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On July 4th this year, the DelGrosso Family of Companies is gearing up for a summertime tradition like no other: Summer Thunder 2025. This year’s annual fireworks extravaganza is themed “Freedom, Family, Faith, Friends, & Fireworks — A Celebration of What Matters Most!”
Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration, Central PA 4th Fest is back and bigger than ever! Known as Central Pennsylvania’s best community celebration, this patriotic tradition is created by the community, for the community, and brings together thousands of residents and visitors for a full day of festivities, fun, and fireworks.
The Penn State School of Music's Recital Hall will be hosting the New Ground Orchestra Festival on July 25th, 2025, at 7:30 pm. The concert will be a gathering of professional women musicians from all over the world. The goal? To bring joy, helping hands, and create beautiful music.
It's that time of year again! The sun is shining, and summer is upon us! And as always, Happy Valley boasts four of the most dynamic Art Festivals in the state of Pennsylvania.
“There's nothing finer than quenching your thirst after a bike ride in Centre County, Pennsylvania,” Nathan Reigner said. He should know. Before Reigner took the reins as Pennsylvania’s first-ever director of outdoor recreation for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, he was an assistant research professor in the College of Human Development at Penn State. And he really, really likes being outside in Happy Valley.
Happy Valley is home to numerous hidden trails that offer breathtaking vistas and serene landscapes. Here are some of the best-kept secrets for hikers seeking solitude and stunning scenery.
RE Farm Café at Windswept Farm is a unique farm-to-table experience where you can see the farm from your seat at the table. The setting — nestled in a panoramic sweep of farmland — is just the beginning. The café itself is sustainably built, the chefs (called composers) spend time tending the vegetables as they are grown, and every food either comes from the farm itself, or from a tiny network of sustainable growers.
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events