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Celebrate Culture, Community, and Unity!
Join the Borough of State College and the Community Diversity Group for the 5th Multicultural Unity Fair — a family-friendly celebration of the rich diversity in the community. Enjoy live performances, explore cultural displays, and savor delicious international cuisine (available for purchase).
📅 Saturday, October 25
🕚11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍State College Municipal Building (243 S Allen Street)
Come together, learn something new, and experience the vibrant cultures of the community.
You're Invited to Fall Treats for All 🎃
No tricks here, just a morning full of treats. Fall Treats for All will take place Thursday, October 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Municipal Building’s Community Room. 🎃
Kids and chaperones are invited to come enjoy festive snacks, hands-on activities from Schlow Library and Discovery Space, fun games, a coloring station, and friendly costumes throughout the morning. A sensory-friendly time will be available from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m., with dimmed lights, low noise, and minimal scents.
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 22, 2025
Media Contact:
Kayla Lafferty
klafferty@statecollegepa.us
State College Celebrates the 5th Multicultural Unity Fair
State College, Pa.-- Join the Community Diversity Group and the Borough of State College for the fifth Multicultural Unity Fair on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State College Municipal Building, located at 243 South Allen Street, State College.
“The Borough of State College looks forward to this collaboration with the Community Diversity Group to host an event that brings so much awareness to the rich cultures, traditions, and identities that make up the State College community,” says Borough Manager Tom Fountaine. “This event is one of the many ways that the community continues to show that all are welcome here.”
This family-friendly event celebrates the rich diversity in the community. Enjoy live performances, explore cultural displays, and savor delicious international cuisine (available for purchase). This year’s schedule is as follows:
11:00–11:15 Welcome
11:15–11:30 Mayor’s Proclamation
11:30–11:45 Happy Valley Chinese School Music and Poetry
11:45—Noon Drum Rhythms of West Africa
12:00–12:15 Wendy Xiu (Performer: Mason Li) (Musical Performance)
12:15–12:30 Pow Wow Dance
12:30–12:45 Okinawan Karate Demonstration
12:45–1:00 Roots of Life
1:00–1:15 Penn State Fanaa (Music)
1:15–1:30 Black Cat Belly Dance
1:30–1:45 Hot Styles Dance Company
1:45–2:00 Violin by Hana Wiessmann
2:00–2:15 Raw Aesthetic Movements (RAM Squad)
2:15–2:30 Happy Valley Chinese School Dance
2:30–2:45 rayDiANCE Dance Company
2:45–3:00 Pow Wow Dance
3:00–3:15 Chaar Academy Karate
3:30–4:00 Ady Martinez
“This is a once-a-year opportunity to celebrate and enjoy the natural talents of children, students, and adults from many different backgrounds and cultures within our community and to learn about their unique and beautiful arts,” says Community Diversity Group President Carol Eicher. “Organizations that showcase and support the multi-facets of what makes the State College Region the wonderful place it is to live, work, and play, will be available to share information, answer questions, provide giveaways, and demonstrate aspects of the cultures they represent.”
Volunteer opportunities are still available. Those interested in helping make this event a success may visit the sign-up page for more information.
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Volunteer at the Multicultural Unity Fair
The Multicultural Unity Fair is coming up, and volunteers like YOU are needed to help make it a success!
🗓️ Volunteer Shifts Available:
- Friday, Oct. 24 | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 25 | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Be part of an event that celebrates diversity through dance, art, food, and fun!
The Design Review Board meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025, is canceled. The next scheduled meeting is November 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Culture, Community, and Unity!
Join the Borough of State College and the Community Diversity Group for the 5th Multicultural Unity Fair — a family-friendly celebration of the rich diversity in the community. Enjoy live performances, explore cultural displays, and savor delicious international cuisine (available for purchase).
📅 Saturday, October 25
🕚11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍State College Municipal Building (243 S Allen Street)
Come together, learn something new, and experience the vibrant cultures of the community.
Help Shape the Future of Sustainability in State College! 🌍
The Borough of State College is developing a Climate Action, Resiliency, and Environmental Sustainability Plan in efforts to reduce the community’s greenhouse gas footprint, enhance environmental conservation efforts, and assist the community members in adapting to the impacts of climate change. The Borough is seeking feedback on community priorities and proposed strategies for this plan.
Share your thoughts and help build a greener, more resilient future together. Take the survey today here! The survey takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Any questions or concerns about the survey or plan can be sent to Jasmine Fields, Sustainability Program Officer, at jfields@statecollegepa.us.
The Regional Human Relations Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 23, has been canceled.
Upcoming Travel Restrictions on Hetzel Street Between East Foster Avenue and Peach Alley
From Monday, October 20, through Friday, October 24, State College Borough Water Authority (SCBWA) will be excavating Hetzel Street between East Foster Avenue and Peach Alley for work running a water line. Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and will cause the entire street to be closed. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling near work areas. Questions about this project may go directly to SCBWA by calling 814-238-6766.