Way Fruit Farm invites you to enjoy a weekend of creativity, community, and countryside charm at its 5th Annual Art in the Orchard festival, happening July 10–12 in Port Matilda. This free, family-friendly event brings together over 50 local artists and crafters, live music performances, delicious food trucks, and unique activities set against the scenic backdrop of a working fruit farm.

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.

Get ready to roll out a blanket, grab an ice cream cone, and enjoy live music under the stars as the Lemont Village Green Summer Concert Series returns for another season of free community fun. Running Friday evenings from June through September, these outdoor concerts are hosted by the Lemont Village Association and held on the scenic Lemont Village Green, with start times at 7:30 PM in June–August and 7:00 PM in September.

Happy Valley Restaurant Week is back and better than ever, running June 13 through 22 and showcasing the region’s diverse culinary scene.

For Travelers seeking a memorable stay in Happy Valley, the region offers a variety of accommodations, each providing unique amenities and easy access to Penn State and local attractions. Whether you’re here for a college visit, a weekend getaway, or to relive favorite memories, these hotels offer the perfect home base.

Just five minutes from Downtown State College, Boalsburg’s storybook village is steeped in history and brimming with small-town charm. Recognized as the Birthplace of Memorial Day in Pennsylvania, the welcoming little community offers visitors a blend of shopping and dining experiences against a backdrop of rich history in a picture-perfect setting.

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.