Music Together
Free trial class for children up to age 5 with a parent.
Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22
9:30 a.m. Houserville United Methodist Church, 1320 Houserville Road, State College, 466-3414.
Dec. 3,10 and 17
10:45 a.m. Oakwood Presbyterian Church, 1865 Waddle Road, State College, 466-3414.
Dec. 5,12 and 19
10:45 a.m. Houserville United Methodist Church, 1320 Houserville Road, State College, 466-3414.
Dec. 2
• Open House, 1-4 p.m., visitor center, Greenwood Furnace State Park, 15795 Greenwood Road, Huntingdon.
•  Sugar plum fairy tea, with Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania, 2-4 p.m., Toftrees Resort and Conference center, 1 Country Club Lane, State College, 234-4961 or skopac@pascp.org
Dec. 5
•  Marion-Walker Elementary School Holiday Program, 7 p.m., auditorium, Bellefonte Area Senior High School, 830 E. Bishop St., Bellefonte, 357-2425.
•  State College High School Band and Symphonic Band, 7:30 p.m., auditorium, State College Area High School North Building, 650 Westerly Parkway, 231-1111.
•  Decorating of Port Matilda Post Office by second-graders from Port Matilda Elementary School, 209 Locust St., Port Matilda, 692-7429.
Dec. 6
Mount Nittany Middle School sixth and seventh grade concert, 7:30 p.m., middle school, 656 Brandywine Drive, 272-4050.
Festival of Trees
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, 540 N. Harrison Road, Bellefonte, 359-2793 or kim@ccunitedway.org.
Dec. 6-7
Festival of Trees, 4-9 p.m.
Dec. 8
Festival of Trees, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Dec. 9
Festival of Trees, noon-4p.m.
Dec. 8
Holiday craft fair sponsored by the PTO, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Ferguson Township Elementary School, 215 W. Pine Grove Road, Pine Grove Mills, 231-4119.
Dec. 10
Howard Elementary School Holiday Concert, 1:30 p.m., 255 School St., Howard, 625-2423.
Dec. 11
•  Centre Hall/Potter Elementary School musical concert (kindergarten, grades 1 and 2)., 1:30 and 7 p.m., elementary school, 211 N. Hoffer Ave., Centre Hall, 364-1481.
•  Bellefonte Elementary School concert ( second-year students), 7:30 p.m., auditorium, 100 W. Linn St., Bellefonte, 357-2425.
Dec. 12
•  Centre Hall/Potter Elementary School musical concert (grades 3 and 4), 1:30 and 7 p.m., elementary school, 211 N. Hoffer Ave., Centre Hall, 364-1481.
•  State College Area High School Orchestra concert, 7:30 p.m., auditorium, State College Area High School North Building, 653 Westerly Parkway, 231-1111
Dec. 13
•  Rebersburg/Miles Township Elementary School musical concert, 1:30 and 7 p.m., 80 Town Lane, Rebersburg, 349-8868. Features kindergarten, grades 1, 2, and 3.
•  Park Forest Middle School Winterfest choral concert, 7:30 p.m., 2180 School Drive, State College, 237-5301.
•  Christmas caroling by Port Matilda Elementary School pupils followed by cookies and hot chocolate, 6:30 p.m., elementary school, 209 Locust St., Port Matilda, 692-7429.
Dec. 13 and 14
Nativity Exhibit “A Starry Night in Bethlehem,” presented by the GFWC State College Woman's Club with the support of the Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania, 5-9 p.m., Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania, 2038 Sandy Drive, State College, 861-5442, 817-996-8807, njt5@psu.edu.
Dec. 14
•  Santa Express, 6 and 8 p.m., BHRS train rides features Christmas music, visits from the season's popular characters and a reading of Chris Van Allsburg’s “Polar Express,” Bellefonte Train Station, 320 High St., Bellefonte, 355-1053, www.bellefontetrain.org
•  Port Matilda Elementary School holiday concerts. 9:30 a.m.: K-2nd grade; 1:30 p.m.: grades 3-5; parents invited to either or both, elementary school, 209 Locust St., Port Matilda, 692-7429.
•  Howard Elementary School family ornament-making night, 6:30 p.m., 255 School St., Howard, 625-2423.
•  Christmas concert sponsored by Nittany Christian School, 7 p.m., State College CMA Church, 1221 W. Whitehall Road, State College, 234-5652.
Dec. 15
•  Twas the Week Before Christmas! For ages 5-9, picture taken with Santa, participate in holiday games and crafts, and enjoy sweet treats. Film screening of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town!” Education building, Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Pre-registration required; $15 per child.
•  Santa Express, 11 a.m., 1, 3, 5, and 7 p.m., BHRS train rides features Christmas music, visits from the season’s popular characters and a reading of Chris Van Allsburg’s “Polar Express,” Bellefonte Train Station, 320 High St., Bellefonte, 355-1053, www.bellefontetrain.org
Dec. 15 and 16
Nativity Exhibit “A Starry Night in Bethlehem,” presented by the GFWC State College Woman's Club with the support of the Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania, noon-6 p.m., Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania, 2038 Sandy Drive, State College, 861-5442, 817-996-8807, njt5@psu.edu.
Dec. 16
Santa Express, 11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5 p.m., BHRS train rides features Christmas music, visits from the season’s popular characters and a reading of Chris Van Allsburg’s “Polar Express.” Bellefonte Train Station, 320 High St., Bellefonte, 355-1053, www.bellefontetrain.org
Dec. 17
Bald Eagle Area Senior High Winter Concert (Concert Choir, Chamber Choir with Bands), 7 p.m., high school auditorium, Wingate, 355-4868.
Dec. 17 and 18
Holiday store and gift wrapping, Howard Elementary School, 255 School St., Howard.
Dec. 18
•  Penns Valley Area Junior High band and chorus concert, 7:30 p.m., high school auditorium, 4545 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills, 422-2003, ext. 3103.
• Mount Nittany Middle School eighth-grade choir and string orchestra concert, 7:30 p.m., middle school auditorium, 656 Brandywine Drive, 272-4050.
•  Philipsburg-Osecola Area Senior High School Holiday concert, 7 p.m., high school auditorium, 502 Philips St., Philipsburg, 342-2168
•  Penns Valley Area Junior High band and chorus concert, 7:30 p.m., auditorium, Penns Valley Area High School, 4545 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills, 422-2003, ext. 3103.
Dec. 19
•  Penns Valley Area Senior High band and chorus concert, 7:30 p.m., high school auditorium, 4545 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills, 422-2003, ext. 3103.
•  State College Area High School Master Singers, 7:30 p.m., auditorium, State College Area High School North Building, 653 Westerly Parkway, 231-1111
•  Bald Eagle Area Elementary Choral Holiday Concert (all schools), 7 p.m., middle school auditorium Wingate, 355-4868.
•  Penns Valley Area Senior High band and chorus concert, 7:30 p.m., auditorium, Penns Valley Area High School, 4545 Penns Valley Road, Spring Mills, 422-2003, ext. 3103.
Dec. 20
•  Toys for Tots, 7 p.m, Salvation Army, State College, 577-5954 or salvationarmy.com
•  State College Friends School holiday gathering, 1900 University Drive, State College, 237-8386.
•  Park Forest Middle School orchestra concert, 7:30 p.m., 2180 School Drive, State College, 237-5301.