Johnstown Insider – Weekend Events April 23-26, 2026

This weekend is packed with spring energy across Johnstown and the surrounding communities, with everything from festivals and fundraisers to live music, workshops, and family-friendly events. Whether you’re heading out for a fishing derby, kickball tournament, or symphony performance, or keeping it simple with trivia, bingo, and a night out with friends, there’s something happening at every pace. Here’s your guide to what’s going on in Johnstown.

Best of luck to the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra as it closes its season this week with Carmina Burana at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center.

The performance will bring together more than 100 voices, including singers from the JSO Chorus, Frostburg State, and UPJ, along with Johnstown natives Nicole Khouzami and Shawn Roth returning for the production.

Dine & Dance - Ace’s Fridays
Ace’s
Dinner service followed by late-night music, dancing, and live entertainment.

2026 Pints for Parks
Forbes Trail Brewing
Fundraiser with live music and commemorative brew supporting Flight 93 National Memorial.

Youth Cookie Decorating Class - Age 5+
Lambcakes
Hands-on cookie decorating class for kids with guided instruction and all supplies included.

The Rusty Shackles @ Jimmy T’s Pub
Jimmy T’s Firehouse Pub
Live band performance with an energetic bar atmosphere.

Chipotle Fundraiser for Richland
Chipotle Mexican Grill (Johnstown)
Support Richland Rams Football with a fundraiser dinner.

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11:00 AM - Drop-In Storytime - Casual children’s story time for ages 0-5, no registration required.

5:00 PM - 4th Thursday Dinner Series - Argentina - The Loft hosts an Argentina-themed dinner with limited seating.

5:30 PM - Delicious Designs: Crafting Paper Mache Confections - Hands-on art class creating paper mache dessert-inspired sculptures.

6:00 PM - Bite-Sized Conversations: A Singles Event - Guided conversations for singles 40-65 in a relaxed supper club setting.

6:00 PM - Music Trivia - Test your music knowledge in a fun taproom trivia night.

7:00 PM - Jimmy T’s Firehouse Pub April Music Video Bingo Night - Free-to-play music video bingo with prizes each round.

10:00 AM - Play & Grow Story Time - Storytime with crafts, songs, and educational play for young children.

1:00 PM - Game Day for Adults & Seniors - Afternoon of board games, cards, and social fun for adults and seniors.

4:00 PM - Dine & Dance - Ace’s Fridays - Dinner service followed by late-night music, dancing, and live entertainment.

4:00 PM - East Hills Recreation Basketball Skills Clinic - Youth basketball clinic focusing on fundamentals for grades 3-8.

5:30 PM - Last Friday at the Ethnic Social Club - Live music, guest bartenders, and community atmosphere downtown.

6:00 PM - Ryan & Vinny Acoustic - Live acoustic music in a relaxed tavern setting.

6:00 PM - The Toth’s - Father-and-son duo playing rock, country, and pop favorites.

7:00 PM - Coal Country Brewing April Music Video Bingo Night - Part 2 - Music video bingo featuring themed rounds across genres and decades.

9:00 PM - Midnight Graffiti - Live music performance at Westwood Bar and Grill.

9:00 PM - Ripchord @ the Gardens - Live band debut performance at Southmont Gardens.

9:00 AM - Annual Kids Derby - Youth fishing derby with food, prizes, and stocked ponds.

10:00 AM - Clay Sculpture - One Day Adult Workshop - Hands-on clay sculpting workshop with all materials provided.

10:00 AM - Hydro Dip Kids - Kids Workshop - Kids workshop creating colorful hydro-dipped designs with guided instruction.

10:00 AM - 3rd Annual Community Kickball Tournament - Community fundraiser tournament with games, food, and family-friendly fun.

11:00 AM - Women's Spring Tea at Berkey Church - Light refreshments and fellowship at this annual women’s gathering.

11:00 AM - Carnival of Fools III - Outdoor medieval-style games and team challenges at Roxbury Park.

2:00 PM - The Queen’s Soirée - Upscale social experience with music and curated atmosphere.

2:00 PM - Buzz and Bloom Festival - Spring festival with bee education, bouquet building, and local vendors.

2:00 PM - 2026 Pints for Parks - Fundraiser with live music and commemorative brew supporting Flight 93.

2:30 PM - Youth Cookie Decorating Class - Age 5+ - Guided cookie decorating class for kids with all supplies included.

5:00 PM - Chipotle Fundraiser for Richland - Support Richland Rams Football with a fundraiser dinner.

5:00 PM - Sip, Pour, & Glow Night - Candle-making experience with drinks and creative add-ons.

5:00 PM - Cole Douglas - Live acoustic country, folk, and blues at Rusty Musket Distilling.

5:00 PM - All Saints Bingo - Bingo night with cash prizes, specials, and jackpot games.

6:00 PM - Release the Quackin’ - Cash Bash - YMCA fundraiser with dinner, raffles, and cash prize drawings.

6:00 PM - Trivia Fundraiser - Team trivia night with raffles supporting Central Cambria golf.

6:30 PM - Justin Garman at Tap814 Speakeasy - Live music with food and cocktails in a speakeasy setting.

7:00 PM - HY-5 at Tailgatez - Live band performance with food and drinks available.

7:00 PM - SOL - Acoustic live music performance at Westwood Bar and Grill.

7:00 PM - The Rusty Shackles @ Jimmy T’s Pub - Live band performance with high-energy bar atmosphere.

7:30 PM - Carmina Burana - Johnstown Symphony Orchestra performs this powerful choral masterpiece.

7:30 PM - Candle in the Wind - Live performance hosted by Venue of Merging Arts.

9:00 PM - The Windber Slovak Club (Live Music by Day Ja Vu) - Live music event open to the public.

10:00 PM - Octane at Woodside Bar and Grill - High-energy live band performance.

10:00 PM - Somerset’s Ultimate Dance Party at Mel’s - Dance party featuring hits from the 80s to today.

10:00 PM - Rock & Bowl with DJ Zaybrick - Glow bowling event with music and late-night fun.

10:00 PM - GROUND ZERO at The Windber Hotel - Live rock music featuring hits from the 80s and beyond.

11:00 AM - Point Show #1 featuring The Bread Truck - Family-friendly horse show with multiple classes and food truck on site.

11:00 AM - Kitten Shower - Donation-based event with kitten-themed activities and giveaways.

11:30 AM - Blossoms, Bees, & Bounty - Earth Day-themed event with presentations, lunch, and activities.

12:00 PM - Spring / Cottagecore Tattoo Flash Event - Flash tattoo event with pre-drawn seasonal designs.

12:00 PM - Bloody Mary Flights - Build-your-own Bloody Mary flights with multiple flavor options.

3:00 PM - Sunday Funday with SOL Band - Live outdoor music with no cover at Jim & Jimmies.

3:00 PM - The Supperclub Sleuths: Book Club - Murder mystery-themed book club with wine and charcuterie.

Doin' Donuts is now serving in Richland Township at College Park Plaza, with made-from-scratch donuts fried to order along with coffee, milkshakes, and ice cream.

It’s a nice new addition to the area and a fun local concept to see taking shape.

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