It’ s a family affair held at the playground and swimming pool with entertainment, games and activities for all ages as well as get-to-know-your-neighbor fellowship. Visit the website for more information.
Fern Hollow Nature Center Family Fishing
Dates: July 23, Aug. 12, Aug. 27 and more Time: 6 to 8 p. m. Address: 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley Contact: Pre-registration is required – call 412.741.6136 or email fhnc @ verizon. net. For more information, visit fhnc. org.
Join FHNC’ s certified fishing skills instructors for a fun Family Fishing program. Meet at the nature center then carpool to Soggy Bottom Lake, a private residence on Fern Hollow Road, to fish for Blue Gills, Bass, Carp and Sunfish. Fern Hollow will provide all of the equipment necessary through a grant from the PA Fish and Boat Commission. Admission: $ 15 per fisherman and $ 5 for an accompanying adult. Fern Hollow members will receive a $ 5 discount for anyone signed up to fish and the accompanying adult is admitted free. Pre-registration is required to participate. Visit the website for more information.
Franklin Park Movies in the Park
Dates: June 10 –“ Pan”( PG); July 8 –“ Minions”( PG); July 28 –“ Mamma Mia”( PG-13)* Address: Blueberry Hill Park, Blaine’ s Way, Franklin Park Contact: franklinparkborough. us, or 412.364.4115
“ Movies in the Park” is returning to Franklin Park Borough and surrounding communities this summer. Bring your lawn chair or beach blanket and enjoy some good family-oriented movies FREE. Movies will start at dusk and refreshments will be sold. * Movies subject to change.
Guyasuta Festival
Dates: Aug. 8 – 13 Address: Kennedy Park, 13th and North Canal streets, Sharpsburg Contact: sharpsburgborough. com, or 412.781.0546
Fun for families! Featuring week-long events including carnival rides, nightly entertainment, free corn and watermelon, a full day of free activities, games and prizes for children. The festival ends with a spectacular fireworks display. Visit the website for more information.
Hampton Community Days
Dates: Around July 4; check the website for the exact dates. Address: Hampton Community Park, 3101 McCulley Road, Allison Park Contact: hampton-pa. org, or 412.486.0400
Hampton Community Days are packed with fun events for the entire family! Run or walk in the Firecracker 5k, listen to live music as you enjoy carnival-style food and shop for one-ofa-kind crafts. Take the kids swimming or to play games at the many local booster club booths. Don’ t forget your folding chair to watch the spectacular fireworks display. Visit the website for the entire schedule of events.
53rd Annual Horse Trading Days
Dates: July 14 – 16 Address: Various locations throughout Zelienople area. Check the website for more information. Contact: horsetradingdays. com, or 412.995.8401
Join in for the 53rd Annual Horse Trading Days! Bring the whole family for three amazing days of old-fashioned food, music and contests in beautiful Zelienople, just 30 minutes north of Pittsburgh! The event has grown to one of the largest in the area and welcomes as many as 40,000 guests each year. Tour the historic sites, enjoy the free concerts, explore unique stores and dine at fine restaurants and cafes. Visit the website for a schedule of events.
Irwin Run Biodiversity and Service
Date: July 9 Time: 10 a. m. to noon
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