Archive for the ‘Children's Activities’ Category

Laurel Arts

Published Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

The mission of Laurel Arts, according to their website, is “…to promote, exhibit, collect and preserve multi-disciplinary art, to foster the creative process of individuals and groups, to provide cultural diversity and accessibility to a broad scope of arts for people of all ages in Somerset County in particular, and to interface with people in any geographical area that may share in the mission of Laurel Arts.” Mike Oliver, Executive Director of Laurel Arts, agrees, “As a rural arts organization, we are extremely proud of the quality and quantity of the arts opportunities that we provide to the residents of Somerset County and the surrounding areas.  I am confident in saying that the talent of our instructors and local artists rival that of those in bigger cities.” (more…)

Immigrant Christmas Traditions at the Wagner-Ritter House & Garden

Published Friday, December 2nd, 2011

On December 10-11 and 17-18 at noon and 3pm, the Johnstown Area Heritage Association will be sponsoring “Immigrant Christmas Traditions” at the Wagner-Ritter House and Garden. This year, the Immigrant Christmas will focus on crafts, stories and treats from Germany, Hungary, Italy and Wales in the late 19^th and 20^th centuries. (more…)

Weakland Farms Corn Maze

Published Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Our region has some of the most beautiful sites to take in during the fall season, and along with that comes plenty of outdoor activities to check out. One such activity, which has been running since 2003, is the corn maze at Weakland Farms. With a new pathway made in their six acre corn field every year, the Weaklands have been providing a fun autumn activity that keeps families coming back year after year. (more…)

Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music”

Published Thursday, August 4th, 2011

The perennial favorite Sesame Street Live once again returns to Johnstown—this time with “Elmo Makes Music”. As a special thank you to our readers, we’re providing you with a code to receive a $3 discount on your tickets. We’re also giving away four free tickets to one lucky winner (details on both appear later in this post).

Three shows are scheduled for Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena in Johnstown, PA. Showtimes are at 10:30am, 3:30pm, and 7pm.

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Tulip Festival

Published Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

The developing arts district in Johnstown’s Cambria City neighborhood will soon be getting even brighter. For the past six months, volunteers have been collaborating on a large-scale mosaic on the front of BOTTLE WORKS Ethnic Arts Center. The mosaic, which depicts images of tulips, celebrates both the local community that helped create it and BOTTLE WORKS’ former life as the Tulip Bottling Company. On July 9^th and 10^th, BOTTLE WORKS will be hosting a festival to celebrate the unveiling of the Tulip Mosaic.

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RagBag! A Family Friendly Festival of Creativity

Published Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

The vibrant arts community of Johnstown has become more and more visible in recent years. And much of this is thanks to local groups and collectives of musicians, performers, visual artists and writers. One such group, (un)apologetic productions, a community based arts organization in Johnstown, will be promoting creativity and awareness of our area’s arts scene at RagBag! A Family Friendly Festival of Creativity on Saturday, June 18^th. The festival will take place at the Roxbury Bandshell. (more…)

Miners’ Memorial Day Festival

Published Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

While our nation’s Memorial Day has passed by, our region will be remembering the working class heroes of the coal industry in Windber this month during the 12^th annual Miners’ Memorial Day Festival. The event will take place Fathers’ Day weekend (Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19) in downtown Windber. (more…)

Johnstown Community Event

Published Monday, April 25th, 2011

Memorial Day has always been a great day for family gatherings, enjoying the springtime weather, and, of course, remembering our fallen military men and women. This year, your family can join in on a larger celebration during the annual Johnstown Community Event, which will take place on Memorial Day – Monday, May 30^th – at Sandyvale Memorial Gardens and Dog Park in Hornerstown.

This is the third year for the event, which has grown in size with each year. Activities have also been expanded this year, including a morning Memorial Day ceremony featuring guest speaker U.S. Army Lt. Col. James E. White, Jr. and U.S. Army Command Exhibition Parachute Team, “The Silver Wings”. (more…)

Faranda’s Farm Harvest Festival

Published Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

Family fun in the outdoors is not only for the summertime. Even with our quickly cooling temperatures, there is still fun to be had before the snow starts to fall and drives us indoors. And if you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy the fall weather and the harvest season, Faranda’s Farm in Hollsopple is a great destination.

Faranda’s Farm is a working pumpkin farm that specializes in agriculture education and tourism. With an annual Harvest Festival that continues during every weekend through October, there is something for all ages. The festival features duck races, llamas, hayrides, refreshments, and of course – the corn maze.

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Just for Kids

Published Thursday, May 28th, 2009

The school year is winding down and children everywhere have one thing on their mind—summer vacation! Three whole months without classes, homework or bustling schedules. Of course, parents may be asking, “is there anything to help fill these summer days with enriching and entertaining actives?” Is there ever! With everything from camps and classes to special kid-friendly events, the Johnstown area has plenty of activities for children of all ages.

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