Light Up Downtown! (Nov 16)

Don’t let the holiday season escape before you experience Light Up Downtown!

It all starts with Light Up Night on Thursday, November 16 from 5-8pm on Fraser Street’s MLK Plaza and the 100 block of Allen Street in Downtown State College! Your family will enjoy photos with Santa, free popcorn and hot cocoa, performances, crafts, and winter carnival games as you wait for the Santa to light the tree and the timed lighting show to begin! Thanks to our Supporting Sponsor, Kish Bank!

Light Up Downtown will be on display from November 16 through January 1!

We encourage you to come downtown and enjoy a festive walking (or trolley) tour. While you’re here, grab some takeout and knock out some holiday shopping!

MLK Plaza Holiday Light Show:

Timed musical light show by Nittany Entertainment. The light show will run 5-10pm daily

Calder Way Lighting Experience:

Calder Way Lights will run in coordination with the holiday lightshow on MLK Plaza beginning at 5pm nightly.

Two blocks of Calder sparkle from Fraser Street to Pugh Street.

Evergreen at the Gates:

The traditional evergreen will be standing tall at the Allen Street Gates and will be lit for the holidays!

Vote on Your Favorite Tree in the Enchanted Forest:

10 local non-profits participate in the Enchanted Forest tree decorating challenge where the winner receives $1,000!

Stop down to the corner of College and Locust, support our local non-profits and vote on your favorite decorated tree!

Scan the QR code on your favorite tree to vote!

Voting is closed for 2022, and the winner is CLSN!

Visit the Pat Daugherty Walkway:

The pigs in Pat Daugherty Walkway will be aglow with festive lights for the season!

Free Trolley rides:

This is the highlight for many kids, so don’t miss out on a Free Trolley Ride through our Light Up Downtown locations!