The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts has issued the Call for Entries for its popular juried fine art exhibition, Images 2024. The exhibition runs from July 1 - 31, 2024 at the Schlow Centre Region Library in downtown State College, Pennsylvania.

Don't miss out on the excitement - the Penn State Blue-White Game is a cherished tradition since 1951. It's not just a game – it's a vibrant celebration of everything Penn State. Join us in Happy Valley for Blue-White weekend April 12-14, to come together, show your support, and craft unforgettable memories amidst the camaraderie and spirit of our beloved university.

The iconic Nittany Lion Inn, nestled in the heart of Happy Valley, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated reopening in September. Steeped in history and tradition, the Nittany Lion Inn has been a beloved landmark for generations, welcoming guests with its timeless charm and warm hospitality.

The Center for the Performing Arts is moving the party indoors with the return of the Let’s Dance Movement Workshop for All Ages. The event will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, on the Eisenhower Auditorium stage.

Penn State Homecoming 2024 will take place Sept. 22-28, as announced today (Feb. 22) by the Homecoming executive committee. A week of celebrations and festivities will lead up to the Penn State football game versus Illinois on Sept. 28, at Beaver Stadium.

You'll find a wide selection of hotels, motels, and inns located in State College, with easy access to Penn State University. The Happy Valley region offers a variety of lodging options from the lone traveler looking to be steps away from downtown State College and the Penn State campus all the way to the traveler who wants to fall asleep to the sound of crickets.

Travelers can explore museums and historical sites in Happy Valley that showcase Happy Valley's rich history. The Delaware, Shawnee, Mingo, and Iroquois tribes made their life off the land by planting crops in the fertile valleys and hunting game among the ridges of the Appalachian Mountains. Explorers and settlers arrived in the mid-18th century, and industry would soon follow a couple of decades later with the discovery of iron ore.

The Children & Youth Day Sidewalk Sale is sponsored by Penn State Federal Credit Union, and the event is a fun way for boys and girls to develop both their artistic and entrepreneurial potential.

If you have visited the State College area, odds are you have heard of, or even attended, the Centre County Grange Encampment and Fair. With an impressive assortment of activities, rides, and classic fair food, the Grange Fair is an undeniable destination every August. However, when walking around the fair, enjoying a funnel cake or watching a sheep show, you might wonder what happens when the vendors pack up and the animals return to their pens.