🎄Johnstown Insider – Weekend December 25-28, 2025

Merry Christmas, Johnstown! As we enjoy the holiday today, there’s still plenty of festive fun ahead. This weekend is full of music, cozy gatherings, and family-friendly events - plus a sneak peek at what’s coming up for New Year’s Eve as we get ready to ring in 2026.

Congrats to Grayson Mahla, who was named Tribune-Democrat Defensive Player of the Year. A well-deserved recognition for an outstanding season and a big honor for both Grayson and the Richland Rams.

Hometown Christmas Tree & Christmas Village
Peoples Natural Gas Park, Johnstown
Walk through a festive Christmas village featuring a massive animated, music-synced holiday tree.

Christmas Pajama Party
Forbes Trail Brewing, Stoystown
Cozy up in your Christmas pajamas with drink specials, food, and holiday giveaways.

The Grand Halle Presents the Swigle Mountain Brass Quintet
The Grand Halle on Broad Street, Johnstown
Celebrate the season with holiday and classical brass music in a historic setting.

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Merry Christmas from Johnstown Insider.
We hope today is filled with family, good food, and a little time to slow down. Thanks for supporting local and being part of this community.

5:00 PM - Hometown Christmas Tree & Christmas Village (Peoples Natural Gas Park, Johnstown) - Walk through a festive Christmas village featuring a massive animated lighted tree and holiday displays.

10:00 AM - Play & Grow Storytime (Somerset County Library, Somerset) - Weekly storytime with stories and activities for young children.

1:00 PM - Game Day for Adults & Seniors (Ebensburg Cambria Public Library, Ebensburg) - Board games, cards, and friendly competition for adults and seniors.

5:00 PM - Hometown Christmas Tree & Christmas Village (Peoples Natural Gas Park, Johnstown) - Walk through a festive Christmas village featuring a massive animated lighted tree and holiday displays.

7:00 PM - Dave Howsare & Nev Hostetler (Grand Central Hotel, Windber) - Live tavern music spanning classics from the 40s to today.

7:00 PM - Buck Walt Carey at Asiago's Tuscan Italian (Asiago's Tuscan Italian, Johnstown) - Live acoustic music in the bar area.

7:00 PM - Blue Diggity live at VOMA featuring Tim Wetmiller (Venue of Merging Arts, Johnstown) - Live bluegrass music with special guest fiddle player.

10:00 PM - DJ Pump (Woodside Bar and Grill, Johnstown) - Late-night DJ set to keep the holiday weekend going.

10:00 AM - "Everyday Miracles" - paintings by Patrice Henkel (Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, Johnstown) - Ongoing art exhibition featuring paintings inspired by place and landscape.

1:00 PM - Live Model Drawing Workshop (Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, Johnstown) - Live figure drawing workshop for all skill levels with local artist instruction.

5:00 PM - Xmas PJ Party with Brad Fisher (Rusty Musket Distilling Co., Boswell) - Pajama-themed holiday party with live music and cozy distillery vibes.

5:00 PM - Christmas Pajama Party (Forbes Trail Brewing, Stoystown) - Festive pajama party with drink specials, food, and holiday giveaways.

5:00 PM - Hometown Christmas Tree & Christmas Village (Peoples Natural Gas Park, Johnstown) - Walk through a festive Christmas village featuring a massive animated lighted tree and holiday displays.

7:00 PM - Ugly Sweater Party with Southern Steel (Jim & Jimmies, Johnstown) - Ugly sweater Christmas party with live music and prizes.

9:00 PM - Fuse at Westwood (Westwood Bar and Grill, Johnstown) - Live band performance marking Fuse's first appearance at Westwood.

10:00 PM - Gone Country (Woodside Bar and Grill, Johnstown) - Late-night country music welcoming a new band to Woodside.

10:00 AM - Blind Date With a Book! (Mary S. Biesecker Public Library, Somerset) - Choose a wrapped mystery book by description and discover something new.

3:00 PM - The Grand Halle Presents the Swigle Mountain Brass Quintet (The Grand Halle on Broad Street, Johnstown) - Holiday and classical brass music in the historic Grand Halle.

5:00 PM - Hometown Christmas Tree & Christmas Village (Peoples Natural Gas Park, Johnstown) - Walk through a festive Christmas village featuring a massive animated lighted tree and holiday displays.

6:00 PM - Elvis Tribute Show by Jim Reiser (Woodside Concert Hall, Johnstown) - Ticketed Elvis tribute concert celebrating the King of Rock and Roll.

4:00 PM - NYE at Asiago's Tuscan Italian - Candlelit New Year’s Eve dinner with live music, chef-driven features, and craft cocktails.

5:00 PM - New Years Eve in the Loft - Fixed-price, multi-course New Year’s Eve dinner at The Wine Loft on Franklin.

5:00 PM - NYE in The Tap814 Supperclub - Upscale four-course prix-fixe New Year’s Eve dining experience with optional wine pairings.

5:00 PM - New Year’s Eve Bowl 5p–7p - Family-friendly early New Year’s Eve bowling with pizza, shoes, and party favors.

5:00 PM - A Bright New Year - Free, all-ages downtown celebration with activities, live music, performances, and a midnight countdown.

6:45 PM - NYE Buffet at Tap814 Speakeasy - Casual New Year’s Eve celebration with a progressive buffet and community-style seating.

9:00 PM - NYE Bash ft. Triple F - Live music, party favors, and champagne at midnight at the Slovak Bandhall.

10:00 PM - NYE After Hours Party @ Harrigan's Cafe - Late-night downtown party with DJ, buffet, champagne toast, and ball drop on the big screen.

11:00 PM - New Year’s Eve Midnight Bowling - Ring in 2026 with late-night bowling, DJ Jay Brick, pizza, and a midnight toast.

Here’s when you can catch the Johnstown Tomahawks at home this week at 1st Summit Arena:

Tuesday, Dec 30
7:00 PM – Johnstown Tomahawks vs. Generals – 1st Summit Arena

Wednesday, Dec 31
6:00 PM – Johnstown Tomahawks vs. Generals – 1st Summit Arena

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