ornament at 9 a.m. Saturday at Home Depot. Participants also will receive a certificate of achievement, a workshop apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Advanced registration required.
– Join Schlow Centre Region Children’s Department at 11 a.m. for Saturday Stories Alive, a half-hour of stories, fingerplays, and a craft. Participants should arrive 15 minutes before the start of the program to join activities.
– Personalize your gift giving by making your own reusable gift bags and tags, or set of holiday cards, at 2 p.m. at The Makery, 209 W. Calder Way. Printing blocks and simple silk screen patterns will be provided — you bring the creativity. $20 per adult, or bring a child and make two more bags for an additional $7.
Tussey Mountain Opens
Tussey Mountain will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday for opening day of ski and snowboarding season.
