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Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center 450 Schoolhouse Road, JohnstownA Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin
1ST SUMMIT ARENA @ Cambria County War Memorial 326 Napoleon Street, JohnstownJohnstown Tomahawks Hockey
1ST SUMMIT ARENA @ Cambria County War Memorial 326 Napoleon Street, JohnstownJohnstown Tomahawks Hockey
1ST SUMMIT ARENA @ Cambria County War Memorial 326 Napoleon Street, JohnstownWeek of Events
Dickens of a Christmas
Dickens of a Christmas
Ebensburg’s 19th annual Dickens of a Christmas is scheduled to take place Saturday, December 7, 2024. We will kick things off on Friday evening (Dec. 6th) with our Light Up Night at Kimball Park. Saturday will include a full day of events including Breakfast with Santa, four craft shows, our Christmas Parade, a Santa Pub…
Portage 2024 Winterfest
Portage 2024 Winterfest
This year's theme is a Charlie Brown Christmas. Free smores and hot chocolate are offered along with the tree lighting and caroling. Sleigh rides will be available, too. The business and organizations of Portage will participate throughout the Winterfest. Basket parties, a parade with Santa, games, music concert, escape room, story time, food, a traveling…
Sundaes with Santa: Museums for All
Sundaes with Santa: Museums for All
We’re proud to be part of Museums for All, a program that provides reduced admission for those receiving any kind of food assistance (such as WIC or SNAP). For the first time this year, we’re offering a Sundaes with Santa session for those who qualify for Museums for All. Your visit will include the opportunity…
Christmas Market
Holly Bazaar
Holly Bazaar
The Holly Bazaar offers quality, handcrafted items for sale from over 60 local art and craft vendors. Additional elements to the Holly Bazaar include a gently used purse & scarf sale, a collection of raffle items to take chances on, an on-going 50/50 raffle, and the Basket Bonanza, which offers over 100 baskets donated by…
Smithmyer’s Christmas Market
Smithmyer’s Christmas Market
This winter, we're thrilled to host two Christmas markets inside our renovated barn! Join us for a festive experience featuring around 25 artisan vendors, delicious food and drinks, a visit from Santa, and the perfect opportunity for family photos.
Sundaes with Santa
Sundaes with Santa
Step into JAHA’s winter wonderland for a jolly good visit with Santa! Your visit will include the opportunity to create an ice cream sundae, make a Christmas craft, a visit with Santa, and even a visit to the Johnstown Children’s Museum!
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Come see over 45 custom build homes by local businesses and dance around our animated Christmas Tree.
Old Westmont Holiday Home Tour
Old Westmont Holiday Home Tour
You won’t want to miss the 2024 Old Westmont Holiday Home Tour. This year’s tour features five historic homes decorated for the season, including several that have never been on display before. You’ll see Tudor-style, Colonial, and even a home that is reminiscent of a French Chateau.
Sundaes with Santa
Sundaes with Santa
Step into JAHA’s winter wonderland for a jolly good visit with Santa! Your visit will include the opportunity to create an ice cream sundae, make a Christmas craft, a visit with Santa, and even a visit to the Johnstown Children’s Museum!
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Come see over 45 custom build homes by local businesses and dance around our animated Christmas Tree. The Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership will have a booth open to sell a variety of holiday merchandise Friday through Sunday from 6 - 9 PM.
Festival of the Nativity
Festival of the Nativity
Join us to view our creche display and listen to live music. A children's activity room and food will be available.
Festival of Trees
Festival of Trees
Decorated holiday trees will be on display in the lobby. The public is invited to vote for their favorite tree. Please enjoy the vintage Penn Traffic and Glosser Brothers holiday displays during your visit.
Holly Bazaar
Holly Bazaar
The Holly Bazaar offers quality, handcrafted items for sale from over 60 local art and craft vendors. Additional elements to the Holly Bazaar include a gently used purse & scarf sale, a collection of raffle items to take chances on, an on-going 50/50 raffle, and the Basket Bonanza, which offers over 100 baskets donated by…
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Come see over 45 custom build homes by local businesses and dance around our animated Christmas Tree.
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Come see over 45 custom build homes by local businesses and dance around our animated Christmas Tree. The Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership will have a booth open to sell a variety of holiday merchandise Friday through Sunday from 6 - 9 PM.
Festival of Trees
Festival of Trees
Decorated holiday trees will be on display in the lobby. The public is invited to vote for their favorite tree. Please enjoy the vintage Penn Traffic and Glosser Brothers holiday displays during your visit.
Holly Bazaar
Holly Bazaar
The Holly Bazaar offers quality, handcrafted items for sale from over 60 local art and craft vendors. Additional elements to the Holly Bazaar include a gently used purse & scarf sale, a collection of raffle items to take chances on, an on-going 50/50 raffle, and the Basket Bonanza, which offers over 100 baskets donated by…
Grand Time Together
Grand Time Together
Grandparents, grab your grand kids and let’s have some fun! Join us for a heartwarming and exciting event dedicated to celebrating the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren. Grand Time Together is designed to create lasting memories and foster meaningful connections through a variety of engaging activities all while enjoying quality time together! Light refreshments…
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Come see over 45 custom build homes by local businesses and dance around our animated Christmas Tree.
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Come see over 45 custom build homes by local businesses and dance around our animated Christmas Tree. The Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership will have a booth open to sell a variety of holiday merchandise Friday through Sunday from 6 - 9 PM.
Community Carol Jam!
Community Carol Jam!
Celebrate the season with the warmth of community and the joy of music at our Holiday Carol Jam! This festive event, open to the public, invites musicians, singers and music lovers of all ages to gather and perform timeless holiday songs under the inspiring direction of Music Director James Blachly!
Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek. So put on your dancing shoes…
Lampoon’s Dinner & A Movie
Lampoon’s Dinner & A Movie
It’s time to grab your moose mug and join us for a night of Griswold family chaos and laughs! We’re bringing Clark, Cousin Eddie, and all the holiday shenanigans to the big screen. Enjoy a movie-inspired menu featuring dishes that’ll have you saying, “This is a full-blown, four-alarm holiday feast!” Plus, our cocktail lineup will…
Festival of Trees
Festival of Trees
Decorated holiday trees will be on display in the lobby. The public is invited to vote for their favorite tree. Please enjoy the vintage Penn Traffic and Glosser Brothers holiday displays during your visit.
Holly Bazaar
Holly Bazaar
The Holly Bazaar offers quality, handcrafted items for sale from over 60 local art and craft vendors. Additional elements to the Holly Bazaar include a gently used purse & scarf sale, a collection of raffle items to take chances on, an on-going 50/50 raffle, and the Basket Bonanza, which offers over 100 baskets donated by…
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Come see over 45 custom build homes by local businesses and dance around our animated Christmas Tree.
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Come see over 45 custom build homes by local businesses and dance around our animated Christmas Tree. The Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership will have a booth open to sell a variety of holiday merchandise Friday through Sunday from 6 - 9 PM.
A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin
A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin
Join us for a special screening of the timeless classic, Home Alone, followed by an exclusive moderated interview and audience Q&A with the one and only Macaulay Culkin. That’s right, the star who brought Kevin McCallister to life will join us for a unique event you won’t want to miss!
Festival of Trees
Festival of Trees
Decorated holiday trees will be on display in the lobby. The public is invited to vote for their favorite tree. Please enjoy the vintage Penn Traffic and Glosser Brothers holiday displays during your visit.
Holly Bazaar
Holly Bazaar
The Holly Bazaar offers quality, handcrafted items for sale from over 60 local art and craft vendors. Additional elements to the Holly Bazaar include a gently used purse & scarf sale, a collection of raffle items to take chances on, an on-going 50/50 raffle, and the Basket Bonanza, which offers over 100 baskets donated by…
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Come see over 45 custom build homes by local businesses and dance around our animated Christmas Tree.
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Come see over 45 custom build homes by local businesses and dance around our animated Christmas Tree. The Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership will have a booth open to sell a variety of holiday merchandise Friday through Sunday from 6 - 9 PM.
Festival of Trees
Festival of Trees
Decorated holiday trees will be on display in the lobby. The public is invited to vote for their favorite tree. Please enjoy the vintage Penn Traffic and Glosser Brothers holiday displays during your visit.
Holly Bazaar
Holly Bazaar
The Holly Bazaar offers quality, handcrafted items for sale from over 60 local art and craft vendors. Additional elements to the Holly Bazaar include a gently used purse & scarf sale, a collection of raffle items to take chances on, an on-going 50/50 raffle, and the Basket Bonanza, which offers over 100 baskets donated by…
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Come see over 45 custom build homes by local businesses and dance around our animated Christmas Tree.
Christmas Express @ Central Park
Christmas Express @ Central Park
All aboard the Christmas Express! Join Santa on a train ride around Central Park and take in the visual splendor of the animated Christmas Tree and Village!
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Come see over 45 custom build homes by local businesses and dance around our animated Christmas Tree. The Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership will have a booth open to sell a variety of holiday merchandise Friday through Sunday from 6 - 9 PM.
Harmony Light Fest – Walk-Thru
Harmony Light Fest – Walk-Thru
Join us for a family-friendly event that celebrates the Joy of Christmas and the Birth of Jesus! Walk-Thru the display on Fridays. Park & walk and meet Santa. Crafts and facepainting available for the kids.
Johnstown Tomahawks Hockey
Johnstown Tomahawks Hockey
The Johnstown Tomahawks is a hockey team in the East Division of the NAHL. Celebrating its 50th season in 2024-25, the NAHL is the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier II Junior league boasting 35 teams in 20 states from across North America. The NAHL is part of the USA Hockey National Junior Development Model, which includes…
Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America will hold a ceremony with wreath placement immediately following at Grandview Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Holly Bazaar
Holly Bazaar
The Holly Bazaar offers quality, handcrafted items for sale from over 60 local art and craft vendors. Additional elements to the Holly Bazaar include a gently used purse & scarf sale, a collection of raffle items to take chances on, an on-going 50/50 raffle, and the Basket Bonanza, which offers over 100 baskets donated by…
Gingerbread Bash
Gingerbread Bash
Get into the holiday spirit with our Gingerbread Bash! Listen to “A World of Cookies for Santa,” make and decorate your own house with graham crackers, sample gingerbread, make gingerbread crafts, and play games!
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Come see over 45 custom build homes by local businesses and dance around our animated Christmas Tree.
Silver Bells @ The Russell House
Silver Bells @ The Russell House
All are welcome to The Russell House for our annual Christmastime weekend. We will be celebrating our 25th Anniversary "Silver Bells" featuring 25 originally-decorated trees, live carolers, horse-drawn sleigh rides, bake sale and more!
Oh So Artsy Holiday Party
Family Holidays
Family Holidays
The Holidays would not be complete without the JSO’s Christmas Pops Concert, celebrating the magic of this season in this festive JSO tradition. Enjoy hearing the voices of the JSO Chorus, Directed by Jeffrey L. Webb and the Inclined to Sing Children’s Chorus, Directed by Emily Roy, as they perform alongside the orchestra!
Santa Bar Crawl
Santa Bar Crawl
Stroll between downtown bars to benefit the Wishes of Christmas. Registration begins at 3:15 PM at Turner Hall. Participating establishments are Turner Hall, Am Slo Club, Austrian Hall, American Legion, Fetz's Sports Pub, Stadium Pub & Grill, Balance Restaurant, Stone Bridge Brewing & Lucy's Place.
Christmas Express @ Central Park
Christmas Express @ Central Park
All aboard the Christmas Express! Join Santa on a train ride around Central Park and take in the visual splendor of the animated Christmas Tree and Village!
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Christmas Tree & Christmas Village @ Central Park
Come see over 45 custom build homes by local businesses and dance around our animated Christmas Tree. The Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership will have a booth open to sell a variety of holiday merchandise Friday through Sunday from 6 - 9 PM.
Christmas Cookie Crawl
Christmas Cookie Crawl
Come join us for a festive Christmas Cookie Crawl around town! Get into the holiday spirit as you visit various local bakeries and shops to find your delicious cookies. It's the perfect way to indulge your sweet tooth and discover new favorite treats. Don't miss out on this fun and tasty event!
Harmony Light Fest – Drive-Thru
Harmony Light Fest – Drive-Thru
Join us for a family-friendly event that celebrates the Joy of Christmas and the Birth of Jesus! Drive-Thru the display on Saturdays from the comfort of your car & wave to Santa.
Johnstown Tomahawks Hockey
Johnstown Tomahawks Hockey
The Johnstown Tomahawks is a hockey team in the East Division of the NAHL. Celebrating its 50th season in 2024-25, the NAHL is the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier II Junior league boasting 35 teams in 20 states from across North America. The NAHL is part of the USA Hockey National Junior Development Model, which includes…
Family Holidays
Family Holidays
The Holidays would not be complete without the JSO’s Christmas Pops Concert, celebrating the magic of this season in this festive JSO tradition. Enjoy hearing the voices of the JSO Chorus, Directed by Jeffrey L. Webb and the Inclined to Sing Children’s Chorus, Directed by Emily Roy, as they perform alongside the orchestra!
Christmas with the Beatles
Christmas with the Beatles
Featuring all the top hits of the Beatles along with some great holiday tunes, Abbey Road’s Christmas With The Beatles promises to be a night of fun. Abbey Road recreates an authentic Beatles concert experience, with period-accurate costume changes, too. Don’t miss this special night filled with Abbey Road’s mash-ups of Christmas classics and Beatles…