Happy Valley is a place where there’s always something new to explore. From dining and shopping to arts and outdoor activities, here’s what you can look forward to this year:

Plants might not be growing, and the skies might be snowing, but this winter and spring Centre Stage's shows will not be slowing! Penn State's Professional Theatre Training Program will offer three must-see performances during the upcoming months.

Welcome to January in Happy Valley, PA. It is too cold for things to grow outdoors, and Centre County’s farm fields are likely covered with snow. However, that is no reason to be stuck indoors with no place to go! The Happy Valley Agventures Fresh from the Field Trail makes it easy and fun to enjoy flavorful local, from-the-field products…even in winter.

The Happy Valley Comics & Collectibles Convention, happening March 1-2, 2025, at Nittany Valley Sports Centre in State College, Pennsylvania, is your gateway to an unforgettable experience in the world of comics and collectibles. This year’s event features an exclusive, limited-edition commemorative variant comic cover—an essential find for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Variant covers, prized for their unique artwork and scarcity, add a distinctive flair to any comic collection.

RE Farm Café at Windswept Farm is ringing in 2025 with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring an indulgent five-course dinner that showcases the very best of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience RE Farm Café’s dedication to delicious, sustainable dining right at the turn of the year.

From crickets bouncing on trampolines to a hypnotic spider contorting into all sorts of shapes, OVO exudes an extraordinary sense of spectacle that tickles the imagination. Funny and chaotic, yet adorable and wonderful, OVO enchants our inner child with its gentle exuberance. Made up of 100 people from 25 different countries, including 53 artists, OVO ("egg" in Portuguese) showcases high-level acrobatic acts that redefine the limits of the human body.

The weather outside might be frightful, so why don't you come inside and enjoy a live performance at the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State? From the traditional holiday favorite The Nutcracker to the immersive and multimedia spectacular What does PURPLE sound like?, there is something for everyone to take the chill out of the air this winter season.

This holiday season, Way Fruit Farm will be offering customized local foodie gift baskets, fruit baskets, fresh-baked cookie trays and more for all your holiday gatherings!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Many plans are already well underway for holiday gatherings with family and friends, showing appreciation for employees and colleagues, and December graduation celebrations. Below are some ways the Mt. Nittany Overlook encourages budget-conscious customers to rethink their planning at holiday time or anytime.