Johnstown Insider – Weekend Events April 30 - May 3, 2026

May kicks off with a packed weekend of events across Johnstown and the surrounding communities, with something happening from morning through late night. From fundraisers and workshops to live music, trivia, and big community events like the LEGO Fan Expo and local festivals, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the start of spring. Whether you’re looking for something low-key or a full day out, here’s your guide to what’s going on from Thursday through Sunday.

The Bishop McCort football team spent part of its week volunteering in Windber at Veterans Memorial Park, helping get the area ready for summer.

Great to see local students giving their time to projects like this around the community!

Dine / Dance - Ace's Fridays
Ace’s - Johnstown
Dinner specials, disco, dancing, and Friday night energy all under one roof.

Super Mario Galaxy + You, Me, and Tuscany
Silver Drive-In - Richland
Season-opening double feature brings nostalgic drive-in magic back to Johnstown.

Johnstown BRICK CONVENTION LEGO Fan Expo
1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial - Johnstown
Massive family-friendly LEGO expo packed with builds, vendors, and interactive fun.

Bob Clawson @ Jimmy T’s Pub!
Jimmy T’s Firehouse Pub - Johnstown
Live acoustic music, drinks, and classic Saturday night pub atmosphere.

Ride for $10
Rock Run Recreation Area - Hastings
One of the region’s best outdoor deals for trail riders and off-road adventure.

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11:00 AM - Brunch Book Club - Highland Community Library (Paint) - Morning discussion of Wuthering Heights with fellow local book lovers.

11:00 AM - Primanti Bros Fundraiser - Troop 2025 - Primanti Bros. (Johnstown) - Support Boy Scout Troop 2025 with dine-in or takeout fundraiser.

4:00 PM - Steak Night - Stone Bridge Brewing Company (Johnstown) - Fire-grilled ribeye and fresh-cut fries while supplies last.

4:30 PM - Teen Blackout Poetry - Cambria County Library (Johnstown) - Creative teen workshop transforming pages into hidden poetry art.

5:00 PM - Grab your friends & join us for a creative night out @ Coal Country Brewing - Coal Country Brewing LLC (Revloc/Ebensburg) - DIY sign-making night with drinks, food, and crafting.

5:30 PM - Planting "Seeds" Springtime Social - Balance Restaurant (Downtown Johnstown) - Networking social with spring buffet and community connections.

5:30 PM - Delicious Designs: Crafting Paper Mache Confections at Bottle Works - Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center (Johnstown) - Youth art class creating colorful dessert-inspired sculptures.

6:30 PM - Trivia Night Fundraiser - At the Movies - Woodside Bar & Grill (Belmont) - Movie-themed trivia benefiting Pressley Ridge Day School.

7:00 PM - Jimmy T's Firehouse Pub Ultimate Visual Jukebox Music Trivia Night! - Jimmy T’s Firehouse Pub (Johnstown) - Music video trivia showdown with teams and prizes.

8:00 AM - Lost Layne Coffee Truck to benefit NCST - 1st Summit Bank (Elton) - Coffee truck fundraiser supporting NCST throughout the morning.

4:00 PM - Dine / Dance - Ace's Fridays - Ace’s (Johnstown) - Dinner specials followed by dancing, disco, funk, and late-night vibes.

5:00 PM - Community Tabletop Game Night - Highland Community Library (Paint) - Family-friendly board game night with open play.

6:00 PM - Hat Burning Workshop - 814 Lanes and Games (Belmont) - Custom hat design workshop with food and drinks.

7:00 PM - Bo Moore at Asiago's Tuscan Italian - Asiago’s Tuscan Italian (Johnstown) - Live local music with dinner and cocktails.

7:00 PM - Super Mario Galaxy + You, Me, and Tuscany - Silver Drive-In (Richland) - Season opener double feature under the stars.

9:00 PM - Metro - Westwood Bar and Grill (Johnstown) - High-energy dance hits from the 80s to today.

8:00 AM - Community Garage Sale - Pike Grace Brethren Church (Nanty Glo) - Community sale with bargains, concessions, coffee, and donuts.

8:00 AM - Fairy Fest - Duncansville Memorial Park (Duncansville) - Free magical weekend of fae, vendors, maypole, and enchantment.

9:00 AM - Pilates & Puppies! - West Hills / Westwood Bar & Grill (Johnstown) - Full-body Pilates class with adoptable Blue Magnolian Frenchies.

10:00 AM - Johnstown BRICK CONVENTION LEGO Fan Expo - 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial (Johnstown) - Massive LEGO expo with builds, vendors, and family fun.

10:00 AM - Spring Vendor Show - Dunlo American Legion Post 573 (Dunlo) - Mother’s Day shopping with local craft vendors.

10:00 AM - Spring Blast & Color Chaos Fun Run - Somerset Christian School & Daycare (Somerset) - Family event with color run, paintball, games, and kids activities.

1:00 PM - Windber Home Town Heroes Ceremony & Reveal - Windber Recreation Park Grand Ballroom (Windber) - Veterans tribute ceremony with speakers and banner reveal.

5:00 PM - Briana Merkel - Rusty Musket Distilling Co. (Boswell) - Acoustic Americana and cover songs with drinks.

7:00 PM - 90's Trivia at Bottle Works - A Fundraising Event - Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center (Johnstown) - Nostalgic trivia night supporting youth arts programming.

7:00 PM - Bob Clawson @ Jimmy T’s Pub! - Jimmy T’s Firehouse Pub (Johnstown) - Live acoustic music, drinks, and Saturday night atmosphere.

7:30 PM - Jeff Webb & the Delectable Sound - Venue of Merging Arts (Johnstown) - Classic rock, soul, and blues performed live.

8:00 PM - Windber VFW - Windber VFW Auxiliary (Windber) - Gone Country brings modern and classic country favorites.

10:00 PM - Day Ja Vu @ Windber Hotel - Windber Hotel (Windber) - Late-night live music party with $5 cover.

9:00 AM - Ride for $10 - Rock Run Recreation Area (Hastings) - Ride ATVs, UTVs, OHVs, and dirt bikes on 140+ miles of trails.

10:00 AM - Johnstown BRICK CONVENTION LEGO Fan Expo - 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial (Johnstown) - Day two of massive LEGO fan expo.

11:00 AM - CHICKEN BBQ - Saint Gregory Church (Johnstown) - Chicken BBQ with baked potato, beans, and roll until sold out.

11:00 AM - Fairy Fest - Duncansville Memorial Park (Duncansville) - Final day of magical fae festivities, maypole, vendors, and enchantment.

11:30 AM - Chicken Parmesan Dinner - West Taylor Volunteer Fire Company (East Conemaugh) - Takeout chicken parmesan dinner fundraiser with homemade cake.

12:00 PM - Bad and Boozy Brunch - Mel’s Restaurant and Bar (Somerset) - Ladies-only brunch with DJ Safety G and specialty drinks.

1:00 PM - Mom & Me Mother's Day Tea Party - Laurel Arts (Somerset) - Tea, crafts, sandwiches, and Mother’s Day memories.

3:00 PM - Sunday Funday with Cajun Norm - Jim & Jimmies (Tire Hill) - Live pavilion music with Cajun Norm, no cover.

5:00 PM - Valley Dairy Sunday Cruise-in Season Kickoff - Valley Dairy Restaurant - Scalp Ave (Johnstown) - Season-opening cruise-in with classics, DJ, and charity raffle.

Lost Layne Coffee Co. has become a familiar name around the area with their mobile coffee truck showing up at events, fundraisers, and community spots throughout the region. Known for quality drinks and a simple, welcoming setup, they’ve built a following by keeping things local and consistent.

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