Hot Fun in the Summertime!
More Family Fun
Cecil Parks and Recreation
Movies in the Park
Washington County Fair
Dates: Aug. 11-18
Address: Washington County
Fairgrounds, 2151 North Main Street,
Washington
Contact: washingtonfair.org, or
724.225.7718
Celebrating western Pennsylvania’s
heritage, culture and community by
providing wholesome family fun, great
entertainment, friendly competition
and educational experiences for
the whole family. The fair is where
agriculture, industry, education and
recreation unite in a cooperative effort
to dynamically portray the resources and
accomplishments of the Washington
County area. Visit the website for more
information.
West Mifflin Community Day
Date: June 30
Address: Allegheny County Airport,
12 Allegheny County Airport,
West Mifflin
Contact: westmifflinrecreation.com,
or 412.466.8170
Enjoy live entertainment and good
food, meet community businesses and
organizations and take part in many
games and activities for the kids. Visit the
website for more information.
Whiskey Rebellion Day at
Oliver Miller Homestead
Date: July 15
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Address: 2301 Corrigan Drive,
South Park
Contact: olivermiller.org, or
412.835.1554
The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 was
the most significant domestic disturbance
until the Civil War. The Miller family’s
involvement in this historic event is
reviewed with the aid of three short skits,
“Serving the Writ,” “The Women Speak,”
and “William Miller is Kentucky Bound.”
Skits begin at 2:30 p.m. The Millers’
original whiskey still is on display in the
barn where the whiskey making process
is discussed. Visit the website for more
information.
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Date: June 30 (More dates are
available.)
Time: Dusk
Address: Cecil Park, 1684 Millers Run
Road, McDonald
Contact: ceciltownship-pa.gov,
facebook.com/Friends-of-Cecil-
Parks, or 724.745.2227, ext. 112
Don’t forget your folding chairs or
a blanket to watch a movie under the
stars with your family and friends! The
concession stand will be open for all your
snacking needs. Free, but donations are
accepted to help keep the movies rolling.
Check the Facebook page for the movie
titles and other details.
Family Campout at Mingo
Creek Park
Date: Aug. 17
Address: 1327 Venetia Road,
Washington County
Contact: washington.pa.us, or
724.228.6867 (Pre-registration is
required, not more than 30 days in
advance.)
Fee: $8 per campsite
Spend an evening in Mingo Creek
Park camping under the star-filled skies.
As night falls, cook hot dogs, roast
marshmallows, and spend time around
the campfire. An evening program will be
offered after dark. Enjoy a simple campfire
breakfast Saturday morning. Bring your
own tent and camping supplies. For
newbies, the park staff will be available
to help set up tents. Visit the website for
more information.
Magical Musical Magic Show
with Steve Haberman at Scott
Township Library
Date: June 20
Address: 301 Lindsay Road,
Scott Township
Contact: scottlibrary.org, or
412.429.5380 (Registration is
required.)
All ages welcome! Join Steve Haberman
(and his singing chicken) as he takes you
on a magical musical journey. His show
explores music and the amazing world of
reading while incorporating magic and
lots of laughter. You don’t want to miss
this awesome, fun, and hilarious show!
Visit the website for more information.
icmags.com
North Strabane Parks and
Recreation Movies in the Park
Date: June 23 (More dates are
available.)
Address: North Strabane Municipal
Park, 1929 Route 519, Canonsburg
Contact: northstrabanetwp.com, or
724.338.4111
Pack up your kids and a blanket
or chairs and enjoy a family-friendly
movie. Refreshments will be available
to purchase. Visit the website for more
information.
Rock & Mineral Hounds at
Upper St. Clair Public Library
Date: July 6
Address: 1820 McLaughlin Run Road,
Upper St. Clair
Contact: twpusc.org/library/library-
home, or 412.835.5540 (Register in
person starting June 6.)
For first through third graders only!
Presented by Carnegie Museum of
Natural History educators, this is a
Science Stations program about rocks and
minerals. Travel through four interactive
stations for a scientific experience as
you investigate the properties of rocks
and minerals. You’ll get to go to the
activity station, imagination station, data
collection station, and analysis station
to become a junior geologist! Visit the
website for more details.
Sandcastle
Address: 1000 Sandcastle Drive,
Homestead
Contact: sandcastlewaterpark.com,
or 412.462.6666
This water park is a must-visit on hot
days. Set along the Monongahela River,
experience 15 waterslide attractions,
the Mon Tsunami Wave Pool, scenic
Mushroom Pool, the relaxing lazy river,
and two children’s areas – all located on
a boardwalk that is sure to make you feel
like you’re on vacation! Visit the website
for more details.
Touch a Truck at North
Strabane Municipal Park
Date: July 14
Address: North Strabane Municipal
Park, 1929 Rt. 519 South, Canonsburg
Contact: northstrabanetwp.com, or
724.745.8880
Hosted by North Strabane Township
Parks & Recreation, see numerous types
of vehicles and the jobs that go along