Upcoming Events

Penn State vs Minnesota Watch Party
Nov
14

Penn State vs Minnesota Watch Party

🌟 Penn State vs. Minnesota

💙🤍 The Nittany Lions are ready to take on Minnesota! Join the Penn State crew for another game-day gathering filled with football, friends, and Blue & White pride.

📍 MacGregor Draft House | Cary, NC
⏰ Kickoff: Time TBA

RSVP HERE

Bring your Penn State spirit and cheer on the Lions with us! 🦁

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Penn State vs Rutgers Watch Party
Nov
21

Penn State vs Rutgers Watch Party

🌟 Penn State vs. Rutgers

💙🤍The Nittany Lions take on Rutgers in another Big Ten showdown! Join your fellow Penn Staters to cheer on the Blue & White and catch all the action.

📍 MacGregor Draft House | Cary, NC
⏰ Kickoff: 3:30 PM

RSVP HERE

Bring your Penn State spirit and cheer on the Lions with us! 🦁

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Penn State vs Maryland Watch Party
Nov
28

Penn State vs Maryland Watch Party

💙🤍 IT'S GAME DAY! The Nittany Lions take on Maryland for our last game of the 2026-2027 Season! Join your fellow Penn Staters for another Big Ten showdown as we cheer on the Blue & White.

📍 MacGregor Draft House | Cary, NC
⏰ Kickoff: Time TBA

RSVP HERE

Bring your Penn State spirit and cheer on the Lions with us! 🦁

WE ARE! 💙🤍

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Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins
Dec
13

Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins

🏒 HOCKEY WITH THE NITTANY LIONS!

Join the Penn State Alumni Association for a day of hockey as we cheer on the Carolina Hurricanes against the Boston Bruins! Come out, connect with fellow Penn Staters, and enjoy some NHL action together.

📅 Sunday, December 13, 2026
⏰ Puck drops at 1:00 PM
📍 Lenovo Center | Raleigh, NC

BUY TICKETS HERE (emails will be sent after ticket purchases about parking passes)

We hope to see you there! 💙🤍

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Penn State vs Washington Watch Party
Nov
7

Penn State vs Washington Watch Party

Penn State vs. Washington

The Nittany Lions face the Huskies! Join us to watch Penn State play Washington and connect with fellow Penn State alumni, family, and friends.

📍 MacGregor Draft House | Cary, NC
⏰ Kickoff: Time TBA

RSVP HERE

It's always better when we cheer together. Let's go, Penn State! 🦁

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Volunteer at Hope Reins
Nov
7

Volunteer at Hope Reins

Volunteer at Hope Reins on November 7!

We are excited to return to Hope Reins for our third year of volunteering! Join fellow Penn State alumni as we support their incredible mission to “pair kids in crisis with rescued horses and mentors to find hope and healing.” Whether you’ve volunteered with us before or are joining for the first time, we would love to see you there. It’s a wonderful opportunity to give back to our community while connecting with fellow Penn Staters!

Our morning will include a ranch tour, safety briefing, hands-on volunteer projects, and time to interact with the horses.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Location: Hope Reins (8420 Wake Forest Hwy, Raleigh, NC 27613)
RSVP Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026

More info about Hope Reins: https://hopereins.org/

Volunteer Projects May Include:

  • Pasture Maintenance: Removing invasive plants to keep pastures healthy for the horses.

  • Fence Staining: Helping maintain the ranch’s miles of fencing.

  • Trail Construction: Building and maintaining trails for kids and mentors.

  • Fence Line Clearing: Removing brush, limbs, and debris.

  • Gardening & Landscaping: Keeping the ranch beautiful and welcoming.


A Few Things to Know:

  • Space is limited to 14 volunteers, so be sure to sign up early!

  • Volunteers must be 6 years or older.

  • Specific projects may vary based on the ranch’s needs.


Ready to join us? Sign up HERE by Monday, November 2!

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Penn State vs Purdue Watch Party
Oct
31

Penn State vs Purdue Watch Party

🚂 ALL ABOARD! The Nittany Lions are taking on Purdue, and it's time to cheer on the Blue & White! Join us for a great day of football with fellow Penn Staters.

📍 MacGregor Draft House | Cary, NC
⏰ Kickoff: 4:15 PM

RSVP HERE

Bring the energy. Bring the blue and white. Let's go, Lions! 💙🤍

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WHITE OUT Watch Party (Penn State vs. USC)
Oct
10

WHITE OUT Watch Party (Penn State vs. USC)

Penn State vs. USC White Out Watch Party

Join the Penn State Triangle Chapter for our next football watch party as the Nittany Lions take on USC during the 2026 Penn State White Out! 🤍💙

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ 7:30 PM kickoff
📍 MacGregor Draft House
107 Edinburgh S Dr, Cary, NC 27511

Come out in your WHITE and join fellow Penn Staters from across the Triangle for one of the most anticipated games of the season. Enjoy football, food, drinks, and great company as we cheer on the Nittany Lions!

RSVP HERE today and join us at MacGregor Draft House.

We’re excited to see everyone there!

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Oct
8

Speed Networking

Join us for a fun and casual Speed Networking event on Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 PM at Mez in RTP (5410 Page Rd, Durham, NC 27703)!

Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, meet other Penn Staters in the Triangle, find a mentor, or simply make some new friends, this event is a great opportunity to connect. We'll use a fun, structured speed-networking format to help you meet a variety of fellow alumni, followed by time to continue the conversation and enjoy complimentary appetizers. A cash bar will be available for drinks throughout the evening.

Come ready to meet new people, make connections, and enjoy an evening with fellow Penn Staters. We hope to see you there!

RSVP HERE

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Penn State vs. Northwestern Watch Party
Oct
2

Penn State vs. Northwestern Watch Party

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

Join the Penn State Triangle Chapter for our next football watch party as the Nittany Lions take on Northwestern!

📅 Friday, October 2
⏰ 8:00 PM kickoff
📍 MacGregor Draft House
107 Edinburgh S Dr, Cary, NC 27511

RSVP HERE

Come cheer on Penn State with fellow alumni, fans, family, and friends from across the Triangle. Enjoy food, drinks, and Friday night football with your Penn State community!

RSVP today and join us at MacGregor Draft House. We’re excited to see everyone there!

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Penn State vs Wisconsin Watch Party
Sep
26

Penn State vs Wisconsin Watch Party

Join your fellow Penn Staters for a Penn State Football Watch Party at MacGregor Draft House!

Penn State vs. Wisconsin [HOMECOMING GAME]
Saturday, September 12 | Kickoff: TBA
MacGregor Draft House - 107 Edinburgh S Dr, Cary, NC 27511

🏈 RSVP HERE

(Walk in attendance is allowed but, please try to RSVP to each game so we can give MacGregor's an accurate estimate of attendance!)

Come cheer on the Nittany Lions with Penn State alumni, fans, friends, and family from across the Triangle. Grab some food and drinks, enjoy the game, and connect with fellow members of the Penn State community.

All are welcome — bring your Penn State spirit!

WE ARE! 💙🤍

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Penn State vs Buffalo Watch Party
Sep
19

Penn State vs Buffalo Watch Party

Join your fellow Penn Staters for a Penn State Football Watch Party at MacGregor Draft House!

Penn State vs. Temple
Saturday, September 12 | Kickoff: 12 PM
MacGregor Draft House - 107 Edinburgh S Dr, Cary, NC 27511

🏈 RSVP HERE

(Walk in attendance is allowed but, please try to RSVP to each game so we can give MacGregor's an accurate estimate of attendance!)

Come cheer on the Nittany Lions with Penn State alumni, fans, friends, and family from across the Triangle. Grab some food and drinks, enjoy the game, and connect with fellow members of the Penn State community.

All are welcome — bring your Penn State spirit!

WE ARE! 💙🤍

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Penn State vs Temple Watch Party
Sep
12

Penn State vs Temple Watch Party

Join your fellow Penn Staters for a Penn State Football Watch Party at MacGregor Draft House!

Penn State vs. Temple
Saturday, September 12 | Kickoff: 12 PM
MacGregor Draft House - 107 Edinburgh S Dr, Cary, NC 27511

🏈 RSVP HERE

(Walk in attendance is allowed but, please try to RSVP to each game so we can give MacGregor's an accurate estimate of attendance!)

Come cheer on the Nittany Lions with Penn State alumni, fans, friends, and family from across the Triangle. Grab some food and drinks, enjoy the game, and connect with fellow members of the Penn State community.

All are welcome — bring your Penn State spirit!

WE ARE! 💙🤍

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Penn State vs Marshall Watch Party [Home Opener and Stripe Out]
Sep
5

Penn State vs Marshall Watch Party [Home Opener and Stripe Out]

Join your fellow Penn Staters for a Penn State Football Watch Party at MacGregor Draft House!

Penn State vs. Marshall
Saturday, September 5 | Kickoff: 3:30 PM
MacGregor Draft House - 107 Edinburgh S Dr, Cary, NC 2751

 🏈 RSVP HERE

(Walk in attendance is allowed but, please try to RSVP to each game so we can give MacGregor's an accurate estimate of attendance!)

Come cheer on the Nittany Lions with Penn State alumni, fans, friends, and family from across the Triangle. Grab some food and drinks, enjoy the game, and connect with fellow members of the Penn State community.

All are welcome — bring your Penn State spirit!

WE ARE! 💙🤍

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Annual Summer Picnic and Student Sendoff
Jul
25

Annual Summer Picnic and Student Sendoff

Join us an afternoon of food, fun and Penn State pride. The annual picnic gives us the opportunity to meet the new and returning Triangle area Penn Staters and their families. Ticket information coming soon.

Tickets are $15 and include lunch and PSU Creamery Ice Cream! PSU students are free. 
RegisterHERE. ​ 

July 25, 2026 11am-3pm
Ha
rold Ritter Park, Cary

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