Johnstown Insider – Weekend January 22-25, 2026

Winter weekends don’t slow down around here. From live music and late-night skating to LEGO creations, throwback dance parties, and time on the slopes, there’s something happening for every age and energy level. Whether you’re planning a family outing or a night out with friends, this weekend is stacked with solid local options.

With the recent cold weather, a sincere thank-you to local firefighters, volunteers, libraries, senior centers, and community organizations helping provide warming centers across the region.

These efforts make a real difference for neighbors who need a safe, warm place during extreme conditions.

Jill & Leah Acoustic
Rusty Musket Distilling Co., Boswell
Live acoustic set with laid-back tunes, drinks, and a relaxed distillery vibe.

Laurel Mountain Ski Club Friday Social
Laurel Mountain Ski, Laughlintown
Weekly ski and ride social with laps, laughs, and an apres hangout by the fireplace.

Public Skating – 1/23
1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial, Johnstown
Late-night public skate following the Tomahawks game with rentals available.

LEGO Showcase
Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department, Scalp Ave
Family-friendly showcase featuring master LEGO builders and impressive creations.

Back to 90’s Party at Whitehorse
Whitehorse Brewing LLC, Berlin
All-day 90s throwback party with DJs, themed drinks, movies, and a food truck.

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3:00 PM - Starlight Special (Hidden Valley Resort) - Thursday night skiing and riding under the lights with discounted lift tickets and rentals.

5:00 PM - Subaru Loves to Help: Operation Warm Coat Event at the Y (Greater Johnstown Community YMCA) - Free winter coats, shoes, and socks for children; registration required.

5:00 PM - 4th Thursday Dinner Series: Elevated Comfort Classics (The Wine Loft on Franklin, Johnstown) - Monthly dinner series featuring elevated takes on comfort food favorites.

6:00 PM - Fire & Ice: A Cocktail and Dinner Pairing (Asiago's Tuscan Italian, Johnstown) - Three-course dinner with cocktail pairings; ticketed, limited seating.

6:00 PM - Miracles & Memory Open Mic Night in the Gallery (Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, Johnstown) - Open mic evening of music, poetry, and storytelling in a gallery setting.

6:30 PM - Instructor Led Line Dancing (Ponfeigh Distillery, Somerset) - One-hour instructor-led line dancing class; all levels welcome, $5 per person.

7:00 PM - JR's Sports Den January Music Video Bingo Night (JR's Sports Den, Johnstown) - Music video bingo with multiple rounds, prizes, and free-to-play fun.

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

12:00 PM - Top Hat Cleaners Windber Ribbon Cutting (Top Hat Cleaners, Windber) - Ribbon cutting with coffee, giveaways, discounts, and a basket raffle.

5:00 PM - Dew After Dark (Seven Springs Mountain Resort) - Night skiing and riding with live DJs and Mountain Dew sampling.

5:30 PM - 814 Kids Club Free Skate (1st Summit Arena, Johnstown) - Free ice skating for Kids Club members ages 12 and under.

6:00 PM - Ballroom Basics 1 - Log Art Dance (Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown) - Beginner ballroom dance class covering multiple styles.

6:00 PM - Laurel Mountain Ski Club Friday Social (Laurel Mountain Ski, Laughlintown) - Weekly ski and ride social with laps and apres hangout.

6:45 PM - PowerPraise DanceFIT (VIBE Fitness Studio, Elton) - Faith-based DanceFIT workout set to Christian music.

7:00 PM - Bob Clawson at Asiago's Tuscan Italian (Asiago's Tuscan Italian, Johnstown) - Live Friday night music at the bar, no tickets required.

10:30 PM - Public Skating - 1/23 (1st Summit Arena, Johnstown) - Public skate following the Tomahawks game; skate rental available.

7:00 AM - Community Lab Blood Screen - Richland Community Health Center (Richland Community Health Center, Johnstown) - Community lab blood screening with limited spaces; registration required.

10:00 AM - Slate Welcome Sign - Arty Party (Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown) - Free guided painting workshop to create a custom slate welcome sign.

10:00 AM - LEGO Showcase (Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department, 1321 Scalp Ave) - Master LEGO builders showcase with over 40 builders and displays.

10:00 AM - Community Craft Swap (Highland Community Library, Johnstown) - Swap craft supplies like yarn, beads, fabric, tools, and more.

11:00 AM - Pitt-Johnstown Winterfest (Friends & Family Day) (Pitt-Johnstown Campus, Johnstown) - Campus-wide winter festival with inflatables, swimming, live music, and games.

1:00 PM - Back to 90's Party at Whitehorse (Whitehorse Brewing LLC, Berlin) - All-day 90s throwback party with DJs, movies, themed drinks, and food truck.

2:00 PM - Public Skating - 1/24 (North Central Recreation Center, Ebensburg) - Afternoon public skating session with rentals available.

2:00 PM - Winter Lighted Wine Bottle Painting (Laurel Arts, Somerset) - Guided class painting a lighted winter wine bottle.

5:00 PM - Monthly Trivia Night - January (Flood City Cafe, Johnstown) - Team trivia night hosted by The Wolf & Wyvern; trivia starts at 6 PM.

5:00 PM - Jill & Leah Acoustic (Rusty Musket Distilling Co., Boswell) - Live acoustic music with laid-back tunes at the distillery.

6:00 PM - Auroras Over the Frozen Sea: A Rejuvenating Floating Soundbath (Johnstown YMCA, Johnstown) - Guided floating meditation and sound bath experience; ticketed, 18+.

9:00 PM - Shiva Skydriver (Westwood Bar and Grill, Johnstown) - Live band performance with a $5 cover.

10:00 PM - Spring Break @ Woodside Bar and Grill (Woodside Bar and Grill, Belmont) - Late-night pop-rock show featuring 90s and 2000s hits.

10:00 PM - Public Skating - 1/24 (1st Summit Arena, Johnstown) - Late-night public skate following the Tomahawks game.

12:00 PM - Jeep Brewery Tour (Olde Bedford Brewing Company, Bedford) - Jeep-led brewery tour with stops at multiple local breweries.

2:00 PM - Vintage Ceramic Trees (Artistry From Scratch, Ebensburg) - Paint-your-own vintage ceramic Christmas tree workshop with wired light included.

2:00 PM - FREE Active Shooter Training (with Bubba Fatula) (Vinco Brethren Church, Vinco) - Free community training focused on active shooter preparedness and response.

The Johnstown Tomahawks return home to 1st Summit Arena for a two-game series this weekend:

Friday, Jan 23
7:30 PM – Johnstown Tomahawks vs. Rochester Jr. Americans – 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial

Saturday, Jan 24
7:00 PM – Johnstown Tomahawks vs. Rochester Jr. Americans – 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial

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