Way Fruit Farm invites you to enjoy a weekend of creativity, community, and countryside charm at its 5th Annual Art in the Orchard festival, happening July 10–12 in Port Matilda. This free, family-friendly event brings together over 50 local artists and crafters, live music performances, delicious food trucks, and unique activities set against the scenic backdrop of a working fruit farm.

The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State presents a special exhibition giving extra weight to the democratic ideal of power of the people, titled “Shaping American Histories, Dreaming American Futures,” on view now through July 27. Visitors to the exhibition are encouraged to voice their reflections on the nation’s past, present and future via a community response wall. Ideas contributed to the response wall will help shape the Palmer’s upcoming invitational exhibition in summer 2026, which will honor the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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.

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.

June is already a busy month, but make some time to enjoy a trip to the theatre. Penn State's Centre Stage will be offering three great productions that you can enjoy.

Get ready to roll out a blanket, grab an ice cream cone, and enjoy live music under the stars as the Lemont Village Green Summer Concert Series returns for another season of free community fun. Running Friday evenings from June through September, these outdoor concerts are hosted by the Lemont Village Association and held on the scenic Lemont Village Green, with start times at 7:30 PM in June–August and 7:00 PM in September.

Spring has sprung and Downtown State College is giving you multiple reasons to come and visit! From live performances to free donuts and a window display contest, make sure you come visit State College during the month of June!

Bluegrass takes center stage in Downtown State College on June 19, 2025, at 8 p.m. when the acclaimed Steep Canyon Rangers bring their Grammy-winning sound to The State Theatre. Hailing from North Carolina, this celebrated band delivers a fresh take on bluegrass that blends tradition with originality—don’t miss your chance to experience their unforgettable live performance right here in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. Grab your tickets now for a night of music that’s sure to move you.

Get ready for a night of boundary-breaking sound and soul-stirring improvisation. Two giants of avant-garde jazz and spiritual expression are making their way to State College, and the buzz is already electric. Come on out Monday, June 16 at Manny’s Live Performance Space for an unforgettable, all-ages performance that promises to bend genres, lift spirits, and leave us all breathless.