Events in Indiana today

Take a midweek breather with a casual walk through Downtown Indiana and IUP’s campus, held weekly when the weather cooperates. The group sets out from Gingerbread Man Running Company, with a GBM staff member leading a simple out-and-back route that lasts about 15 minutes each way. The aim is to step away from the desk, stretch, and fit in some easy movement. For questions, contact Ashley at a.wolfegbm@gmail.com.

The inaugural LHU Fall Classic introduces a reverse 50K on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. This point to point route starts at mile 31 near Hidden Valley in the Somerset area, heads south along the LHHT, and concludes at the trail’s terminus in Ohiopyle. Participants will count down the mile markers from 31 to 0 and finish just beyond the gate. The course follows the LHHT the entire way and features roughly 4,700 feet of ascent and 6,200 feet of descent. Finishing in Ohiopyle rather than a remote trailhead is intended to make a post race celebration possible.

Fresh and local finds await at this Saturday farmers market featuring more than a dozen nearby producers. Browse vegetables, meats including beef, pork, lamb, and chicken, eggs, soap, baked goods like sourdough, flowers, ready-to-eat options, microgreens, herbs, and more. Payments accepted include cash, credit, debit, FMNP, and EBT/SNAP. Visit the information booth for help with payment programs. The market takes place in the S&T Bank parking lot near S. 8th and Church in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Parking is plentiful on site, on surrounding streets, and in the adjacent borough lot, with bicycle parking at the intersection. The area is walkable and also accessible via IndiGO bus service. Please reserve the on-site lot for guests with greater mobility needs.

Enjoy a community celebration hosted by the Burrell Twp Volunteer Fire Department with a Fall Festival weekend that blends tradition, food, and family fun. One day features a tractor parade, with the kitchen open for a limited menu and a few vendors on site. The next day brings the full Fall Festival, beginning with Community Church and continuing with tractor rides, children’s crafts and activities, music, history, and displays of cars, tractors, and hit and miss engines. Visitors can browse vendors offering something for everyone and savor favorites like apple dumplings, apple cider, fish sandwiches, half chickens on the pit, pulled pork sandwiches, fries, and a bake and candy sale. There is no entrance charge, and donations support the Burrell Twp Volunteer Fire Department. For vendor inquiries or questions, contact Crissy Lukehart by private message, call or text 724-525-5002, or email cnschaeffer290@gmail.com, or call or text Becky Shannon at 724-882-7983.

This community-focused 5K supports the Indiana University of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences. Proceeds help fund scholarships, advance research, and fuel innovative programs that strengthen healthcare education. The course travels through the university campus, creating a scenic backdrop that blends fitness with campus spirit. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome, whether they prefer to race, jog, or walk. Entry supports students in fields such as nursing, allied health, public health, and exercise science as they prepare for careers in health care.

The Indiana Borough Shade Tree Commission meets monthly on the fourth Monday, gathering in the Council Chambers inside the George E. Hood Municipal Building. These sessions are open to the public, and community members have an opportunity to share comments during the public comment period. For accessibility or other accommodations, email contact-us@indianaboro.com at least three business days in advance.