Activities to Enjoy During Penn State's Bye Week
This weekend marks a bye week for Penn State football, leaving fans in State College looking for alternative activities.
Several sporting events are scheduled, including a women's volleyball match against Oregon on Friday at 7 p.m., and men's hockey facing Canisius at the same time. On Saturday, men's hockey will play Canisius again at 5 p.m., followed by men's soccer competing against Wisconsin at 7 p.m.
For those seeking live entertainment, Eisenhower Auditorium will host The Wiz on Thursday at 7 p.m., while comedian John Mulaney will perform at the BJC at the same time. Comic enthusiasts can attend the Smackdown and Sketches ComicFest on Friday and Saturday at C3 Sports, and anime fans can visit Setsucon: Anime Autumn Alley at Hyatt Place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Movie lovers can enjoy Halloween classics at the State Theatre, with screenings of The Shining and The Cat and the Canary on Friday at 8 p.m., followed by The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday at 8 p.m., and The Night of the Living Dead at midnight on Sunday.
Additionally, those looking for outdoor activities can visit local apple orchards and pumpkin patches, such as Way Fruit Farm and Our Little Orchard. For nightlife, bars like Doggie’s and The Shandygaff are popular spots for those over 21, while younger attendees can explore pottery painting at 2000 Degrees or enjoy shopping downtown.
As the bye week concludes, Penn State football will return next week to face Purdue.