Spring into Some Fun
Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival Dates: June 9-11 Address: Cooper’ s Lake Campground, 205 Currie Road, Slippery Rock Contact: bantamjeepfestival. com
Discover the birthplace of the Jeep. Featuring off-road trails, a Jeep playground, show’ n shine, WWII encampment, a history exhibit, a 5K race, vendors and more. Visit the website for more information.
Celebrate Butler County! Date: April 15 Time: 10 a. m. Address: Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Drive,
Cranberry Township Contact: facebook. com / events / 1578570448823595, or 866.856.8444
Celebrate all facets of tourism in Butler County! Vendors, door prizes and more! Admission is $ 5 for adults and $ 3 for children. Save $ 1 per adult admission with a non-perishable food bank donation. Visit the Facebook page for more information.
Mars New Year Dates: May 4-6 Address: Pittsburgh Street and Grand Avenue, Downtown Mars Contact: marsnewyear. com
Celebrate the New Year on the planet Mars in the town of Mars! Highlighting innovation and exploration, join Chairman Mike Harvey of WTAE for three days of STEAM( Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) fun! Thursday night blast-off dinner, Friday and Saturday activities downtown. Visit the website for more information.
Millvale May Days Date: May( Visit the website for the exact dates and times.) Address: Millvale Business District, Grant Avenue, Millvale Contact: millvalepa. com
Take a self-guided tour along Millvale’ s Business District. Grab a map and explore all or some of the 30“ stops,” collect seed packs while supplies last, and take advantage of all the mini events, sales, specials and raffles. Visit the website for a schedule of events.
Neighborhood Block Party Fundraiser for North Hills Community Outreach Date: April 27 Address: The Chadwick, 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford Contact: nhco. org, or 412.487.6316
A fantastic evening for the whole family! A variety of awesome food stations( Can you say Brownie Bling Bar?!), fun for the kids, music and entertainment! For more information and to sponsor or donate a basket for the silent auction, visit the website.
Northland Library Gala Date: April 22 Address: 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless Contact: northlandlibrary. org, or 412.366.8100
After hours, Northland Library will be transformed into a magical space full of food, fun and friendship! This fundraiser will benefit the upcoming construction of a Learning Garden, which will be located on the“ front lawn” outside of the Children and Teen Services department. Visit the website for more details and for ticket information.
Portersville Steam Show Spring Gas-Up Dates: May 20 & 21 Address: Portersville Steam Show Grounds, 1512 Perry Highway,
Portersville
Contact: portersvillesteamshow. org, or 724.285.7038
A large variety of activities for the whole family: a vintage village, saw mill, cider press, gas engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, flea market, crafts, food, kids’ pedal tractor pulling, tractor pulls, and a steam building are some of the features you may enjoy. Visit the website for more information.
Soergel Orchards Strawberry Festival Date: June( based on strawberry quantities) Address: 2573 Brandt School Road, Wexford Contact: soergels. com, or 724.935.1743
All your favorite strawberry desserts and a few new ones! Take a hayride to the strawberry patch to pick your own! The air is filled with the smell of hot dogs on the grill, while a DJ plays music. Lots of kids’ activities! Visit the website for more information.
Spring Inspiration
Beatlemania Now Dates: April 14 & 15 Address: The Strand Theater Initiative, 119 North Main Street, Zelienople Contact: thestrandtheater. org, or 724.742.0400
Rousing Tribute to The Fab Four returns for three performances due to popular demand. Recapture the excitement, the mood and the frantic intensity as Beatlemania Now performs live on stage, against a backdrop of stunning images that evoke memories of some of the most turbulent decades of modern times. Visit the website for more information.
Garden and Landscape Symposium and Garden Marketplace Date: April( Check the website for the exact date and time.) Address: The Hillman Center for Performing Arts, Shady Side Academy,
423 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel Contact: extension. psu. edu
This premier horticultural event showcases world-renowned speakers and offers attendees the opportunity to shop for new and unique plants and garden accessories. Visit the website for more information.
Drawing and Painting Birds Program at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve Date: April 29 Address: 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel Contact: aswp. org / locations / beechwood, or 412.963.6100
Participants will work with basic shapes as they draw this beautiful creature using value, line, color, texture and more. Demonstrations of eyes, beaks, feet and feathers will be done to help explain the process. After completing your drawing and color choices, finish it off in any medium of choice. Visit the website for program fee, registration and other details.
Harmony Museum’ s Annual Herb and Garden Fair Date: June 10 Time: 9 a. m. Address: Museum Barn Annex, 303 Mercer Street, Harmony Contact: harmonymuseum. org, or 724.452.7341
Enjoy a plant exchange, vegetables, herbs, roses, ornamentals and expert advice, along with entertainment and food. Visit the website for more information.
Hartwood Acres Free Concerts in the Park Dates: Sunday evenings starting in June( Check the website for exact dates and times.) Address: 4000 Middle Road, Allison Park Contact: alleghenycounty. us / parks / hartwood / index. aspx
Pack some folding chairs, snacks and the kids, and head out to hear some fantastic music under the stars at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater! With a wide
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