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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