Address: Latodami Environmental Education Center,
575 Brown Road, North Park
Contact: Pre-registration required at 724.935.2170, or
sites.google.com/site/latodaminaturecenter/events-and-programs
Taking care of nature for future generations to enjoy! Participate in
this ongoing research project by documenting plant and animal life
in this fabulous stream valley and/or by helping to remove invasive
plants. No previous experience needed. Pre-register.
Keystone State Music Theater Presents
“Shrek the Musical”
Dates: July 21, 22, & 23
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: Rotary Amphitheatre at Cranberry Township
Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive,
Cranberry Township
Contact: keystonestatemusictheater.org
Everyone’s favorite ogre is back, courtesy of Keystone State Music
Theater! Bring a blanket or comfy folding chairs and enjoy this familyfriendly live musical comedy under the stars with your kids. Visit the
website for more information.
2016 Kids Triathlon
Date: Aug. 6 (Tentative; check the website)
Time: Athlete arrival: 7 a.m.
Address: North Park Pool, South Ridge Road at Hemlock Drive,
Allison 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.
Leetsdale 4th of July Celebration
Dates: July 4-9
Address: Various locations in Leetsdale
Contact: leetsdale4thofjuly.com, or
facebook.com/Leetsdale4thofjulycelebration
This year marks Leetsdale’s 70th birthday! Some extra-festive fun
is being planned for the celebration, a tradition since 1943. Enjoy a
parade, party in the park, fireworks and a carnival. Want this tradition
to continue for generations to come? Donations are always welcome.
Visit the website or Facebook page for more information and a
schedule of events.
Mars 4th of July Community Celebration
Date: July 4
Time: Starts at 4 p.m. with parade at 5 p.m. and fireworks
at dusk
Address: Downtown Mars
Contact: facebook.com/MarsAreaBusinessAssociation
Sponsored by the Mars Area Business Association, celebrate the
nation’s birthday with vendors, food and games for kids on Main
Street along with fireworks at dusk. Visit the Facebook page for
more information.
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Marshall Township Community Day
Date: July 23
Time: 4 p.m.
Address: Knob Hill Park, 415 Knob Road, Marshall
Contact: twp.marshall.pa.us, or 724.935.3090 x115
Join in for a fun-filled day of events that will include great food,
live music and crafts, games, inflatables, fireworks and more! Visit the
website for a schedule of events.
Movie at Hartwood Acres Featuring “Cinderella”
Date: July 21
Time: 8:45 p.m.
Address: Hartwood Acres Mansion Lawn,
200 Hartwood Acres Drive, Hampton/Indiana townships
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks, or 412.767.9200
A fun, free, family film! Pack a blanket, some folding chairs and
drive to a free movie under the stars at Hartwood Acres with your
kids! Courtesy of Allegheny County Parks. Visit the website for more
information.
Ohio Township Movies in the Park
Dates: July 22 and Aug. 5
Time: Dusk
Address: Ohio Township Municipal Park, 325 Nicholson Road,
Ohio Township
Contact: ohiotwp.org, or 412.364.6321
Enjoy a family movie at dusk this summer! Popcorn and snow
cones will be available and admission is free! Check the website for
the movie titles.
Ohio Township Volunteer Fire Company’s
Annual Carnival
Dates: July 15 & 16
Address: Parade starts at the Fire Station,
1520 Roosevelt Road, Ohio Township
Contact: ohiotwpfire.com/category/events
The Ohio Township Volunteer Fire Company’s 2016 Annual
Carnival starts on Friday, July 15, at 7 p.m. with the traditional Fire
Truck Parade. It begins at the OTVFC Fire Station (1520 Roosevelt
Road) and ends at the park (325 Nicholson Road). After the parade,
bring the whole family to the carnival for amazing food, all of your
favorite games and much more! On Saturday, July 16, the fun
continues with a free concert that you don’t want to miss and the
huge fireworks display! Come have a great time and support the
local fire department!
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