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Harmony, PA in Butler County, is situated in the Connoquenessing Creek Valley, approximately 30 miles from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Harmony residents enjoy a peaceful setting with access to outdoor recreation and nearby job centers. The welcoming small-town community hosts numerous events and festivals, offering plenty of opportunities to get to know your neighbors. The town is very walkable, which adds to the tranquil setting and slower pace of life in the area. D.R. Horton has a range of new construction homes in Harmony, which offer spacious open floorplans and smart home technology.

Why choose Harmony, Pennsylvania

Harmony offers a small-town atmosphere with access to outdoor spaces, local eateries, and community events. Harmony's Main Street is home to shops and restaurants housed in buildings dating back to the 1800s, including the Harmony Museum and a neighborhood bakery, known for its fresh pastries. The town also hosts seasonal activities, such as the annual Easter Egg Hunt and the Botanical Art & Garden Show, providing opportunities for community engagement. Getting around the area is easy, with Route 19 connecting to I-79. Pittsburgh, located about 30 miles away, makes commuting straightforward.

Community life in Harmony, Pennsylvania

Residents can enjoy a wide range of local events and festivals in Harmony and Butler County. Springtime in Harmony features an Easter Egg Hunt with age-separated hunting areas, allowing kids to enjoy the hunt with their friends. As summer rolls in, the Family Freedom Festival at the VFW Harmony-Evans City Post in July features live bands, local food vendors, and family activities celebrating community and patriotism. Christmas in July at Union Brothers Brewing offers holiday decorations, special seasonal ale releases, ornament-making workshops, and summer Santa appearances.

Cool weather brings the Sleepy Hollow Festival in Harmony, which takes place on a mid-October weekend. Residents can enjoy live music, a costume contest for kids and pets, carriage rides, a pet fair, and other activities for all ages. The Harmony Wine Walk, another popular event in town, pairs wines from regional vineyards with complementary foods at stops throughout the historic district.

In the wintertime, the Holiday Open House at the Harmony Museum features period-appropriate decorations, accompanied by guides who share stories of early Pennsylvania German holiday traditions. Winter Wonderland at Moraine State Park features fishing on Lake Arthur, sledding hills, and hiking trails that showcase Pennsylvania's winter landscape. There’s also live music, activities for all ages, and a soup contest to keep warm. The Harmony Silvester Celebration honors German heritage with a New Year's Eve 5K run, traditional German music, and dancing. “Silvester” is what New Year’s Eve is called in Germany, so the ball drops at 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, when it’s midnight in Germany.

Farmers’ markets in Harmony and its neighboring communities in Butler County offer residents fresh, locally sourced produce. The Zelienople-Harmony Farmers Market operates weekly from June to October at Zelienople Community Park, featuring local vendors offering a variety of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and specialty items. Given Harmony’s proximity to Pittsburgh, many residents go there for events, festivals, and activities, including a variety of cultural experiences. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs at Heinz Hall, providing a range of classical and contemporary music performances. The Benedum Center stages Broadway productions and other performances.

The Carnegie Museum of Art boasts a renowned collection of modern art. It hosts the Carnegie International exhibition, one of the world's oldest exhibitions of contemporary art. The Andy Warhol Museum, dedicated to the Pittsburgh-born pop artist, features an extensive collection of his works. Annual events such as the Three Rivers Arts Festival include artist markets, art exhibits, food trucks, concerts, and special events throughout downtown Pittsburgh. With a wide range of community events year-round, a choice of recreational facilities, and organizations, Harmony residents can enjoy many aspects of the greater Pittsburgh area.

Outdoor fun in Harmony, Pennsylvania

Harmony residents have a variety of nearby parks and natural areas for outdoor activities. Wood Street Park provides a quiet setting with benches and landscaping along Connoquenessing Creek. The creek is a great place to catch smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rock bass, and rainbow trout. Swampoodle Park features a multi-purpose concrete deck suitable for basketball, hockey, and skateboarding, as well as an obstacle course designed for kids aged 6 to 12.

The Connoquenessing Creek Nature Reserve in Harmony protects 150 acres of floodplain forest, featuring silver maples and wildflowers such as Virginia bluebells. The gentle Connoquenessing Creek, which runs through the reserve, is popular for fishing, canoeing, paddleboarding, and kayaking. The 2.1-mile out-and-back ECOZ trail, which follows the creek, is considered an easy route suitable for hiking, running, and walking.

Getting out of town, Harmony residents can enjoy a wide range of places to explore in Butler and neighboring counties. Moraine State Park, about a 12-mile drive, is centered around 3,225-acre Lake Arthur. The lake is open for fishing, sailing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding with rentals available. The annual Moraine State Park Regatta in August features eco-recreational activities, live music, and food vendors along the lake’s south shore.

McConnells Mill State Park, located about 12 miles away, is known for its sandstone cliffs and more than 40 climbing routes, some with bolt anchors and many requiring specialized climbing gear. There are also areas for bouldering. The park's trails wind through steep, forested gorges alongside Slippery Rock Creek.

Golfers in Harmony have access to many great golf courses in the area. Strawberry Ridge Golf Course in Harmony is a public 18-hole course that opened in 2000 and features flat fairways and large greens that accommodate players of all skill levels. Also in Harmony, Hartmann's Deep Valley Golf Course is an 18-hole course that’s been around since 1953. It features rolling terrain, smaller greens, and water hazards on five holes, offering a fun and challenging experience.

Cyclists in and around Harmony, Pennsylvania, have access to several scenic, well-maintained trails in Butler County. The Butler-Freeport Community Trail, a 21-mile rail-trail, features a crushed limestone surface and gentle grades, making it suitable for riders of all skill levels. The trail passes through forests, farmland, and small towns, following the path of the former Western Pennsylvania Railroad. Moraine State Park offers diverse biking opportunities, including a seven-mile paved bike trail on the north shore of Lake Arthur, which is ideal for leisurely rides with stunning lake views.

Businesses and economics in Harmony, Pennsylvania

Harmony’s proximity to several major employers in Butler County and the greater Pittsburgh area enables its residents to work in a variety of sectors and come home to a quiet neighborhood.

In Butler County, key employers include Independence Health System, which formed from the merger of Butler Health System and Excela Health. Westinghouse Electric Company, headquartered in Cranberry Township, is also a major employer. Manufacturing is represented by companies such as Cleveland-Cliffs, which operates the former AK Steel facility, and Penn United Technologies, known for its precision manufacturing.

Harmony homes for sale

D.R. Horton's new construction homes in Harmony are great for people at any stage of life. With access to job opportunities and many activities and conveniences, D.R. Horton homes in Harmony offer something for everyone. Browse our listings of new homes in Harmony today, and contact us to learn more about becoming a homeowner.