‘MADE in PA’ exhibition, new acquisitions and community events anchor the June 1 opening of the new 73,000-square-foot museum building

Discover a new, vibrant world of conference planning in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. Break free from the ordinary and explore a new realm of possibilities for your next meeting or event. Immerse yourself in the energy of our small-town environment, where you'll find diverse options in facility types, locations, off-site activities, team building, and retreat opportunities.

Bellefonte, PA—Over the last two years, Downtown Bellefonte Inc. (DBI) has worked with community members to facilitate a mural project in downtown Bellefonte. The project will come to fruition this spring with the installation of a large-scale mural at 123 S. Allegheny St., Bellefonte, PA 16823.

Boalsburg is just minutes from State College and Beaver Stadium, but the quaint village feels worlds away. Originally a traveler’s stop between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Boalsburg is one of the best places to uncover history in Central Pennsylvania, with the Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boal Mansion and Columbus Chapel, and Boalsburg Cemetery, which commemorates the village’s designation as the Birthplace of Memorial Day in Pennsylvania. It’s also a place for today, with can’t-miss events, brand-new venues, and favorite family destinations. Let’s spend the day!

If you have visited the State College area, odds are you have heard of, or even attended, the Centre County Grange Encampment and Fair. With an impressive assortment of activities, rides, and classic fair food, the Grange Fair is an undeniable destination every August. However, when walking around the fair, enjoying a funnel cake or watching a sheep show, you might wonder what happens when the vendors pack up and the animals return to their pens.

The Nittany Antique Machinery Association is once again pleased to present two special shows that are held at the Penns Cave grounds just 5 miles east of Centre Hall, PA.

It’s not too late to plan a winter getaway this Valentine’s Day. Surprise your special someone with some quality time in Happy Valley, enjoying our beautiful natural landscape, picture-perfect small towns, unique restaurants, a variety of breweries, wineries, distilleries, and a lot more. Here’s our advice for a Valentine’s Day getaway that’s filled with love and happy-ness.

Fall is in the air! Penn State football is back at Beaver Stadium, students are back on campus and in school, the nights are getting cooler, and pumpkin spice season is in full swing across Happy Valley.

F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote that “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” That sentiment can certainly be felt in Happy Valley when the arrival of Penn State students, thousands of football fans, and the refreshingly cool weather brings a renewed energy and reasons to get out and explore! Here are some of our favorite family adventures coming up in the next few months.