Downtown State College will be bustling this October with brand new stores, an anniversary celebration and special events. And free parking! If you haven't made plans to visit State College yet, do so now to take advantage of what Downtown State College has to offer!

New Businesses

The Makery Market
121 S Fraser St
The Makery Market is a beautifully curated boutique of local and regional artists. Don't miss the grand opening during First Friday on October 4!
Find them on Facebook and Instagram!

RCG
334 E Calder Way
Check out this new food truck next to Pita Cabana! RCG stands for Rice, Chicken, and Gyro.

Shokupan
317 E Calder Way
Try an egg sandwich on Japanese milk bread at this new food truck by the owner of Yallah Taco!
Find Shokupan on Instagram!

Expansion: Drip Studio
248 E Calder Way
Drip Studio recently expanded into a new location in the same building in Calder Way! Congrats Drip!
Find them on Instagram!

Pop Up: Mia Bella's Vintage
216 W College Ave
Mia Bella's Vintage & Retro Pop Up Sale is open until November 17!
Tuesday-Friday 10am-7pm
Saturday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Find them on Facebook and Instagram!

Happy 10 Years with Your Cigar Den

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Tony Ghaffari’s ownership of Your Cigar Den. In the past decade, the establishment has been the State College hub for premium cigars, plush smoke lounges, and tobacco products and accessories. This cornerstone of State College is owned by Ghaffari and has been since his purchase in 2014. To celebrate the anniversary, here is Your Cigar Den’s story from the man himself.

Click here to read more

First Friday

Join us downtown on October 4 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!

Downtown earlier in the day? Check out sidewalk sales at participating businesses - it's the perfect lead-up to First Friday! Don't miss live music by the Nick Miller Project at the First Friday Market Jam 12-2pm on Locust Lane!

Downtown Fall Fest

Saturday, October 12 | 10am-3pm
200 Block Allen St

Bring the whole family to the 23rd Annual Downtown Fall Fest!
Enjoy tons of activities and engagement stations, including a Fun House, a photo station, food vendors and much more! Fun and games for the whole family! Free pumpkins for the kids at our Martin’s Garden Center Pumpkin Patch, with a pumpkin decorating activity provided by Growing Tree Toys!
Youth Service Bureau, local nonprofits, and family organizations will have lots of kids’ activities as well!
Fall Fest 2024 is once again generously sponsored by Geisinger.

Other Downtown Events

Coffee and Conversations with SCPD
Wednesday, October 2 | 10-11:30am | Free
Municipal Building Lobby

Schlow Author Talk: Silva Moreno-Garcia
Wednesday, October 9 | 7-8pm | Free
Virtual

Pop Up Ave
Saturday, October 12 | 11am-6:30pm
100 Block Fraser St

Haunted Objects Live
Thursday, October 17 | 8pm | $40 Presale/$45 Day-Of
The State Theatre

State of the Story: "Kablooey!"
Monday, October 21 | 7-9pm | $7
3 Dots

CRPR Halloween Costume Parade
Sunday, October 27 | 6:30pm Line Up, 7pm Step Off
Downtown State College

Get your parking validated!

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 the above sign in the window.

Make sure you enjoy yourself this October in downtown State College!