curious beginners come together to learn and create.
STITCHING TOGETHER OUR HISTORY
When: September 11 – 13 Where: Ross Township Community Center, 1000 Ross Municipal Drive, Ross Township For more info: npqg. org
More than 100 quilts will be on display! The North Pittsburgh Quilters Guild is celebrating 250 years of America with this event. Admission is $ 10.
SUMMER RUNNING( AND WALKING)
CRANBERRY CHASE 5K
When: July 11 Where: Cranberry Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive, Cranberry Township For more info: cranberryfoundation. org Experience a unique course in this race— one that combines hills, roads and nature trails, making it interesting and challenging.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY’ S YOUTH TRIATHLON
When: July 18 Where: North Park Pool, South Ridge Drive, Allison Park For more info: kidstriathlon. org
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh’ s Youth Triathlon is for young athletes ages 7 – 15 of all ability levels. Participants must be able to swim, bike, and run on their own. They will receive a t-shirt to tie-dye, as well as a medal upon finishing. Trophies will be awarded to the top three boy and girl finishers in each age bracket. Registration is required.
RICH-MAR ROTARY SCHOOLYARD 5K RUN AND 1-MILE WALK
When: June 20 Where: Mars Middle School, 1775 Three Degree Road, Mars For more info: runsignup. com / race / pa / mars / schoolyardrunwalk
The money raised from this event will honor past Rotarians Mary Lord and Bob Ulz and support two scholarships: one for a Pine-Richland High School student and one for a Mars High School student with additional proceeds going toward the YASU organization( Young Adult Survivors United).
SEWICKLEY CLASSIC 5K RUN AND FESTIVAL
When: May 16 Where: War Memorial Park, 5 Blackburn Road, Sewickley For more info: runsignup. com
This new spring tradition is built around running, walking and bringing people together in the heart of Sewickley. It will feature a scenic, fast 5K road race through the village, as well as additional run and walk options, youth activities and a postrace community festival.
TWILIGHT 5K & 1-MILE FUN RUN / WALK
When: July 24 Where: St. Conrad Campus and Butler Farm Show Grounds, 125 Buttercup Road, Butler For more info: allsaintsbutler. org / 5k
Proceeds of the event will benefit All Saints Parish and the Sarah Kasunic / Emily Leyland Scholarship at Butler Catholic School.
FESTIVALS AND FUN IN THE BURGH
3 RIVERS COMICON 2026
When: June 6 & 7 Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Downtown Pittsburgh For more info: 3riverscomicon. com
This family-friendly event brings a variety of comics, books and collectibles to life. There will be more than 200 artists, vendors and other guests at this year’ s Comicon.
BLOOMFIELD LITTLE ITALY DAYS
When: August 13 – 16 Where: Liberty Avenue( from Ella to Gross St.), Bloomfield For more info: littleitalydays. com
Bring your appetite to one of the region’ s largest heritage festivals! Expect lots of music and food, games, and activities for the kids among the unique shops and fine restaurants. This four-day event will have three packed stages with more than 30 acts.
THE DOLLAR BANK THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL
When: June 5 – 7 and 11 – 14 Where: Arts Landing, Downtown Pittsburgh For more info: traf. trustarts. org
A production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, it features world-class, multidisciplinary performing and visual arts attractions free and open to everyone. The outdoor festival features music, performances and visual art as well as a large artisan market.
NIGHT IN THE TROPICS: SUNSET RIVIERA
When: July 17 Where: National Aviary, 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh’ s North Side For more info: aviary. org
Feel the Mediterranean breeze at this 21 + summer party! Enjoy live music, tropical drinks and great food from more than a dozen local restaurants in the lush habitats of the aviary after hours.
NORTHSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL
When: July 10 – 12 Where: Various locations on Pittsburgh’ s North Side For more info: northsidemusicfestival. com
Northside Music Festival offers a curated lineup in a wide variety of genres. It also includes numerous art vendors, food and lots of family activities.
PEDAL PGH
When: August 30 Where: Allegheny Commons Park West, 600 West North Avenue, Pittsburgh’ s North Side For more info: pedalpgh. org
This casual event invites riders of all ages, abilities and fitness levels. Proceeds benefit BikePGH, a nonprofit organization that works to make the city safe and accessible for everyone to bike and walk.
PICKLESBURGH
When: July 16 – 19 Where: Various locations in Downtown Pittsburgh For more info: picklesburgh. com
The destination for all things pickled! This culinary celebration offers international dishes, artisan cocktails and beers that feature pickled ingredients, and lots of other prepared foods. There will also be canning demonstrations and much more. It’ s kind of a big dill!
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