Regarded as the “Fireworks Capital of America,” New Castle is home to two local fireworks companies of international stature. New Castle celebrates the designation with a massive Fourth of July Festival every year. New Castle also hosts events such as the Annual Cascade of Lights, Back to the '50s Vintage Car Show, a Farmers Market, and free Friday Night Concerts to foster a sense of community in town.

There is no shortage of things to do in New Castle. Harlansburg Station Transportation Museum showcases vintage modes of transportation for New Castle locals and visitors. Living Treasures Animal Park affords guests the opportunity to get close to a wide variety of animals. Options for outdoor recreational activities are plentiful in New Castle, with access to Cascade Park, the Shenango River, and Mister C’s Funspot. The many metropolitan amenities of Pittsburgh are just an hour’s drive from New Castle as well, should you crave the big-city bustle.