family , friends , and neighbors . Those in attendance can enjoy food trucks , live music , games , face painting , balloon animals , a basket raffle and a 50 / 50 .
Edgewood Community Day When : August 24 Where : Koenig Field , 401 Greendale Avenue , Edgewood For more info : edgewoodfoundation . org
The Edgewood Community Day will offer live music , food , an artists market , family-friendly activities , and fireworks .
Outdoor Summer Movie When : July 6 and August 8 Where : Borough Building Amphitheater , 2000 Old Mine Road , Plum For more info : plumboro . com
Enjoy a movie outside with family and friends !
Summer Running
( and Walking )
Five Star Trail Poker Run When : July 20 Where : Five Star Trail , Kaufman Pavilion at Lynch Field For more info : co . westmoreland . pa . us Walk , bike , or jog to support the Five Star Trail . This is not a race . Each participant will stop at various checkpoints along the trail where they will choose a playing card from a deck . At the end of the event , each participant will have assembled a complete poker hand . The best three hands will receive a trophy and prize package . Collect cards from one or several
stations ; walk , bike , or jog however far you ’ d like ! Door prizes will also be given away at the conclusion of the event .
Freedom 5K When : July 4 Where : Lynch Field Park , 520 New Alexandria Road , Greensburg For more info : raceentry . com
Begin the holiday celebration with a 5K run or walk ! It starts and finishes at Lynch Field .
Lions ‘ Run4Sight ’ 4K When : July 4 Where : Monroeville Convention Center , Oxford Drive , Monroeville For more info : runsignup . com
This is a 2.3-mile run to benefit the Monroeville Lions Foundation and the vision-related causes it supports . It will be an out-and-back course on the Monroeville parade route starting behind the Monroeville Convention Center .
Road to Trail 5K Run and Walk When : August 16 Where : White Oak Park , Redwood Pavilion , McClintock Road , McKeesport For more info : runsignup . com
The annual Road to Trail Run and Walk will take place once again in scenic White Oak Park . The race starts and ends on road while the middle 2 miles are through wooded trails and grass fields . Large trophies will be given to overall winners and medals to the top three in each age group .
Days of
Summer Inspiration
Irwin Street Market When : August 3 Where : Downtown Irwin For more info : downtownirwin . com / events . htm
Spend the day shopping at a variety of crafters , vendors , and local downtown merchants . There will also be a sidewalk flea market where you just might find a treasure or two .
Vintage Market Days When : July 26-28 Where : Monroeville Convention Center , 209 Mall Boulevard , Monroeville For more info : vintagemarketdays . com Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor / outdoor market featuring original art , antiques , clothing , jewelry , handmade treasures , home decor , outdoor furnishings , consumable yummies , and seasonal plantings . This is so much more than a flea market .
Festivals & Fun in the Burgh
SUMMER !
Bloomfield Little Italy Days When : August 15-18 Where : Liberty Avenue , Bloomfield ( from Ella to Gross Street ) For more info : littleitalydays . com
Bring your appetite to one of the region ’ s largest heritage festivals . Expect lots of music and food , games , and activities for the kids
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