There is plenty to do in Centre County, and that is true for children as well as adults. If you have a few 10 and under in your tribe and you are visiting the Centre County region, make sure you spend a day or two accommodating their needs. There are a lot of options to make their Centre County experience as enjoyable and memorable as yours!

This is one of three articles highlighting the Museums, Activities and Stores in the Centre County region that children might be interested in.

Kids like to buy things as much as adults! Here is just a small sampling of stores that might appeal to the younger generation.

Bellefonte Brick Studio

104 N Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, 16823
www.bellefontebrickstudio.com

Have a member of the family into Lego®? The Bellefonte Brick Studio is the place for them! The store is a unique and exciting retail destination for Lego® enthusiasts of all ages. With a wide selection of products, engaging events and workshops, the Bellefonte Brick Studio will provide a one-of-a-kind shopping experience for all customers of any age.

Nittany Cards Plus

1631 South Atherton Street, Suite 103
State College, PA 16801
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Nittany Cards Plus is the perfect store for sports card enthusiasts. The shop offers a wide selection of cards, including baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and soccer. Whether you’re looking for hobby boxes, blaster boxes, or single packs, Nittany Cards Plus has a variety of options. They also carry both raw and graded single cards for those looking to add something special to their collection. For those interested in autographed memorabilia, the shop offers a range of authenticated items, from jerseys to helmets and balls signed by athletes.

Comic Cove

528 Westerly Plaza
State College, PA
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If you do not have children interested in sportscards, maybe some are interested in comic books or collectible card games? Comic Cove, a comic bookstore owned by Army veteran Justin Behrens and his wife Liza, opened in State College in 2024. Located near the heart of Penn State University’s campus, Comic Cove was inspired by Behrens’ lifelong love of comic books, which began when he read them as a child and while serving in Iraq. The store’s canine mascot, Behrens’ pug Noah, sparked the idea of featuring a pug superhero. Comic Cove’s mission is to make comics affordable and accessible to all, an ideal inspired by Alan Moore’s wish to bring comics back to the middle class. Through subscriptions and online orders, Comic Cove serves comic fans across the nation, carrying new and old comic books, Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering trading cards, and more.

The Makery of Central Pennsylvania

123 South Fraser Street
State College, PA 16801
themakerypa.com

It’s hard to determine if The Makery of Central Pennsylvania should be in the Activities article section or in the Store section. It has a brick-and-mortar location and sells kits for children and adults to create things, but it uses its space for parties, classes and open-studio time.

If your children have an artistic flair, this is the perfect place to visit and explore.

Ice Cream

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream! Well, if your little ones like ice cream, Centre County has numerous places for them to get an ice-cold treat! Below is just a sampling of places you can go visit if you decide to go on the Happy Valley Dairy Delight Trail:

• Goot Essa – 351 Wise Rd., Howard, PA
• Kinfork – 4657 Brush Valley Rd., Madisonberg, PA
• Nittany Meadow Farm – 227 Nittany Meadow Farm Lane, Boalsburg, PA
• Penn State Berkey Creamery – Erickson Food Science Bld., University Park, PA
• Nittany Valley Creamery – 5565 Jacksonville Rd., Howard, PA
• WASSON Farm – 2545 Shingletown Rd., State College, PA
• Meyer Dairy – 2390 S. Atherton St., State College, PA

By no means is the above list of things to do with kids complete. There are new stores, activities and events popping up every day in Centre County. Make sure you visit each organization's website for the most up-to-date information and the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau's website to find new businesses! And make sure when you visit, you have fun!

Remember, you and your kids can put the Happy in Happy Valley!