April 29, 2026
From downtown State College to Bellefonte, Boalsburg, Pleasant Gap, Philipsburg, Milroy, and beyond, this week is a great reminder to support the places that make Happy Valley fun.
Pennsylvania Small Business Week runs May 3 through May 9, and it feels like the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy more of Happy Valley.
Yes, support local businesses.
Enjoy dinner at Allen Street Grill, The Corner Room, The Tavern Restaurant, The Republic, Titan Hollow, Flour and Stone, or The Hublersburg Inn.
Try newer spots like Maine Bay & Berry or stop into Centre Markets.
Grab a beer with friends at Boal City Brewing, Happy Valley Brewing Company, or Antifragile Brewing Co.
Shop locally at Lock Boutique.
Make your own mug at The Rivet.
Paint pottery at 2000 Degrees.
Stop into The Makery.
Catch live music at Pine Grove Hall or Manny’s Performance Space.
See a show at The State Theatre or Eisenhower Auditorium.
Browse records at Fez Records.
Take a walk through Talleyrand Park.
Spend a day at Tussey Mountain.
And yes, thank the local owners who make all this possible.
But mostly, use this week as a reminder that there is probably a restaurant, shop, venue, trail, event, or experience in Happy Valley you have been meaning to try.
Get out.
Try something new.
Support local.
And enjoy what makes Happy Valley special.
Live Local. Love Local.
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