Downtown State College Farmers Market — Friday, Oct. 13
The Downtown State College Farmers Market will take place on Friday, Oct. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Locust Lane. With farmers and vendors from all over Centre County, there will be food, plants, custom-made goods and more. The Downtown State College Farmers Market will be held every Friday, with the last market of the year on Nov. 17.
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Spooky Pop-Up Shop — Friday, Oct. 13
There will be a vintage pop-up shop and car show at the Tussey Mountain Beer Garden in Boalsburg from 3 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13. There will be spooky entertainment, vendors, beer and food.
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Line Dancing Relay for Life Fundraiser — Saturday, Oct. 14
Centre Boot Company and Lion Country Line Dancing are sponsoring the Line Dancing Relay for Life Fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at Our Lady – The Snow Skating Rink in Snow Shoe. The event will have line dance lessons, food trucks, raffles and more. All proceeds will benefit Centre County Relay for Life Team: Wingate Warriors. Doors open at 6 p.m.
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Discovery Run #8 — Saturday, Oct. 14
Discovery Run #8 will take place from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Tussey Mountain Ski Area on Saturday, Oct. 14. The event is a free group run on part of the Tussey Mountainback course. The group will carpool to Bear Meadows to start.
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Wasson Farm Fall Fests — Saturday, Oct. 14, and Sunday, Oct. 15
The Wasson Farm Fall Fest will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 14-15 in State College. The farm will have hayrides, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, wine tasting, barrel train rides, food and more.
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Pixie Dust Wishes’ Halloween in Neverland — Sunday, Oct. 15
Local nonprofit Pixie Dust Wishes is hosting their Halloween in Neverland event as the organization grants a wish to their 23rd recipient. Pixie Dust Wishes grants people with disabilities a trip to Walt Disney World. Halloween in Neverland is from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15, at Tom Tudek Memorial Park in State College. There will be trick or treating, a costume contest for everyone including pets, lunch, arts and crafts, games, a silent auction, basket raffles and more.
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Miguel Espinoza Fusion — Sunday, Oct. 15
Miguel Espinoza Fusion is coming to the Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion Museum in Boalsburg for a concert. The concert is at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15, in the Boal Barn Great Room. Miguel Espinoza Fusion invites the listener to a symposium of diverse world music traditions. Firm roots in flamenco, classical and jazz are intertwined with North African rhythms, Celtic playfulness and Brazilian expressions, creating a transformative, vibrant and deeply emotive sound. Tickets can be bought online.
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Community Jazz Jam — Tuesday, Oct. 17
3 Dots Downtown in State College is hosting a Community Jazz Jam from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The event is led by experienced players and welcomes players and singers of all ages, instruments and levels of proficiency.
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Centre Pieces Quilt Guild Monthly Day Gathering — Wednesday, Oct. 18
Centre Pieces Quilt Guild will hold its monthly day gathering from 1 to 3 p.m. at Pine Lutheran Church in State College on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Two quilters will lead everyone in a “Designers and Fabric Experience.” Guests are invited for a fun afternoon and the opportunity to meet other quilters and learn more about the Centre Pieces Quilt Guild.
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Spooky Season Sewing and Costume Open Workshop — Thursday, Oct. 19
IGAR Games in State College is offering free Halloween costume prep classes and workshops from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19. Local sewing experts will be available to help attendees. No experience is required.
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Soup Sale and Luncheon — Thursday, Oct. 19
Howard United Methodist Church is sponsoring a community soup sale on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those looking to attend can either take out or eat at the Howard United Methodist Church in Howard. Lunch or a quart of soup costs $8. The proceeds from the event will go towards local missions in the area.
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Centre Social Dance — Thursday, Oct. 19
3 Dots Downtown in State College is inviting people to learn the basics of dance from blues to tango with Centre Social Dance. The event takes place from 8 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19.
—Compiled by Danielle Blake
