Clear skies and rising temperatures provided the perfect backdrop for the Archbald Winter Carnival Saturday, celebrating the borough’s150th Anniversary.
Organizers moved the event from Feb. 7 because of frigid temperatures and the celebration fell on Valentine’s Day, prompting organizers to add inside crafts and activities based on the holiday.
“We are trying to make it a carnival with as much free to the public as possible,” Kayleigh Cornell of the Archbald Neighborhood Association said. “We have something here for all ages.”
Caleb Santerangelo, 7, enjoys time at the touch-a-truck event at Archbald’s Winterfest Saturday, Feb. 14. 2026. Santerangelo hopes to one day become a firefighter, which has become a family tradition. (GERI GIBBONS/STAFF PHOTO)
Archbald police officer Alan Wright demonstrates a drone recently purchased by the department on Feb. 14, 2026. The display was part of the borough’s Winterfest. (GERI GIBBONS/STAFF PHOTO)
Eric Mecca and his son Miles warm up at a firepit at the Archbald Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (GERI GIBBONS/STAFF PHOTO)
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Caleb Santerangelo, 7, enjoys time at the touch-a-truck event at Archbald’s Winterfest Saturday, Feb. 14. 2026. Santerangelo hopes to one day become a firefighter, which has become a family tradition. (GERI GIBBONS/STAFF PHOTO)
Those attending enjoyed carriage rides, outdoor game stations and crafts set up inside the borough building.
For those spending time outdoors at the event, local fire departments set up fire pits to keep attendees warm and to give them a chance to make a s’more or two.
“We tried to include as many organizations and groups as possible to make it a nice community event,” Cornell said.
The carnival was the kick-off event of a year of special activities celebrating the borough’s anniversary.
Soup, hot chocolate and other food items provided warmth and sustenance for those making their way through the event.
In addition, the event boasted free prizes for every game and a touch-a-truck station.
Melissa Reese of Archbald brought out her granddaughter Melissa Struthers for an afternoon of fun.
Reese is new to the borough and appreciates the free family activities it has provided throughout the year.
Firefighter Jason Santerangelo came out to the event as part of the touch-a-truck activity.
His son Caleb, 7, decked in a firefighter’s outfit, was enjoying the day and time with his father.
He hopes to someday become a firefighter, which is a family tradition.
“It’s a good thing for the community,” Jason Santerangelo said. “It’s the perfect weather.”
Archbald police officer Alan Wright was on hand to provide attendees with information about the drones recently acquired by the department.
“The kids will really enjoy seeing them up in the air,” he said. “It’s a good day for it.”