Native elk roamed Pennsylvania’s mountainsides before colonization. Moose and buffalo also inhabited the region. By the 1860s, only a few elk remained in Elk and Cameron counties. Hunting was unregulated then, and by the late 1870s, the last native eastern elk had been shot for food.

The exhibit I Am a Penn Stater: Nittany Lions in World War II is located in the Museum's second-floor changing exhibition gallery and will run until June 1, 2025. If you have an interest in seeing this once-in-a-lifetime exhibit, you have until the end of May.

It’s a jam-packed Saturday on April 12 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, the home of the State College Spikes and Penn State Baseball. The fun begins with SpikesFest 2025 presented by Mount Nittany Health from 3-5 p.m. leading up to the middle game of Penn State Baseball’s first-ever home series against USC in Big Ten play at 5:30. Following the game, the skies over Happy Valley light up with a spectacular FIREWORKS show presented by Starfire Corporation to culminate the festivities.

The Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest is the premier event for craft beer lovers and Penn State fans. Held for the first time in 2024, the Hoppy Valley Brewers Fest took place on the field of Beaver Stadium at the Pennsylvania State University campus. These are hallowed grounds for any Penn State Football fan. This beer festival was a celebration of Pennsylvania breweries and other breweries with ties to Happy Valley, featuring 75 different craft beverage producers sampling their creations for the attendees.

The Nittany Knights will be performing Just SING! at 7 pm on May 17th, 2025 at the State Theatre in downtown State College. The annual spring show will feature 2024 International Barbershop Harmony Society GOLD Medal Quartet Winners, Three and a Half Men, Penn State Barbershop Quartet The Valley Four and choirs from State College High School, Mount Nittany Middle School, and Park Forest Middle School.

A new initiative is bringing together independent retailers across Central Pennsylvania to highlight the importance of shopping local. The first-ever Central PA Indie Retailer Week runs from March 31 through April 7 and encourages shoppers to visit at least three participating small businesses during the week.

Whether you simply want to stroll the grounds or take in a special activity, Penn State's Arboretum will leave you breathless and astounded!

For nearly a century, the Nittany Lion Inn has been a cherished gathering place at Penn State University, welcoming alumni, students, and visitors alike. Whether for milestone celebrations, game day traditions, or a quiet retreat in the heart of campus, the inn has long been an integral part of the Happy Valley experience. Now, after a thoughtful transformation, the Nittany Lion Inn reopens its doors, blending historic charm with a fresh, modern approach.

Individuals, families, and groups are invited to register for the 29th annual Watershed Cleanup Day. The event will be held during Earth Day weekend on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to noon.