Experience history come to life this summer in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. From Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 8, join fellow history enthusiasts for the Civil War Weekend at locations throughout this historic town, including the statue of Governor Andrew G. Curtin.

Heading to Happy Valley for sports camps or tournaments, a Penn State Athletics event, or a college visit for a future Nittany Lion? State College offers a surprising mix of adventure, entertainment, and Instagram-worthy spots perfect for teens to enjoy.

There is plenty to do in Centre County, and that is true for children as well as adults. If you have a few 10 and under in your tribe and you are visiting the Centre County region, make sure you spend a day or two accommodating their needs. There are a lot of options to make their Centre County experience as enjoyable and memorable as yours!

Multi-platinum, multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Riley Green has announced his Damn Country Music Tour and will be visiting the Bryce Jordan Center at University Park PA on November 13, 2025 at 6:45 pm.

Neil deGrasse Tyson—an engaging, articulate, and passionate scientist and pop-culture communicator for the modern age—will be appearing on the Eisenhower Auditorium stage at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

To celebrate Bike Month 2025, the Centre Region Council of Governments will host numerous events throughout Centre County. Some are just one day events and others last all month long!

As nature blossoms across the University Park campus and the Penn State Arboretum comes alive with color, now is the perfect time to unwind and connect with the world around you.

The AAUW State College annual Used Book Sale is planned for Saturday through Tuesday, May 17-20, in the Penn State Snider Agricultural Arena, 800 E. Park Avenue, across from Beaver Stadium on Penn State’s University Park campus. The sale will run from 9 am to 8 pm on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, and 9 am to 7 pm on Tuesday, May 20.

Before visiting Happy Valley, I had never stepped foot in Pennsylvania. It was one of the final four states I had left to see, and with its blend of history, nature, small towns, and agventures, central PA felt like the right spot to explore the Keystone State.