If you're looking for the perfect family destination in Happy Valley, Discovery Space and The Rivet are the places where fun meets learning in a way that will captivate visitors of all ages.

A feeling with no name - “purple” - is inspiration for an interactive performance that celebrates the diversity and solidarity of our community.

The State Theatre, in conjunction with the Happy Valley Comic and Collectibles Convention, The Penn State Bellisario School of Communications, and The Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance, will have a special showing of the movie Se7en at 7 pm on February 28, 2025.

Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks is celebrating its 95th anniversary with many activities for adventures of any age. It might be cold outside, but the temperature is always mild inside the cave. This winter get out of the cold and take part of the various activities that Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks has to offer!

The Centre County Historical Committee will present the John H. Ziegler Historic Preservation Awards at the American Philatelic Society at 100 Match Factory Place in Bellefonte, Pa on Sunday, January 19, 2025. The program will start at 3 pm.

From crickets bouncing on trampolines to a hypnotic spider contorting into all sorts of shapes, OVO exudes an extraordinary sense of spectacle that tickles the imagination. Funny and chaotic, yet adorable and wonderful, OVO enchants our inner child with its gentle exuberance. Made up of 100 people from 25 different countries, including 53 artists, OVO ("egg" in Portuguese) showcases high-level acrobatic acts that redefine the limits of the human body.

Celebrate the season with an open house on Sunday, December 8 between 11:00 and 4:00! Colerain Forges Mansion will be decorated, the piano tuned for carols. Simple Gifts will be playing music at 1 p.m. and festive characters from Adam Swartz Puppets will be our guests. Cut some holly, come in from the cold, hear some history, enjoy some cookies, and maybe buy some gifts.

The Centre County Historical Society (CCHS) will be hosting a winter market as well as a special Civil War presentation entitled The Dress this December. Founded in 1904, the CCHS is the oldest and largest history organization in the county, serving as the official historical society of Centre County.

Step into the past with the "Iron Works of Happy Valley, PA" Adventure Lab! Created by the Happy Valley PA GeoTour volunteers, this unique scavenger hunt takes you to 10 historical locations that shaped Happy Valley’s rich iron industry. Perfect for families, friends, and solo explorers, this journey unveils the legacy of Pennsylvania’s ironworks, blending history with adventure.