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MORE OUTDOOR FUN
American Veterans Traveling
Tribute Vietnam Wall
Dates: Oct. 10-14
Address: Murrysville Community
Park, 4056 Wiestertown Road,
Murrysville
Contact: murrysvillegov.org
The AVTT Traveling Wall is an 80%
scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial
Wall in Washington, D.C. It contains every
single name etched on the original. Guests
of all ages from all communities are invited
to visit the wall. An escort, ceremonies,
and tributes will be announced as the date
approaches. Visit the website for more
information.
DogtoberFEST
Date: Oct. 6
Address: The Waterfront,
149 West Bridge Street, Homestead
Contact: carmaa-petadoption.com
DogtoberFEST is CARMAA’s premier
animal adoption event. It has been held the
first weekend of October since 2010. Over
100 shelters, rescues and vendors attend,
and last year spaces sold out. Average
attendance has been 2,500. Event kicks
off with a pet costume contest that awards
$500 in prizes. Admission to event is free.
Family Fun Night at the Movies
at Boyce Park
Date: Oct. 23
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Address: Boyce Park Four Seasons
Activity Center, 901 Centerview Drive,
Plum
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks, or
412.350.INFO (4636), Option 2
Enjoy the blockbuster “The Nightmare
Before Christmas” (PG)! Bring your
blanket or chair and come for family
activities and fun. Once the sun sets, the
show will start.
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PRO BIKE+RUN
Monroeville Fun Run
Dates: Wednesdays (Check the
website for exact dates.)
Address: 4030 William Penn Highway,
Monroeville
Contact: probikerun.com/event/
monroeville-fun-run
Join the PRO BIKE+RUN staff for a fun
run of 3 to 5 miles that leaves right from
the store. All levels are welcome and paces
for all abilities. Visit the website for more
information.
Trail Maintenance Volunteering
at Boyce Park
Dates: Ongoing
Address: Boyce Park,
740 Pierson Run Road, Plum
Contact: trailpittsburgh.org
Take care of the beautiful Boyce Park
trails and get some exercise at the same
time! Join Trail Pittsburgh and help to
create and maintain single-track trails for
runners, hikers, dog walkers and mountain
bikers. Visit the website for more
information.
Venture Outdoors’ Tyke Hike
Date: Oct. 27
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Address: Schenley Park,
4100 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh
Contact: ventureoutdoors.org, or
412.255.0564
Caregivers with children ages newborn
to 5 years old are welcome. Weather
permitting, explore nature, touch the trees
and look for little critters on this easy walk
in the park. The 1- to 2-mile hike will be
trail-friendly for strollers, slings, child
carriers or on foot. A craft and snacks
are provided after the hike! A suggested
donation of $5 will help cover the costs
of the craft supplies and snack. Pre-
registration requested but not requir