Special Events

If a Special Event requires pre-registration, a link is provided that will take you to our external registration site for that particular event. Our Special Events are typically open for all ages, offer kid-friendly activities, and are held at various facilities throughout the year. If you're new to the area or just visiting, please visit our Find Your Park page for customizable directions to the event locations.

Earth Festclearwater

Sunday, April 21
1-5 PM
All ages
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center
Free!

Come celebrate Mother Earth during the Millbrook Marsh Earth Fest celebration. Spend the afternoon outdoors exploring displays from environmental groups, participating in activities and games, visiting local vendors, and enjoying local entertainment. This event is great for all ages and fun for the whole family! Registration is not required.

 

2024 Earth Fest Participating Groups

 

Centre County Disc Golf Association

Bees Knees Coffee

Centre Wildlife Care

Friends of R. B. Winter State Park

Citizens Climate Lobby

Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority

CentreBike

metalledwith

Nova Ritchey Coaching LLC

Natural Balance Aromatherapy

Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited

Snetsinger Butterfly Garden/PSU Master Gardeners

Lincoln Caverns Inc

Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania

Solar United Neighbors

Discovery By Nature

PA Game Commission

Centred Outdoors

Wilson Home Farms

CCMPO/CRPA

Schlow Centre Region Library
State College Bird ClubBald Eagle Archaeological SocietyAdam Swartz Puppets
Xerces SocietyMiddle Susquehanna Riverkeeper AssociationUS Fish & Wildlife Service
Frost Entomological MuseumSierra Club Moshannon GroupBorough of State College

 

SAVE THE DATE!   
Bike Rodeo and Outdoor MovieBike Rodeo

Wednesday, July 17
Bike Rodeo - 6-8 PM - Register 12/11/23
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. 
 


Fall Feet 5K Run/Walk5K Logo

Saturday, September 14 - Register now!
9 AM Race Start
All Ages Welcome
$30 Race fee – Before 9/1/24
$45 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!