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Homeschoolers! Are you excited about science? Learn about STEM research being done by Penn State Graduate students with hands-on activities! Grown-ups: please plan to stay with your child during the program.Today’s topic: Marine Science Marvels Register
Get in the paint and celebrate March Madness at the museum! Catch the Sweet 16 games while creating art inspired by the geometry of the court. Discover how art and basketball collide in the work of Barkley Hendricks and Jeff Koons with fast-break gallery conversations and vote on which collection artwork will reign supreme in the Museum Madness collection tournament. Got game? Grab […]
This class is designed for our littlest music-makers! We’ll sing, dance, and express ourselves in many musical ways. Children will have the opportunity to learn new songs, play preschool-friendly instruments, and find the joy in making music together. Register
Meet a Children’s Staff Member at the new Nature Center building for a special storytime about spring and birdwatching. Register
The Penn State Chapter of the Vertical Flight Society is hosting its annual STEM Rotor Day event on Saturday March 29th, 2025, from 11 AM to 3 PM. This event will be held in the basement of the ECoRE Building (556 White Course Drive, State College, PA 16801) on Penn State’s University Park campus.STEM Rotor […]
Learn and observe with Centred Outdoors guides as your child discovers the joy of outdoor free play! This program is designed for preschool and elementary age children and their caregivers. A learning experience for adults, and a fun day for kids! Outdoor free play offers countless benefits to children. It supports healthy development, encourages […]
Stop by the Children’s Department for a fun craft or activity. No registration required
Kids and their families are invited to join us for a special No School Movie Day at the library in celebration of Centre County Reads! Enjoy a screening of Disney’s beloved animated classic, Dumbo—a heartwarming tale set in the same pre-WWII era as the 2025 Centre County Reads selection, West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. […]
The Sierra Club Moshannon Group is thrilled to be bringing this renowned event to State College! For two nights, you will be transported to some of the most spectacular and often vulnerable outdoor spaces in the world. You’ll watch as outdoor adventurers, thrill seekers, and conservationists tell their epic mountain stories. These amazing films will […]
Registration with a small fee will open in March athttp://www.nittanymineral.org/juniored.htm . The event is fun and rewarding for students in grades 1-8 WITH their parents. They will learn about minerals, crystals, gems, fossils, and earth science. At this event, kids get an empty egg carton when they check in, then go to a series of […]
Enjoy a fabulously fun show with local puppeteer Adam Swartz and his puppet friends! Register
Drop in and discover the Palmer’s world-class collections and exhibitions with a friendly and knowledgeable museum guide.
Following the success of Glow Party, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is thrilled to announce its new theme for 2025: Glow-N-Fire. This exciting new experience will feature the same level of fun and excitement that fans have come to expect, but with an added fiery twist. Get ready for more heat and action as we […]
2025 Spring Side by Side ConcertThe next concert for the State College Area Municipal Band is our Annual Spring/Side by Side concert. It is a wonderful experience for the band members, who between them have several thousand years of playing their instruments, playing alongside local middle school students who are just starting out on their […]
Just like food, art comes from many forms, cultural backgrounds, and histories. At each Joyfull, we welcome all to come and enjoy a meal, live performance, and conversation.When our bodies are hungry, we need to eat. But when our souls are hungry, we crave a different kind of nourishment. Join us for evenings of joyful […]
