The Bellefonte Community Band will perform marches, waltzes and more at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at 480 Waupelani Dr., State College. See the planner below for more information. Courtesy photo

Saturday, July 4

The Friends of Peterson Memorial Dragway will sponsor a downtown cruise from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4, on 11th and 12th Avenues in Altoona. The Blair County Antique Automobile Club and racers from Petersons and other tracks will be participating. Come and relive the 1976 Cruise the Town.

The Centre County Historical Society will host “Sunrise & the Spirit of ’76,” from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 E. College Ave., State College. The event will include a traditional Fife and Drum Corps presentation featuring musicians in period inspired attire, a flag ceremony by the Girl Scouts and a presentation by local historian and CCHS president Robert Williams, “Centre County’s Ties to the American Revolution.” Richard Pencek will present Revolutionary War-era artifacts. Refreshments and Mansion tours will be available. For reservations and more information, visit pci.jotform.com/form/261605019822150

Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon, will host a Red, White and Blue Scavenger Hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Blacksmith Shop. Celebrate the 4th by searching for colors that represent the American flag and learn about history and plants. All ages are welcome and the event is free.

Stop by the Blacksmith Shop at Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon, to learn about the art and history of early American blacksmithing with park volunteer, Don Maurer, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 4. The program is free. For more information, visit events.dcnr.pa.gov.

Everyone is welcome to participate in Blue Knob State Park’s fish for free day, all day, Saturday, July 4, at any stream in the park. Participants are asked to visit the park office before starting their experience.

Join park naturalist Jessie Kohan from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4, to learn about Pennsylvania nature symbols at the Buck Hill Amphitheater, Blue Knob State Park, Imler. Come see whitetail deer, brook trout, ruffed grouse and more. The program is free.

Sunday, July 5

Blue Knob State Park, Imler, will host a hike of the Chappells Field Trail from 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday, July 5. Wear hiking shoes, bring plenty of water and meet at the Buck Hill Amphitheater. We will be learning about the history of Blue Knob and some animals and plants along the trail. The event is free.

The Hollidaysburg and Altoona Community Bands will perform a joint concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 5, in the Canal Basin Band Shell. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at Grace Bible Church, Hollidaysburg.

Hope Fire Company of Northern Cambria will host the 41st annual Car, Truck & Bike Show Sunday, July 5, on State Route 219 in Northern Cambria. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and awards will be presented at 4 p.m.

The Bellefonte Community Band will perform marches, waltzes and more at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at 480 Waupelani Dr., State College. Admission and parking are free. The Summer Music Picnic Series is held rain or shine and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Grounds open at 4 p.m. and the music lasts until 7:30 p.m. Food from Dogs on the Run will be available. For more information, call 814-234-7755 or visit southhills.edu/music-picnic/.

Coming up

The Big Boy Train Food Truck

Festival will be held from 10 a.m to

7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, in downtown Tyrone. Enjoy great food, unique vendors, family fun and see the Big Boy Train up close. For more information, contact the Tyrone Chamber of Commerce, 814-684-0736.

The Altoona

City 2026 Chess Championship will be held from

Thursday, July 9, through Thursday, Aug. 6, with one round planned to be played per week. Entries close July 16 and the entrance fee is $15. Games may be played during Altoona Chess Club meetings from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays or at any time during the week before the date of the next round. To register and for more information, call 801-735-6600 or visit altoonachessclub.com.

The Huntingdon Area Performing Arts Booster Club is partnering with the Huntingdon County America 250 Committee to present an unforgettable musical, “Timeless Town,” written, set and performed in Huntingdon County, at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11 at the Huntingdon Area High School. Reserve tickets at https://timelesstown-musical.com.

Off Pitt Street Theater Company, Bedford, will present “Death at a Diner” and “With Her Apron High” at 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door or online at OffPittStreet.com. Reservations can be made via email: info@offpittstreet.com or by calling or texting 814-310-1987. Off Pitt Street Theater Company is located at 110 West Pitt Street, Ste. 2, Bedford.

Phoenixville’s favorite movie monster oozes back into town for an epic three-day takeover at the historic Colonial Theatre during the 27th annual Blobfest. The festival, which is set to take place from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12, pays homage to the Colonial’s starring role in the 1958 Steve McQueen horror classic. Find the full schedule and purchase tickets at thecolonialtheatre.com/blobfest.

The 10th annual Regional Heritage Festival of Northern Cambria County will take place from 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, July 11, on Philadelphia Avenue, Northern Cambria. The event will feature a cornhole tournament, food vendors and crafters, children’s activities, live entertainment, a patriotic laser show and fireworks. For more information, call 814-948-4444 or visit the Facebook page, facebook.com/ncheritagefest.

Musica Antique of Central Pennsylvania and the Magic of Doc Miller will present a show for children and the young at heart from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12, in the Science Tent at the People’s Choice Festival in Boalsburg. The program entitled, “Medieval Fairy Tales with Music,” will feature renaissance dance, the Pied Piper of Hemelin, Elidyr and the Fairies, The Sorcerer’s Magic Show (at 3 p.m.), St. George and the Dragon, and free kazoos for young audience participants.

The Newburg Fire Association will host a line dancing class, “Line It Up with Steph” at

7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Newburg Fire Company Social Hall, Altoona. Admission is $10 per person.

Foreign Journey is a group of five journeymen musicians brought together by their admiration for the legendary sounds of Journey and Foreigner. They will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets start at $37 and are available at westmorelandculturaltrust.org or by calling 724-836-8000.

Friends of Canoe Creek invites you to a patriotic celebration honoring America’s 250th Anniversary from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at the Canoe Creek State Park beach area. The event will feature a free picnic lunch, flag procession, live music and kids’ activities. Additional food can be purchased at the concession stand. Rain or shine. Bring a lawn chair and drinks. For more information, visit friendsofcanoecreek.com.

The annual Picklesburgh Festival will be held from

Thursday,

July 16, to Sunday, July 19, in downtown Pittsburgh. Picklesburgh goes beyond the dill pickle to feature handcrafted food and artisan drinks featuring pickled ingredients from local chefs and restaurants, as well as pickle-themed snacks and merchandise, contests and entertainment.For more information, visit picklesburgh.com

The Kecksburg UFO Festival will take place from Wednesday, July 22 through Friday, July 24, in Kecksburg, about 30 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. This event will feature plenty of food, a corn hole tournament and a UFO-themed parade. For more information, visit kecksburgvfd.com/ufo-festival-latest-news/

Legendary pop duo Air Supply will bring their “A Matter of Time Tour” to The Palace Theatre, Greensburg, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23. Tickets start at $75 and are available at westmorelandculturaltrust.org or by calling the Box Office at 724-836-8000.

Heritage Johnstown

will host the Ameriserve Flood City Music Festival Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, at Peoples Natural Gas Park, Johnstown. Headlining acts are Greensky Bluegrass and The Disco Biscuits. Single-day passes start at $75. For more information and to purchase passes, visit floodcitymusic.com.

Juniata Civic Association will host Community Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Pavilion, 206 W. 12th Ave., Altoona. For more information, including information for craft vendors and sponsors, email juniatacivic@gmail.com or follow the Juniata Civic Association Facebook page.

The Blair County Antique Auto Club will host the Cresson Car Show from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, on Front Street in Cresson. Gates open and registration starts at

10 a.m. Judging starts at 1 p.m. Registration is $20 per vehicle. Admission for spectators is free. For more information on the Show or BCAAC, see their FaceBook page, BlairCountyAntiqueAutoClub.

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Altoona is excited to welcome young artists this summer for five days of hands-on creativity, imagination and artistic exploration led by teaching artist Emily Russell. Designed for children and teens who love to create, SAMA’s summer camps encourage students to experiment with new materials, techniques and ideas while having fun in an inspiring museum setting. The camp will run from Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, at The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in the Brett Building at 1210 11th Ave., Altoona. The first camp for children aged six to nine will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day and the second camp for students 10 to 14 will run from 1 to 4 p.m. daily. The cost is $125 per child. For more information or to register, visit Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art or call the museum at 814-946-4464.

Ligonier Valley Historical Society and Compass Inn Museum will host

Stagecoach Adventurers — Time

Travelers Summer Day Camp from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 27-31 for students who have completed 2nd through 5th grade. For more information, visit compassinn.org/stagecoach-adventurers

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Bedford’s Summer Painting Workshops series continues with “Explore the Wonders of Watercolor,” a three-session watercolor workshop led by Susan Bragg from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, in the historic Anderson House at 137 E. Pitt St., Bedford. Participants will build skills in color mixing, shapes, shadows, substrates, and abstract watercolor exploration. Designed for all experience levels, the workshop encourages creativity and confidence in a supportive environment. The cost is $30 per class, and participants must be 18 or older. Students are required to bring their own supplies, and a recommended supply list will be emailed upon registration. For more information or to register, visit sama-art.org/bedford

McGarvey’s Bar and Grill, 623 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona, will host Comedy Night with Ashley Gutermuth and Mark Riccadonna at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. For tickets and more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/5zxdyyya

The Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council will present Music in the Burg, a free summer concert series at Canal Basin Park, Hollidaysburg, with alternate rain location at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Auditorium. The Altoona Symphony Orchestra will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15.

Experience the wonder and excitement that is the Centre County Grange Fair from Friday, Aug. 21 through Saturday, Aug. 29. With a 152-year history, the fair is a home-away-from-home to families in 1,000 tents and 1,500 RVs. It is the only remaining tenting fair in the nation. For more information, visit grangefair.com

Join Penn State Extension forestry educator, Cathryn Pugh, for Plants in the Park 2026, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Penn Roosevelt State Park, Huntingdon. Meet at the CCC Monument. During a leisurely walk through a state park, participants will discover common plants and learn the basics of plant identification. The program is free and registration is recommended but not required. To register, visit extension.psu.edu/plants-in-the-park

The 35th Annual Pittsburgh Irish

Festival will be held on Sept. 11, 12, and 13 at The Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark, Pittsburgh. Tickets are available now at pghirishfest.org.

Get your concert tickets now

â-  Modern bluegrass band The Fretliners will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 and Saturday, July 11, in The Attic at The State Theatre, State College. For tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org

â-  Bluegrass band The Travelin’ McCourys will perform at The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9. For tickets, visit

tickets.thestatetheatre.org

â-  Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Conservancy’s Free Summer Concert continues at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9 and 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at 80 Hickory St. in Johnstown. The newly formed Johnstown Civic-Reed Band will be performing. Admission is free. For more information, visit sandyvalememorialgardens.org

â-  EagleMania will bring the Eagles catalog to life at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at The State Theatre, State College. Tickets start at $53. To purchase tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

â-  Triple A Blues Band will perform Chicago, swing, delta, jug-band, jazz and soul at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at 480 Waupelani Dr., State College. Admission and parking are free. The Summer Music Picnic Series is held rain or shine and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Grounds open at

4 p.m. and the music lasts until 7:30 p.m. Food from Dogs on the Run will be available. For more information, call 814-234-7755 or visit

southhills.edu/music-picnic/.

â-  The Price Sisters will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25, in The Attic at The State Theatre, State College. For tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

â-  Indie folk band The Lone Bellow will bring their “What a Time to Be Alive” tour to The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 26. Tickets are $45 and are available at tickets.thestatetheatre.org

â-  Miss Melanie & Groove Society will perform funk, soul and R & B at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at 480 Waupelani Dr., State College. Admission and parking are free. The Summer Music Picnic Series is held rain or shine and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Grounds open at 4 p.m. and the music lasts until 7:30 p.m. Food from Dogs on the Run will be available. For more information, call 814-234-7755 or visit southhills.edu/music-picnic/.

â-  Musikfest, the nation’s largest free music festival, will be held from July 31 through Aug. 9, in Bethlehem. For tickets and more information, visit

artsquest.org/musikfest/

â-  The Keystone Big Band will perform 18-piece swing music at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, August 2, at 480 Waupelani Dr., State College. Admission and parking are free. The Summer Music Picnic Series is held rain or shine and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Grounds open at 4 p.m. and the music lasts until 7:30 p.m. Food from Dogs on the Run will be available. For more information, call 814-234-7755 or visit southhills.edu/music-picnic/.

â-  Richard Marx will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets start at $59 and are available at westmorelandculturaltrust.org or by calling 724-836-8000.

â-  Remember Jones brings Joe Cocker and Leon Russell’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen to The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. Tickets are $55 and are available at tickets.thestatetheatre.org.

â-  La Fiesta Band will perform a blend of salsa, cumbia, merengue and more at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at 480 Waupelani Dr., State College. For more information, call 814-234-7755 or visit southhills.edu/music-picnic/.

â-  Smile Empty Soul with Revis, Fiction Parade & Mashbrotato will perform at McGarvey’s Bar & Grill, Altoona, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. Tickets are $18 and are available at https://tinyurl.com/3evm8bxb

â-  Modern bluegrass singer Dan Tyminski will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at The State Theatre, State College. Tickets are $53 and can be purchased at tickets.thestatetheatre.org