There is plenty to do in Happy Valley, 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 Happy Valley region, make sure you spend a day or two accommodating their needs. There are a lot of options to make their Happy Valley experience as enjoyable and memorable as yours!

Anna from StuckOnTheGo.com recently visited for a #hosted trip to Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. Anna was kind enough to share her first impressions of her trip with Dispatch.HappyValley.com. Read on!

Cue the rousing Oscar Award-nominated songs. A strong female lead saves the day to a live musical performance with Disney’s “Moana Live-to-Film Concert,” the North American tour.

What began with a suggestion from the late Peg Filson of 7 Points Marina to pair a haunted tour with fall foliage cruises at Raystown Lake has grown into a fall tradition spanning more than four decades.

Momix returns to Penn State with “Alice,” its newest illusory and kinetic dance-theater production, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, in Eisenhower Auditorium.

Amanda H. Hellman, director of the Vanderbilt University Museum of Art in Nashville, Tennessee, since 2022, has been named director of the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State, effective Jan. 2, 2026.

Juniper Communities is pleased to announce that Juniper Village at Brookline Rehabilitation and Skilled Care, a 116-unit skilled nursing and rehabilitation community located in State College, has received a prestigious 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction, the highest possible under the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, reflects Juniper’s commitment to excellence in care and service.

On July 10th, the Rothrock Trail Alliance (RTA) welcomed community members, outdoor recreation enthusiasts, PA DCNR officials, and project supporters to the grand opening of the first phase of an ambitious trail system expansion in Rothrock State Forest. This event marked a significant milestone for trail users, representing years of vision, dedication, and unwavering support.

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.