Maximize Your Bye Weekend with These Exciting Activities
This weekend provides a unique opportunity for Penn State fans as the football team takes a bye week. Instead of the usual game day events, it’s time to explore the vibrant autumn activities in State College. With the college football season proving challenging, make the most of this break. Here are suggestions to maximize your bye weekend with exciting activities in the area.
Explore Local Fall Festivals
Immerse yourself in the fall atmosphere at the Rhoneymeade Fall Festival. Located just 15 minutes off campus, this festival runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. It features:
- Live music
- Crafts like pumpkin painting and jewelry making
- Centre Wildlife animals
Be sure to bring blankets or chairs to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Rhoneymeade farm.
Visit Pittsburgh for Sunday Night Football
If you’re a Steelers fan, consider a trip to Pittsburgh. The Steelers will compete against the Packers on Sunday Night Football. It’s a great way to enhance your bye weekend with some tailgating fun.
Enjoy Some Leisure and Outdoor Activities
Take a moment for yourself and indulge in a much-deserved nap. If you’re looking for a more active outing, pumpkin and apple picking is a fantastic option. Wasson Farm, located just ten minutes from campus, offers:
- Hayrides to the pumpkin patch
- A corn maze
- Interactions with farm animals
The farm is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., so don’t forget to bring cash for purchases.
Support Penn State Sports
Even without football, Penn State boasts other athletic events this weekend. Watch the No. 6 ranked women’s ice hockey team take on Lindenwood at Pegula. Game times are:
- Friday at 2 p.m.
- Saturday at 1 p.m.
Additionally, men’s ice hockey will face Stonehill:
- Friday at 7 p.m.
- Saturday at 6 p.m.
Sunday features three home games, including:
- Women’s soccer versus Ohio State at 1 p.m.
- Men’s basketball exhibition at 2 p.m.
- Women’s volleyball against Rutgers at 7 p.m.
Discover Downtown State College
Gather friends for a day in downtown State College. Enjoy a meal at Irving’s for breakfast and coffee, then explore shops on Beaver Avenue. Don’t miss the farmer’s market every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Planning to head out on Saturday? Look out for the Banana Bar Crawl with lively participants dressed as bananas.
Catch a Movie at State Theatre
As Halloween approaches, enjoy spooky films at the State Theatre. Movies will be shown on Friday night and throughout Sunday. Notable screenings include:
- “Nosferatu” on Friday at 8 p.m.
- “The Addams Family” at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday
- “Hocus Pocus” at 3 p.m. on Sunday
- “The Exorcist” at 7 p.m. on Sunday
Join THON’s 5K Run
Participate in THON’s annual 5K to support fundraising for THON 2026. Sponsored by PNC Bank, the race takes place in State College on Sunday at 11 a.m. Registration remains open, allowing you to enjoy fitness and support a worthy cause simultaneously.
Maximize your bye weekend by engaging in these enjoyable activities. Take a break from football and explore all the exciting options State College has to offer.
