SCASD Summer Youth Fair               Event Flyer HERE (PDF)

Check out the CRPR Summer 2012 Day Camps and Specialty Camps, 10 AM - 2 PM at Mount Nittany Middle School. Free Admission! Sponsored by SCASD Community Education.  (Snow date: Sat. 11 Feb 2012)

State College Area Municipal Band Concerts

Principal Conductor Dr. Ned Deihl and 70 volunteer band members perform a variety of concerts for the community throughout the year.  All concerts are held at the SC Area High School South Auditorium. Admission is FREE, but donations for the band are gratefully accepted at the door. Band Webpage.
• Valentine’s Day Concert: Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, 3 PM
• Spring Concert: Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012, 3 PM
• Mother’s Day Concert: Sunday, May 13, 2012, 3 PM
• 4th Fest Concert: Wed., July 4, 2012, 7 PM across from the Bryce Jordon Center
• Arts Festival Concert: (TBA)

6th Annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt for Teens               (Grades 6-8 only)

Wednesday, April, 4, 2012, 8:00 PM FREE!  At Millbrook Marsh Nature Center   
This is not your little sister or brother’s egg hunt. This is bigger, better, darker and extremely COOL for kids in grades 6-8. Meet at the Nature Center Barn and don’t forget to bring your flashlight. There will be prizes, food, music and more! FREE, but advance registration is required. Rain or shine. Remember to dress for the weather. For more information or to register call 231-3071 or register on-line HERE.   Program # 42210

Sat.
7 Apr 2012

54th Annual "CRPR Easter Egg Hunt"        (for children through age 9)

Saturday, April 7, 2012, 2:00 PM. FREE!  Centre Region Parks & Recreation’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt (with over 7,000 eggs) will be held at Orchard Park, located at the corner of Bayberry Dr. & Blue Course Dr. Prize baskets will again be provided by members of the State College Rotary Club. The hunt will begin at 2:00 PM SHARP, so please arrive in time to meet the Easter Bunny! Rain, shine or snow! The following four age group areas will be provided: • 2 yrs. & Under • 3, 4 & 5 yrs. • 6 & 7 yrs. • 8 & 9 yrs.

Earth Day Birthday Event - Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

Sunday, April 15, 2-5 PM. FREE! Celebrate Earth Day at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Great fun for the whole family! FREE! Come enjoy an afternoon of fun and learning! Visit displays from local environmental organizations, enjoy kids activities and crafts, food, games, and more! Earth Day Birthday is an enjoyable time for all ages and open to the public for no charge. This event is planned by PSU Recreation, Parks & Tourism Management students as a class project. Event will be held rain or shine.

Earth Day Spring Scavenger Hunt - Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

Sunday, April 22, 2 - 4 PM at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center.  Enjoy Earth Day with this kid-based, eco-friendly scavenger hunt! Families will work together in the marsh to find (but not disturb) real birds nests, explore the marsh for signs of spring, and have a fun time together! This event is FREE but donations are appreciated.

Birds and Bagels Program

Saturday April 28, 9 AM (rain or shine) at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Join us for an enjoyable morning of birds and bagels! We’ll start with refreshments in the Spring Creek Education Building, then venture out into the marsh for a bird walk. After the walk, we’ll return to the Marsh for an informational bird presentation, all led by Justine and Drew Weber, local bird enthusiasts. No registration is required, program will last approximately 2 hours and is open to birders of any age or experience level. This program is FREE but donations are greatly appreciated.

Hershey’s North American Track & Field Youth Program
2012 YOUTH TRACK MEET

Sunday, May (date & time TBA), 2012, at the SCAHS South Track. 

This program introduces children age 9-14 to physical fitness through basic track & field events, encouraging them to be the best they can possibly be. Age is determined as of December 31, 2012. FREE!  Coming in May, 2012 at the SCAHS South Track. FREE!  Please check back for the event schedule.

(Date TBA)
May 2012

Centre Region Parks & Recreation
2012 Pitch, Hit & Run - Local Competition

Coming in May, 2012, at the John Hess Softball Field Complex (date TBA). Pepsi / Major League Baseball PITCH, HIT & RUN is a free, national program that gives boys and girls ages 7-14 the chance to showcase their baseball & softball abilities. This event is intended to encourage youth participation and emphasize the fun element of the sport. FREE! Boys and girls compete together in four different age groups: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14. Age is determined as of July 17, 2012. A Birth Certificate is required for age verification. For more information contact CRPR at 231-3071. The PH&R Registration Form is available here (PDF). This form will also be available at the CRPR office and at the event. A parent/guardian signature is required.

CRPR "Pool Pass Photo Day"

Sat. May 19, 10 AM - 2 PM (rain or shine).   Both Pool Offices will open to sell season passes & process teh 2012 season pass photocards.  Sorry, the pools will not be open for swimming.   2012 Pool Fees...

Sun.
17 Jun 2012

Dad's Swim Free on Father's Day at both CRPR pools

Hey kids, bring Dad to the swimming pools on Father’s Day! In honor of Father’s Day 2012 and to promote family recreation, the Centre Regional Recreation Authority Board has again announced a “DAD’S SWIM FREE DAY” at Park Forest Community Pool and at Wm. L. Welch Community Pool in State College on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Any Dad accompanied by at least one paying customer (including season passes) will be admitted free during the regular Sunday pool schedule: Adult Fitness Swim / Toddler Time 10 AM-Noon; General Swim Noon-8 PM; Adult Fitness Swim 7-8 PM.  Aquatics Menu...

Centre Region Parks & Recreation & Centre Region Community Tennis Association present
Community Tennis Block Party

"Tennis Fun for Everyone" on Saturday, May 14, 2011, 1-4 PM, SCAHS Community Tennis Courts, Prospect Ave. Racquet demos, free mini lessons, USTA Quickstart tennis demos & more! For tennis lovers of all ages & abilities! FREE!  Raindate: Sun. 15 May 2011

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Sat.
18 Jun 2011

ClearWater Conservancy's "Spring Creek Day" Family Festival

Sat. 18 Jun 2011, 10 AM - 2 PM at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Fun for the whole family abounds when ClearWater Conservancy and Centre Region Parks and Recreation hook up to host this annual festival! Locals and friends are invited to enjoy live music, food concessions and children’s crafts while learning about the environment through nature walks, boardwalk tours, hands-on outdoor demonstrations, exhibits and presentations by local conservation organizations. There is no admission fee -- just enjoy yourself while learning more about how you can make a difference!

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Sat.
18 Jun 2011

ROMANTIC MOONLIGHT WALK

Saturday, 18 June 2011, 8:30-10:30 PM   This popular event will be held on Father’s Day weekend! Wrap up your special evening with the one you love by visiting Millbrook Marsh Nature Center for the 6th annual romantic moonlight walk on the marsh boardwalk! Stroll hand-in-hand in the moonlight, stop under the “kissing tree”, make a wish at the wishing well, dance at the pavilion, and more! The walk will be open at 8:30 PM and close at 10:30 PM. Couples will be greeted by a staff member and then walk the lantern-lit boardwalk at their own pace. This event is not appropriate for children and will be cancelled in case of bad weather, including high winds. No registration required.

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Sat.
25 Jun 2011

The 7th Annual "CRPR TOUCH A TRUCK EXPO"
Saturday, June 25, 2011, 1-4 PM
S.C. Area High School North Building "Driver Training Lot."  FREE! Sponsored by Centre Region Parks & Recreation & Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. Bring the kids out for an exciting afternoon of BIG TRUCKS, DUMP TRUCKS, FIRE TRUCKS and MORE! It’s a hands-on experience for the entire family!

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Sat.
2 July 2011
10 AM Step Off

CRPR “Kids-on-Wheels” Parade  
“A Centre Region Tradition”

Saturday, 2 July 2011, 9:30 AM line-up / 10 AM Step-off. FREE!

Hey Kids! Show your patriotism and be part of the annual “CRPR Kids-on-Wheels” Parade. Bring your bike, wagon, scooter, stroller or skateboard and meet us at the corner of Foster Avenue and Locust Lane. The parade will end at Friedman Parklet where we will celebrate our nation’s birthday by singing “Happy Birthday to US” and eating watermelon. FREE!

Bike Decorating Party (free!) for the Kids on Wheels Parade: Friday, July 1, 7 to 7:30 PM @ Holmes-Foster Park, Pavilion #2 (off Westerly Parkway). Join CRPR staff to decorate your bike for the Kids on Wheels Parade. Streamers and tape supplied. Anything else is up to you!

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Sat
23 Jul 2011

7th Annual “CRPR SPLASH, PEDAL & DASH” Youth Triathlon

Saturday, 23 July 2011 at Welch Pool for ages 6-14. Entries will be limited so register today! Advance Registration Fee $10. Event registration options.
Day of Race Fee: $20 (space-permitting). The check-in at Welch Pool opens 30 minutes before each race. A rain or shine event.  RESULTS HERE

"Alphabet Marsh" Family Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, July 23, 2011, 1-3 PM. FREE!  Bring the family and explore Millbrook Marsh Nature Center with this fun, alphabet-based scavenger hunt. This eco-friendly discovery hunt will guide you though the marsh to see, touch, smell, and hear things found naturally in this exciting eco-system. Take your time, enjoy the day, work together as a team, and have FUN with this kid-friendly activity. No registration required. No fee for the program but donations are appreciated.

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Thur
28 July 2011

The 45th Annual CRPR Peanut Carnival   “A Centre Region Tradition”

Thursday, 28 July 2011, 6-8 PM at Park Forest Middle School Gym.
Come one come all, to the 45th Annual CRPR Peanut Carnival at the Park Forest Middle School. Free admission; a bag of peanuts (needed to play the booth games) is 25¢. Bring the whole family and play all kinds of carnival games using peanuts! Each year campers in the CRPR KIDVenture Camp programs help to design and run the carnival booths. At each booth, you can play all sorts of carnival games or pitches, and have a chance to win some great prizes! Don’t be a “NUT,” come to Park Forest Middle School and join the Peanut Carnival tradition. Help us make this evening of fun even “nuttier!”

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Fridays:
17 Jun
22 Jul
5 Aug
2011

Centre Region Parks & Recreation & the Nittany Valley Shakespeare Festival present:

FREE performances of Shakespeare's “King Lear” outdoors, in the parks! All shows are weather-permitting. Please bring your chairs or blankets.

GRANDPARENT’S DAY SCAVENGER HUNT
at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, State College

SUNDAY, Sept. 11, 2-4 PM         FREE!   Kids, bring your grandparents to Millbrook Marsh Nature Center on Sunday, September 11 from 2-4 PM to participate in a fun scavenger hunt designed for you to enjoy together! This kid-based, eco-friendly scavenger hunt will guide you and your grandparents through the marsh to explore like never before! This activity is FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated to help support MMNC programs. No registration required.

Centre Region PUNT, PASS & KICK^® Competition     FREE!

The NFL and Pepsi invite you to participate! PPK is the most well-known youth sports competition in the world. Hosted by Centre Region Parks & Recreation and the State College Jaycees. SUNDAY, October 2 (rain or shine) at Haluba Hall on the Penn State Campus. FREE! Registration opens at 11:30 AM; competition starts at 12 noon. The top finishers in each age group will advance to future competitions.  This Entry Form (PDF) with release must be submitted prior to participation. For more information on the local PP&K program contact Jeff Hall (CRPR) 231-3071 or Larry Walker (SC Jaycees) 234-4000. Open to all Centre Region youth age 6-15:

21st Annual “Dark in the Park”
STORIES AROUND THE CAMPFIRE

WEDNESDAY, October 19, 2011

FREE! Area storytellers will perform the 21st Annual “Dark in the Park - Stories Around the Campfire” on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 from 7 PM - 8:30 PM at Sunset Park (850 McKee Street). Attend this FREE event cosponsored by Centre Region Parks & Recreation and Schlow Centre Region Library. Seasonal tales will be told, complete with a campfire. Bundle up, bring snacks and a thermos of hot chocolate, lawn chairs & blankets! Car-pooling is recommended. For more information, please call 231-3071. No advance registration required. The indoor location in the event of inclement weather is the Easterly Parkway Elementary School, All Purpose Room.
BULLETIN 19 Oct 2011: Due to today's weather forecast, the event (renamed: "Dim in the Gym") will be held at the Easterly Parkway Elem. School All Purpose Room at 7 PM.

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Sun.
30 Oct 2011

Costume Parade (The 66th Annual Costume Parade!)

SUNDAY, October 30, 2011, 6:30 PM LINE UP, 7:00 PM STEP-OFF

A FREE fall family tradition . . . the 2011 Centre Region Halloween Costume Parade will be held on Sunday, October 30 (rain or shine). Centre Region Parks & Recreation and the State College Lions Club will cosponsor the parade through downtown State College. The parade forms on N. Burrowes St. off W. College Avenue (beside the PSU steam plant) at 6:30 PM with step-off promptly at 7:00 PM. Costume judging takes place at Memorial Field by the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. Treats will be provided by the S.C. Lions Club. Please choose from one of the following costume categories: • Halloween Tiny Tots (ages 2 & under) • Cartoon Characters • Witches & Monsters • Fairy Tale Characters • Ghosts & Goblins • TV / Movie Characters • Animals on Parade • Halloween Twosome • Groups (3 or more) • Open Class.   Watch for the group signs as you walk up Burrowes St. then join in!

OFFICIAL
2011 Trick-or-Treat Night in the Centre Region

MONDAY, October 31, 2011, 6-8 PM      ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT!
The official Centre Region Trick-or-Treat Night is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 31, 2011 from 6-8 PM. This will apply to the Borough of State College and the Townships of College, Ferguson, Harris and Patton.

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6 Nov 2011

9th Annual "Millbrook Marsh HISTORIC HARVEST FESTIVAL"

SUNDAY, 6 November 2011, 2–5 PM.  FREE
at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, 548 Puddintown Road, College Township. Google Map
This fantastic event offers visitors a chance to explore the nature center and enjoy food, games, crafts, demonstrations, music, animals and more at this family event with a historic harvest theme. Learn about the history of the area and enjoy the day! Great for all ages! This event is planned with the support of the Penn State Recreation, Parks & Tourism Management students. Please join us. No advance registration is necessary.