Ellie Aungst

Ellie Aungst

Fun Guide blogger

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Arts & Culture

Bellefonte Art Museum

The Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County has created a vibrant community for the arts serving families, artists, and patrons while making a positive social and economic impact on Happy Valley.

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Penn State

PENN STATE HOMECOMING ANNOUNCES 2021 HONORARY GRAND MARSHAL

Assistant VP of DEI for Student Affairs chosen as Honorary Grand Marshal

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Sept. 28, 2021 — Penn State Homecoming has selected Brian Patchcoski as the 2021 Honorary Grand Marshal. The Honorary Grand Marshal was officially announced on Friday, Sept. 24 in a video posted to the Penn State Homecoming website.

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Outdoors

Biking Happy Valley

A guide to roads, paths and trails

Happy Valley is well-positioned to offer bicyclists both recreation and transportation with low-traffic roads and an abundance of public lands that allow riders to get out into nature.

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Food & Drink

Fall Brings Fresh Flavors to Happy Valley Restaurants

From brand-new eateries to long-time favorites, Centre County’s restaurants are breaking out fresh fall flavors just in time for the season.

Pumpkin spice, warm cinnamon, crisp apples — there’s something about fall flavors that just make you feel all cozy and, well, happy. Luckily, you can easily find a healthy dose of fall flavor at a range of Happy Valley restaurants.

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Food & Drink

Patio, Please!

Take in the sights and flavors of Happy Valley at these top spots with outdoor dining options.

When the sun is shining, there’s no better place to be than Happy Valley. And if you want to grab a bite or drink and maintain that sunshine status, outdoor dining options abound. From craft cocktails to fine dining, there’s a patio in Happy Valley just waiting for you.

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Events

Lincoln Caverns 38th Annual Ghosts and Goblins 2021

Pennsylvania's Ultimate Haunted Experience

Experience triple terror and triple fun during Fridays and Saturdays in October with Lincoln Caverns Ghosts and Goblins tour. Get the scare of your life with haunted caves, trails and hayride.

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