Special Events
Pre-Season Plunge - Event Associated with Centre Gives
Did you miss Centre Gives and want to support the Youth Scholarship Program? Don't worry! You can purchase tickets at the gate on May 17th or donate online to support the scholarship program.
Event Date: Friday, May 17 (Rain date: Saturday, May 18)
Time: 4:30-6:30 PM
Age: All ages welcome
Ticket Quantities:
$15 – One (1) person
$30 – Three (3) people
$55+ – Six (6) people (six is max. for groups)
Location: William Welch Community Pool
Summit the climbing wall, enjoy music and poolside yard games from the Rec on the Go Truck, glide down splashtacular slides, and tackle the inflatable Wibit on the water! Happy Valley Chef will be on site selling delicious wood-fire pizzas.
Gifts received during Centre Gives support the Youth Scholarship Program to provide access to CRPR programs that promote physical and mental health and wellness, allow youth to explore their interests, and encourage the development of a life-long passion for the arts, environment, history, and fitness.
Playground Passport Pursuit
Begins June 5; ends August 1
All ages
Parks around the region
Become a playground fanatic and explore many of the awesome playgrounds in the Centre Region! There is no shortage of fun with over 50 parks in the area. Make it your mission this summer to visit and complete a Playground Passport for an entry into a prize raffle.
Download and print off the passport between June 1 and June 5 ( a link will be provided here). Use it as your guide to complete the checklist, challenge activities, and coloring pages at 10 or more playgrounds. Complete your passport by August 1, 2024, and return it to the CRPR Office at 2040 Sandy Dr.; Suite A, State College. Incomplete passports will not be considered. Share your adventures and tag us on Facebook: @crpr1 or Instagram: @crpr_sc.
Capvara the Clown & Adam Swartz Puppet Show
Saturday, June 15 - Register now!
11 AM-12:30 PM
All ages
Millbrook Marsh Barn
Youth (ages 3-17) - $4 Residents/$6 Non-Residents
Adults 18 & up- $8 Residents/$12 Non-Residents
Join us for an afternoon of circus and puppet fun! This two-part show includes classic acts from Capvara the Clown including juggling, magic, and contortion, and Adam Swartz Puppets taking puppets and people on an exciting quest in this interactive show created by the audience. Magical monsters! Fuzzy friends! And a dragon?
Touch-A-Truck
Saturday, June 24
10 AM-1 PM
All ages
State College Alliance Church
Free!
Service vehicles, first responders, fire trucks, and more! Bring the kids out for an exciting afternoon of all things TRUCKS! Climb, touch, honk horn! This is a hands-on experience for all. The first hour of the event is sensory-friendly with no horn honking.
Game Nights
Wednesdays,
June 26 - Nittany Orchard Park
July 5 - Fasick Park
July 12 - Autumnwood Park
July 19 - Tusseyview Park
July 26 - Orchard Park
Gather family and friends at your neighborhood park on Wednesday evenings for your favorite lawn and backyard games! These free Game Nights are open to kids, individuals, and families of all ages. Staff have a huge variety of tabletop and group games.
Welch Cardboard Regatta
Saturday, June 29
8:30-10 AM
single boat - age 6-10
double boat - age 6-10
single boat - age 11+
double boat - age 11+
Build your boat, and race it at Welch Pool! Boats must be made from cardboard, paperboard, and duct tape ONLY (colored duct tape is OK). Boats may be a maximum of 7' long and 4' wide. Paddles/propulsion must also be homemade using the same materials (or use your hands/feet). The race course will be one length of the pool (25 yards). Racers will be divided by division and category and may be separated into heats.
AWARDS:
1st place in each division for the fastest boat
Best overall boat design
Best overall costume
The Titanic Award for the most spectacular sinking
We will host pre-judging at 8:30 AM (all entries must be present) and the races will begin thereafter. Costumes must be pool/swimmer safe. Lifeguards will be on duty.
Kids on Wheels Parade
Thursday, July 4
9:30 AM-Line up / 10 AM Step-off
All ages
Corner of Locust Lane and Foster Ave.
Free!
Hey kids show your patriotism and be part of the FREE Annual CRPR Kids on Wheels Parade on July 4th! Decorate your bike, scooter, stroller, or wagon, and meet us at the corner of Locust Lane and Foster Ave between 9:30 -10 AM. The parade starts promptly at 10 AM and ends at Sidney Friedman Parklet for watermelon and games. This is a fun way to start the holiday!
SAVE THE DATE!
Bike Rodeo and Outdoor Movie
Wednesday, July 17
Bike Rodeo - 6-8 PM - Register now!
Outdoor Movie - 8:45 PM (or dark)
All ages
LOCATION TBD
Free!
Get ready to ride and roll, folks! Join us for our Bike Rodeo and Outdoor Movie Night – the perfect combo for a fun-filled evening! This fun, free family event is open to all ages and tailored to children and youth with lots of fun activities designed to set young riders up for safety. Stay after the rodeo for an outdoor screening of a movie on our inflatable screen. (movie title to be announced!) Please visit www.crpr.org for event updates. Registration is required for the Bike Rodeo so we have enough free helmets for kids! This event is offered in partnership with PennDot and the Centre Region Planning Agency.
PBS Kids Movies in the Park
Friday, July 19
7:30 PM/The movie begins at dark
All Ages Welcome
Free!
Tom Tudek Memorial Park
We are once again teaming up with WPSU to offer PBS Kids movies and shows at Tudek Park this summer! Pack a picnic, bring your friends and family, and spend an evening at the park. The Rec on the Go truck will be there with plenty of games to keep everyone entertained before the sun sets and the movie begins.
Pedal, Splash & Dash Youth Triathlon
Saturday, July 20
Age 11 - 7:45 AM start
Age 10 - 8:15 AM start
Age 9 - 8:45 AM start
Age 8 - 9:15 AM start
Age 7 - 9:30 AM start
Age 6 - 9:45 AM start
All Ages Welcome
$20
Welch Pool
Swimming will take place at Welch Pool; the bike portion will use the bike path from Welch Pool to Blue Course Drive; the run portion will use the SCAHS field above the pool. Participants must be equipped with appropriate swimwear, their bicycle and helmet, and running shoes or sneakers. Parents/guardians should be present to assist with race transitions. The event will be held rain or shine; cancelation with a full refund in the event of thunder/lightning. Finishers will receive a custom CRPR Triathlon medal!
Race Information:
Ages 9-11: 100-yard swim, 2-mile bike, 1/2 mile run
Ages 6-8: 50-yard swim, 1-mile bike, 1/4 mile run
Beep, Beep BINGO
Friday, July 26 (Rain date: July 28) - Register now!
5-8:30 PM
All Ages Welcome (15 & under must be accompanied by an adult)
$15/vehicle(additional game booklets can be purchased for $10 on-site)
Hess Softball Complex
Play BINGO from your car or lawn chair and support the Centre Region Active Adult Center for a chance to win cash prizes! 1- (10) regular BINGO games will be called using an FM transmitter and loud speaker. The evening will end with a JACKPOT game! Admission includes one booklet of 10 games with six cards per game. Additional regular game booklets can be purchased for $10 each, online or by cash or check the day of the event, while supplies last. Early Bird BINGO game booklets, raffle tickets, and 50/50 drawing tickets will also be available for purchase at the event. Bring a marker/dauber/pen highlighter to mark your cards. Yard games will be set up to play during the breaks.
Event schedule:
5 PM - Gates open
6 PM - Early Bird BINGO starts
7 PM Regular BINGO Starts
So Long Summer Splash & Movie - "Migration"
Saturday, August 24
8 PM (Movie will start at dark)
All Ages
$5 per person
Park Forest Pool
Find your float and join us at Park Forest Pool for a Dive-in Movie screening of "Migration!" Gates open for evening swimming at 8 PM, and the movie will start at approximately 8:30 PM. (No water slides for this event.)There will be yard games as well as food and rinks (non-alcoholic) available for purchase. Staff will be handing out glow sticks. Season passes are not valid for this event.
Paws-A-Pool-Ooza Dog Swim
Sunday, September 8
1-1:30 PM - dogs 0-25 lbs
1:45-2:15 PM: dogs 26-50 lbs
2:30-3 pm: dogs 51+ lbs.
$5 per dog/humans are free
Park Forest Pool
Why should the humans have all the fun at the pool? Bring your favorite pooch out to the Annual Paws-A-Pool-ooza event! Proof of license, vaccinations, and a waiver are required at check-in. Download the waiver and bring it with you and save time.
Fall Pumpkin Snack & Paint
Sunday, September 8 - Register now!
2-5 PM
Ages 18 & up (children ages 8-17 are welcome with a participating adult)
Active Adult Center Community Room
$35 Residents/$53 Non-Residents
Recreate your seasonal masterpiece by following step-by-step instructions to paint your version of the featured painting. Snacks will be available to help feed your creativity. All materials will be provided. Come on your own, or bring a friend or family member. This program is listed as an adult program, but children 8-18 years are welcome with a participating adult. Appropriate instructions will be given to children.
The Extra-Ordinary 
Capvara the Clown
Sunday, September 8 - Register now!
2-3 PM
All ages
Millbrook Marsh Barn
Youth (ages 3-17) - $4 Residents/$6 Non-Residents
Adults 18 & up- $8 Residents/$12 Non-Residents
Capvara the Brazilian clown offers an updated version of his Extra-Ordinary show featuring acts from the Latin American street circus tradition. His original performance features acts of juggling, magic, physical comedy, mime, and contortion, perfect for family audiences!
Fall Feet 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, September 14 - Register now!
9 AM Race Start
All Ages Welcome
$30 Race fee – Before 9/1/24
$40 Race fee
Circleville Park, 200 Little Lion Drive, State College PA
As fall peaks around the corner, we invite you to lace up your running shoes for the Fall Feet 5K Run/Walk! All event proceeds support the CRPR Youth Scholarships Program, which opens doors to recreation! This first-ever 5K/Fun Run will begin and end at Circleville Park in Patton Township. The race is open to all ages. We will hold a special Fun Run inside the park for kids, ages 10 & under! The race course begins at Circleville Park (upper lot area), then travels out onto the Circleville Bike Path, up to Scotia Road (turn around), and back into the park where you'll loop around and finish. There are a few rolling hills along the way (avg. elevation gain of 211 feet). Register before September 1st and receive a custom race shirt! This race is chip-timed by Falcon Race Timing. Prizes will be awarded to top runners in various age categories. Details regarding packet pick-up will be shared closer to the date of the race. If you'd like to sponsor this race, please email the Race Coordinator, Beth Lee!