Johnstown Insider – Weekend January 29 to February 1, 2026

This weekend in Johnstown is packed with ways to get out of the house and lean into winter fun. From a full-blown Groundhog Day dinner and dance to late-night skating, music bingo, and a massive bridal showcase, there’s something happening every day for families, couples, and friend groups alike. Whether you’re looking to celebrate, play, or plan ahead, we’ve got you covered.

Congratulations to Richland graduate Daniel Barefoot, who was named to Team USA’s Skeleton team this past week — an incredible achievement and a proud moment for the area.

The community will also be coming together at Balance on February 6 for a support event as the Olympics kick off, with a portion of proceeds going directly to Daniel.

Groundhog Weekend Dinner & Dance
Ace’s

Celebrate Groundhog Day with live music by Cajun Norm Presents: The Foundry, a themed dinner buffet, dessert, dancing, memorabilia, and a dance-only option after 8 PM.

NERF Night at 814 Johnstown
814 Lanes & Games

Four hours of NERF battles, laser tag arena fun, and family-friendly action.

Post-Tomahawks Public Skate
1st Summit Arena

Hit the ice after the Tomahawks game for a late-night public skate.

Jimmy T’s Music Video Bingo Night
Jimmy T’s Firehouse Pub

Free-to-play music video bingo with prizes and a lively pub atmosphere.

Johnstown Bridal Showcase 2026
Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center

Meet top local wedding vendors and plan every detail of your big day.

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10:00 AM – Steel Mill Industrial Art & ARTifacts – Exhibit by Joseph Hensel (Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown) – Industrial art exhibit celebrating Johnstown’s steel, mining, and manufacturing heritage.

11:00 AM – Brunch Book Club (Highland Community Library, Paint) – Monthly morning book discussion welcoming new members and casual listeners.

5:30 PM – Jump Start Your Family History Research (Cambria County Library, Johnstown) – Interactive workshop on beginning genealogy research and building a family history plan.

6:00 PM – Music Trivia (Stone Bridge Brewing Company, Johnstown) – Test your music knowledge during trivia night in the taproom.

6:00 PM – Her Table – Dinner Party (Classic Elements, Johnstown) – Four-course curated dinner party with zero-proof bar or BYOB option.

6:00 PM – Chapter Two Book Club (Highland Community Library, Paint) – Evening book discussion group welcoming new and returning readers.

6:30 PM – Ladies Night on Minnow Creek – Valentine Snowman (Minnow Creek Acres School Room, Windber) – Paint a Valentine snowman with supplies provided and light refreshments.

7:00 PM – Jimmy T’s Firehouse Pub January Music Video Bingo Night (Jimmy T’s Firehouse Pub, Johnstown) – Free music video bingo night with prizes and karaoke to follow.

11:00 AM – Rock & Mineral Vault Sale (Allegory Gallery, Johnstown) – Weekend vault sale featuring rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, and art.

4:00 PM – NERF Night at 814 Johnstown (814 Lanes and Games, Johnstown) – Four hours of NERF battles with safety gear provided and prizes.

5:30 PM – Last Friday at the Ethnic Social Club (Ethnic Social Club, Johnstown) – Live music by Strings & Bellows with guest bartenders and birthday celebrations.

6:00 PM – From the Top Band (Zeigler’s Restaurant & Tavern, Windber) – Live band performance during dinner hours.

6:00 PM – A Gentle Reset: Sound Bowls & Vision Boards (The Creative Corner & Co., Johnstown) – Cozy wellness workshop with sound bowls, intention setting, and vision boards.

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

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

7:45 PM – Public Skating – 1/30 (North Central Recreation Center, Ebensburg) – Evening public ice skating session with rentals available.

9:00 PM – Friday w/ the Despoes (Southmont Gardens, Johnstown) – Late-night live music with The Despoes.

10:30 PM – Public Skating – 1/30 (Post-Tomahawks Skate) (1st Summit Arena, Johnstown) – Late-night public skate following the Tomahawks game.

9:00 AM - Dark Brews Haunts GobFest (The Johnstown Galleria, Johnstown) - Dark Brews Coffee Co. pop-up with spooky vibes at the Galleria.

10:00 AM - Arendelle Snowball Tea - Kids Workshop (Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown) - Kids winter-themed tea party with crafts, games, and snowball fun.

10:00 AM - Italian Wedding Soup - One Day Adult Workshop (Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown) - Hands-on cooking class making classic Italian wedding soup.

10:00 AM - Video Editing - One Day Adult Workshop (Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown) - Learn basic video editing tools and techniques in this adult workshop.

11:00 AM - Rock & Mineral Vault Sale (Allegory Gallery, Johnstown) - Allegory Gallery opens its vault of rocks, minerals, and fossils.

11:00 AM - 3 on 30 Winter Warm-Up Bar Crawl (The Alley/Shorty's/Forbes Trail Brewing, Stoystown) - All-day winter bar crawl across three local stops.

11:00 AM - Shirt & Cap Bleach Painting - Adult Workshop (Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown) - Create custom bleach art on shirts and caps.

12:00 PM - Winter Animal Tracks Pop-Up (Laurel Mountain Warming Hut, Laughlintown) - Learn to identify winter wildlife tracks at Laurel Mountain.

1:00 PM - SAMA Johnstown Artists of the 21st Century Celebration (Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Johnstown) - Celebrate student artwork and education programs at SAMA.

1:00 PM - Drawn to Flight: Realistic Birds in Colored Pencil (Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, Johnstown) - Youth art class focused on realistic bird illustration.

2:00 PM - Youth Cookie Decorating Class (Lambcakes, Johnstown) - Kids decorate Valentine-themed cookies with guided instruction.

2:00 PM - Public Skating (North Central Recreation Center, Ebensburg) - Afternoon public skating session.

5:00 PM - Slavic Night at Harrigan's Cafe (Harrigan's Cafe & Wine Deck, Johnstown) - All-you-can-eat Slavic buffet night in downtown Johnstown.

5:30 PM - Game Night + Chair Massage (VIBE Fitness Studio, Elton) - Free game night paired with optional chair massages.

5:30 PM - Windber Legion CASH BASH (Windber American Legion, Windber) - Cash bash fundraiser with food, drinks, and prize drawings.

6:00 PM - Groundhog Weekend Dinner & Dance (Ace's, Johnstown) - Groundhog-themed dinner buffet, live music, and dancing.

6:00 PM - David Powell (Rusty Musket Distilling Co., Boswell) - Live acoustic country and folk-punk music.

6:30 PM - Bob Clawson at Tap814 Speakeasy (Tap814 Speakeasy, Johnstown) - Live local music in a cozy speakeasy setting.

7:00 PM - PUBLIC WELCOME!! Glow Music Bingo (SAL - Sons of the American Legion Post 363, Ebensburg) - Glow-themed music bingo night open to the public.

7:00 PM - Public Skating (North Central Recreation Center, Ebensburg) - Evening public skate session.

7:30 PM - VOMA - Cambria City - Oldees a-go-go! (Venue of Merging Arts (VOMA), Johnstown) - Oldies dance night with BYOB (21+).

9:00 PM - JWDS at Westwood Bar and Grill (Westwood Bar and Grill, Johnstown) - Live band night at Westwood.

10:00 PM - Silver Screen @ Windber Hotel (Windber Hotel, Windber) - Late-night live music with a cover at the door.

10:00 PM - BOOMTOWN @ WOODSIDE (Woodside Bar and Grill, Johnstown) - Live country music and line dancing.

10:00 PM - Public Skating (1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial, Johnstown) - Late-night public skate following the Tomahawks game.

8:00 AM - Johnstown Street Survivors Annual Winter Swap Meet (Windber Community Building, Windber) - Annual winter swap meet with vendors, car parts, collectibles, and food.

9:00 AM - 2026 "Groundhog Hunt" (Blue Knob All Seasons Resort, Imler) - Family-friendly scavenger hunt across the resort with prizes and winter fun.

12:00 PM - Johnstown Bridal Showcase 2026 (Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center, Johnstown) - Meet local wedding vendors and plan your big day at this annual bridal showcase.

1:00 PM - Soup-er Bowl (St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Johnstown) - Soup tasting competition with voting benefiting the Interfaith Community Food Pantry.

2:00 PM - Vintage Ceramic Trees (Artistry From Scratch, Ebensburg) - Paint and customize a vintage ceramic Christmas tree with lights.

The Johnstown Tomahawks are back home at 1st Summit Arena for a two-game series this week:

Friday, Jan 30
7:30 PM – Johnstown Tomahawks vs. New Jersey Titans – 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial

Saturday, Jan 31
7:00 PM – Johnstown Tomahawks vs. New Jersey Titans – 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial

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