Why limit the Independence Day celebrations to just the Fourth of July?! Celebrate America brings the patriotic party for a long weekend of fun. Catch nightly fireworks over the lagoon, Kennywood’ s celebrated Weiner 100 dachshund races, and the Silver Star Meats Hot Dog-Eating Contest! Visit the website for more information.
2016 Kids Triathlon
Date: Saturday, July 23( Tentative; check the website.) Time: Athlete arrival: 7 a. m. Address: South Park Wave Pool, 1 Wave Pool Complex, Bethel Park Contact: pittsburghhabitat. org / events / kids-triathlon
The Kids Triathlon started out as a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh but has become so much more than that over the past 13 years. While it remains Habitat’ s major fundraising effort to raise money to build houses for people in need of affordable, decent housing, it also gives kids a fun and energy-burning activity in the summertime! Athletes of all abilities are encouraged to participate. To register as an athlete or volunteer, or to view sponsorship opportunities, visit the website.
Mingo Observatory Star Parties
Dates( summer): July 8-9 and August 12-13 Address: 1 Shelter 10 Road, Finleyville Contact: wp. 3ap. org, or 724.348.6150
A Star Party is an invitation to anyone wishing to enjoy and learn more about the splendors of the sky. Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh members set up a wide variety of telescopes( basic and advanced models) and offer visitors stunning close-ups of celestial objects. Many visitors also bring their own telescopes to take advantage of viewing conditions at the site. Others use the occasion simply to view the stars and planets with their own eyes. There are more 2016 Star Party dates available. Visit the website for more information.
Movie in South Park Featuring“ Minions”
Date: August 11 Time: 8:15 p. m. Address: South Park Amphitheater, Brownsville and McCorkle roads, South Park Contact: alleghenycounty. us / parks
Pack a blanket, some folding chairs and your family to enjoy a free movie under the stars at South Park Amphitheater! Courtesy of Allegheny County Parks. Visit the website for more information.
Mt. Lebanon Classic Car Show and Street Festival
Date: July( Check the website for the exact date.) Time: 9 a. m. to 4 p. m., rain or shine Address: Washington Road between Lebanon Avenue and Cedar Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebanonpd. org / mt-lebanon-classic-car-show-andstreet-festival, or 412.343.4068
Support your local police department! This free event features a wide variety of classic cars and other vendors, food and live music. Proceeds benefit police youth programs. Visit the website for more information.
Mt. Lebanon’ s July 4th Community Day Celebration
Date: July 4 Time: Starts at noon Address: Mt. Lebanon Main Park, Cedar Boulevard at Greenhurst Drive, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebanon. org
A neighborhood summer tradition! Noon to 5 p. m.— games, amusements, food, and other activities; 7:30 p. m.— free concert( at the basketball courts); 9:30 p. m.— fireworks. Mt. Lebanon Outdoor Swim Center is open from noon to 7 p. m. Only handicap parking is permitted in the Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center parking lot( official handicap permit required). Rain Date: July 5, fireworks only, at 9:30 p. m. Visit the website for more information.
Mt. Lebanon Public Library’ s 26th Annual Garden Tour
Address: Various residences throughout Mt. Lebanon Date: July 10 Time: 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. Contact: mtlebanonlibrary. org, or 412.531.1912
The tour will feature diverse Mt. Lebanon gardens during this selfguided tour. Expert and amateur gardeners alike will find inspiration and garden beauty. Good quality perennials will be on sale during tour hours at the library( all plant specimens are donated from local gardens, appropriate for growing conditions in western Pennsylvania and offered at discount prices), and there will be free consultations with Penn State Master Gardeners and a Pittsburgh Rose Society Consulting Rosarian, as well as special promotional offers at The Book Cellar used book shop on the library’ s lower level. Tickets for the Garden Tour will be available in advance for $ 15 per person or $ 20 on the day of the tour at the library. Tickets go on sale in mid- June. Visit the website for more information.
North Strabane Movie Nights
Date: July 17-August 21 Time: Dusk Address: North Strabane Municipal Park, 1929 Rt. 519, Canonsburg Contact: northstrabanetwp. com, or 724.745.8880
Free entertainment for the family close to home! Watch a movie at the beautiful North Strabane Municipal Park! Visit the website for more information on what family-friendly movies are showing.
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