Family events in Johnstown, PA

See the Akron RubberDucks face the Altoona Curve at Peoples Natural Gas Field in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This Double-A matchup spotlights developing prospects and competitive baseball, where the finer points of the game matter. Pitch selection, smart baserunning, and late-inning choices can swing the outcome, offering a close view of the next wave of talent.

Celebrating its sixth year, this car show features friendly competition for custom trophies crafted by Hagan’s Custom Painting. Manufacturer categories for Ford, GM, and Mopar are divided into pre-1980 and post-1980 groups so classic rides and newer builds can be recognized on equal footing. Expect an extensive basket raffle, show T-shirts, music, and baked goods. Hooversville VFD will offer a variety of food and drinks for purchase, benefiting the local fire department. Representatives from Seven Hearts Project will be on hand to share their work, which as of late 2025 includes sponsoring more than 500 spay and neuter procedures for dogs and cats. It is a day focused on cars, community, and doing good.

Parishioners of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Blairsville offer a free laundry outreach that has supported families for more than a decade, welcoming anyone who is facing financial strain, whether it happens regularly or only once in a while. Volunteers are easy to spot in red shirts that say Laundry Love or black shirts that read Laundry is Liturgy. The effort partners with the E&F Norge Laundromat and typically takes place on the second Sunday each month unless that day is a holiday. When needed, other times can often be arranged by request. Those who wish to help can contribute detergent, dryer sheets, quarters, or volunteer time. To connect, send a message through the group’s Facebook page or call Kathy at 603 674-6329. This mission is supported by the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Blairsville Ministerium, along with many local residents, churches, online groups, and businesses. Blairsville Alliance Church’s Vacation Bible School assembled four laundry baskets filled with individually decorated bags containing laundry pods, dryer sheets, and a Bible verse. Ongoing appreciation is extended to the patrons whose generosity, perseverance, and faith continue to inspire each month.

Presented by the Baker Mansion History Museum, the season finale of the Sunday on the Lawn concert series features a live performance by the Altoona Area High School Student Band. Admission is free and open to the public, and donations are welcome.

West Virginia’s Shakespeare troupe The Rustic Mechanicals partners with ArtsAltoona to present William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew at the Altoona Area High School Performing Arts Club as part of the Howl at the Moon tour. This lively production replaces polite convention with speed, sharp humor, and bold choices, exploring the chaos of love, the value of play, and the shifting bond between Kate and Petruchio as they move toward psychological freedom. It is designed to engage devoted Shakespeare fans and first-time theatergoers alike.

This weekly Pokemon League event centers on friendly competition and fun. Participants can challenge skilled trainers and earn special promotional cards.