Johnstown Insider – Weekend October 2–5, 2025

From the downtown Zombie Crawl to Autumnfest at Seven Springs, there's plenty happening this weekend. Explore pumpkin patches, catch a Tomahawks game, or enjoy live music and family festivities. Pick your favorites and get out there.

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10th Annual Johnstown Zombie Crawl (Downtown Johnstown) - Citywide crawl with wristbands, venue specials, and shuttle loops.

Seven Springs Autumnfest (Champion) - Crafts, live music, food, and scenic chairlift rides all weekend.

Cooking and Mixology Class – The Wine Loft on Franklin (Johnstown) - Learn dishes and cocktails; reservations required; $35 per person.

Weakland Farms Corn Maze (Portage) - Mile-and-a-half maze with trivia stations; family friendly fall fun.

Haunted Hollow (Somerset) - Western PA’s signature haunt with hayride and multiple themed walkthroughs.

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1:00 PM - In Search of Amelia Earhart — The Expedition to Nikumaroro - Cambria County Library (Johnstown) - Live virtual presentation on Earhart expedition; third floor at library.

5:00 PM - Commander Night - Mister Jays (Galleria Mall) - Magic: The Gathering Commander free play; casual, all skill levels.

6:00 PM - Highland Cow Pumpkin Workshop - Simply Grounded Coffee House (Somerset) - Create a Highland cow pumpkin; $40 with snacks; registration required.

6:00 PM - Drama On Deck Theatre Club - Community Arts Center of Cambria County - Ages 7-17; audition techniques, memorization, and core stage skills.

6:30 PM - Iconic Johnstown - Johnstown Camera Club - Monthly meeting; new members welcome; discussion, critiques, announcements.

7:00 PM - The Creative Quill Writers Club - Community Arts Center of Cambria County - Ages 16+ writing club with prompts, feedback, and peer support.

10:00 AM - Forbes SF: A Walk in Penn's Woods - Forbes State Forest (Laughlintown) - Moderately challenging Laurel Mountain hike; ages 9+; preregistration required.

4:00 PM - Weakland Farms Corn Maze (Portage) - Family-friendly corn maze; trivia stations; allow at least one hour to complete.

5:00 PM - Taylor Swift: The Life Of Showgirl - Silver Drive-In (Johnstown) - Three-night special; tickets $15; gates 5:30 PM; limited to 400 cars.

5:30 PM - Life of a Showgirl Album Party - Her Table at Classic Elements (Johnstown) - Album party with charcuterie bar, candle making, and chair massage.

6:00 PM - Dueling Pianos - Ponfeigh Distillery (Somerset) - Interactive dueling pianos; 21+; tickets $25 advance, $30 at door.

6:00 PM – Dog Trek - Stackhouse Park - Grab your pup and head to Stackhouse Park for a group dog hike in honor of National Walk Your Dog Week.

6:00 PM - The First Immersion: A Weightless Floating Soundbath - YWCA Pool (Johnstown) - Sold out floating soundbath meditation experience; bring towel and swimsuit.

6:30 PM - Harvest Fest 2025 - Greater Johnstown Christian Fellowship - Free community night with music, games, hayrides, food, and bonfire.

6:30 PM - Haunted Hollow (Somerset) - Western PA haunted attraction with hayride and multiple themed walkthroughs.

7:00 PM - Imaginarium Sanitarium - Haunted House (Cresson Prison, Cresson) - Haunted house inside abandoned prison; intense 3/4-mile walk-through experience.

7:00 PM - The Haunted Acres: CarnEvil (Sidman) - Haunted walk-through featuring labyrinth, maze, and Deadwood Forest; $10-$15.

7:00 PM - Ole Uncle Tim - Coal Country Brewing LLC (Ebensburg) - Live country covers at Coal Country Brewing's Ebensburg taproom.

7:30 PM - Johnstown Tomahawks Home Game (1ST SUMMIT ARENA, Johnstown) - NAHL junior hockey at the War Memorial; tickets typically $10-$16.

8:00 PM - Herb & Hanson @ Westwood - Westwood Bar and Grill (Johnstown) - Americana duo returns with modern folk and blues-inspired set.

9:00 PM - Gone Country @ Windber Hotel - Country night debut; first time here; $5 cover at the door.

8:00 AM - Yard Sale - Arbutus Church of the Brethren (Johnstown) - Yard sale with lunch and bake sale; indoor and outdoor tables.

10:00 AM - PumpkinFest 2025 - Basket Party - Arbutus Park Retirement Community (Johnstown) - Basket raffle, concessions, caramel apple bar; benefits APRC Family Forever Fund.

10:00 AM - Halloween Gnome — FREE Arty Party - CACC (Johnstown) - Free sock-gnome workshop; pre-registration required; materials provided.

10:00 AM - Pumpkin Garland — One-Day Adult Workshop - CACC (Johnstown) - Create stuffed-pumpkin garland; class fee applies; seats limited.

10:00 AM - Vale Wood Farms Pumpkin Patch (Loretto) - Admission includes games, corn maze, animals, photo ops, seasonal treats.

11:00 AM - Tombstone Paint & SIP!!! - Artistry From Scratch (Ebensburg) - Paint vintage ceramic tombstones; kiln firing and supplies included.

11:00 AM - Seven Springs Autumnfest - Seven Springs Mountain Resort (Champion) - Family-friendly festival with crafts, live music, chairlift rides, and food.

11:00 AM - Trick or Treat Yourself to Wellness (Galleria Mall, Johnstown) - Health and Human Services Fair plus kid-friendly trick-or-treating at vendor tables.

11:00 AM - "Pups On The Peak" - Blue Knob All Seasons Resort (Imler) - Charity dog hike with obstacles; $8 benefits service dogs.

11:00 AM - "Fall From the Top" Scenic Chairlift Rides - Blue Knob - Scenic chairlift rides with vendors, lawn games, and food.

12:00 PM - Spider Egg Hunt - Quality Life Services (Johnstown) - Kids Halloween egg hunt with prizes, treats, and photo ops.

12:00 PM - Sixteenth Annual Bandshell Bark Dog Walk and Festival - Roxbury Bandshell (Johnstown) - Dog walk and festival with contests, vendors, food; fundraiser.

1:00 PM - FTB Oktoberfest - Forbes Trail Brewing (Stoystown) - Live music, themed beers, specialty mugs, free soups and brats.

1:00 PM - Weakland Farms Corn Maze (Portage) - Mile-and-a-half corn maze with trivia stations; allow an hour to complete.

4:00 PM - Boards + Boo's - Dickert Farms (Mineral Point) - Make a fall snack board; $30 includes corn maze and pumpkin.

5:00 PM - The Slightly Crooked String Band - Rusty Musket Distilling Co. (Jennerstown) - Live string band set; 5 PM showtime.

5:00 PM - 10th Annual Johnstown Zombie Crawl (Downtown Johnstown) - Citywide crawl with $10 wristbands, shuttle loops, venue specials; 21+.

6:00 PM - Germantown Winery Oktoberfest - Germantown Winery (Portage) - Live music by Shades of June; food, wine, Oktoberfest celebration.

6:30 PM - Haunted Hollow (Somerset) - Western PA haunted attraction with hayride and multiple themed walkthroughs.

7:00 PM - 814 Wrestling Presents FALLOUT - The Johnstown Galleria - Local pro wrestling at Galleria Mall; bell time 7 PM; $15.

7:00 PM - Old Stone Jail ~ Ghost Hunting Event - Old Stone Jail (Ebensburg) - Regular and VIP ghost hunts inside historic jail; tickets online.

7:00 PM - Johnstown Tomahawks Home Game (1ST SUMMIT ARENA, Johnstown) - NAHL junior hockey at the War Memorial; family-friendly game night.

7:00 PM - The Haunted Acres: CarnEvil (Sidman) - Haunted walk-through featuring labyrinth, maze, Deadwood Forest; spooky carnival theme.

10:00 PM - Ground Zero @ Windber Hotel (Windber) - Rock band returns to Windber Hotel; $5 cover at the door.

10:00 AM - Fall Fest (Oakland Church, Johnstown) - Food trucks, hayrides, games, bounce houses, and live worship bands.

11:00 AM - Haunted House Painting (Ebensburg) - Paint a ceramic haunted house candle holder; family friendly; tickets available.

12:00 PM - Autumnfest Buffet (Seven Springs Mountain Resort) - Seasonal Autumnfest buffet at Slopeside; reservations recommended; adults $35.

1:00 PM - Cooking and mixology class (The Wine Loft on Franklin, Johnstown) - Learn new dishes and cocktails; reservations required; $35 per person.

2:00 PM - Ghost Town Trail Fall Foliage Ride 2025 (Ebensburg) - Annual foliage ride on Ghost Town Trail with shuttle support provided.

2:00 PM - Succulent Pumpkin Workshop (Laurel Arts, Somerset) - Create succulent-topped pumpkins; instruction provided; fees apply; registration required.

In the heart of Cambria City, Amerigo’s Fine Grocery is carrying on a century-old family tradition of bringing specialty foods to the community.

Every weekend, the shelves and cases at Amerigo’s are stocked with treasures:

Fresh Breads delivered from Pittsburgh’s Breadworks and Bagel Factory, Torta & Coppa Dessert, and Imported Specialties including artisan pastas, rich tomato sauces, premium olive oils, and curated pantry staples from Italy and beyond.

Amerigo’s blends old-world flavor with local pride, making it a must-visit whether you’re building a charcuterie board, planning a family dinner, or just craving something truly special.

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