There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa. The smooth-talker tricks people into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize—despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.
They play ukuleles, they sing, they say funny things, and they whistle. But the musicians of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain bring a lot more to the table than a salute to their genre-bending covers of well-known songs. The seven-member ensemble will return Stateside to tour in celebration of its fortieth anniversary.
Join us for the U.S. Association of Collegiate Fencing Clubs National Championships, where top collegiate fencers compete for national titles! Experience skill, strategy, and sportsmanship as future fencing stars take the stage.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is back in 2026 with Glow-N-Fire™! The tour that lit up last year returns bigger and hotter than ever — with even more flames, more glow, and more high-octane action. Fans can expect the same edge-of-your-seat thrills they love, now supercharged with enhanced pyro effects, dazzling lighting, and jaw-dropping stunts. It’s the ultimate family experience you won’t want to miss.
Get ready to laugh out loud when internationally acclaimed comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham brings his Artificial Intelligence Tour to the Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Platinum Entertainment Group is excited to announce the highly-anticipated concert of the year as the Bronx-bred superstar A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie takes the stage at the Bryce Jordan Center on Friday, April 24, 2026. The event promises to be an unforgettable night of hip-hop and entertainment.
Join us for the Happy Valley Classic taking place from April 26-27, 2025 at the Nittany Valley Sports Centre. Join us at the Happy Valley Classic in witnessing basketball from grades 3-12 all play under one roof as a part of the YBOA National Qualifier. We can’t wait to see you there!
Travel back in time with Paragon Ragtime Orchestra on April 25, 2026, and enjoy an evening of silent film classics and special music! The featured film this year will be Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush.
The Happy Volley Club Championships return to State College for Memorial Day Weekend! Founded in 2020, Happy Volley Volleyball Academy offers top-quality training for youth aged 12 to 18.
Rothrock by UTMB™ is the newest stop on the UTMB World Series and the second event on the Eastern side of the United States, joining Grindstone Running Festival by UTMB®. The inaugural edition will take place May 16–17, 2026 in Rothrock State Forest, just outside State College, Pennsylvania (Happy Valley).
The event features 50km and 25km distances that build on the legacy of the Rothrock Trail Challenge, established in 2009.
Hosted by the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance in partnership with Teammates for Life, See Her Win is a celebration of girls’ athletics coming to Penn State University over Memorial Day Weekend 2026.
Designed for middle and high school athletes, this multi-sport festival brings teams from across the region together for a weekend of competition, camaraderie, and community. Beyond the games, the event highlights teamwork, leadership, and empowerment while championing girls who own their sport and their future.
From clinics and competitions to keynote speakers and celebrations, See Her Win will inspire athletes, families, and fans to connect, grow, and shine.
Burning Ma’am Music Festival return May 22-23, 2026, in Woodward, PA, celebrating six years of Rock n’ Roll in the Valley! Experience an electrifying weekend with rock and country music. Don’t miss out, get your tickets now!
