Ellie Aungst

Ellie Aungst

Fun Guide blogger

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Here’s how to experience every season in Happy Valley

The fun truly never stops in Happy Valley, no matter what season you visit.

As an outdoor lover, it’s the perfect destination year-round because there is always something to do, whether you want to take a hike, get out on the water, or hit the slopes for skiing or snowboarding.

They don’t just have great outdoor opportunities, though. There are plenty of amazing restaurants, museums, and cultural attractions when you need a break from the adventure.

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Food & Drink

Oh, the Many Places We Go in #HappyValleyPA

At Harrison's Eat Well Catering, we believe that every event deserves more than just a meal; it deserves a memorable culinary experience that enhances every moment. Since 2000, we’ve proudly served the State College area with flavorful menus, reliable service, and thoughtful hospitality. Whether you’re planning a wedding, hosting a business conference, or gathering with friends to celebrate life’s milestones, our team is here to make it seamless and delicious.

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Places To Stay

Juniper Village at Brookline Wellspring Memory Care Community Recertified by Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

State College, PA – Juniper Village at Brookline is proud to announce that its Wellspring Memory Care community has once again been awarded the prestigious Excellence in Care Dementia Care Program of Distinction by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). This recertification reflects the community’s ongoing commitment to excellence in person-centered memory care and its dedication to creating a supportive, engaging, and compassionate environment for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

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Arts & Culture

Art, Reflection, and the American Journey: Palmer Museum Kicks Off America250PA with Community-Inspired Exhibit

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.

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events