four-mile walk or a 12-mile bike ride. Choose a playing card from a
deck of cards at each of five checkpoints along the trail; at the end of
the event, each participant will have assembled a full poker hand. The
top three poker hands for each event will receive a trophy and a special
prize package. This is not a race to see who finishes first! Visit the
website for more details.
Greater Pittsburgh Soap Box Derby
Date: June 19
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: Eden Park Boulevard, McKeesport
Contact: pittsburghsoapboxderby.com
Take Dad to the Soapbox Derby to celebrate Father’s Day! The
Soapbox Derby is the fastest gravity-powered race in America for young
boys and girls ages 7 to 17 years old. Free to the public, and free parking
in the McKeesport High School parking lot. Bring blanket or chair to
sit on. Visit the website for more information.
Irwin Art and Jazz Nights
Dates: Check the website for specific dates and times in June,
July and August.
Address: Main Street, Downtown Irwin
Contact: irwinborough.org, or 724.864.3100
The town comes alive with cool jazz during this event! Up and down
the strip, some of the best musicians in the country perform while you
enjoy. Come a bit early and get some shopping in! Visit the website for
the schedule of performances.
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