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Days of Summer! Road to Trail 5K Date: Aug. 10 Address: White Oak Park, McClintock Road, Red Wood Pavilion, McKeesport Contact: [email protected], or trisignup.com/Race/ Register/?raceId=55765 This 5K run and walk will take place once again in scenic White Oak Park. The race starts and ends on road while the middle two miles are through wooded trails and grass fields. Each year the race has grown, with large trophies given to overall winners and medals to the top three in each age group. Experience one of Western PA’s top 5K races! Run Around the Square Date: Aug. 24 Address: Regent Square area Contact: runaroundthesquare.com Run Around the Square is an annual charity event that raises money to maintain, promote and advance the betterment of the Regent Square community. Run to support the community! The charities supported have included the Wilkins School Community Center, the Frick Environmental Center, and the Regent Square Civic Association. Star Party at Murrysville Community Park Date: July 28 Time: 8:30 p.m. Address: Murrysville Community Park, 4056 Wiestertown Road, Export Contact: murrysvilleparecreation.com, or 724.327.2100, ext. 115 (Register for this event.) Presented by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh (AAAP) and the Murrysville Recreation Department, enjoy a short presentation on stargazing and the universe and the opportunity to view the sky through the privately owned telescopes of volunteer members of the AAAP. Visit the website for more information on registration and other details. 16 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ More Pittsburgh Festivals artists market, and other activities to supplement the music. Visit the website for more details. Bloomfield Little Italy Days Dates: July 26-28 Address: Roberto Clemente Bridge in Downtown Pittsburgh Contact: picklesburgh.com A culinary celebration that goes beyond the dill pickle to include international dishes, prepared foods and artisan cocktails that feature pickled ingredients; an embrace of the farm-to-table movement and the rising popularity of canning; a selection of handcrafted foods and artisan cocktails from local restaurants; informative how- to demos and author talks at a demo area; and merchandise such as pickled goods, books and DIY products. Dates: Aug. 15-18 Address: Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield (Ella Street to Gross Street) Contact: littleitalydays.com One of the region’s largest heritage festivals! Four days of three packed stages with over 30 acts! Little Italy Days started in 2002 to celebrate Bloomfield’s Italian heritage and create a destination spot for Italian-themed entertainment and food. Visit the website for more information. Deutschtown Music Festival Dates: July 12 & 13 Address: Various locations on Pittsburgh’s North Side Contact: deutschtownmusicfestival.com The award-winning, free two-day festival has become one of the most significant local music events of the year. With over 300 bands, seven outdoor stages, and 26 indoor venues, the festival has a little of something for everybody. Friday night features music both outside and in existing clubs and venues, while Saturday is a full-day event taking place across multiple outdoor and indoor stages. A beer garden will be set up in a closed- off portion of the city-owned parking lot next to the main stage and Foreland Street. Family-friendly programming is featured during the daytime, with over 20 food trucks, children’s activities, an icmags.com Picklesburgh Three Rivers Regatta Dates: Aug. 2-4 Address: Various locations in Downtown Pittsburgh Contact: yougottaregatta.org Music, food, and family fun… whatever floats your boat! With music, boating, food, fireworks and family fun, the EQT Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta is where the Pittsburgh community celebrates the city and the waterfront we love. Visit the website for more information. n a Didn’t see your favorite summer event or activity listed? Help us include it next time! Email [email protected] with the information. a We do our best to make sure the events listed are accurate, but always check the website for the most updated information.