there will be face painting , vendors , and lots of education regarding the preservation of monarch butterflies .
Moon Wizarding Festival When : September 7 Where : Moon Park , 1350 Joe DeNardo Way , Moon Township For more info : moonparks . org
Moon Park will be transformed into a world of witches , wizards , fantasy folk and muggles ! Brought to you by Moon Parks and Recreation , the magical day will feature artisans , crafters , music , games , crafts , food , drink , and a costume contest . This is a free event open to all ages .
Live Performances
Saturday Soirées : ‘ Leading Ladies of Yesteryear ’ with Daina Griffith When : June 22 Where : Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall , 300 Beechwood Avenue , Carnegie For more info : carnegiecarnegie . org
This concert will transport the audience to the golden age of stage and screen with well-known songs .
Stage 62 Presents ‘ Rent ’ When : July 18-21 & 25-28 Where : TBD For more info : stage62 . org
“ Rent ” is set in the East Village of New York City , with a story about falling in love , finding your voice , and living for today . Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and Pulitzer Prize for Drama , “ Rent ” has become a pop culture phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages .
Family Fun
Bike Rodeo When : May 4 Where : Recreation and Sports Bike Complex ( Bike Park Area ), 800 Route 30 , Imperial For more info : findlay . pa . us
A bike rodeo is an obstacle course designed to help kids learn bike safety skills . This event is great for all ages and ability levels . Children can bring their bikes and helmets for free helmet fittings and bike safety checks . Then they can test out their riding skills and learn some new ones . There will also be vendor booths , food trucks , and free giveaways .
Dads and Donuts RC Rally When : June 15 Where : Recreation and Sports Bike Complex , 800 Route 30 , Imperial For more info : findlay . pa . us
Celebrate Father ’ s Day with donuts and remote-control vehicles . Bring Dad and your RC vehicles ; the donuts will be provided . The skate park will be open exclusively for remote-control vehicles to race . ( The vehicles are prohibited from the skate park at any other time .)
Imperial ’ s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration When : July 3 Where : Recreation and Sports Complex at Leopold Lake , 810 Route 30 , Imperial For more info : findlay . pa . us
Celebrate Independence Day with an evening of music , food , balloon and airbrush tattoo artists , giveaways , and fireworks by Pyrotecnico . Gates open at 5 p . m . Shuttles will run from the
Findlay Activity Center and Municipal Building .
Kids Fishing Derby When : May 25 Where : Leopold Lake , 800 Route 30 , Imperial For more info : findlay . pa . us
Head to the lake to see who can catch the biggest fish at the annual Kids Fishing Derby ! Kids 15 years and younger can grab their rods and reels and cast a line . Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish in each of four categories . Adult supervision is mandatory for participants 9 and under .
North Fayette Community Days When : July 20 Where : Donaldson Park , 580 Donaldson Road , Oakdale For more info : north-fayette . com
The North Fayette Community Days event offers a wide range of vendors , entertainment , fireworks , and children ’ s activities such as inflatables , pony rides , a petting zoo , and games .
Touch a Truck When : May 18 Where : Moon Park , 1350 Joe DeNardo Way , Moon Township For more info : moonparks . org
Stop by Moon Park to see trucks from all over . You can also enjoy meeting those who operate the trucks , take a picture with them , and ask questions . Food trucks will be part of the event as well .
Summer Running
( and Walking )
Family Fun Color Run When : July 26 Where : Clinton Community Park , 86 Clinton Park Drive , Clinton For more info : findlay . pa . us
Participants in this 1-mile color walk / run will take a loop around Clinton Park while being blasted with colors along the way .
Moon Glow Run 5K When : June 28 Where : Moon Township Public Library , 1700 Beaver Grade Road # 100 , Coraopolis For more info : moonparks . org
Get ready to light up the night at the Moon Glow Run 5K ! This year ’ s event will feature a pre-race performance by the Pittsburgh Steeline , as well as a DJ . Neon
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