Seasonal
West Perry High School Art Club Holiday Market will be on December 13th, 2025, from 9:30am to 2:30pm at West Perry High School. The event boasts food trucks, a visit from Santa, kids’ activities, holiday shopping featuring local artisans and vendors, raffles, and more! For more information, visit https://allevents.in/elliottsburg/200028192130502?ref=sharer
Academic Calendar
The United Way School Readiness Program, also known as Ready for School, Ready to Succeed, is a comprehensive initiative designed to prepare children for their first day of school. The program offers free virtual and in-person workshops for children ages 3 to 5 and their families to help them enter school ready to succeed and read proficiently by 3rd grade. For more information and to find a program in your area, visit: Youth Opportunity – United Way of the Capital Region
The PCCA Visiting Artist Program takes local artists into Perry County pre-schools to deliver arts-focused classroom discussions and educational project experiences to young learners. The program strives to connect area students with local artists to learn about opportunities in the arts and experience various media. Age-appropriate projects and activities follow based on the artist’s discussion.
Year-Long
Tucked away on the second floor of Primitive Pastimes in charming Newport, PA, my handmade and vintage decor booth offers a warm, ever-changing collection of seasonally curated treasures. From cozy, one-of-a-kind quilts I craft myself to thoughtfully gathered vintage finds, each piece adds character and charm to your home. You’ll also find Sweet Grass Farm’s all-natural laundry powder and seasonal soaps—perfect for adding a fresh, wholesome touch to your routine. Visit us at 12 S 2nd St, Newport, PA 17074, during store hours: Monday–Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM. Come explore and find something special!
The Drop-In Art series for Perry County Council of the Arts focuses on family and kid-friendly crafts using recycled household items and basic craft supplies to inspire creativity. For more information, and to view upcoming dates, visit PCCA: perrycountyarts.org/drop-in art.
- Saturday, September 13, 2025 – 10a to 2p at Newport Assembly of God’s Family Fun Fest
- Autumn-inspired crafts of a collage leaf wreath, a pastel blended leaf ornament and a pony bead pumpkin or colorful corn cob
- Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – 5p to 6:30p at Newport Public Library (316 N. 4th St., Newport, PA)
- Halloween and Autumn-inspired crafts and a “Spooky Story Time” book reading for pre-k to early elementary-aged kids
- Saturday, December 6, 2025 – 4p to 5:30p at Newport, PA Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square
- Holiday crafts and ornaments
- Saturday, February 14, 2026 – time TBD at Newport Public Library (316 N. 4th St., Newport, PA)
- Valentine and Spring cards
- Saturday, April 4, 2026 – 11a to 3p at Greenwood HS (405 E. Sunbury St., Millerstown, PA)
- Spring-inspired crafts