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.

Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration, Central PA 4th Fest is back and bigger than ever! Known as Central Pennsylvania’s best community celebration, this patriotic tradition is created by the community, for the community, and brings together thousands of residents and visitors for a full day of festivities, fun, and fireworks.

The America250PA initiative, in proud partnership with the Pennsylvania Freemasons, celebrated a Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony at the Centre Furnace Mansion on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

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!

The Centre County Historical Society (CCHS) will hold a public open house and celebration of the newly restored Boogersburg School, 1021 Fox Hill Road, State College, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. A brief welcome and recognition of those who contributed to the restoration will be held at 1:30 p.m.

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.

A new 47-foot-long photographic streetscape of contemporary College Avenue from University Drive to Atherton Street is now on permanent public exhibit in the State College Municipal Building.

One of the newest businesses within Titan Energy Park in Bellefonte is an art studio that is giving kids, families, and creatives of all experience levels a space to slow down and make something meaningful. Very Veronica Art, owned by local artist Veronica Yoder, is now open and offers public classes, private parties, and camps focused on fun, functional art.