It might still be chilly outside, but now is the time to make some plans for some professional summer theater. The Millbrook Playhouse will be offering comedies, musicals plus holiday classics in the year 2025!

Happy Valley is one of those places that feels like it was made for family travel. Locals here know the joy of exploring caves, catching a Spikes game, and wandering small-town streets, and they’re happy to share these experiences with visitors. Whether your crew is into nature, art, sports, or stepping back in time, this region offers endless ways to keep everyone entertained while creating memories you’ll talk about long after you leave.

As Centre County’s destination marketing organization, The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau’s (HVAB) mission is to promote all that is special about the communities and valleys that comprise our one big Happy Valley, PA. For HVAB leadership and staff, championing the county as a fantastic place to visit, live, conduct business and work is something proudly done in and outside of the office. In a month that celebrates love, some HVAB team members share what they personally adore about Happy Valley.

The Bellefonte Art Museum invites travelers and residents to experience two captivating exhibitions this winter, celebrating art, culture, and the natural beauty of our region.

The Happy Valley Comics & Collectibles Convention, happening March 1-2, 2025, at Nittany Valley Sports Centre in State College, Pennsylvania, is your gateway to an unforgettable experience in the world of comics and collectibles. This year’s event features an exclusive, limited-edition commemorative variant comic cover—an essential find for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Variant covers, prized for their unique artwork and scarcity, add a distinctive flair to any comic collection.

The holiday season is a time for warmth, wonder, and togetherness, and nowhere embodies that spirit quite like Bellefonte. Nestled in the heart of Central Pennsylvania, our historic town transforms into a festive haven each winter, inviting both residents and travelers to revel in its timeless charm.

Philipsburg's Mid-Century Christmas event will kick off on Saturday, December 14 at 10 a.m. as merchants open their shops to celebrate the holidays in style. The rest of the day is chock full of special appearances by such seasonal luminaries as the Grinch, Rudy, and Rudolph, and yes, the Jolly Old Elf himself, who will be paraded down Front St. in a 1951 International Harvester firetruck. There will also be special musical performances, wreath and window-decorating contests, vintage cars parked along the street (bring yours if you have one!), a showing of It's a Wonderful Life at the majestic Rowland Theatre, a tree-lighting ceremony, and a mid-century-themed bash with live music by Elvis (you can't get much more mid-century than the King!) at Dead Canary Brewing to cap off the festive day.

The beloved community celebration, Bellefonte Victorian Christmas returns for its 43rd year this December 13-15, with an exciting new theme: "The Christmas Express." All are invited to partake in Christmas festivities throughout the weekend.

Get into the holiday spirit at Lemont’s Christmas Market! This free event will take place from December 6-7 at the Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds, and it is perfect for festive fun and shopping.