Holiday Events
Holly Bazaar
When: 11/9 – 12/24; Monday-Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday Noon to 5 PM. Closed Thanksgiving Day and at 1 PM on Christmas Eve.
Where: Community Arts Center of Cambria County
The Holly Bazaar offers quality handcrafted items 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 ongoing 50/50 raffle, and the Basket Bonanza, which offers over 100 baskets donated by community members and businesses to take chances on.
Hometown Christmas Stroll and Light Up Night
When: 11/22. Stroll is 5 PM to 7 PM. Tree lighting is at 7 PM.
Where: Johnstown Central Park and downtown Johnstown
Join the Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership for the annual Hometown Stroll & Light Up Night. Enjoy food vendors, inflatable balloons, live entertainment, and of course, Santa Claus on Main Street. After the stroll concludes, gather in Central Park for the lighting of the Christmas Tree @ Central Park. This is always one of the most memorable nights in downtown!
The Christmas Tree and Village @ Central Park
When: 11/22 – 1/7, Noon to 1PM and 5 PM to 11 PM daily.
Where: Johnstown Central Park
This phenomenal light display features a 36-foot-tall animated Christmas tree and a village made up of tiny houses created by local organizations/businesses. Everything in the park is synced up with your favorite holiday music! Step into a Hallmark movie in downtown Johnstown! The park is lit daily from noon to 1 PM and 5 PM to 11 PM.
Festival of Trees and Glosser Brothers Holiday Displays
When: 11/22 – 12/22, Light Up Night 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Beginning November 25, 8:30 AM to 4 PM Monday to Friday.
Where: AmeriServ Bank Lobby – Downtown Johnstown
Decorated Holiday Trees and vintage Glosser Brothers Holiday window displays will be available for viewing in the AmeriServ Bank lobby from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM during the Hometown Christmas Stroll and Light Up Night, and will be available for viewing during normal business hours until December 22nd!
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage
When: 11/30
Where: Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center
The critically acclaimed Broadway-style production is a holiday celebration for the whole family, bringing Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang together live on stage as they uncover the true meaning of Christmas.
Jasmine Cain: 12 Days of Acoustic Christmas Tour with special guests Strings and Bellows
When: 12/5
Where: The Columba Theatre Project
Jasmine Cain will be returning to Johnstown this holiday season with her 12 Days of Acoustic Christmas Tour at The Columba Theatre Project! Doors open at 6 PM on Thursday, December 5th. This year the show will feature Strings and Bellows as special guests.
Dickens of a Christmas
When: 12/6 – 12/8
Where: Ebensburg, PA
This family-oriented Christmas celebration is based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Saturday will include a full day of events including Breakfast with Santa, craft shows, our Christmas parade, a Santa Pub Crawl, Christmas Tree Toss, and much more! This family-oriented Christmas celebration is based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Many vendors and other participants are clad in period costumes.
City of Johnstown Christmas Market
When: 12/6, 4 PM to 8 PM and 12/7, 11 AM to 8 PM
Where: Johnstown Central Park
The Johnstown Christmas Market is a family-friendly event surrounding Johnstown’s Central Park. This 2-day festival will feature fabulous food, unique gift items, entertainment, vendors, and special events. The market also features large inflatable light-up igloos for you to explore!
“The Nutcracker” Presented by Johnstown Concert Ballet
When: 12/6, 7:30 PM and 12/7, 2 PM
Where: Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center
Join Johnstown Concert Ballet for the magical holiday tradition of “The Nutcracker”! Bring the entire family to experience this beloved classic, filled with enchanting performances, stunning costumes, and the timeless story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince.
A Jimmy Stewart Christmas
When: 12/7, 7 PM
Where: Community Arts Center of Cambria County
Enjoy a fantastic evening with monologues from Jimmy Stewart impersonator Chris Collins, and the holiday musical enchantments of Tim Dabbs & Courtney Custer. This production will surely put you in the holiday spirit and remind you of beautiful memories.
Smithmyer's Christmas Market
When: 12/8 and 12/15, Noon – 4 PM
Where: Smithmyer’s Farm
Visit Smithmyer’s Farm in Patton for a festive experience featuring around 25 artisan vendors, delicious food and drink, a visit from Santa, and the perfect opportunity for family photos! On December 8th and 15th from Noon to 4 PM, you can explore, shop, and find those last-minute Christmas gifts.
Old Westmont Holiday Home Tour
When: 12/8, 1 PM – 4 PM
Where: Check-in at Studio U
This year’s tour features five historic homes decorated for the season, including several that have never been displayed. You’ll see Tudor-style, Colonial, and even a home reminiscent of a French Chateau. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy these beautiful homes’ timeless character and craftsmanship, meet homeowners, and see unique decorations and vintage architectural details. You’ll also be able to stop by SEADS Garden Center, a nonprofit job training program for people with barriers to employment. SEADS will offer wreaths, garlands, and other holiday items. Attendees MUST pre-purchase tickets!
A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin
When: 12/11, 8 PM
Where: 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial
Enjoy 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 be here in Johnstown for a one-of-a-kind event that you won’t want to miss! Relive the iconic scenes and heartwarming moments from Home Alone on the big screen, and then dive deep into the behind-the-scenes stories and insights with Macaulay Culkin himself.
Christmas Express @ Central Park
When: 12/13 and 12/14, 5 PM – 8 PM
Where: Johnstown 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 with the Beatles
When: 12/14, 7 PM
Where: Arcadia Theater
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 throughout the show. Don’t miss this special night filled with Abbey Road’s mash-ups of Christmas classics and Beatles faves.
Jim Brickman's “Comfort & Joy”
When: 12/20, 7 PM
Where: Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center
Jim Brickman returns to Johnstown with his brand-new holiday show, “Comfort & Joy,” featuring holiday favorites and his own hits. The show will take place at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center on the Pitt-Johnstown campus.
S'mores @ Central Park
When: 12/21, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Johnstown Central Park
Join the Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership and roast marshmallows over firepits located in Central Park, all while enjoying the beautifully animated Christmas tree and village!