Memorial Day weekend anchors the week around Happy Valley, with remembrance events, patriotic music, family outings, concerts, games, and early summer traditions filling the calendar.
From Boalsburg’s Memorial Day weekend events to live music, outdoor gatherings, baseball, and community celebrations, this week offers plenty of ways to mark the holiday weekend and enjoy the start of the summer season.
🇺🇸 Memorial Day Weekend Events
Boalsburg, widely known for its Memorial Day history, anchors the weekend with several days of Memorial Day Weekend events from Thursday through Monday.
At the Pennsylvania Military Museum, the 4th Annual 5K Walk to Remember Our Fallen / A Walk to Remember Our Fallen takes place on Saturday, offering a meaningful way to honor fallen service members during the holiday weekend.
On Sunday, the Stars & Stripes Tea + Tour takes place at the Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion Museum, combining local history, hospitality, and a patriotic weekend setting.
On Monday, Music at the Advent: Memorial Day Patriotic Hymn Sing takes place at Advent Church and the Advent Historical Society in Bellefonte, offering a community-centered way to mark Memorial Day through music.
🤝 Community & Seasonal Events
The See Her Win Multi-Sport Festival takes place Friday and Saturday at Penn State’s Multi-Sport Indoor Facility and IM Fields, bringing together athletics, community, and celebration around girls and women in sports.
Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center celebrates its 50th anniversary on Saturday with a full day of activities and time outdoors at one of the region’s favorite nature destinations.
🎨 Arts, Culture & Creative Events
At the Bellefonte Art Museum, Yoga in the Gallery takes place tonight, offering a quiet midweek combination of movement, art, and reflection.
On Tuesday, Nature Sketching takes place in the Palmer Museum Studio Classroom, giving participants a chance to slow down, observe, and create with inspiration from the natural world.
🧩 Games & Social Events
Pine Grove Hall hosts Trivia Night tonight, giving locals a midweek reason to gather, eat, drink, and test what they know.
Also tonight, University Wine Company hosts Music Bingo, combining a casual game night with a little music-themed fun.
On Thursday, Axemann Brewery has two social events on the calendar: a Jigsaw Puzzle Contest hosted by Happy Valley Puzzles & Axemann Brewery, and Music Bingo in The Loft.
🎶 Live Music & Concerts
The America 250 PA Commonwealth Concert Series brings Cole Swindell and Gabby Barrett to the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday. As part of Pennsylvania’s broader America 250 celebration, the sold-out concert is one of the week’s biggest music events and a fitting feature for Memorial Day weekend.
Tonight, Samantha Fish performs at The Friedman Auditorium.
On Thursday, The Rick Hirsch 5: Miles Davis Centennial takes place at Pine Grove Hall, while Live at the Hollow: Honey Pie brings music to Titan Hollow.
Friday brings Secret Planet // Yeison Landero (Colombia) with Nevaris Project featuring Jojo Kuo to Manny’s Live Performance Space, adding Colombian cumbia, funk, dub, and Afro-Latin grooves to the weekend music lineup.
On Saturday, Erin Harpe Blues Duo performs at Pine Grove Hall.
🌿 Outdoor, Nature & Wellness
Yoga in the Gardens takes place tonight at the Arboretum’s Overlook Pavilion.
On Friday, Arboretum Explorers Family Hike takes place at the Overlook Pavilion, giving families a chance to explore the gardens and spend time outdoors before the holiday weekend.
👀 On the Horizon
Looking just beyond Memorial Day weekend, Journey brings its Final Frontier Tour to the Bryce Jordan Center on Wednesday, May 27. The concert gives classic rock fans one more major arena show to keep on the radar as Happy Valley heads into the final week of May.
