to-know-your-neighbor fellowship. Visit the website for more information.
Fern Hollow Nature Center Family Fishing
Dates: July 23, Aug. 12, Aug. 27 and more Time: 6 to 8 p. m. Address: 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley Contact: Pre-registration is required – call 412.741.6136 or email fhnc @ verizon. net. For more information, visit fhnc. org.
Join FHNC’ s certified fishing skills instructors for a fun Family Fishing program. Meet at the nature center then carpool to Soggy Bottom Lake, a private residence on Fern Hollow Road, to fish for Blue Gills, Bass, Carp and Sunfish. Fern Hollow will provide all of the equipment necessary through a grant from the PA Fish and Boat Commission. Admission: $ 15 per fisherman and $ 5 for an accompanying adult. Fern Hollow members will receive a $ 5 discount for anyone signed up to fish and the accompanying adult is admitted free. Preregistration is required to participate. Visit the website for more information.
Franklin Park Movies in the Park
Dates: June 10 –“ Pan”( PG); July 8 –“ Minions”( PG); July 28 –“ Mamma Mia”( PG-13)* Address: Blueberry Hill Park, Blaine’ s Way, Franklin Park Contact: franklinparkborough. us, or 412.364.4115
“ Movies in the Park” is returning to Franklin Park Borough and surrounding communities this summer. Bring your lawn chair or beach blanket and enjoy some good family-oriented movies FREE. Movies will start at dusk and refreshments will be sold. * Movies subject to change.
Guyasuta Festival
Dates: Aug. 8 – 13 Address: Kennedy Park, 13th and North Canal streets, Sharpsburg Contact: sharpsburgborough. com, or 412.781.0546
Fun for families! Featuring week-long events including carnival rides, nightly entertainment, free corn and watermelon, a full day of free activities, games and prizes for children. The festival ends with a spectacular fireworks display. Visit the website for more information.
Hampton Community Days
Dates: Around July 4; check the website for the exact dates. Address: Hampton Community Park, 3101 McCulley Road, Allison Park Contact: hampton-pa. org, or 412.486.0400
Hampton Community Days are packed with fun events for the entire family! Run or walk in the Firecracker 5k, listen to live music as you enjoy carnival-style food and shop for one-of-a-kind crafts. Take the kids swimming or to play games at the many local booster club booths. Don’ t forget your folding chair to watch the spectacular fireworks display. Visit the website for the entire schedule of events.
53rd Annual Horse Trading Days
Dates: July 14 – 16 Address: Various locations throughout Zelienople area. Check the website for more information. Contact: horsetradingdays. com, or 412.995.8401
Join in for the 53rd Annual Horse Trading Days! Bring the whole family for three amazing days of old-fashioned food, music and contests in beautiful Zelienople, just 30 minutes north of Pittsburgh! The event has grown to one of the largest in the area and welcomes as many as 40,000 guests each year. Tour the historic sites, enjoy the free concerts, explore unique stores and dine at fine restaurants and cafes. Visit the website for a schedule of events.
Irwin Run Biodiversity and Service
Date: July 9 Time: 10 a. m. to noon Address: Latodami Environmental Education Center, 575 Brown Road, North Park Contact: Pre-registration required at 724.935.2170, or sites. google. com / site / latodaminaturecenter / events-andprograms
Taking care of nature for future generations to enjoy! Participate in this ongoing research project by documenting plant and animal life in this fabulous stream valley and / or by helping to remove invasive plants. No previous experience needed. Preregister.
Keystone State Music Theater Presents“ Shrek the Musical”
Dates: July 21, 22, & 23 Time: 7 p. m.
Address: Rotary Amphitheatre at Cranberry Township Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive, Cranberry Township Contact: keystonestatemusictheater. org
Everyone’ s favorite ogre is back, courtesy of Keystone State Music Theater! Bring a blanket or comfy folding chairs and enjoy this family-friendly live musical comedy under the stars with your kids. Visit the website for more information.
2016 Kids Triathlon
Date: Aug. 6( Tentative; check the website) Time: Athlete arrival: 7 a. m. Address: North Park Pool, South Ridge Road at Hemlock Drive, Allison Park Contact: pittsburghhabitat. org / events / kids-triathlon
The Kids Triathlon started out as a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh but has become so much more than that over the past 13 years. While it remains Habitat’ s major fundraising effort to raise money to build houses for people in need of affordable, decent housing, it also gives kids a fun and energy-burning activity in the summertime! Athletes of all abilities are encouraged to participate. To register as an athlete or volunteer, or to view sponsorship opportunities, visit the website.
Leetsdale 4th of July Celebration
Dates: July 4-9 Address: Various locations in Leetsdale Contact: leetsdale4thofjuly. com, or facebook. com / Leetsdale4thofjulycelebration
This year marks Leetsdale’ s 70th birthday! Some extra-festive fun is being planned for the celebration, a tradition since 1943. Enjoy a parade, party in the park, fireworks and a carnival. Want this tradition to continue for generations to come? Donations are always welcome. Visit the website or Facebook page for more information and a schedule of events.
Mars 4th of July Community Celebration
Date: July 4 Time: Starts at 4 p. m. with parade at 5 p. m. and fireworks at dusk Address: Downtown Mars Contact: facebook. com / MarsAreaBusinessAssociation
Sponsored by the Mars Area Business Association, celebrate the nation’ s birthday
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