⚡⚡Johnstown Insider – Weekend November 27-30, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving! As you settle in with family, food, and a well-earned break, here’s your full guide to everything happening around the Johnstown area this holiday weekend. From Thanksgiving buffets and shopping events to tree lightings and live music, there’s plenty to enjoy if you’re looking to get out of the house. Scroll through the highlights and daily lineup to plan your long weekend.

🐏 Reckless Ram 🐏
There’s no Reckless Ram this week as the season comes to a close, but we want to congratulate the entire Richland Rams team on a tremendous year. Your hard work, determination, and teamwork made the community proud every week.

Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Harrigan's
Harrigan’s Café & Wine Deck – A full Thanksgiving buffet with classic holiday dishes. Reservations recommended.

Shop Small, Shop Local Merchant Market – Galleria
Johnstown Galleria – Black Friday marketplace with local vendors, kids’ activities, and holiday shopping.

Small Business Saturday Artisan Market – Bottle Works
Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center – Large indoor artisan market with handmade gifts, live music, and festive atmosphere.

Merry Flights and Fancy Bites
Stone Bridge Brewing – Holiday beer or cocktail flights paired with a charcuterie wreath craft workshop.

Toys for Tots Drive
814 Lanes & Games – Donate an unwrapped toy and receive a voucher for a free game of bowling plus partner giveaways.

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For over 40 years, Precious Metals & Diamond Co. has built its reputation on exactly that.
No pressure. No guesswork. Just high-quality jewelry at prices that make sense.

Most people don’t realize how much a jeweler’s buying power affects what you pay.
PMDC is one of the largest retail and wholesale jewelry companies in the tri-state area — which means their volume discounts become your savings.

Whether you're shopping for an engagement ring, upgrading a piece you already love, or searching for a holiday gift that actually means something, you’ll find:

With four decades of trusted service and a reputation that reaches over 15 states, Precious Metals & Diamond Co. continues to do exactly what they set out to do in 1984:
offer quality jewelry at an honest price — backed by people who care.

Visit Precious Metals & Diamond Co. today and see why

7:30 AM - Turkey Trot Fun Run – Stackhouse Park - Two-mile fun run through Stackhouse Park with prizes and costume contest.

10:30 AM - Thanksgiving Buffet – Seven Springs - Large Thanksgiving buffet with carving stations, desserts, and family dining.

11:30 AM - Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Harrigan's - Holiday buffet with classic dishes and reservations recommended at Harrigan's Café.

12:00 PM - Thanksgiving Dinner – That Dam Bar - Free community Thanksgiving meal with open seating and optional dish contributions.

9:00 AM - Opt Outside Ride – Laurel Mountain Ski - No-drop mountain bike ride across from the resort with post-ride service deals.

10:00 AM - Shop Small, Shop Local Merchant Market – Galleria - Black Friday market with local vendors, kids’ activities, food court options, and holiday shopping.

12:00 PM - Black Friday Hang – Coal Tubin' - Fires, cornhole, merch, and a relaxed hangout at Coal Tubin' from 12–4.

5:00 PM - Ponfeigh Distillery welcomes Stacy and the Rejects - Live 70s-to-today hits and dancing for Black Friday at Ponfeigh Distillery.

5:00 PM - Black Friday Night Sale at Finley Bee - Holiday night market with handmade goods, carolers, food trucks, and festive shopping.

7:00 PM - George Byich at Asiago's Tuscan Italian - Live music in the bar with handcrafted cocktails and a relaxed Friday atmosphere.

10:00 AM - A PureReflection Winter Wonderland - Small Business Saturday celebration with giveaways, food truck, hot chocolate bar, and holiday activities.

10:00 AM - Small Business Saturday Artisan Market – Bottle Works - Holiday artisan market with local vendors, live music, and unique handmade gifts.

11:00 AM - Milk & Cookies with Santa – Park Home - Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus with cookies and holiday fun at Park Home.

1:00 PM - Merry Flights and Fancy Bites – Stone Bridge Brewing - Holiday beer or cocktail flights with a charcuterie wreath craft workshop at Stone Bridge.

1:00 PM - Whitehorse Brewing's 13th Anniversary Party - Anniversary bash with special beer releases, free cupcakes, food truck, and big giveaways.

2:00 PM - Small Business Saturday – Smoking Eds & Rusty Musket - Face painting, family photos, food, treats, jewelry, and live music in Boswell.

5:00 PM - Light Up Somerset and Holiday Parade - Uptown Somerset’s annual holiday parade and tree lighting with Santa closing the procession.

6:30 PM - Kenny Jubas at Tap814 Speakeasy - Saturday Tunes live music with Kenny Jubas, cocktails, and scratch-made eats at Tap814.

7:00 PM - Jim and Jimmies welcomes Tony and Stacy Acoustic - Acoustic night with Tony and Stacy at Jim and Jimmies in Tire Hill.

7:30 PM - Pittsburgh's Jimmy Adler Blues Band – VOMA - Blues night in VOMA’s intimate listening room featuring Pittsburgh’s Jimmy Adler Blues Band.

8:00 PM - Flow N’ At Fire Performance – Great Day Juice Company - Outdoor fire performance in the SoCo Farmers Market lot next to Great Day Juice.

9:00 PM - Felix & the 'Canes Return! – Southmont Gardens - High-energy rock night as Felix & the ‘Canes take the stage at Southmont Gardens.

10:00 PM - The Rusty Shackles at Windber Hotel - The Rusty Shackles play 10–1 with a $5 cover at the Windber Hotel.

12:00 PM - Toys for Tots Drive – 814 Lanes and Games - Donate a new toy for a free bowling voucher plus giveaways from local partners.

2:00 PM - Paint Party – Rock City Cafe - Guided paint party with $25 sign kit and appetizer menu available for purchase.

4:00 PM - Gray Community 1st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting - Family event with treats, crafts, movies, Santa visit, caroling, and the town’s first tree lighting.

5:00 PM - Christmas Program / Tree Lighting 2025 – Roxbury Bandshell - Reading of 'Night Before Christmas,' caroling, tree lighting, and a visit from Santa.

5:00 PM - Light Up Night! – New Florence Volunteer Fire Company - Sensory hour at 5, tree lighting at 6, and photos with Santa at the New Florence Fire Hall.

Have you ever been frustrated by back pain that makes no sense?
You can walk all day and stand just fine — but the second you sit in the car, the pain hits.

The truth is, many back problems aren’t caused by permanent damage at all.
They come from how your joints, discs, and soft tissues move — or don’t move.

When your back is moved in the right direction, in a repeated and controlled way, pain can often be reduced — and sometimes resolved altogether.

Instead of dreading that long car ride, you can finally enjoy the journey.

At Vantage Physical Therapy, we identify the movement pattern that eases your symptoms, then teach you specific exercises to control your pain and keep it from coming back.

If you’ve had enough of working around your back pain, we can help you work through it instead.
- 10 convenient locations
- No referral needed for most insurances

Request your appointment today or call your nearest Vantage Physical Therapy clinic to schedule an evaluation.

This week’s Happy Insider Deal takes us to Jake’s Pub & Grill at the Galleria — one of our favorites.

For just $11, you can grab one of their specialty burgers plus a side — a full, satisfying meal that makes skipping the grocery store an easy choice. From creative toppings to generous portions, Jake’s serves up the kind of burger that hits the spot without hitting your wallet.

Swing by, grab a booth, and enjoy one of the best burger deals in town.

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