Its central location, easy access to Interstates 99 and 80, and the perfect blend of small towns and natural assets make Happy Valley a destination for meeting and event planners looking for the best spaces to host weddings, retreats, athletic tournaments, meetings, and more.

Join us from May 11-14, 2024, at the Penn State Snider Ag Arena, 800 East Park Avenue, State College, PA, for the AAUW State Used Book Sale. With an impressive collection of around 150,000 books, this sale stands among the largest in the country.

THON 2024 is from February 16 to 18. If you’re coming to Happy Valley, make the most of the weekend at these spots for great food, unique shops, and lots of fun.

TEDxPSU On The Horizon will be on February 11 in Schwab Auditorium. Emceed by Penn State Teaching Professor Dr. Molly Countermine, the event consists of nine community speakers presenting their TEDx Talks on-stage, as well as performances from Penn State students!

VanDance, the State College based dance company, announces its winter season dance offerings in downtown State College. Artistic Director Ann Van Kuren will teach Zena Rommett Floor-Barre® Technique as well as a combination class for adults with Floor Barre® Technique and ballet barre.

Singers from the Penn State and State College communities as well as a historically Black university will celebrate the influence and inspiration of human-rights champion Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Enjoy the holiday season in Downtown State College! Read on to learn all about the newest happenings!

Secret Planet: International Sounds in Rural Places is a new concert series bringing international and globally-inspired music performances to Central Pennsylvania.

Ring in the holiday season with a treasured local tradition that showcases the Centre Furnace Mansion beautifully decorated for the holiday season! Nearly 50 talented regional fine artists, antique dealers, crafters and dedicated Historical Society volunteers work year-round planning and preparing for this festive event.