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!

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.

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.

Looking for an unforgettable summer experience? Millbrook Playhouse offers incredible theatre camps for all ages, designed to ignite creativity, build confidence, and bring live performance to life!

A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, the magnificently macabre hit musical “The Addams Family” will haunt Penn State with two performances at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, and 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, in Eisenhower Auditorium.

Leon Thomas, in his soulfully dramatic, rock-R&B era, will make his Penn State debut in a live concert at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, in Eisenhower Auditorium, to perform songs from his newest album, “Mutt.”

With a wink and a nod to the alternative letter arrangements proposed by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and the Philly fan featured on the FOX pregame show on Super Sunday, both of whom are invited to participate in the festivities in good fun, the Elgses (the Spikes) will wear classic Kelly green uniforms emblazoned with the name we all know and love at the 6:35 p.m. game.

It might still be chilly outside, but now is the time to make some plans for some professional summer theater. The Millbrook Playhouse will be offering comedies, musicals plus holiday classics in the year 2025!