First Night to Welcome 2026 in State College New Year Celebration

First Night to welcome 2026 in State College new year celebration

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) -- First Night State College is set to welcome 2026 with its annual community celebration on Dec. 31, 2025. The event will feature ice carvings, live music and a 5K race, providing a family-friendly and alcohol-free atmosphere. Produced by the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, First Night State College invites [...]

First Night State College Rings In New Year Beginning Today

First Night State College will welcome in the New Year with its yearly celebration beginning today.  Featured will be live music, delicious foods, a 5K race, and of course 85 ice sculptures, of which the event is known for.  The family friendly festivities will take place throughout downtown State College from noon until 9:30 p.m.  Admission to indoor performances such as live music, is granted with a First Night Button, available for $15, at va…

First Night to Welcome New Year in State College With Ice Sculptures, Performances and Resolution Run

First Night State College will return to downtown State College on Dec. 31 with an alcohol-free, all-day celebration of the arts featuring ice sculptures, live performances and the annual Resolution Run 5K. The event, produced by the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, is designed as a family-focused way to welcome the New Year with visual art, music, theater and interactive programming across downtown venues. Outdoor ice attractions agai…