Unwind this October at the Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery

– by Tom Range

If you need to take a break from the hustle and bustle of Downtown State College, why not drive a few miles out of town and enjoy yourself at the mountainside location of the Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery? You can make a cork pumpkin, play bingo or even play a round of disc golf!

Mount Nittany Wine

Oct. 16: Sip 'n Craft - Cork Pumpkins w/ Nancy Alpago

With instruction guided by Nancy Alpago, an experienced art teacher, you will create adorable cork pumpkins.. This 2-hour class is a perfect creative outlet for you and a friend. Cost of $35 includes all supplies, a glass of wine and snacks.

Oct. 18: Wine Bingo with Beth!

With every wine flight purchase, you will receive as many Bingo cards as you would like. Depending on the size of the crowd, the plan is to play up to 10 rounds of Bingo. Each winner receives a $5 gift certificate good toward flight, glass or bottle purchases. Bring your own snacks, or purchase charcuterie items from us. Good luck and have fun!

Disc Golf

Oct. 26: Disc Golf - Day & Twilight Sessions

The winery is excited to be hosting the High Lines & Fine Wines disc golf tournament again this year! This will be a one round event, with the option for another glow round, on a temporary 9-hole course designed by High Line Disc Golf. There will be a day round of 18 holes, followed by casual play and hang out, then that will be followed by 18 holes of glow golf once the sun goes down. Players will receive a free drink token (wine, beer, or other N/A beverage) as well as a variety of food options that the disc golf folks will be cooking up for you! So come hang out, have a drink, and chuck some plastic with us.

Nov. 1: Friday Night Flights & Bites w/Ahhmazing Graze

Start off your weekend with charcuterie and wine! Purchase a personal charcuterie box prepared by Ahhmazing Graze and a large wine flight for only $30. Custom charcuterie boards can be made for larger groups. Call us to arrange this at (814) 466-6373.

The Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery has many fun activities planned for the month of October and beyond. Why don't you try one or all to keep you busy on a chilly autumn day?

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events