⚡⚡Johnstown Insider – Weekend December 18-21, 2025

From cozy book clubs and holiday story times to ugly sweater parties, live music, and Breakfasts with Santa, this weekend is absolutely packed with festive fun across Johnstown and the surrounding area. Whether you’re looking for something family-friendly, a night out with friends, or a little holiday cheer to cap off the season, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the community. Here’s what’s happening from Thursday through Sunday 🎄✨

Shout out to the Windber Ramblers football and basketball players for giving back by helping place wreaths for Wreaths Across America. A meaningful way to honor our heroes and remember their sacrifice.

Community Movie Night + Santa!
FOR Johnstown
Free family movie night featuring The Grinch, popcorn, goodies, and a visit from Santa.

Ugly Sweater Party at Tap 814
Tap 814 Speakeasy
Holiday ugly sweater party with festive drinks, live music with The Evergreens, and cozy speakeasy vibes.

Gingerbread Bash
Heritage Discovery Center
Hands-on holiday fun decorating gingerbread houses with crafts, games, and sweet treats.

Float & Flix
Greater Johnstown Community YMCA
Watch The Grinch while floating in the pool with crafts, snacks, and family fun.

Public Skate!
1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial
Holiday-themed public skate with music, vendors, basket raffles, and festive energy.

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11:00 AM - Brunch Book Club (Highland Community Library, Paint) - Monthly morning book discussion group; free to attend.

11:00 AM - Holiday Drop-In Storytime (Cambria County Library, Johnstown) - Storytime and fun for children ages 0-5.

5:00 PM - Elf-Powered Pedal (VIBE Fitness Studio, Elton) - Festive 30-minute cycle class with Christmas music.

5:30 PM - The Christmas Acres (The Christmas Acres, Beaverdale) - Walk-through holiday attraction for families and all ages.

5:30 PM - Music Trivia/Game Night (Zeigler's Restaurant & Tavern, Windber) - Music trivia and games with food and drinks available.

6:15 PM - Bingo at Scalp-Level Paint Station (Scalp-Level Paint Station Social Hall, Windber) - Community bingo night hosted by local fire department.

6:30 PM - Line Dancing (Ponfeigh Distillery, Somerset) - Instructor-led line dancing class; family friendly.

7:00 PM - Ugly Sweater Party at Tap814 Speakeasy (Tap814 Speakeasy, Johnstown) - Annual ugly sweater party with Troegs tap takeover and live music by The Evergreens.

7:00 PM - Harrigan's December Trivia Night Challenge (Harrigan's Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown) - Free-to-play trivia night with prizes for top teams.

7:00 PM - VOMA Presents: Scott Tournet w/ The Rusty Shackles (Venue of Merging Arts, Johnstown) - Live concert featuring Scott Tournet with special guests.

8:00 PM - Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners: American As It Gets (1st Summit Arena, Johnstown) - Live country concert at the War Memorial.

5:00 PM - Hurricanes at Ponfeigh Distillery (Ponfeigh Distillery, Somerset) - Live music spreading holiday cheer at the distillery.

6:00 PM - Dean-O & Aidan at Zeigler's Tavern (Zeigler's Restaurant & Tavern, Windber) - Live tavern music with food and drinks available.

6:00 PM - No Where to Wear It Holiday Gala (Studio 404 - Community Space, Johnstown) - Glam holiday gala with music, desserts, prizes, and donation drive.

7:00 PM - Wanderlost Live @ VOMA (Venue of Merging Arts, Johnstown) - Piano pop rock quartet live; BYOB for ages 21+.

7:00 PM - It's a Wonderful Life Immersive Movie + Dinner Experience (The Vault on Main, Johnstown) - Immersive dinner theater with classic film and six-course meal.

7:30 PM - Johnstown Tomahawks vs. New Hampshire Mountain Kings (1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial, Johnstown) - NAHL hockey action as the Tomahawks take the ice at home.

8:00 PM - SOL at the Tipsy Tinsel (Stone Bridge Brewing Company, Johnstown) - Live music with festive drinks at the brewery.

9:00 PM - Bo Moore @ Windber Hotel (Windber Hotel, Windber) - Live music performance at the historic hotel.

9:00 PM - Bandhall's Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party (First Catholic Slovak Bandhall, Johnstown) - Ugly sweater party with music, karaoke, and prizes.

9:00 PM - King's Ransom @ The Westwood Bar & Grill (The Westwood Bar & Grill, Johnstown) - Live band performance with food, drinks, and sports viewing.

10:00 PM - Lucy's Annual Christmas Drag Show (Lucy's Place, Johnstown) - Holiday themed drag show and late night entertainment.

8:00 AM - Camp Harmony's Breakfast with Santa (Camp Harmony, Hooversville) - Breakfast with Santa, kids crafts, and family fun.

8:30 AM - Sub & Pizza Sale - Northern Regional Fire Dept (Scalp-Level Paint Station, Windber) - Fire department fundraiser with subs and pizza until sold out.

9:00 AM - Barre and Bubbly (MorGainz Elite Cycle, Johnstown) - Holiday barre class followed by festive mocktails.

9:00 AM - Breakfast with Santa (Beaverdale Fire Company Social Hall, Beaverdale) - Breakfast, crafts, games, and photos with Santa.

10:00 AM - Creative Crafternoon (Highland Community Library, Paint) - Free family craft time with walk-in activities.

10:00 AM - Sip & Shop Social (The Creative Corner & Co., Johnstown) - Holiday shopping, treats, movies, and ornament decorating.

11:00 AM - Gingerbread Bash (Heritage Discovery Center, Johnstown) - Gingerbread house decorating, crafts, and holiday games.

11:00 AM - Elf Gnome-Arty Party (Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown) - Adult holiday art workshop creating festive gnomes.

12:00 PM - ARK Kids Club Christmas Party (Solomon Community Center, Johnstown) - Kids Christmas party with games, snacks, and activities.

1:00 PM - A Very Merry Checkmate (Cambria County Library, Johnstown) - Open chess meetup for all skill levels.

4:00 PM - Historical Christmas (Somerset Historical Center, Somerset) - Candlelit paths, live Nativity, crafts, and visits with Historical Santa.

5:00 PM - Float & Flix (Greater Johnstown Community YMCA, Johnstown) - Pool movie night featuring The Grinch with floats and crafts.

5:00 PM - Laura Rullo Live (Rusty Musket Distilling Co., Boswell) - Live acoustic music in a cozy distillery setting.

5:30 PM - Community Movie Night + Santa! (FOR Johnstown, Johnstown) - Free showing of The Grinch with Santa visit afterward.

6:30 PM - Bob Clawson at Tap814 Speakeasy (Tap814 Speakeasy, Johnstown) - Live music with craft cocktails in a speakeasy vibe.

7:00 PM - Ugly Christmas Sweater Party (The Crow's Nest, Johnstown) - Ugly sweater party with drink specials and prizes.

7:00 PM - Johnstown Tomahawks vs. New Hampshire Mountain Kings (1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial, Johnstown) - Another night of NAHL hockey as the Tomahawks face the Mountain Kings at home.

7:30 PM - Don Aliquo Jazz Quartet with Jessie Wills (Venue of Merging Arts, Johnstown) - Smooth jazz performance; BYOB event.

8:00 PM - Ugly Sweater Party with DJ MOE (Stone Bridge Brewing Company, Johnstown) - DJ dance party with holiday tunes and sweater prizes.

10:00 PM - Silver Screen LIVE! (The Windber Hotel, Windber) - Late-night live rock music at the hotel.

12:00 PM - Sundaes with Santa (Heritage Discovery Center, Johnstown) - Visit with Santa, ice cream sundaes, crafts, and Children’s Museum access.

1:00 PM - Public Skate! (1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial, Johnstown) - Holiday-themed public skate with music, vendors, and basket raffles.

2:00 PM - Cookies with Santa (Somerset Healthcare & Rehab, Somerset) - Festive afternoon with Santa, cookies, and family holiday cheer.

5:30 PM - VIBE Christmas Party (VIBE Fitness Studio, Elton) - Holiday party with food, games, and white elephant gift exchange.

6:00 PM - Outdoor Live Nativity Drama (South Fork First Evangelical Church, South Fork) - Outdoor live nativity with hot chocolate and s’mores; family-friendly.

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