SLEEPOVER IN THE PARK
When: September 12 Where: Koenig Field, 401 Greendale Avenue, Edgewood For more info: edgewoodfoundation. org
Participants( typically age 10 and under along with their parents) pitch tents and sleep under the stars at this fun family event.
WHITE OAK BOROUGH COMMUNITY DAY
When: August 1 Where: Heritage Hill Park, 1800 Delaware Avenue, White Oak For more info: woboro. com
Celebrate with friends and family, vendors, music, games and fireworks!
SUMMER RUNNING( AND WALKING)
FIVE STAR TRAIL POKER RUN
When: July 18 Where: Five Star Trail, Kaufman Pavilion at Lynch Field, Greensburg For more info: westmorelandcountypa. gov
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. Those who end up with the best three poker hands will receive a trophy and prize package. Collect your cards from one or several stations— walk, bike or jog as far as you’ d like. Door prizes will also be given away at the conclusion of the event.
FREEDOM 5K
When: July 4 Where: 520 New Alexandria Road, Greensburg For more info: raceentry. com
Celebrate Independence Day with this run and walk that starts and finishes at Lynch Field.
ROAD TO TRAIL 5K RUN AND WALK
When: August 14 Where: White Oak Park Red Wood Pavilion, McClintock Road, White Oak For more info: runsignup. com
The annual Road to Trail Run and Walk starts and ends on road with the middle 2 miles going through wooded trails and grass fields. Trophies are given to overall winners, and medals go to the top three in each age group.
WESTMORELAND YOUGH TRAIL CHAPTER POKER RUN
When: September 7 Where: 111 Collinsburg Road, West Newton For more info: bikewytc. org
Lace up your sneakers or hop on your bike for a 2-mile walk, 12-mile ride, or 20- mile ride on the scenic Great Allegheny Passage trail. Participants can collect a full poker hand at five stops along the way.
SUMMER INSPIRATION
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS
When: July 17 – 19 Where: Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Boulevard, Monroeville For more info: vintagemarketdays. com This 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 AND FUN IN THE BURGH
BLOOMFIELD LITTLE ITALY DAYS
When: August 13 – 16 Where: Liberty Avenue( from Ella to Gross St.), Bloomfield 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 among Bloomfield’ s unique shops and fine restaurants. This four-day festival will have three packed stages with more than 30 acts.
NIGHT IN THE TROPICS: SUNSET RIVIERA
When: July 17 Where: National Aviary, 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh’ s North Side For more info: aviary. org
Feel the Mediterranean breeze at this summer party at the National Aviary( for adults 21 +). Live music, tropical drinks and great food will be available as guests enjoy the lush habitats of the aviary after hours.
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