Just because the football season is winding down, it doesn't mean Downtown State College will stop being the place to go in November! Travelers will have plenty of things to do culminating with the release of the 4th Annual Happy Valley Holiday Ornament on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday on the 30th.

Light Up Night

Thursday, November 21 | 5-8pm
100 Block Allen St & MLK Plaza

Kick off the holiday season with Light Up Night on Thursday, November 21 from 5-8pm on Fraser Street’s MLK Plaza and the 100 block of Allen Street in Downtown State College!

Enjoy a winter carnival with hot drinks, visits with Santa, free trolley rides, performances, catch the new holiday lighting display, and much more!

Get a jump on your holiday shopping at our local Artisan Market and stop by to visit with live reindeer and learn more about these fascinating creatures!

The night culminates with Santa and one lucky child lighting the evergreen tree at the Allen Street Gates! Bring a toy for Toys for Tots or a non-perishable food item for the YMCA Backpack Program by 7pm, and your child will be entered for a chance to help Santa light the tree.

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Stop in at The Happy Valley Store

Discover the spirit of Happy Valley at The Happy Valley Store, located at 204 West Beaver Avenue in downtown State College! Whether you're a Penn State fan, a visitor, or a local, you’ll find a variety of keepsakes to bring home—from charming postcards and cozy t-shirts to mugs, magnets, and so much more. With the holidays just around the corner, these unique treasures make perfect gifts for family and friends, letting you share the joy and memories of Happy Valley with everyone on your list. Come by and find the perfect piece of Happy Valley to take home!

FREE Holiday Parking & Bus Tokens

Starting November 25

Make your holiday outings easier with FREE parking and CATA Bus tokens from November 25-January 4 (some exceptions apply so please take a look at the November and December calendars)

Happy Valley Holiday Ornament

Available starting Black Friday - November 29

Announcing our 4th Annual Happy Valley Holiday Ornament - the iconic Centennial Pigs sculpture in Pat Daugherty Walkway! Centennial Pigs is a bronze sculpture by artist Eric Berg, put in place as part of the 1996 State College Centennial Celebration.

We plan to launch ornament sales in participating downtown businesses on Black Friday this year. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram for more information on where you can get yours in a few weeks!

Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 30
Downtown State College

Just a friendly reminder to shop local this holiday season!

Venture downtown to support your local small businesses on November 30th during Small Business Saturday! Make a day of it, shop and dine local by patronizing the small, brick and mortar businesses that make our downtown special…this day and every day!

Happy Holidays from Downtown State College and the Borough of State College!