Friday, September 15, 2023 10:00 AM by Allyson Null
October in the Laurel Highlands means three things: fantastic fall foliage, harrowing haunted attractions and fabulous fall festivals. From pumpkin picking to historic reenactments, here are 8 fall festivals you won't want to miss this month. Springs Folk Festival Oct. 1-2 View this post on Instagram…
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 10:00 AM by Laurel Highlands
Put on your red, white and blue, get outdoors to celebrate the Fourth of July in the Laurel Highlands with your friends and family! Follow our list of the best places to see Independence Day fireworks in Fayette, Somerset, and Westmoreland counties. Fireworks at Jennerstown Speedway - July 1 Get your motors running on July 1 for an incredible…
Monday, January 30, 2023 9:00 AM by Eric Knopsnyder
It’s almost that time of year again – the one when procrastinators are in a last-minute panic, trying to figure out what to do for Valentine’s Day. It’s even worse this year, as Feb. 14 falls on a Tuesday, leaving many couples to celebrate on the weekend ahead of the heart-shaped holiday. Don’t have plans yet?…
Monday, January 9, 2023 1:00 PM by Eric Knopsnyder
Get ready for a historic – or is that prehistoric? – good time with Somerset’s Fire & Ice festival and Ligonier’s IceFest. Fire & Ice Jan. 13-15, 2023, Somerset The 28 th annual event will have a new look that is very old – about 200 million years old – as Uptown turns into “Jurassic…
Thursday, February 3, 2022 8:00 AM by Jared Bundy
I'm by no means an art critic. I have styles I enjoy, and can name some of my favorite artists and painters. But by and large I just go to museums to admire skill and creativity. What I didn't expect when I visited The Westmoreland Museum of American Art was for Stephen Towns' work to leap off the canvas and resonate with me in so…
Monday, November 22, 2021 2:00 PM by Allyson Null
There's nothing quite like the magic you of a light up night in the Laurel Highlands. Feel the small town vibe come alive with glowing lights and holiday cheer at an event near you! Light Up Ligonier! Friday, Nov. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mariah Fisher…
Thursday, September 2, 2021 11:00 AM by Allyson Null
*GO LH has verified that this information is accurate as of Sept. 3 at 1 p.m. Please check Flight 93 National Memorial's website for updated information On September 11, 2001, four commercial airliners were hijacked in a planned attack against the United States. Two airliners were flown into the World Trade Center Twin Towers and a third…
Thursday, August 26, 2021 2:00 PM by Allyson Null
As fall rolls in, the Laurel Highlands welcomes colorful foliage, delicious comfort food and a jam-packed season of awesome festivals. Our gorgeous rolling hillsides blanketed in red, yellow and orange serve as the perfect backdrop for some harvest season entertainment! Below is a round up of fall festivals happening in the Laurel Highlands this…
Monday, May 24, 2021 10:00 AM by Anna Weltz
It’s the unofficial start of summer! Have you made any plans yet? If you’re looking for some ideas of cool things to see and do in the region, we’re happy to help with a few suggestions. Special art exhibitions, live music, food trucks, farmers' markets, and more! There's plenty of fun to be had in the Laurel…
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 1:00 PM by Anna Weltz
Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Did you forget? It’s okay. Your secret is safe with me. If you’re looking for some inspiration to properly honor and celebrate your mom, your grandma, your step-mom, your mother-in-law, or a mother-like figure, take a peek at this list of cool things to see or do. For a full list of Mother’s…
