Hot Fun in the Summertime !
Special Needs Family Fun Day Date : Aug . 4 Address : Blueberry Hill Park Activity Center , Blaine ’ s Way , Franklin Park Contact : franklinparkborough . us , or 412.364.4115 , ext . 347 ( Please pre-register .)
Come out and enjoy an afternoon of activities designed specifically for all individuals with a disability and their families . They include softball skills , soccer , basketball , volleyball , golf , bocce , carnival games and many others . The activities are conducted on an individual basis with the participant and his / her “ buddy .” This is a recreational day for everyone to have fun , regardless of ability . Pre-registration for the event is requested for the proper amount of food and buddies . Volunteers are needed ! Visit the website for more information .
More Kids Activities
American Girl Beach Party at Shaler North Hills Library Date : July 28 Address : 1822 Mt . Royal Boulevard , Glenshaw Contact : shalerlibrary . org , or 412.486.0211 ( Please register to ensure sufficient supplies .) Bring your favorite doll and join the American Girl Beach Party ! Don ’ t forget your beach towel , and wear your favorite swimsuit or beach gear . Get ready for sandals , sunglasses and fun ! Visit the website for more information .
Family Fishing at Soggy Bottom Lake presented by Fern Hollow Nature Center Date : July 28 ( More summer dates are available .) Time : 6 to 8 p . m . Address : 1901 Glen Mitchell Road , Sewickley Contact : fhnc . org , fhnc @ verizon . net , or 412.741.6136 ( Pre-registration is required .)
Do you love to fish ? Or have you never been fishing but would love to give it a try ? Join Fern Hollow ’ s certified fishing instructors for a fun family fishing program ! Visit the website for more information and to register .
Franklin Park ’ s Night Out Date : Aug . 7 Time : 6 to 8 p . m . Address : Franklin Park Borough Municipal Building , 2344 West Ingomar Road , Franklin Park Contact : franklinparkborough . us , or 412.364.4115 , ext . 347
Thank local first responders and participate in a touch-a-truck style event ! There will be fire trucks , police cars , ambulances , public works trucks , and tons of fun at this free event . Visit the website for more information .
Harry Potter Day at Northland Public Library Date : July 31 Time : 1 to 4 p . m . Address : 300 Cumberland Road , McCandless Contact : northlandlibrary . org , or 412.366.8100 , ext . 123
Families with children of all ages can enjoy a day of all things Harry Potter . Crafts , games , trivia and fun surprises !
Kids Triathlon Date : Aug . 5 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 over the past 17 years . The event has helped raise $ 880,000 to build and repair homes for people in need , while giving kids a fun , energy-burning activity in the summertime ! Athletes of all abilities are encouraged to participate . To register as an athlete , volunteer or sponsor , visit the website .
Marshall Township Family Campout Date : Aug . 17 Address : Elias Fry Barn in Knob Hill Park , 415 Knob Road , Marshall Contact : twp . marshall . pa . us , or 724.935.3090 x115 ( Pre-registration is required .)
Enjoy this beautiful park overnight with family and friends ! Set up your tents near the barn and enjoy all that the park has to offer with a campfire , breakfast , restrooms and much more . Register online and get the details about fees and regulations .
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social hosted by Depreciation Lands Museum Date : July 15 Time : 1 to 4 p . m . Address : 4743 Pioneer Road , Allison Park Contact : depreciationlandsmuseum . org , or 412.486.0563
Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of an old-fashioned country ice cream social . Traditionally , the social was an opportunity to relax the social code and visit with friends and neighbors . Ice cream and lemonade with your paid admission to the museum . Take a trip back to colonial times ! Join family and friends for a day of treats , special demonstrations and lots of hands-on activities . Visit the website for more details .
Rock Mining Rush at Cooper- Siegel Community Library Date : July 27 Address : Cooper-Siegel Community Library , 403 Fox Chapel Road , Fox Chapel Contact : coopersiegelcommunitylibrary . org , or 412.781.0783 ( Pre-registration is required .)
For ages 6 and up , presented by Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Cooper- Siegel Community Library . Explore mineral resources and how we use them in four fun-filled activity stations . Pan for minerals in a portable sluice box and be surprised by what minerals are needed to make a cell phone ! Visit the website to register or for more details .
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