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Saturday, July 18
Blue Knob State Park, Imler, will host an educational program about honeybees from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Buck Hill Amphitheater. Join Randy Barnes to discuss the roles of the bees inside the hive and the environmental value they provide for us. You will get to observe a honeybee hive as they work to strengthen their colony. Samples of their hard work will be available. The event is free.
EagleMania will bring the Eagles catalog to life at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at The State Theatre, State College. Tickets start at $53. To purchase tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org.
Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon, will present "Bat Night" from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Join us to celebrate bats and other creatures of the night during this hands-on program. It will conclude with a count of our resident bat population. Bring a flashlight if you plan to stay for the count. Bat Box Building will begin at 6 p.m., followed by additional presentations: Live Animals with Centre Wildlife at 7 p.m., Bats and Caves with Lincoln Caverns at 8 p.m., and concluding with the Bat Count at 9:15 p.m. The programs are free.
The annual Picklesburgh Festival will be held from Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, in downtown Pittsburgh. Picklesburgh goes beyond the dill pickle to feature handcrafted food and artisan drinks featuring pickled ingredients from local chefs and restaurants, as well as pickle-themed snacks and merchandise, contests and entertainment.
For more information, visit picklesburgh.com
Sunday, July 19
Blue Knob State Park, Imler, will host an educational program about birds from 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday, July 19, at the Buck Hill Amphitheater. Come learn about all the amazing birds of our area and their unique adaptations through viewing beautiful, mounted birds and participating in an activity. You will be surprised to learn what flies in the skies of Blue Knob. The program is free.
Sunday on the Lawn Concert with The American Mood will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at the Baker Mansion. Admission is free and open to the public but donations are welcome. For a complete list of the Baker Mansion's 2026 Sunday on the Lawn Concerts, visit blairhistory.org/events.
The Ligonier Valley Historical Society will present a 1830s Wedding from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at the Compass Inn Museum, Laughlintown. Tickets are $14. For more information, visit compassinn.org/eventcalendar/jlhw
Triple A Blues Band will perform Chicago, swing, delta, jug-band, jazz and soul at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at 480 Waupelani Dr., State College. Admission and parking are free. The Summer Music Picnic Series is held rain or shine and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Grounds open at 4 p.m. and the music lasts until 7:30 p.m. Food from Dogs on the Run will be available. For more information, call 814-234-7755 or visit southhills.edu/music-picnic/.
Coming up
The Kecksburg UFO Festival will take place from Wednesday, July 22 through Friday, July 24, in Kecksburg, about 30 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. This event will feature plenty of food, a corn hole tournament and a UFO-themed parade. For more information, visit kecksburgvfd.com/ufo-festival-latest-news/
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) in Altoona will present "A Mother and Child Reunion," a memorial exhibition honoring the artwork of Joan Marie Seltzer and her son, Michael Harris Seltzer. A complimentary public exhibition celebration will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at SAMA Altoona. Registration is encouraged but not required by Friday, July 24, to help us better prepare for this event. To register and for more information, visit sama-art.org, call 814-946-4464 or email altoona@sama-art.org. Please consider making a $5 donation upon arrival to help support this program and other programs offered by SAMA.
Heritage Johnstown will host the Ameriserve Flood City Music Festival Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, at Peoples Natural Gas Park, Johnstown. Headlining acts are Greensky Bluegrass and The Disco Biscuits. Single-day passes start at $75. For more information and to purchase passes, visit floodcitymusic.com.
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Bedford (SAMA) is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated return of its Biennial Exhibition for 2026. This exhibition, a celebration of contemporary art and worldwide talent, will open on Friday, July 24, and runs through Oct. 18. The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is located at the historic Anderson House at 137 E. Pitt St., Bedford. The hours of operation are noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The museum is open to the public free of charge. We suggest a $5 admission donation to help support SAMA's free and low-cost educational services, cultural event programming, and regional artistic exhibitions. For more information, visit sama-art.org, call 814- 589-3020 or email bedford@sama-art.org.
Feel the heat of the forge and hear the ring of hammers during Compass Inn Museum's Hammer-In, a lively celebration of blacksmithing. The Ligonier Valley Historical Society will host skilled smiths from the Pittsburgh Area Artists Blacksmith Association at The Compass Inn, Laughlintown. Visitors will be able to watch blacksmiths shaping glowing metal into tools, hardware and decorative pieces using modern and historic techniques. Tickets are $14. For more information, visit compassinn.org/eventcalendar/hammer-in.
Join Bill Arde from the Central Pennsylvania Observers Club for a Night Sky Watch, starting at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Black Smith Shop at Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon. The program will include a telescope clinic, an introductory presentation on astronomy and an outdoor night sky tour with an electronic telescope. If you have a telescope or binoculars, bring them and we will help you to set them up to use. Bring a chair and a flashlight. The event is free.
Juniata Civic Association will host Community Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Pavilion, 206 W. 12th Ave., Altoona. For more information, including information for craft vendors and sponsors, email juniatacivic@gmail.com or follow the Juniata Civic Association Facebook page.
The Blair County Antique Auto Club will host the Cresson Car Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, on Front Street in Cresson. Gates open and registration starts at 10 a.m. Judging starts at 1 p.m. Registration is $20 per vehicle. Admission for spectators is free. For more information on the Show or BCAAC, see their FaceBook page, BlairCountyAntiqueAutoClub.
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Altoona is excited to welcome young artists this summer for five days of hands-on creativity, imagination and artistic exploration led by teaching artist Emily Russell. Designed for children and teens who love to create, SAMA's summer camps encourage students to experiment with new materials, techniques, and ideas while having fun in an inspiring museum setting. The camp will run from Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, at The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in the Brett Building at 1210 11th Ave., Altoona. The first camp for children aged six to nine will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day and the second camp for students 10 to 14 will run from 1 to 4 p.m. daily. The cost is $125 per child.
For more information or to register, visit Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art or call the museum at 814-946-4464.
Ligonier Valley Historical Society and Compass Inn Museum will host Stagecoach Adventurers -- Time Travelers Summer Day Camp from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 27-31 for students who have completed 2nd through 5th grade. For more information, visit compassinn.org/stagecoach-adventurers
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Bedford's Summer Painting Workshops series continues with "Explore the Wonders of Watercolor," a three-session watercolor workshop led by Susan Bragg from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, in the historic Anderson House at 137 E. Pitt St., Bedford. Participants will build skills in color mixing, shapes, shadows, substrates, and abstract watercolor exploration. The cost is $30 per class and participants must be 18 or older. Students are required to bring their own supplies, and a recommended supply list will be emailed upon registration. For more information or to register, visit sama-art.org/bedford
McGarvey's Bar and Grill, 623 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona, will host Comedy Night with Ashley Gutermuth and Mark Riccadonna at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. For tickets and more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/5zxdyyya
The Mountain Playhouse is proud to be a part of Somerset County's 25/250 celebration with a special production of "Come From Away," a Broadway Musical centered around the events of 9/11. Performances will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Thursday, Aug. 6 and Friday, Aug. 7, and at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Somerset High School Auditorium. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased by calling 814-629-9220 or online at app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=mntpl
The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art will host an awards celebration of the 2026 Biennial Exhibition from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at SAMA Bedford. Cost to attend is $25 per person. Appetizers and refreshments will be available to be enjoyed for all who attend. Registration is required by Aug. 5 and can be made by contacting the museum at 814- 589-3020 or emailing bedford@sama-art.org.
The Hollidaysburg Area Arts Council will present Music in the Burg, a free summer concert series at Canal Basin Park, Hollidaysburg, with alternate rain location at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Auditorium. The Altoona Symphony Orchestra will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15.
Experience the wonder and excitement that is the Centre County Grange Fair from Friday, Aug. 21 through Saturday, Aug. 29. With a 152-year history, the fair is a home-away-from-home to families in 1,000 tents and 1,500 RVs. It is the only remaining tenting fair in the nation. For more information, visit grangefair.com
Join Penn State Extension forestry educator, Cathryn Pugh, for Plants in the Park 2026, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Penn Roosevelt State Park, Huntingdon. Meet at the CCC Monument. During a leisurely walk through a state park, participants will discover common plants and learn the basics of plant identification. The program is free and registration is recommended but not required. To register, visit extension.psu.edu/plants-in-the-park
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Rockin' the Yard 2026 is moving to Lakemont Park. Gates open at 5 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m. and the headliners will perform at 8 p.m.
■ Friday, July 31: The Ledbetters -- Pearl Jam Tribute with Return To Oz
For tickets and more information, visit rockintheyard.org.
The Price Sisters will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25, in The Attic at The State Theatre, State College. For tickets, visit tickets.thestatetheatre.org.
Indie folk band The Lone Bellow will bring their "What a Time to Be Alive" tour to The State Theatre, State College, at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 26. Tickets are $45 and are available at tickets.thestatetheatre.org
Miss Melanie & Groove Society will perform funk, soul and R & B at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Admission and parking are free. The Summer Music Picnic Series is held rain or shine and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Grounds open at 4 p.m. and the music lasts until 7:30 p.m. Food from Dogs on the Run will be available. For more information, call 814-234-7755 or visit southhills.edu/music-picnic/.
Musikfest, the nation's largest free music festival, will be held from July 31 through Aug. 9, in Bethlehem. For tickets and more information, visit artsquest.org/musikfest/
The Keystone Big Band will perform 18-piece swing music at the South Hills School of Business and Technology Summer Music Picnic Series at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at 480 Waupelani Drive, State College. Admission and parking are free. The Summer Music Picnic Series is held rain or shine and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Grounds open at 4 p.m. and the music lasts until 7:30 p.m. Food from Dogs on the Run will be available. For more information, call 814-234-7755 or visit southhills.edu/music-picnic/.
Richard Marx will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at The Palace Theatre, Greensburg. Tickets start at $59 and are available at westmorelandculturaltrust.org or by calling 724-836-8000.
Ongoing across the area
Baker Mansion is open for the 2026 season with tours available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, visit blairhistory.org.
The East Broad Top Railroad is back in motion. Trains run Friday through Sunday. Typical departures are 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit eastbroadtop.com/ride/
First Friday events will be held in Downtown Bedford the first Fridays of June, July, August, September and October. There will be extended shopping hours, food specials and light refreshments at participating locations and live music. For more information, visit downtownbedford.com/events.html.
Art Trivia, 7 to 9 p.m., third Tuesday of the month, at Levity Brewing, 411 11th Ave., Altoona. Show off your knowledge of all things art and compete against other teams in this fast-growing event. No registration required; just show up. Donations welcome but required.