Discover Downtown in October | | | | |
Newly Opened: The Press
113 Hiester St
The Press Cider & Craft Beverage Taphouse recently held a soft opening for friends and family. Follow them on Instagram and Facebook for updates on official opening and hours of operation!
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Schlow Library Building Turns 20 Years Old!
Schlow Centre Region Library has been opening doors for members of our community to gather, share, and discover a wealth of ideas since 1957. The current building has been a safe space for our community to learn and grow for 20 years.
Over 200,000 people walk through the Library’s doors every year! The Library building is so much more than a place to read. It is a gathering place where people of all ages are welcome to pursue their interests, learn new skills, express their creativity, interact with other members of the community, and enhance their quality of life.
Just as we have in the past, your Library will continue to grow and evolve to match the needs of the community for the next 20 years and beyond.
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Grand Opening Event
Tuesday, Sep 30 | 11:30am | 214 E Calder Way
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You're Invited!
Join us for the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting of Caramel Afternoon Pastry & Catering, a cozy new bakery serving handcrafted, globally inspired pastries made fresh daily.
Tuesday, September 30
11:30 AM
Caramel Afternoon - 214 E Calder Way
Meet owner Seyhan Baskaya, sample some sweet treats, and help us officially welcome this charming new gathering spot to the community. There will be an opportunity to decorate a cupcake while blindfolded. Will you “Nail It or Fail It”?
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First Friday
Friday, Oct 3 | 5-8pm
| | Join us downtown on October 3 from 5-8pm for First Friday! With live music, engaging events and activities, and special deals spread throughout the downtown, this is a night you won't want to miss! | | |
Fall Fest
Saturday, Oct 4 | 10am-3pm | 200 Block Allen St
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Bring the whole family to Fall Fest! Free pumpkins for the kids at our Martin’s Garden Center Pumpkin Patch sponsored by First Citizens Community Bank with a pumpkin decorating activity sponsored by Growing Tree Toys!
Enjoy pony rides, a Fun House, a photo station, face painting, food vendors and much more! Fun and games for the whole family!
Thank You to our supporters:
Funding provided through a grant made possible by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and the Centre County Board of Commissioners!
And many thanks to our partners:
Youth Service Bureau
Martin’s Garden Center
Growing Tree Toys
Tempest Studios
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Calder Way Pop-Up Shop
236 E Calder Way
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We’re happy to welcome Kelly’s Kollections, an Altoona-based women’s boutique offering a variety of brands, styles, and gifts including Liverpool, Lysse, Tribal, Z Supply, Mudpie, Hammitt & more!
Kelly’s Kollection’s will be open October 8 through the end of November.
Hours of Operation:
- Wednesdays – Fridays: 11am – 6pm
- Saturdays & Sundays, 11am – 4pm
Check them out on Instagram and Facebook for updates!
| | Do you have a small business that people should know about? Our office maintains a listing of vendors who are interested in short-term or occasional pop-up opportunities. | | | | If you've ever come downtown on a Monday after a Penn State home game and been surprised at how clean the streets are, thank the Clean Team! This past weekend our team removed about 1100 gallons of litter from downtown. | |
So far in September, the Clean Team cleaned:
- 851 Food Spills
- 261 Glass Spills
- 88 Vomits
- 70 Dog Waste
and removed about 4400 gallons of litter from the downtown!
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Pajama Concert
Wednesday, October 8 | 6:30-7pm | Free
Schlow Library, Downsbrough Community Room
Recommended for ages 3 and up
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Legends & Lore
Wednesday, October 29 | 6:30-7:30pm | Free
Schlow Library, Downsbrough Community Room
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CRPR Halloween Costume Parade
Wednesday, October 29
6:30 PM Line-up begins on Fraser St (Between College Ave. and Beaver Ave.)
7 PM Parade Steps off
All ages welcome
FREE
| | Support your Local Businesses and Give the Perfect Gift! | |
Shop Local First, our local small businesses need you!
The Downtown Gift Card is the perfect gift for every occasion! Valid at over 100 downtown locations, the Downtown Gift Card gives the gift of choice and directly supports local businesses. Order on our website or stop in at the Downtown Improvement District Office, at 127 S. Fraser Street, during regular business hours.
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Remember, many businesses validate parking! Park in the Beaver, Fraser or Pugh garage and ask for a validation from a participating merchant!
Just look for this sign in the window...
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