Why Happy Valley?
Happy Valley is an entrepreneurial hot spot that means business, but also boasts a playful side. Living among the region’s rolling ridges and valleys, you can have the best of it all. Big-city amenities like world-class restaurants, theaters and festivals sit close to miles of hiking and biking trails, plus acres of farmland. A vibrant community welcomes newcomers and diversity. Plus, you’ll experience an affordable cost of living, all while being just a short drive or flight from some of the country’s top destinations.
Really — What more could you need?
The Happy Valley accolades speak for themselves...
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A Full Week of Music, Arts, and a Few Standout Finds
It’s another full week across Happy Valley, with a strong mix of live music, community events, and a handful of experiences that feel a little different from the usual routine. While the schedule is always busy, this week offers a particularly nice balance between performances, family-friendly options, and interactive events.
Here are a few highlights to help you plan your week.
What Would You Miss Most?
March 18, 2026 We asked a simple question. If you moved away tomorrow, what would you miss most? The responses told a clear story about Happy Valley. People don’t just live here. They belong here. It Starts with the People Many answers began the same way. The people. Friends who
March 18-24: Something for Everyone in Happy Valley
Happy Valley doesn’t have a shortage of things to do. It has a shortage of ways to be in two places at once. It’s a good problem to have!
Whether you’re into live music, theatre, the outdoors, or sporting events, there’s plenty to get out for this week.
How It’s Made in a Blue White Zone
The other day, the TV show How It’s Made stopped me in my kitchen. One segment showed the Fisher Space Pen being assembled for use in space. Another walked through Dutch clogs carved from poplar, dried, and finished by hand. Slow. Precise. Weirdly soothing.
Then I caught myself wondering. Does anyone under 30 care how a space pen works or how clogs are made? Do they even know these things exist?
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BEST TOWN IN PENNSYLVANIA, NICHE, 2018
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TOP 15 BEST U.S. CITIES FOR ENTREPRENEURS TO LIVE AND LAUNCH, ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, 2016
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NO. 5 BEST SUMMER FESTIVALS, LIVABILITY, 2013
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NO. 7, THE BEST PLACES FOR BUSINESS AND CAREERS, FORBES, 2018
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TOP ADVENTURE TOWN, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, 2011
