Happy Friday, Happy Valley!
It’s White Out weekend, and if you’re headed to the game (or just tailgating) you’ll have a chance to meet some Nittany Lion legends outside of the stadium.
But much more is happening throughout the weekend. Tussey Mountain will be fest central, with OktoberFest, Food Truck Fest and Rothrock Trail Fest all coming up this weekend.
A busy fall at the Bryce Jordan Center continues with J. Cole and special guest Young Thug. Nittany Theatre at the Barn presents the new musical ‘Arthur and Merlin.’ And there are plenty of ways to get out and get in the fall spirit.
That’s just a taste of what’s in store. We’ve compiled some of the weekend’s highlights below.
Of course this isn’t all that’s happening. 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.
FRIDAY
Let’s Dance
Penn State’s ‘Let’s Dance’ movement workshop for families will kick off at 4 p.m. on the Ford Building lawn with The For Good Troupe will performing musical theater show tunes. Attendees then will be invited to learn basic choreography from the Broadway musical “Peter Pan” under the direction of Penn State dance faculty, School of Theatre students, and the Penn State Chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
An Evening with Woody Wolfe
Join Duck Donuts and Woody Wolfe for a family friendly event to help raise money for Gabe’s Chemo Ducks, starting at 5 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on South Fraser Street. Woody Wolfe regularly visits children’s hospitals and medical camps in Pennsylvania and nationwide to lift the spirits of sick kids with music. Gabe’s Chemo Ducks, are huggable toys used to show children how they will receive their chemo treatments.
OktoberFest
Tussey Mountain offers up a taste of Germany, with food, drinks, games, entertainment, and a bonfire with OktoberFest from 5:30 to 9 p.m. $5 admission, $10 VIP package and children 12 and under are admitted free.
Russian Vocal Music
LYRA, an a cappella group of professional vocalists from St. Petersburg, Russia, will present a concert of Russian choral music at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 208 W.Foster Ave. The concert will feature music of the Russian Orthodox Church and a wide range of Russian folks songs. Admission is free, but donations to offset costs are welcome.
Arthur and Merlin
For its final production of the year, Nittany Theatre at the Barn presents ‘Arthur and Merlin’ a new musical by Jerry Sawyer fit for all ages. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at the Barn in Boalsburg. Performances continue next week, Tuesday through Saturday.
J. Cole
Rapper J.Cole, touring in support of his chart-topping album ‘KOD,’ stops at the Bryce Jordan Center for a 7:30 p.m. show with special guest Young Thug.
SATURDAY
Milesburg Applefest and Car Show
The Milesburg Museum and Historical Society presents the annual Applefest and car, truck and motorcycle show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day will feature unique and historic cars, crafters on the street, kettle soup demonstrations, musical entertainment through out the day, genealogy inside the museum, and children’s games and crafts. Homemade soups, baked goods and apple dumplings with ice cream will be available for purchase.
Pumpkin Patch & Apple Picking.
Enjoy a ride to the pumpkin patch and as well as apple picking from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or while supply lasts, at Way Fruit Farm, 2355 Halfmoon Valley Road, Port Matilda. The Way Cafe will be open for breakfast, lunch, apple cider, pumpkin donuts and got mulled cider.
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails Pig Roast
Carns Equipment and Snow Shoe Rails to Trails host their 6th annual pig roast starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Gillentown Trailhead. Roasted pig and sandwich bun, potato and macaroni salad, baked beans, cole slaw and beverage for $9. SSRTA clothing, raffle tickets, 50/50 drawing and Applications for memberships will be on hand the day of the event. It’s also the last weekend to ride DCNR state trails before closing for fall.
Nittany Lion Legends
Headed to Penn State’s White Out game against Ohio State? Before kickoff you’ll have a chance to meet some Nittany Lion greats outside of the stadium. Michael Mauti and Ki-Jana Carter will be at ESPN’s Nissan Heisman House outside of Pegula Ice Arena. Both will participate in Chalk Talk with ESPN’s Ryen Russillo and an autograph session with fans. Mauti will be on hand from 3 to 4:30 p.m. with Carter stopping by from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Kerry Collins, who will be honored during the game for his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, will sign autographs from 4 to 5 p.m. at Fan Fest near the south tunnel of Beaver Stadium on Curtin Road.
Mount Nittany UMC Football Dinner
Mt. Nittany United Methodist Church, 1500 E. Branch Rd. will have a turkey dinner with all the fixings, from 4 to 7pm. Adult cost is $10, ages 5-11 $5, and age 4 and under is free. (Pay at the door). Takeout meals are available.
SUNDAY
Rothrock Trail Fest
Friends of Rothrock will host a fundraiser event to help with implementing the 60 miles of multi-use trail planned for Rothrock State Forest. Trail Fest starts at 9 a.m. at Tussey Mountain and will incorporate non-competitive events for all user groups, with group leaders and GPS routes for trail running, gravel road running, mountain bike, gravel bike, and hiking. Food and beverage vendors will be available, as well as demo bikes for riders to try. Check here for more details.
Food Truck Fest
Tussey Mountain hosts its first Food Truck Fest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brazilian Munchies, Happy Dishes, World’s Fare Catering, Nomad Kitchen, Rosie’s Pierogies, Rita’s Italian Ice will be on hand, with music from Caryn Dixon, Obvious Pocket and The Perkolators. Admission is free.
Penn State Sports
The No. 7 Nittany Lion field hockey team hosts James Madison at noon at the Field Hockey Complex, while women’s soccer takes on Iowa at 1 p.m. at Jeffrey Field.
Chamber Music Series
The Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association’s Sunday Afternoon Chamber Music Series presents Centre Brass at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 128 W. Howard St. Admission is free.
