November is getting rolling, Johnstown! This weekend brings Military Appreciation hockey, talented rescue dogs taking the stage, and Morley’s Run winding through familiar city landmarks. Add in local theater, holiday shopping, live music, and community fundraisers, and there’s plenty to get out and enjoy. Here’s what’s happening around town.
⭐ Highlight Events of the Week
1st Summit Arena - Johnstown
Cheer on the Tomahawks as they face the Northeast Generals Friday and Saturday during Military Appreciation Weekend. The arena also hosts the three-day Johnstown Veterans Day Hockey Tournament.
Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center - Richland
Rescue dogs take center stage Saturday in a comedy show packed with impressive tricks, featuring a Guinness World Record holder and an America’s Got Talent favorite.
Westmont Grove to Peoples Natural Gas Park - Johnstown
Run or walk five miles past Johnstown landmarks Saturday morning, finishing downtown while supporting Newspapers in Education. Open to all ages.
130 Valley Pike - Johnstown
Get a head start on holiday shopping Saturday and Sunday with local vendors and crafters while supporting Nardecchia. The kitchen will be open both days.
117 Work Drive - Johnstown
Break out the bell-bottoms for Sunday’s disco-themed benefit bowling tournament and basket bash supporting Circle of Support Child Advocacy Center.
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🌟 Full Event List
Thursday, November 5
2:00 PM - CREATE Community Mural Painting - Bottle Works - Cambria City, Johnstown - Help paint the new community mural for the Public Works building. No experience needed; see Bottle Works for sign-up sessions.
4:00 PM - STEAM Time - Cambria County Library - Johnstown - Hands-on science and art activities for ages 3 and up, with snacks.
6:00 PM - Pints & Putts - Forbes Trail Brewing - Stoystown - Putting-game night at the brewery.
6:30 PM - Caregiver’s Cafe - Richland Woods - Richland - A gathering for family caregivers featuring shared stories and resource speakers during National Family Caregivers Month.
Friday, November 6
2:00 PM - CREATE Community Mural Painting - Bottle Works - Cambria City, Johnstown - Help paint the new community mural. No experience needed.
4:00 PM - Iron City Eats Food Truck - Forbes Trail Brewing - Stoystown - Grab a bite from Iron City Eats at the brewery.
5:30 PM - The Art of Stained Glass: Beginner’s Workshop - Bottle Works - Cambria City, Johnstown - Learn cutting, foiling, and soldering with Kathy Krestar. Ages 18+; no experience needed. Four-session class meets November 6, 13, 20, and December 4.
6:00 PM - Vintage Cork Tree Workshop - The Bristled Brush & Lucky Monkey Furniture - Johnstown - Create a bottle-cork Christmas tree. Soup and bread included; BYOB. Message The Bristled Brush to reserve a spot.
6:00 PM - Adult Speed Puzzling Competition - Ebensburg Cambria Public Library - Ebensburg - Teams of up to four race to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Advance registration deadline was October 30; contact the library about availability.
6:00 PM - Dino-Trivia! - Cambria County Library - Johnstown - Dinosaur trivia for ages 3–12. Advance registration required through the library.
6:00 PM - Community Tabletop Game Night - Highland Community Library - Johnstown area - Tabletop and board games for tweens, teens, and adults.
7:00 PM - Trap — Richland High School Fall Play - Richland Performing Arts Center - Richland - Documentary-style drama about a high school performance where everyone in the audience but one falls unconscious.
7:00 PM - PUFFS - Windber Area High School Auditorium - Windber - Windber Drama Club presents a comedic take on a familiar wizarding world.
7:00 PM - Jeff Webb - Asiago’s Tuscan Italian - Johnstown - Live music in the bar area.
7:30 PM - Gordon Glen - VOMA - Cambria City, Johnstown - Folk, Americana, Irish, and country music with Robert Gordon III, Sally, and guest players.
9:00 PM - UNDERCOVER - Mel’s Restaurant and Bar - Somerset - Live band night.
9:00 PM - METRO - Westwood Bar & Grill - Westwood, Johnstown - METRO returns for a night of live music.
Saturday, November 7
7:00 AM - St. Clement Church Pancake Breakfast, Basket Raffle & Bake Sale - St. Clement Church - Johnstown - Start the morning with pancakes, a basket raffle, and baked goods.
9:00 AM - Morley’s Run - Westmont Grove - Westmont, Johnstown - Five-mile run or walk past Johnstown landmarks, finishing at Peoples Natural Gas Park. Proceeds support Newspapers in Education.
10:00 AM - Needle Felt Ornaments - Laurel Arts - Somerset - Make a wool-felted ornament with instructor Loretta Radeschi.
10:00 AM - Annual Fall / Holiday Craft & Vendor Show - 130 Valley Pike - Johnstown - Shop local vendors and crafters while supporting Nardecchia. Kitchen open.
10:00 AM - Grace & Bloom’s Holiday Open House - Grace & Bloom, 493 Tire Hill Road - Johnstown - Celebrate the Christmas season with festive flowers, coffee from Cafe Dodie, and baked goods from Bethmann Baked.
10:00 AM - Iron Impact 2026 - Area 56 Warehouse Gym - Johnstown - Annual RPS-sanctioned powerlifting meet. Check with the gym about spectator access.
10:30 AM - CREATE Community Mural Painting - Bottle Works - Cambria City, Johnstown - Help paint the new community mural. No experience needed.
11:00 AM - Fight for Eli Basket Party - Oakland Volunteer Fire Co. - Oakland, Johnstown - Basket party benefiting 14-year-old Eli Smith and his family as he fights Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
12:00 PM - Knife & Hearth Woodfired Eatery Food Truck - Forbes Trail Brewing - Stoystown - Grab wood-fired food at the brewery.
1:00 PM - West End Improvement Group Basket Party Walk-Through - St. Therese Church - Johnstown - Browse more than 135 baskets. Baked goods, including gobs, available for purchase.
3:00 PM - Mutts Gone Nuts - Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center - Richland - Comedy dog show featuring rescue dogs, a Guinness World Record holder, and an America’s Got Talent favorite.
3:00 PM - SOL Band’s 8th Annual Soup Sale for Seniors - The Harmonie Singing Society Club - Location to be confirmed - Soup sale with the SOL Band, raising money for Christmas gifts for local seniors.
5:00 PM - Fur Ball Gala - Sunnehanna Country Club - Westmont, Johnstown - Formal benefit for the Humane Society of Cambria County with cocktails, dinner, and live music by the Symphony Quartet.
6:00 PM - Northern Regional Fire Department Cash Bash - Northern Regional FD Station 202 - Windber - Cash prizes, raffles, and games of chance supporting the fire department. Food and beverages included; doors open at 5 PM.
7:00 PM - Trap — Richland High School Fall Play - Richland Performing Arts Center - Richland - Documentary-style drama about a high school performance where everyone in the audience but one falls unconscious.
7:00 PM - PUFFS - Windber Area High School Auditorium - Windber - Windber Drama Club presents a comedic take on a familiar wizarding world.
7:30 PM - Crawdad Joe - VOMA - Cambria City, Johnstown - Live music at VOMA.
8:00 PM - Hy-5 at The Crow’s Nest - The Crow’s Nest - Johnstown - Live rock ’n’ roll and dancing in the Captain’s Room.
8:00 PM - From the Top Band (FTT) - Windber Moose Lodge #349 - Windber - From the Top Band returns for live music. Check with the lodge about nonmember admission.
Sunday, November 8
10:00 AM - Annual Fall / Holiday Craft & Vendor Show - 130 Valley Pike - Johnstown - Shop local vendors and crafters while supporting Nardecchia. Kitchen open.
10:30 AM - Strike Out Child Abuse: Disco Inferno – Bowl, Baby Bowl - 117 Work Drive - Johnstown - Disco-themed benefit bowling tournament and basket bash supporting Circle of Support Child Advocacy Center. Four-person bowling sessions begin at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Contact the organizer for basket bash hours.
11:00 AM - West End Improvement Group Annual Basket Party - St. Therese Church - Johnstown - More than 135 baskets, a 50/50, lottery, and pull tickets. Doors open at 11 AM; drawing begins at 1 PM. Sunday ticket includes lunch.
12:00 PM - Windber Twirlers Basket Bingo Party - Windber American Legion - Windber - Doors open at noon; bingo begins at 2 PM. Includes 20 games, light refreshments, a basket raffle, and 50/50. Bingo ticket purchasers must be 18+; basket raffle welcomes all ages. Check ticket availability.
2:00 PM - Trap — Richland High School Fall Play - Richland Performing Arts Center - Richland - Final performance of the documentary-style drama about a high school play where everyone in the audience but one falls unconscious.
2:30 PM - PUFFS - Windber Area High School Auditorium - Windber - Final performance of Windber Drama Club’s comedic take on a familiar wizarding world.
3:00 PM - The Johnstown Concert Series: IUP Chorale - First Presbyterian Church - Johnstown - The IUP University Chorale performs selections from its spring and fall repertoire.
5:00 PM - Johnstown Ski Club Kickoff Party - Ace’s - Cambria City, Johnstown - Celebrate the club’s 48th season with a buffet, cash bar, and music by DJ Jeff Moore. Non-skiers welcome.
7:00 PM - UPJ Music Department Fall Concert - Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center - Richland - Fall concert featuring the UPJ concert choir and ensembles.
🏒 Tomahawk Watch
The Johnstown Tomahawks are back home at 1st Summit Arena this weekend for a two-game series against the Northeast Generals.
Friday, Nov. 6
7:30 PM – Northeast Generals at Johnstown Tomahawks – 1st Summit Arena
Saturday, Nov. 7
7:00 PM – Northeast Generals at Johnstown Tomahawks – 1st Summit Arena
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