The Swissvale Mile
Oakmont Yacht Club Regatta
Date: June 23
Address: Dickson Elementary School,
7301 Schoyer Avenue, Swissvale
Contact: theswissvalemile.com, or
facebook.com/TheSwissvaleMile
The Swissvale Mile is a family fitness
event. Choose from a one-mile timed race
or a dog-friendly, family fun walk. The
Swissvale Mile is a 100-percent-volunteer-
organized event funded by registrations,
sponsors and donations. In addition to
supporting the community, it is a fun
way to get to know the neighbors and
neighborhood. Register online or print
the registration form on the website.
Dates: July 27-29
Address: 11 Washington Avenue,
Oakmont
Contact: oakmontyachtclub.com, or
412.828.9847
A perfect example of a good old-
fashioned fair! It’s family friendly, with a
good chunk of activities geared directly
toward the kiddos. But there’s a bunch of
stuff for everyone else, such as food, live
music, boat-themed activities and more.
Visit the website for more information.
Penn Hills Summerfest
Date: Aug. 4
Address: Turner Friendship Park,
1340 Hunter Road, Penn Hills
Contact: Facebook.com/
PHSummerFest, or 412.795.3500
Don’t miss this Penn Hills Parks and
Recreation event that includes games,
food, live music and family fun! Visit the
Facebook page for more information.
Plum Community Festival
Dates: June 22 & 23
Address: Larry Mills Park,
One Fontana Drive (off O’Block Road),
Plum
Contact: plumboro.com, or
412.795.6800
Family, friends and fun! Rides, games,
entertainment and food. Visit the website
for a schedule of events and for more
details.
Swissvale Community Days
Dates: June 15 & 16
Address: Dickson Field, Schoyer
Avenue, Swissvale
Contact: facebook.com/
Swissvale-Community-Days, or
swissvaleborough.com
A tradition of family fun since
2013! Join in for games, fireworks, live
entertainment, great food and much more.
Visit the website for a schedule of events.
Westmoreland County Air Show
Dates: July 28 & 29
Address: Arnold Palmer Regional
Airport, Latrobe
Contact: palmerairport.com
Headlined by the U.S. Air Force
Thunderbirds!! This will be the only place
in the Pittsburgh region in 2018 to see a
premier military jet performance! Visit the
website for more information.
White Oak Community Day
Date: Aug. 4
Address: Heritage Hill Park,
1603 Delaware Avenue, White Oak
Contact: facebook.com/White-Oak-
Recreation-Board, or woboro.com
Enjoy swimming, food, fun, vendors,
music and games and more! The evening
will conclude with fireworks at dark.
Pool admission is free for residents and
pass holders. Visit the website for more
information.
Be Active
5K Bushy Run Trail Run/Walk
Date: July 15
Address: Bushy Run Battlefield,
1253 Bushy Run Road, Jeannette
Contact: ptarc.org/friends.html, or
724.744.2171, ext. 205
The Bushy Run Trail 5K Run & Walk
meanders through the scenic trails of the
beautiful, historical Bushy Run Battlefield!
Enjoy this challenging course and race for
prizes or walk for exercise and fun! Visit
the website for more information.
Road to Trail 5K
Date: Aug. 11
Address: White Oak Park (Red
Wood Pavilion), McClintock Road,
McKeesport
Contact: trisignup.com/Race/
Register/?raceId=55765, or
[email protected]
The third annual Road to Trail 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 top three in each age group.
Experience one of western PA’s top 5K
races!
Summer
Performances
Delmont Movies in the Park
Dates: Summer Fridays (Visit the
website for exact dates.)
Address: Newhouse Park, Newhouse
Park Road, Delmont
Contact: facebook.com/pg/Delmont-
Recreation
Enjoy a free movie in the park this
summer courtesy of Delmont Parks and
Recreation. Weather permitting, movies
start at dusk. Check back each week to see
what’s on the big screen!
Gig on Main
Date: July 14
Address: Downtown Irwin
Contact: downtownirwin.com, or
724.515.2392
Main Street closes for the 2nd annual
Gig on Main! Three bands will be
performing under the arch. Beer garden
located on 4th Street (all IDs will be
checked). A $5 beer bracelet and beer
tickets are required to purchase beer (the
$5 donation goes toward helping the
IBPA create more amazing free events in
downtown Irwin). Food trucks from all
over will line the streets with delicious
eats! Visit the website for more details.
McKeesport Summer
Concert Series
Dates: Check the website for exact
dates and times.
Address: Lions Bandshell in
Renziehausen Park, Tulip Drive,
McKeesport
Contact: mckeesportbands.com
Join family, friends and neighbors every
Sunday evening for McKeesport Concerts
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