Give the Gift of Happy Valley This Holiday Season – and All Year Round!
Discover distinctive Happy Valley gifts for friends and family, or unique corporate ideas to thank valued employees and colleagues. Shops, restaurants, and hotels in Happy Valley offer ideal holiday options. Learn how to share the gift of Happy Valley with that special someone, now or anytime.
Shop From the Comfort of Home
Can't visit Happy Valley or prefer shopping remotely? Tune into the HVAB Facebook page from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, for a LIVE showcase featuring 40+ businesses and restaurants. Enjoy tours and demonstrations. Helping Happy Valley Live lets you gift Happy Valley without leaving home. Grab a snack, settle in, and experience this e-commerce extravaganza on Dec. 5.
For a timeless shopping guide, explore the Wish Book for Happy Valley, a digital catalog of products from boutiques, shops, farm stores, restaurants, and craft beverage spots. Browse anytime to discover new finds, revisit favorites, and complete your list.
Safely Shop In Person
Shop Small Saturday (Nov. 28) approaches, with businesses offering special deals and incentives. Local establishments have implemented robust safety protocols to protect customers and staff amid the pandemic. The Bellefonte Shop Small Crawl promotes local buys with a chance to win a merchant-filled gift basket, running Nov. 27–Dec. 18.
In downtown State College, participating stores open early for seniors (9–10 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays through Dec. 22) for safer shopping. Many offer Small Business Saturday specials.
Explore for That Perfect Unique Gift
Happy Valley's communities feature charming shops ideal for holiday or future visits. Venture into our scenic valleys to uncover stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and more in Philipsburg, Millheim, Boalsburg, Bellefonte, State College, and nearby areas. Expect delightful surprises! Start with the HVAB's "Spend a Day In" series on the Adventure Bureau Dispatch blog. If now isn't ideal, plan post-holidays—Happy Valley shopping shines year-round.
Order Gifts from the Central PA Tasting Trail
Craft beverage fans will love gifts from Central PA Tasting Trail wineries, distilleries, breweries, and cideries. Most offer online ordering and U.S. shipping. Enjoy the full trail in person with a $35 passport—buy one, get the second half-price Nov. 27–Dec. 31. Complete by 2022 for a commemorative sweatshirt. Snag a special t-shirt for $15 + $5 shipping.
Don't Forget Farm-Inspired and Locally Made Products
Happy Valley Agventures spotlights 60+ farms, stores, and ag businesses offering artisanal cheeses, chutneys, jams, shrubs, craft beverages, natural goods, and local holiday foods. Explore and support agriculture at www.happyvalleyagventures.com.
Purchase Gift Cards Now for Later Enjoyment
The Helping Happy Valley site lists gift card-offering businesses and restaurants. Missing one? Contact them directly and inform us to update the list. Buy now; redeem anytime!
Thank you for shopping Happy Valley!
