Lick ‘n’ Putt is the best of both worlds, especially on a hot summer day — ice cream AND mini golf. This staple along the county line is the only place for putt putt in the area and is a family-friendly stop to add to your Armstrong County itinerary.
Arts on the Allegheny aims to enrich the cultural life of Western Pennsylvania by presenting free, high-quality entertainment at the John P. Murtha Amphitheatre in Kittanning and other venues. The well-attended summer concert series features local vendors and big-name performers for both residents and visitors to enjoy on land or anchored out in the Allegheny River.
2o22 Schedule:
Saturday, July 23 – Better Than Ezra and The Wait – 7 PM, Kittanning Riverfront Park
Saturday, August 27 – The Clarks and The Bail Jumpers – 7 PM, Kittanning Riverfront Park
A staple in Armstrong County for over 50 years, the Belmont Complex has it all — an indoor arena for amateur and high school ice hockey, learn-to-skate programs, and various events during the off-season, an Olympic-sized outdoor community pool and waterslide, and a banquet space for family gatherings, conferences, or meetings. Open daily from the beginning of June to mid-August, the Olympic-sized swimming pool and 150’ waterslide at the Belmont Complex is a wonderful place to spend a summer afternoon with the family. The pool features a beach entry, low dive area, playground, pavilions, and ADA-compliant locker rooms. The banquet room at the Belmont Complex is available for meetings, receptions, or other large events. It seats 200 and has an attached catering kitchen. Available equipment includes a large screen television, DVD player, projection screen and projector, microphone, and a sound system. There are also two pavilions in the pool area available for reservation.
Formerly Scrubgrass OHV Park, Ben Franklin Range has over 65 miles of scenic trails featuring hill climbs, mud pits, and rock crawling gardens. This family-friendly OHV park hosts rides monthly and welcomes all off-road vehicles. The training facility sits on 1,100+ acres and will have the capability to host a variety of training and events.
Blanket Hill Speedway is a family-owned and operated ⅕-mile oval dirt track striving to bring attendees a great night of racing. From May through October, regular Saturday night racing starts at 7 pm, and divisions include 270 Micro Sprint Winged, 270 JR Micro Sprint Winged, 600 Micro Sprint Wingless, 600 JR Micro Sprint Wingless, Modlites, Dwarfs, and Jr Sprints.
The Slovak CU Club in Ford City is a local social club featuring an old-school bowling alley — CU Bowling Lanes — and a banquet hall available for birthday parties, receptions, dinners, and more.
Soft-serve ice cream and signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger and fries fast-food chain.
There’s something for everyone in your family at the annual Great Dayton Fair — livestock judging, live music, harness racing, truck and tractor pulls, livestock auction, drag racing, demolition derby, amusement rides, a rodeo, and so much more! Week passes and day passes are available in advance, or you can pay admission upon entry.
Open seven days a week, Edgewood Winery & Event Center has something for everyone. They are known for our wide variety of events and, of course, their wine! They have over twenty wines and locally made liquors, beer, and moonshine. Edgewood Winery is also a gorgeous setting to host your next special event. With a capacity of 130 inside the winery and 80 on the patio, this space is perfect for a baby or bridal shower, anniversary party, wedding, or other special occasions. The cost of the venue includes a bartender for your event, and outside caterers are permitted. There is also a pavilion available.
Bring the family to Falcon Lanes for an evening full of fun, competitive bowling and great food! The bowling alley holds open bowling and glow bowling hours, and you can call to inquire about scheduling glow bowling birthday parties. Bumpers and ramps are available to accommodate bowlers of all ages and skill levels.
Organized by the Ford City Renaissance Community Partnership, this five-day Family FunFest is a great way to kick off summer vacation. The schedule for 2022 includes a first-class carnival midway, games, food vendors, special events throughout the week, a car show, live entertainment, children’s activities, fireworks, and more.
The Fort Armstrong Championship Rodeo, held annually in July at Crooked Creek Horse Park, provides excitement for the whole family. Enjoy all of rodeo’s greatest events, like barrel racing, calf roping, bull riding, and more. There’s also live music and other entertainment throughout the weekend.
2022 marks the beginning of the next 50 years for the Fort Armstrong Folk Festival. This annual event pays tribute to Armstrong County’s heritage along the banks of the Allegheny River in Kittanning. Each August, the four-day festival features a handcrafted artist market, live music, historical entertainment and demonstrations, delicious festival food, and more.
Formerly the Freeport Senior High and then the Freeport Junior High School, the Freeport Event Center is a locally-owned community space that hosts a variety of events throughout the year, from concerts and dance recitals to conferences and expos. The venue also offers various rental options for its auditorium, cafeteria hall, kitchen, and office/business space. The Center is perfect for all kinds of different events, such as art shows, concerts, dance recitals, conferences, trade shows, and more.
2022 marks the 28th year for the Freeport International Baseball Invitational, an annual week-long baseball tournament that takes place at James E. Swartz Memorial Field in Freeport and other fields around Armstrong County. The event ends with an all-star game and fireworks on Saturday.
Frosty’s Frozen Delights is a locally-owned ice cream shop located along PA-85 in Rural Valley. This beloved shop is known for its weekly ice cream specials, other sweet treats, and friendly staff.
Jordans Soft Serve is a family-owned and operated ice cream shop that has been a staple in Armstrong County for over 40 years.
King’s Lanes is a locally-owned bowling alley that has served Kittanning for over 60 years. The facility is available for open bowl, bowling leagues and tournaments, birthday parties, glow bowling, and other special events. There’s also a kitchen on-site with a full menu.
Presented by the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce, the Kittanning Boat Races: Riverbration is an annual weekend-long APBA powerboat racing event full of fun, excitement, and thrills for the whole family. This free event offers live entertainment, children’s activities, exhibitors, and other activities.
Kristin’s Ice Cream Korner (KICK) is a family-owned and operated ice cream parlor serving both soft serve and homemade hard scooped ice cream. Their delicious homemade, hand-dipped ice cream is made fresh on-site. They have over 20 milkshake flavors and creative sundaes to choose from, as well as indoor and outdoor seating.
The County Line Tavern & Grille is a family-owned, full-service tavern and restaurant in Fenelton, PA. They offer several seating options, including a dining room, bar area, and outdoor covered deck. The indoor areas are smoke-free and all areas are family-friendly.
Gravy Griddle Co. is a locally-owned and operated food truck serving a variety of menus in western Pennsylvania. Check out their Facebook page to see where they’re setting up shop.
Jesica of Forever Whimsy Photography is a natural light lifestyle photographer specializing in children and family photography. FWP is based out of Worthington, PA and serves Armstrong County and surrounding areas. Jesica also has a convert to digital service and offers photography classes and mentoring.
Worthington Market is a convenience store and deli specializing in deli meats and cheeses, prepared foods, and fundraiser hoagies.
The Scissor Shoppe is a full-service hair and nail salon open six days a week. They accept walk-ins but prefer appointments.
Grumpy’s Pizza is a family-owned pizza shop known for its pizza, hoagies, and flatbreads. Eat-in or take out Tuesday-Saturday. Grumpy’s Pizza was formerly Cade’s Tomato Pie.
Established in 1967 By Emil and Delores Carlesi, Carlesi’s remains a family-owned and operated restaurant with a full dinner menu, pizza, subs, and salads.
Subway is an American fast-food restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches, wraps, salads and beverages.
Founded in 2002, the Armstrong Community Theater is a community theater organization dedicated to providing a positive outlet for cultural and artistic expression to all of those who wish to entertain.
The Worthington-West Franklin Community Library is the library serving the Worthington Borough West Franklin Township and surrounding townships. They offer a wide selection of books, videos, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and eBooks for all ages, as well as virtual story-time and other programming. Quiet study space and work space is available in the office/genealogy room, where you can also use one of the public computers.
Veri’s Barber Shop is located in the Worthington Civic Center and takes walk-ins for haircuts, shaves, and beard trims.
Le-Ara Farms is a family dairy farm providing high-quality raw milk and other local products, such as cheeses, eggs, honey, maple syrup, and more.
Weddings at White Lily Farm are far from ordinary. The gorgeous venue and fully updated, two-level barn event space offers picturesque views of the rolling hills for events held from May through October. There are many ceremony locations on the grounds to choose from, and the venue has tables, chairs, a mobile custom bar, and an antique mantle for decoration.
Country Flair Farm is a small, family-run hobby farm that breeds quality Mini Aussies and Auggies, Nigerian Dwarf goats, Mini Lamancha goats, and Kunekune pigs. They have a petting zoo at various public and private events around the area and offer wagon rides.
Fox Hollow Wood Co. is a custom woodworking shop with traditional and CNC capabilities.
Freehling Farms is a local chicken farm selling chicks, juvenile chickens, started pullets, and the occasional turkey, guinea, and duck.
Find formal long and short dresses, shoes, jewelry, and hair accessories for school events at Formal Dresses for Less. Formal Dresses for Less is open by appointment only.
Novotny’s Grocery and Pizza is a Slatelick area favorite known for its specialty pizzas, calzones, and hoagies.
Since 1925, ACBLA has been serving Armstrong County with quality financial services. Contact us to find out why ACBLA is Armstrong County’s preferred Mortgage Lender.
Entertainment comes alive at Paradise Park with the largest covered outdoor pavilion in the area, accommodating up to 2,500 people. Paradise Park hosts a handful of events throughout the year, including concerts, car cruises, community fundraisers, and more. Well-known performers like George Jones, Waylon Jennings, and Hank Williams Jr. have graced the Amphitheater stage. Check their website and Facebook page for information on upcoming events.
Paradise Park is also available to reserve for weddings and offers four packages with varying add-ons. All packages include access to the 14,000 sq. ft. outdoor amphitheater, picnic tables and benches, private bridal party rooms and restroom, wedding decorations, and a fully-equipped bathhouse for guests.