Pumpkin Patch Opening and Way Fruit Farm History Day — Sept. 29-30
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., vendors and food trucks will be at Way Fruit Farm. The event is open to the public.
22nd Annual Downtown Fall Festival — Sept. 30
The 22nd Annual Downtown Fall Festival in State College will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event features pumpkin painting, pony rides, a fun house, food vendors and more. Fall Fest 2023 will be on the 200 block of Allen Street with fun and games for the whole family.
Rooted Farmstead’s Fall Market — Sept. 30
From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., this seasonal event that’s open to the public will have local vendors, food, drinks, music and family games. Musician and songwriter Conner Gilbert will perform at 1 p.m.
Pumpkin Festival — Oct. 6-7
The Arboretum at Penn State’s annual Pumpkin Festival will last from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, and 3-9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, featuring a pumpkin giveaway on Oct. 1, jack-o’-lantern illumination, light displays, games and crafts.
Boalsburg Renaissance Faire — Oct. 7
The second annual Boalsburg Renaissance Faire will take place at the Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. There will be demonstrations, food, museum tours, live animals, activities, music and dancing, crafts and more. Admission is $10 per person, and children two and younger are free. All proceeds will go towards the Columbus Chapel and the Boal Mansion Museum.
Good Shepherd Catholic Church Fall Festival — Oct. 21
Good Shepard Catholic Church is holding a Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. The free event will have activities for children and shopping for adults with baked goods, knitted items, household goods, raffle gift baskets, food trucks and more.
Punkin’ Chunkin’ Fall Festival — Oct. 21
This one-day free festival on Saturday, Oct. 21, will be filled with pumpkin launching, food concessions, craft vendors, hayrides, children’s activities and a pumpkin pie eating contest. The event will take place at Bald Eagle State Park.
Fall Arts & Crafts Fair — Oct. 27-28
Christ Community Church in State College is hosting a Fall Arts & Crafts Fair from Friday, Oct. 27, to Saturday, Oct. 28. The festival will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. There will be food, arts and crafts and bounce houses.
Halloween Parade — Oct. 29
The 75th Annual Centre Region Parks and Recreation Halloween Costume parade is returning to downtown State College on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 6:30 p.m. All ages and costumes are welcome with a costume judging contest at State College High School’s Memorial Field.
—Compiled by Olivia Estright and Danielle Blake
