Community Events

What's Happening Around Huntingdon County

Events and Happenings of Huntingdon County

Huntingdon County offers many event throughout the year for both local residence and visitors to our area. We love to come together as a community and celebrate many different occasions. Many of our events are annual events that happen every year, and sometimes a community member will sponsor a new event in the area. Everyone is always welcome at all of our public events. We hope to see you. You can get a complete list of events happening around the county from our Visitors Bureau.

The Huntingdon Country Visitors Bureau offers a nice event page. Check out there event listings at https://raystown.org/event-list

America 250 Huntingdon County Events

APRIL

 FRIDAY 10 12:00 Huntingdon County Library Lunch and Learn Horace Porter Mr Lang SATURDAY 18 10:00 AM -2:00 PM

 Mapleton Union Historical Society 2nd Annual Spring Family Festival Treasure hunt Society open Liberty Bell will be on site 

SATURDAY 25 Mayfest downtown Huntingdon State America 250 mobile unit will be on display 

SATURDAY 25 7:00 PM Three Springs Historical Society annual dinner Three Springs House to House Book authors 

MAY 

FRIDAY 1 12:00 PM Huntingdon County Library Lunch and Learn PA Germans

 SUNDAY 17 Hartslog Heritage Historical Society Tea Party THURSDAY 21- 

Saturday 23 Three Springs Fireman Lions Carnival Thursday Parade Friday Events Food Crafts Saturday Car Show Liberty Bell be on on display 

FRIDAY 22 Mapleton Union Historical Society Poppy Day 9AM-Noon Free Splash Party 6PM 

SATURDAY 23 Mapleton Union Historical Society Living Revolutionary History 10AM-2PM Treasure Hunt 10AM-2PM Mapleton Legion Social Hall 2 PM Dobbs Historical Music 

SUNDAY 24 Mapleton Union Historical Society Ballpark Church Service and Picnic 12:00 PM Community Lunch 

MONDAY 25 9:00 AM Mapleton Union Historical Society Cookies and Coffee

 SUNDAY 31 12:00 pm – 6:00 PM Adam Holliday Chapter NSDAR Community Day Then and Now Legion Park Hollidaysburg

 America 250 events Flag Ceremony Wreath laying etc Kid crafts, local historical and Genealogical Organization 

JUNE THURSDAY 4 - Saturday 6 Mount Union 250 Committee Carnival/Festival Thursday Carnival Friday Carnival vendor booths Singing groups Saturday carnival singing car show 

FRIDAY 5 SATURDAY 6 Warrior Mark Historical Society Hometown Celebration car cruise bake sale blacksmith display Special local military display open house at Lowrie Mansion 

SATURDAY 6 Mapleton Union Historical Society Mapleton Legion Social Hall Strawberry Fest 4PM followed by Live Music at 5PM 

SATURDAY 13 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Huntingdon County History and Heritage Roundtable Riverside Park Pavilion History Fair from all organization in roundtable 

FRIDAY 19 12:00 PM Huntingdon County Library Lunch and Learn WWII Nursing

 SATURDAY 20 12:00 - 5:00 PM Portstown Park Juneteenth 

JULY FRIDAY 3 7:00 PM Huntingdon Borough Car Cruise 

SATURDAY 11 Mapleton Union Historical Society Kids Day Kids Hike 8AM Windy Vista Standing Stone 9AM Carnival 10 AM-2PM Free Pool Day 1 PM- 5PM Pet Parade 6PM-8PM 

THURSDAY 15 FRIDAY 16 SATURDAY 17 Huntingdon History Musical Play Richard Kane Huntingdon High School 

SATURDAY 18 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Swigart Museum Car Cruise Patriotic theme with prizes 

TUESDAY 28 Community Summer Band Mount Union THURSDAY 30 Community Summer Band Huntingdon FRIDAY 31 Community Summer Band Alexandria 

AUGUST SUNDAY 9 till Saturday 15 Huntingdon County Fair 

SATURDAY 15 Mapleton Union Historical Society Sand Plant tours 10 AM-2PM Treasure Hunt 10AM-2PM Campfire 7:30 PM Movie Liberty Kids 8 PM 

SATURDAY 22 Hartslog Heritage Historical Society GALA Greenland’s Lodge 

SEPTEMBER 

SATURDAY 12 Mapleton Union Historical Society Car show 10AM -2PM Standing Stone Hike 5 K Ran/Walk Community Day Treasure Hunt 

SATURDAY 19 Huntingdon County History and Heritage Roundtable Free Museum Day

 SATURDAY 19 Hartslog Heritage Historical Society Nancy Kyper 5K run/walk Lower Trail 

FRIDAY 25 Saturday 26 Cassville Octoberfest 

OCTOBER 

FRIDAY 9 Hartslog Heritage Historical Society Volunteer Luncheon Hopsickerhaus 

SATURDAY 10 Hartslog Heritage Historical Society 50th Anniversary Hartslog Heritage Day 

SUNDAY 11 Hartslog Heritage Historical Society Time capsule picnic under the tent 

DECEMBER 

FRIDAY 4 SATURDAY 5 Huntingdon County Historical Society Standing Stone Garden Club 250 Patriotic Display Crafts

Historical Annual Events

2026
Date Event and location Links
EBT 2026 Events East Broad Top Railroad has events going throughout the year. Check out their website for the lastest events. Website
  Upcoming Events
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 Downtown Huntingdon

Mayfest is the only festival held in historic downtown Huntingdon. Craft and food vendors will be set up with live music in the park. Rain or Shine -- Event Open 9am - 5pm Free Parking. Free Admission. 		Website
July 18, 2026 The 56th Swigart Car Show is Saturday July 18, 2026

The public is welcome to come to the car show, and stay all day if desired. If you have a collector car please conside registering your car. The show is open to all automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles.		 Website
September 29, 2026

Free Museum Day. Visit participating museums for free 9:00 to 4:00.
2nd Saturday in October Hartslog Heritage Day - Main Street Alexandria
Hartslog Day is a charming autumn festival hosted in the historic town of Alexandria, PA by the Hartslog Heritage Museum. Join them for a day of arts, crafts, entertainment, food, fun, and friends! 8am-4pm 		 Website
2nd Weekend in October Broad Top Coal Miner's Heritage Days - Robertsdale Website
2025 Train & Trolley events Website
Oct. 18, 2025 Swigart Museum

All are invited to join them for their Annual Trunk -or- Treat at the Swigart Museum on Saturday October 18, 2025 from 9am-11am! Taking place during the Raystown Kruisers weekly Kars & Koffee, they are very kind for always being happy to participate in this event by handing out candy and some even decorating their vehicles! We can’t thank them enough! Bring your children to see the cars and fill up their bags with candy. This is a free event in our parking lot.
During the Trunk-or-Treat, Tours of the museum will be available- Adults will get $2 off admission when they bring a child(s) to tour the museum during the event. All children will get free admission to the museum. Come join us for some great family fun for Cars and Candy Costumes and Vehicle Decorating is strongly encouraged!		 Website
November 2025 Huntingdon County Historical Society

Will have a display in their Exhibit Gallery. Check out their website for more details. (814)-643-5449 or hchsmail@gmail.com		 Website
Nov.2025 Christmas in Coal Country at East Broad Top Railroad & Rockhill Trolley Museum. Website
Dec. 2025 Christmas in Coal Country at East Broad Top Railroad & Rockhill Trolley Museum.

Pennsylvania's most unique holiday rail experience is back! Every ticket includes a train ride to meet Santa AND a vintage trolley ride through a magical light display. You'll also enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate and a cookie, and every child will take home a special gift! Passengers have the choice of reserving seats in a cozy coach or a historic caboose. Reservations are highly recommended, create a new family Christmas tradition and book your tickets today! 		Website
December 2025 Huntingdon County Historical Society

Hometown Holidays at the McMurtrie House see their website for more information. (814)-643-5449 or hchsmail@gmail.com		 Website
2nd Sunday in December Greeenwood Furnace Open House - Greenwood Furnace State Park Website