There is nothing like experiencing gameday in Happy Valley – the tailgating is second to none and Beaver Stadium is the most electric atmosphere in all of college football. But if you’re making the trip out to State College, why not make a long weekend out of your football trip?

When the air gets cooler, arts and entertainment opportunities heat up in Happy Valley’s state-of-the-art facilities for exhibits, concerts, theatre and dance, comedians and more. From Penn State venues to Downtown State College and Bellefonte, there’s something for all ages.

Dogs in a Pile is natural talent emerging from the tides of musically significant, sunny and seaside Asbury Park, New Jersey. The sounds-of-summer favorite has performed for sold-out crowds up and down the coast and at shows in more than 40 cities. Its effect on boardwalk visitors has inspired an in-demand hazy IPA and a rabid fanbase. Fans of Frank Zappa, prog rock, earworm showtunes and jam-band staples should take note.

Alumni will say there are a few things that every student must do while at Penn State: climb Mount Nittany; take a photo at the Nittany Lion Shrine; enjoy a scoop of or more at the famous Berkey Creamery; spend a sunny day at Whipple Dam; or stroll through the Arboretum. As the official tourism promotion agency for Centre County, The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB) has plenty of inspiration for ways to enjoy the beautiful valleys and unique communities that comprise our big Happy Valley. Start by adding fall fun to your list at some of the county’s most popular farms and farm markets.

The Emmet Cohen Trio will conjure the intimate club vibe of “Live at Emmet’s Place” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, in Eisenhower Auditorium. Armenian-born vocalist Lucy Yeghiazaryan will join the musicians for the trio’s third performance for the Center for the Performing Arts.

This September, a new and very exciting event is coming to Penns Valley! Peace of Paradise Properties LLC is excited to announce the first annual Another World Music Festival from September 15 – 17 in Woodward, PA.

On Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7, The Arboretum at Penn State will hold its 11th annual Pumpkin Festival. The popular community event invites visitors to participate in a wide variety of activities. Attendees can look forward to a pumpkin giveaway, a jack-o'-lantern contest, a lighted jack-o’-lantern display, live music, crafts, a food court, and much more.

The school bell will be ringing at the historic Boogersburg One-Room School on Sunday, September 10, 2023 starting at 1:00 p.m. to welcome children of all ages back to school!

Located in the heart of Central Pennsylvania, Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery is a family farm winery nestled on the side of Mount Nittany. The winery offers exceptional, locally produced wine from its 65-acre mountainside setting minutes from State College. Come visit the winery this fall to enjoy special events that show off the beautiful location and include great food and their famous wine.