⚡⚡Johnstown Insider – Weekend November 20-23, 2025

The holiday season officially kicks off across Greater Johnstown this week, and there’s no shortage of ways to get into the spirit. From the downtown Light Up Night parade to festive pop-up bars, family craft events, and princess meet-and-greets, here are the standout events you’ll want on your radar.

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Tipsy Tinsel Pop-up Bar
Stone Bridge Brewing Company
A festive holiday pop-up experience with themed cocktails, décor, and seasonal vibes.

Hometown Christmas Parade & Light Up Night
Downtown Johnstown
The annual parade, tree lighting, and community kickoff to the holiday season.

Christmas Craft Show & Food Drive
Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department
A large holiday vendor event featuring raffles, food, handmade goods, and a Fill-the-Trailer drive.

Creative Crafternoon
Highland Community Library
A free drop-in crafting event for kids and families, open 10 AM–2 PM.

Tiana’s Royal Tea Party
Galleria Mall – Suite 141
A magical afternoon featuring Princess Tiana, tea service, crafts, and keepsakes.

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10:00 AM - 55th Annual Holly Bazaar - Multi-week holiday market with handcrafted goods, raffles, and 60+ vendors.

5:00 PM - 4th Thursday Dinner: Sushi Night - Sushi night at The Wine Loft on Franklin.

5:00 PM - Christmas Craft Night at Coal Country Brewing - DIY wooden Christmas sign workshop with all materials provided.

5:00 PM - Fall Fun Event at the Play Center - Family fall celebration with crafts, cider, and special activities.

5:30 PM - Wyndridge Cider and Spruce Brewing Tap Takeover at Tap814 - Seasonal ciders and Spruce brews on tap with live music by Nick Savage.

6:00 PM - Paint N Sip Night Harvest Pumpkin - Guided paint night with materials included at 814 Lanes and Games.

6:00 PM - Handmade for the Holidays - Make six Christmas cards in a small-group workshop at JR’s Sports Den.

7:00 PM - Turkey Raffle - Conemaugh Township VFD turkey raffle; $1 per paddle/spin.

7:00 PM - VOMA Presents: An Evening With Jason Ringenberg - Live Americana performance with Nashville artist Jason Ringenberg.

4:00 PM - Tipsy Tinsel Pop-up Bar - Holiday pop-up bar at Stone Bridge Brewing with festive decor and themed drinks.

4:00 PM - Christmas on the Corner - Local-vendor holiday market with crafts, food, and artisan goods in Berlin.

5:00 PM - Free Community Thanksgiving Meal - Free dinner for all ages at Maple Spring Church with games for kids.

6:30 PM - Hometown Christmas Parade and Light Up Night - Downtown parade with balloons, bands, and tree lighting at Peoples Natural Gas Park.

7:00 PM - The Evergreens at Asiago's Tuscan Italian - Live Friday night music in the bar from 7 to 10 PM.

7:00 PM - Log Art Theatre Presents: The Lightbearer - Radio-style theatre performance at the Community Arts Center.

7:00 PM - Justin Garman - Acoustic music at Westwood Bar and Grill.

9:00 PM - Bo and Tucker Moore @ Windber Hotel - Live music set from Bo and Tucker Moore.

9:00 PM - Texas Tex's Honky Tonk Review @ the Gardens - Honky tonk show at Southmont Gardens.

7:00 AM - Community Lab Blood Screen – Richland Community Health Center - $35 multiphasic blood screening; advance registration required.

9:00 AM - Christmas Craft Show and Food Drive - Large craft show with raffles and a Fill-the-Trailer food drive in Somerset.

9:00 AM – Family Reindeer Photoshoot – 219 Alvin St, Johnstown – Reindeer mini-sessions with 10-minute time slots and at least five high-quality photos included.

10:00 AM - Feed the Valley – Benefit Concert - Benefit concert at Roxbury Bandshell supporting St. Vincent De Paul Pantry.

10:00 AM - Creative Crafternoon - Free kids-and-family drop-in crafting session at Highland Community Library.

11:00 AM - Wood Ornaments – Kids Workshop - Kids Christmas ornament craft class; ages 5+; limited spots.

11:30 AM - Festive Soap Making - Make your own goat-milk soap in Ebensburg; multiple scent options.

5:00 PM - Dan Stonerook @ Ponfeigh Distillery - Live music with originals and covers at Ponfeigh Distillery.

5:00 PM - Jim O'Brien - Live music at Rusty Musket Distilling Co. in Boswell.

6:30 PM - Dave Howsare at Tap814 Speakeasy - Live music as part of Tap814’s

8:00 AM - UPJ Cheer and Dance Classic - 29th annual cheer and dance competition hosted at the UPJ Sports Center.

10:00 AM - Alcohol Ink Ornaments - Guided class on creating custom alcohol-ink ornaments at CraftWorks Studios.

10:15 AM - Friendsgiving - Friendsgiving service with worship, kids’ classes, and a shared homemade meal.

10:30 AM - Advent Craft - Advent crafts: peg doll nativity, Jesus ornaments, and cards for shut-ins and military.

12:00 PM - Lee Initiatives Community Day featuring Farmer Jason - Free admission day with museum activities plus a 1 PM performance by Farmer Jason.

2:00 PM - Tiana's Royal Tea Party - Princess Tiana meet-and-greet, tea service, crafts, games, and royal keepsakes.

2:00 PM - Mead: The Viking Alcohol - Learn to brew mead; honey fermentation basics and a tasting session.

6:00 PM - Brownstown Light Up Night - Tree lighting and snowflake display with Santa and giveaways for kids.

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This week’s Happy Insider Deal takes us to Anthony’s Neapolitan Pizza, where Thursdays and Fridays mean Happy Hour from 5–7 PM!

Enjoy ½-price wood-fired pizzas, $4 house wines, $3 drafts, and a selection of appetizers that make it easy to turn happy hour into dinner.

Grab a seat, share a pie, and start your weekend a little early.

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