Blue Heron Nature Skills presented by Bridgeville Public Library Date: July 22 Time: 4 p. m. Address: Chartiers Park, 1121 Chartiers Street, Bridgeville Contact: bridgevillelibrary. org, or 412.221.3737( Registration is required.)
Learn how to identify plants at Chartiers Park on a Blue Heron Nature Skills Plant Walk! Visit the website for more information and to register for this free class.
Garden Day with the Chickens at Woodville Plantation Date: July 22 Time: 1 p. m. Address: 1375 Washington Pike, Bridgeville Contact: woodvilleplantation. org, or 412.221.0348
See an 18th century garden in full bloom! Join the WP garden volunteers to learn about the crops and spend some time with the chickens. The flock of 13 are Dominiques, the breed that would have been found on the plantation during its regular usage in the 18th and 19th centuries. Visit the website for more details.
Mt. Lebanon Library 28th Annual Garden Tour Date: July 8 Address: Locations throughout Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebanonlibrary. org, or 412.531.1912
See diverse Mt. Lebanon private gardens during this self-guided tour. Expert and amateur gardeners alike will find inspiration and garden beauty. Good-quality perennials will be on sale at the library along with free consultations from Penn State Master Gardeners and a Pittsburgh Rose Society Consulting Rosarian. All proceeds benefit Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Tickets are $ 15 per person in advance( at the library and online) and $ 20 on the day of the tour at the library.
Star Party at Bethel Park Public Library Date: July 18 Address: 5100 West Library Avenue, Bethel Park Contact: bethelparklibrary. org, 3ap. org, or 412.835.2207
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh, Inc. and Bethel Park Public Library to observe the night sky, learn about astronomy, and much, much more! Visit the website for more details.
Twilight Walk Date: July 27 Address: Arrowhead Trail at St. Petersburg Center, 210 Valley Brook Road, McMurray Contact: facebook. com / mtcpetersfriends, or montourtrail. org
Support the trail this summer! The Friends of the Montour Trail in Peters Township will be hosting a Twilight Trail Walk along Arrowhead Trail. For a small donation, participants can walk along the luminaria-lit trail and enjoy refreshments and music. All proceeds will benefit maintenance of the Montour Trail in Peters Township. Visit the Facebook page for more information.
Summer Musical Performances
Green Tree Borough Summer Concert Series Date: June 28( More dates available.) Time: 7 p. m. Address: Green Tree Park, 905 Greentree Road, Green Tree Contact: greentreeboro. com, or 412.921.1110
Bring a chair or blanket along with friends and family to enjoy some great live music in Green Tree Park! Visit the website for more information.
‘ Jungle Book’ presented by Little Lake Theatre Dates: Many dates starting July 6 Address: 500 Lakeside Drive, Canonsburg Contact: littlelake. org, or 724.745.6300
Based on the book by Rudyard Kipling, Mowgli— a young boy abandoned to the jungle— must learn to find his place within the community of animals. Visit the website for more information.
‘ Shrek the Musical’ presented by the Old School Players Date: July 13( More dates are available.) Address: 20 Wabash Avenue, Hickory Contact: osptheater. com, or 724.344.7467
This Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’ s more to the story than meets the ears. Visit the website for more information.
Summer Concert Series at Peters Township Amphitheater Address: 700 Meredith Drive, Venetia Contact: peterstownship. com, or 724.942.5000
Head to the Peterswood Park outdoor amphitheater for this free concert series! Sponsorship opportunities are available as well and support a wonderful community event. Visit the website for more information.
Summer Concert Series at South Park Dates: June, July and August Time: 7:30 p. m. Address: Corrigan Drive, South Park Contact: alleghenycounty. us / parks
Take advantage of the free outdoor concerts at South Park! A mix of national and Pittsburgh-area bands, plus annual appearances by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, River City Brass and more. Visit the website for the full schedule.
‘ Why Do Fools Fall in Love’ presented by South Park Theatre Date: July 12( More dates are available.) Address: Corner of Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive, South Park Contact: southparktheatre. com, or 412.831.8552
Featuring favorite hits from the‘ 60s, this uplifting show reaffirms that during life’ s struggles, true friendship will unveil its everlasting strength— and often with a real rockin’ beat! Visit the website for more information.
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