Happy weekend, State College! In today’s happening-today edition: Juneteenth art exhibition, bluegrass festival, and Match Factory open house + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A historic milestone ahead: Roland Curtin Foundation owns Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village after a unanimously passed transfer bill, and celebration will be June 28 in Howard with tours, exhibit, and campaign launch -- see what June 28 brings.
Annual celebration opens: State College’s seventh annual Juneteenth celebration kicked off with the Juneteenth Art Exhibition at Woskob Family Gallery, featuring six artists on freedom, justice and equality. Open Fridays through early August -- learn more about the exhibit.
Five days of bluegrass: Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival will return June 24 to 28 at Centre Hall Grange Fairgrounds, headlined by Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, workshops and camping from $35 per night -- see the full lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Swing into the week: Penn State Golf Courses has the Blue and White ready for your next round, with cart and club rentals if your gear is hibernating. Warm up at the award-winning driving range, roll a few putts, then celebrate at the Nineteenth Hole Cafe like you meant to do that all week.
Easy local escape: Need a quick reset close to home? The Bellefonte Campground has roomy RV sites, classic tent spots, and fun stays like a yurt with a private sauna or a container home with a rooftop veranda and hot tub, plus free wifi, courts, and easy access to Spring Creek or PSU weekends.
Craving coastal flavors: Whether you’re plotting a low-effort dinner or just miss salt air, The Downeast Cafe @ Maine Bay & Berry stocks legit New England seafood alongside Maine-made jams, syrups, pies, and wild blueberries, all sourced from small businesses. A quick local run, serious Maine vibes.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏊 NLAC Swim Fest @ Mccoy Natatorium At Penn State University | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade your Saturday chores for split times and lane lines, this USA Swimming meet is it. NLAC Swim Fest brings fast turns, louder parents, and that chlorine perfume, plus an excuse to clap like you mean it.
🏊 The Mindful Triathlon @ Harvest Fields (Boalsburg) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Join the Mindful Triathlon, the one where there are no winners, no losers, neighbors who run or walk a bit, stretch it out, and then sit still on purpose. All-levels yoga and a guided meditation seal the deal. Family friendly, all ages, all experience levels.
🏭 Match Factory Open House @ American Philatelic Research Library (Bellefonte) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Take a break from sorting the junk drawer and hit the Match Factory Open House, back for year two with the American Philatelic Society. Their What's In Your Attic? team offers stamp, coin, and small antique evaluations from local experts, no envelope licking required.
🎈 Summer Reading Kick Off Party @ Barnes & Noble | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Kick off summer reading with a kid-friendly bash featuring crafts, games, prizes, giveaways, sweet treats, and a special storytime. Have them bring their reading journals to show the booksellers, or snag one on site. Sugar, stories, and maybe a blissfully quiet drive home.
🎗 Red White & Thank You Event @ By A Thread Boutique | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – By A Thread marks eight years with Americana vibes, grilled dogs, cold drinks, pop-up vendors, and a photo op you might actually post. Whether it is a five-minute pop-in or an afternoon stay, expect easy company and a scarf charm bar debut.
🕶 Men In Black @ The State Theatre | Saturday (6/20) at 2:30 PM – Suit up for the classic where Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones keep incognito aliens in line, and the jokes still land. It’s brisk, sly, and 98 minutes, so you’ll be home before the dog thinks you ran off with the pug.
🎨 “Junk” Art Journaling @ Schlow Centre Region Library | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – This laid-back workshop turns scraps into stories with junk journaling, a creative way to tame that overflowing drawer and actually keep the memories. Materials are provided, but bring your odd bits, ticket stubs, and ribbon ends. Low pressure, high nostalgia, real fun. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The State College report Weather forecastToday — High: 76°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind 1 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 80°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 4%
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