Murrysville Recreation Department Special Events
Contact : Amy Wengrzyn , Program and Special Events Coordinator Phone : 724.327.2100 ext . 131 • Email : momrecreation @ murrysville . com • Website : www . murrysvilleparecreation . com
Farmers ’ Market :
June 3-September 30 Thursdays 3:00- 7:00 p . m . The 8th annual Murrysville Farmers ’ Market returns Thursdays at the Murrysville Volunteer Fire Company field located at 3235 Sardis Road . The Market offers local produce vendors , baked goods , pantry items , fresh flowers and plants , honey , herbs , and weekly food vendors .
Farmers ’ Market : Artisan Market Days Thursdays , June 24 , July 29 , August 5 ,
August 26 and September 30
Shop with local artisans during Artisan Days at the Farmers ’ Market on the last Thursday of each month .
Farmers ’ Market Kids ’ Club
The Farmhouse Kids ’ Club for ages 3-12 operates during the Market beginning June 10-August 26 , from 4:00-6:00 p . m .
Tuesdays at Townsend June 8 , June 22 , July 6 , July 20 , August 3 , and August 17
Each evening , guests can enjoy live entertainment by a different artist accompanied by a great food and beverage vendor , all in the intimate setting of Townsend Park from 6:30-8:00 p . m . Please bring blankets and chairs to relax under the trees near the upper pavilion . No coolers please . Parking is limited . To see each week ’ s schedules , visit https :// murrysvilleparecreation . com / 535 / Tuesdaysat-Townsend .
National Night Out , August 3
Join the Murrysville Police Department at National Night Out on Tuesday , August 3 from 6:00-8:00 p . m . at the Murrysville Public Works Facility ( 4200 Sardis Road , Murrysville 15668 ). Come out and spend an evening with your local emergency services featuring police , fire , and ems staff and equipment . Child fingerprinting , activities , giveaways , drug prevention awareness , and personal safety information will be just the beginning of the fun . Meet the Murrysville Police K-9 team ! This is a great night for policepublic interaction and camaraderie . National Night Out builds partnerships to promote community safety .
Murrysville Concert in the Park , August 14 The fourth annual Concert in the Park will be held on Saturday , August 14 at Murrysville Community Park . Doors open at 3:00 p . m . and the first band will start approximately 4:00 p . m . with fireworks after the last band . Follow the event on the Recreation Department website and Concert in the Park Facebook page for event details , band lineup , and food trucks . Save the date !
Programs ~ more to be added soon !
Ready , Set , Run ! 5K Ages : 8-13 Date : Tuesdays & Thursdays : June 15-August 5 Time : 9:00 AM-10:00 AM Instructors : Jim Passarelli & Susie Albert Location : Murrysville Community Park Fee : $ 65.00 ( 16 sessions at $ 4.00 per session ) Have you ever wanted to run a whole 5K ? Well , this is your chance !! Join Coaches Jim and Susie to learn how to safely train to run a 5K in this non-competitive training camp , we guarantee you ’ ll have fun all summer long ! The camp will conclude with all participants actually running a full 5K ! This camp is sponsored by Pro Bike + Run and presented in conjunction with the National Alliance for Youth Sports .
Small Fry Scramble : Saturday , June 12 Ages : 12 and Under Date : Saturday , June 12 Time : 10:00 a . m . Location : Townsend Park Fee : $ 15.00 + Townsend Park ’ s Small Fry Scramble is a noncompetitive FUN run for children ages 12 and under . Ages 6 and under will run a half-mile course while ages 7 to 12 will run a one-mile course , collecting stickers along the route ! Volunteers will be cheering along the courses so that all runners are supervised during the entire event . Parents are welcome to run along with their child . All “ Scramblers ” receive a custom t-shirt , race bib , surprise gift and a post-race party . Find event details and registration at www . runsignup . com .
Townsend ’ s Pipeline Purge Saturday , July 17 Ages : 16 and Up Date : Saturday , July 17 Time : 7:30 a . m . Location : Townsend Park Fee : $ 30.00 + Can you survive the Purge ? How many one-mile laps can you run or RUCK in two hours ?! With elevation spiking near 1350 feet and elevation gain of 450 feet , Townsend ’ s Pipeline Purge will push your body to the limit . Relax at the post-race Pipeline party with Sly Fox Brewery . All participants receive a Purge t-shirt and custom glass ; top survivors get some cool awards ! Find race details , swag , awards , and registration fees at www . runsignup . com .
Yoga in the Parks Dates : May 30 through October 1 Sunday : 9:00 a . m . – Flow 10:30 a . m . – Chill Monday : 6:30 p . m . – Chill Tuesday : 6:30 p . m . – Flow Thursday : 9:30 a . m . – Chill Friday : 6:30 p . m . – Beginners Fee : $ 5.00 per class Location : Sardis Park , Rocky Hill Lane , Murrysville Keep your mind , body , and spirit healthy in 2021 with yoga and relaxation . Breathe Yoga will help you find your Zen with the multiple classes they are offering at Sardis Park . You ’ ll enjoy the serenity of the outdoors and the peace it brings while you get a good workout . Classes are drop-in and no pre-registration is required . urrysville MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE NEWS
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