The State Games of America, coming to Penn State July 24–August 2, 2026, will bring more than 8,000 athletes and thousands of fans to Happy Valley. Tens of thousands of room nights and millions in visitor spending are expected. For the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance (HVSEA), the small nonprofit that helped land the event, it is proof that measurable, visitor-driven growth works.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A celebration of community and impact, thanks to the power of filmmaking, runs throughout much of the first half of November with the seventh annual Centre Film Festival — which offers hundreds of viewing options along with question-and-answer sessions with filmmakers, special themes and much more.
Looking for live entertainment in State College this week? We’ve got you covered! The new 814 Originals: The Weekly Lineup calendar is your go-to guide for everything happening on stage across Happy Valley, including live music, comedy shows, theater performances, and more.
