OCTOBER 3-5, 2025

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Group photo by the Nittany Lion Shrine showing multiple generations of attendees—children, parents, young adult students and older adult

Group photo by the Nittany Lion Shrine showing multiple generations of attendees—children, parents, young adult students and older adult

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Young adult female and young girl doing a craft activity with glue at a Penn State Harrisburg outdoor event.

Young adult female and young girl doing a craft activity with glue at a Penn State Harrisburg outdoor event.

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Mother, father, and daughter—who is a Penn State Harrisburg student by the Nittany Lion Shrine

Mother, father, and daughter—who is a Penn State Harrisburg student by the Nittany Lion Shrine

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Mother and daughter wearing matching outfits at the Penn State Harrisburg campus.

Mother and daughter wearing matching outfits at the Penn State Harrisburg campus.

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Parents, mother is holding a stuffed animal, and the father beside her wearing a white jacket and blue jeans.

Parents, mother is holding a stuffed animal, and the father beside her wearing a white jacket and blue jeans.

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Family with two sons in Penn State gear standing outside a building entrance, one holding a teddy bear.

Family with two sons in Penn State gear standing outside a building entrance, one holding a teddy bear.

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Six adults standing together posing with their arms around each other.

Six adults standing together, posing with their arms around each other.

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A girl with a Nittany Lion headbands

A girl with a Nittany Lion headbands

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Group of people standing outdoors, some eating from small bowls, one holds a teddy bear while eating.

Group of people standing outdoors, some eating from small bowls, one holds a teddy bear while eating.

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Group of people outdoors, some holding teddy bears, with Penn State apparel visible.

Group of people outdoors, some holding teddy bears, with Penn State apparel visible.

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Group of people in Penn State apparel walking on a tree-lined campus path in autumn.

Group of people (female students and little girls) in Penn State apparel walking on a tree-lined campus path in autumn.

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A mother and a daughter outdoors holding a 'We Are Penn State!!' pennant, with trees and others in the background.

A mother and a daughter outdoors holding a 'We Are Penn State!!' pennant, with trees and others in the background.

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Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream

Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream

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Penn State-themed cornhole board with blue bean bags on grass, trees and buildings in the background.

Penn State-themed cornhole board with blue bean bags on grass, trees and buildings in the background.

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Nittany Lion mascot wearing a Penn State scarf and playing an electric guitar.

Nittany Lion mascot wearing a Penn State scarf and playing an electric guitar.

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A bounce house at the PSU Harrisburg Quadrangle

A bounce house at the PSU Harrisburg Quadrangle

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Friday, October 3

  • 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. 
    Family Happy Hour
    CUB 210
    Enjoy small bites, mocktails, and trivia!

Saturday, October 4

  • 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
    Out of Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk
    FNB Field, Harrisburg
    Check in: 9:00 a.m. 
    Walk starts:11:00 a.m. 
    Course: 2.5 miles
    Register Now!
     
  • 9:00 a.m. -12:30 a.m.
    1-Mile Walk - Fundraiser on Campus to Benefit the United Way
    Vartan Plaza        
    Join us as we support the work of United Way of the Capital Region while having fun on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The event will include a 1-mile walk at 10:00am and a resource fair for local families from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration is $10 per person. Come dressed as your favorite children's book character or create your own team theme. Register as an individual or team today!
     
  • 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.         
    Library Archives Tours
    Madelyn L. Hanes Library
    Come see the rich history of Penn State Harrisburg and explore our Library Archives!
     
  • 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.         
    Local Lunch
    Various locations
    Information TBD
     
  • 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.      
    Men's Soccer Match
    Turf Field
    Watch our Men's Soccer Team take on Rosemont College
     
  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm             
    Campus Extravaganza
    Vartan Plaza        
    Visit our quad for various activities including photos with the Lion Shrine and a build your own Nittany Lion Plush station!
     
  • 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.             
    Women's Volleyball Match
    CUB Gym        
    Watch our Women's Volleyball Team take on McDaniel College
     
  • 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Women's Field Hockey Match
    Turf Field         
    Watch our Women's Field Hockey Team take on Lancaster Bible College

Sunday, October 5

  • 9:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
    Family Brunch
    SEC Living Room
    Wrap up the weekend with us by enjoying a delicious brunch made by our Housing & Food Services!