Johnstown Insider – Weekend January 15-18, 2026

Winter fun is in full swing this weekend, with everything from ice slides, festivals, and snow tubing to live music, trivia, creative workshops, and great food across Johnstown and the surrounding region. Whether you’re braving the cold for Somerset’s Fire & Ice Festival, catching live bands and open mics, treating yourself to a lobster roll, or keeping it cozy with crafts and brunch, there’s something happening every day to get you out of the house. Here’s your guide to what’s going on from Thursday through Sunday ❄️🔥

Big congratulations to Bishop McCort and Richland on winning state competitive spirit titles at the PIAA championships in Johnstown.

An incredible performance by both teams!

Bubly Tubing Party
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Family-friendly snow tubing party with DJ, treats, and Bubly samples.

1st Summit Bank’s "Coal Chut" Ice Slide in the Park
Trinity Park, Somerset
Free ice slide carved like a historic coal mining chute during Fire & Ice Festival.

Oh My Gob Day
Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center, Johnstown
Annual gob celebration with vendors, treats, and local favorites.

Kid’s Squishmallow Painting
Artistry From Scratch, Ebensburg
Guided kids painting workshop with all materials included.

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10:00 AM - PA Department of Corrections Hiring Event (Cambria County PA CareerLink, Johnstown) - Learn about corrections careers, training, pay, and advancement opportunities.

11:30 AM - Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck (Lowe’s Home Improvement, Johnstown) - Lobster rolls and Maine favorites served from the nationally known food truck.

4:00 PM - Bubly Tubing Party (Seven Springs Mountain Resort) - Family-friendly snow tubing party with DJ, treats, and Bubly samples.

4:30 PM - Open Mic: Flood City Fables (248 Main St, Johnstown) - Poetry, music, comedy, and spoken word open mic for local creatives.

5:00 PM - Do You Wanna Build a Jolly Glass Snowman (Keystone Restaurant & Truck Stop, Loretto) - Create a fractured-glass snowman during a guided art workshop.

6:00 PM - Paint N Sip Night: Northern Lights (814 Lanes & Games, Belmont) - Guided paint-and-sip night with materials included and limited seating.

6:00 PM - Music Bingo (Stone Bridge Brewing Company, Johnstown) - Music-themed bingo night in the taproom with friends and drinks.

7:00 PM - Harrigan’s January Trivia Night (Harrigan’s Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown) - Free trivia night with prizes for top teams.

8:00 AM - 1st Summit Bank’s "Coal Chut" Ice Slide in the Park (Trinity Park, Somerset) - Free ice slide carved like a historic coal mining chute during Fire & Ice Festival.

5:00 PM - Fire and Ice Festival: Historic Somerset (Downtown Somerset) - Kickoff of the annual Fire & Ice Festival themed around Historic Somerset.

6:00 PM - Laurel Mountain Ski Club Friday Social (Laurel Mountain Ski) - Weekly ski club social with laps, laughs, and apres-style drinks.

6:30 PM - FOE #1801 Fireworks - Fire & Ice Festival (Uptown Somerset) - Fireworks show lighting up the Fire & Ice Festival, weather permitting.

7:00 PM - Music Bingo w/ Mac’d Up Followed by Karaoke (716 Chestnut St, Johnstown) - Music bingo hosted by Mac’d Up followed by karaoke; 21+.

8:00 PM - Herb & Hanson @ Westwood (Westwood Bar and Grill, Johnstown) - American roots duo performing acoustic originals and classics.

8:00 PM - Vandells at the Somerset American Legion (Somerset American Legion) - Live rock performance during the Fire & Ice Festival; $5 or free with pin.

9:00 PM - Rust at the Gardens (Southmont Gardens, Johnstown) - Late-night classic rock set at the Gardens.

All Day - Fire and Ice Festival: Historic Somerset (Downtown Somerset) - Final day of the Fire & Ice Festival with ice sculptures and winter activities.

9:00 AM - Retro Day! (Blue Knob All Seasons Resort, Imler) - Vintage ski gear encouraged with judging, live music, and retro vibes on the slopes.

10:00 AM - Creative Crafternoon (Highland Community Library, Paint) - Free drop-in crafts for kids of all ages; no registration required.

10:00 AM - Oh My Gob Day (Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center, Johnstown) - Annual gob celebration with vendors, treats, and local favorites.

10:00 AM - Living History Animals Exhibit (151 W Main St, Somerset) - Live animal exhibit from Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium during Fire & Ice Festival.

2:00 PM - Hat Burning Workshop (129 W High St, Ebensburg) - Hands-on workshop creating custom hats using wood-burning tools; registration required.

3:00 PM - Hot Stuff Chili & Soup Cook-Off (Somerset American Legion) - Annual chili and soup cook-off as part of the Fire & Ice Festival.

5:00 PM - Annual Jewelry Raffle (New Germany Grove Hall, Summerhill) - Fundraiser raffle with dinner, drinks, bingo, and prize drawings.

5:00 PM - Bam & Cole (Rusty Musket Distilling Co., Boswell) - Live acoustic country, folk, and blues with no cover charge.

6:00 PM - The Lost Years Band (Ponfeigh Distillery, Somerset) - 90s and 2000s country favorites mixed with classic rock.

6:30 PM - Kenny Jubas (Tap814 Speakeasy, Johnstown) - Live acoustic music in a cozy speakeasy setting.

7:00 PM - HY-5 (Somerset Eagles #1801) - Live music during Fire & Ice Festival activities.

7:00 PM - Colt Winter Lepley (Coal Country Brewing, Ebensburg) - Live acoustic set at the brewery.

7:00 PM - Dave D Quartet (Wildcat Lounge, Laurel Mountain Ski) - Jazz quartet performing live at the ski lodge.

7:30 PM - The Mark Perna Jazz Trio (Venue of Merging Arts, Johnstown) - Smooth jazz performance with special guest Dan Hutton; BYOB.

10:00 PM - fAil @ The Woodside (Woodside Bar and Grill, Belmont) - Late-night modern rock show.

All Day - Fire and Ice Festival: Historic Somerset (Downtown Somerset) - Final day of the Fire & Ice Festival with ice sculptures and winter activities.

10:00 AM - Soup Sale (1536 Pitt St, Jennerstown) - Soup sale fundraiser hosted by the Jennerstown Volunteer Fire Department, while supplies last.

10:00 AM - Living History Animals Exhibit (151 W Main St, Somerset) - Live animal exhibit presented by the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.

11:00 AM - Chicken Dinner (712 Cooper Ave, Johnstown) - Takeout chicken dinner fundraiser benefiting West Taylor Ladies Auxiliary and Fire Company.

11:00 AM - Sunday Funday Brunch (Stone Bridge Brewing Company, Johnstown) - Monthly brunch featuring food, drinks, and a relaxed Sunday vibe.

1:00 PM - Open Mic with Brother Jack (Coal Country Brewing, Revloc) - Open mic afternoon inviting musicians and singers to perform or listen.

2:00 PM - Colt Winter Lepley (Mueller’s Pub at Blue Knob Summit, Pavia) - Live acoustic performance at the mountaintop pub.

2:00 PM - Kid’s Squishmallow Painting (Artistry From Scratch, Ebensburg) - Guided kids painting workshop with all materials included.

The Johnstown Tomahawks hit the road this week for a two-game series in Elmira:

Friday, Jan 16
7:00 PM – Johnstown Tomahawks at Elmira Aviators – LECOM Event Center (Elmira, NY)

Saturday, Jan 17
7:00 PM – Johnstown Tomahawks at Elmira Aviators – LECOM Event Center (Elmira, NY)

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