Handmade crafts and vintage treasures, Penn State gear and the best souvenirs. Not to mention local flavors to take home and enjoy. Whether you’re in town for a game weekend, a college visit or one of the area’s top events, make time to shop in one of all of the small towns around Happy Valley, including Downtown State College, Bellefonte, Philipsburg, and more.

New Musicals for a New Generation celebrates ten years of commissioned musicals that have been created through the New Musicals Initiative at Penn State. Featuring seven Musical Theatre students and a four-piece live band, this musical revue of scenes and songs is directed by John Simpkins, music directed by Connor Crotzer Scartascini, and choreographed by Natalie Malotke, Madison Palmer and Johnny Fenton. Selections from each of the previous nine years of commissioned musicals will be featured on the program. Penn State Centre Stage hopes you will join us to celebrate some of the most exciting new voices and songs written for the American Musical Theatre!

Be inspired to get up and dance as you are transported to Spain, Romania, and beyond! The Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra opens the season in Spain with Manuel de Falla’s comedic Three Cornered Hat Suite, followed by American composer Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs featuring baritone soloist Michael Hanley. Hungarian composer Béla Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances will immerse you in the folk music of Transylvania, and this concert ends with Schubert’s energizing Symphony No. 3. Get ready to tap your feet and cheer with this season opener.

If you thought that Downtown State College closes down once football season starts, you thought wrong! There are still plenty of events to attend during the month of September!

Titan Hollow in Bellefonte is a must-visit destination during spooky season, offering a unique blend of craft cider, delicious food, and eerie ambiance. This craft cidery, restaurant, and event venue transforms into a hauntingly beautiful experience. As you step into Titan Hollow, you'll be greeted by the warm glow of industrial décor and the rich aroma of fresh flavors.

It’s hard to top fall in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania. As the leaves turn color on Mount Nittany, the students return to the campus (welcome back!), and we gear up for those magical football Saturdays, there is a sense of energy and adventure that is pure, unadulterated fun.

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau will host not one, not two, but three published Blue Band authors for a special Book Signing from 10 am to noon! Books will only be $20 plus all items in the newly restocked The Happy Valley Store will be 12.5% off during the signing in celebration of the Blue Band’s 125th anniversary!

Remember your Happy Valley experience by including a stop at The Happy Valley Store! Conveniently located at 204 West Beaver Avenue in State College, the store by The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau is your go-to destination for souvenirs and information about Happy Valley, Pennsylvania.

Autumn in Happy Valley is bursting with vibrant experiences! From exploring colorful state parks and sampling local brews to attending festivals and apple picking, there’s no shortage of fall fun. Cheer on the Nittany Lions, take a scenic drive, or enjoy a cozy hayride—Happy Valley has it all. Grab your sweater and dive into this season’s ultimate bucket list!