The Moraine State Park Regatta
When: August 2 & 3 Where: Moraine State Park( South Shore of Lake Arthur), 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville For more info: morainestateparkregatta. org
This regatta features eco-recreational activities on both land and water— free family fun for all ages!
Shaler Township Community Day
When: July 4 Where: Kiwanis Park, 1 Meyer Road, Glenshaw For more info: shaler. org
Shaler Township’ s Community Day will include lots of fun family activities and food. Enjoy the day with neighbors and friends!
Summer Nights and Fireflies
When: June 28 Where: Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel For more info: aswp. org
Is there anything more enjoyable than a summer night filled with fireflies? Learn about our state insect and its interesting life, and how to count fireflies in your own backyard. The evening will begin with a presentation, then everyone will head outside to observe and count as night falls. Registration is required.
Township of Pine Community Day
When: June 21 Where: Pine Community Park, 100 Pine Park Drive, Wexford For more info: twp. pine. pa. us
Community Day will include food, games, vendors, and much more!
Summer Inspiration
Cranberry Community Chase 5K Run / Walk
When: July 12 Where: Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive, Cranberry Township For more info: yourctcc. org / 5k
Experience a unique course combining hills, roads and nature trails, making it an interesting and challenging 5K.
Habitat for Humanity’ s Youth Triathlon
When: July 19 Where: North Park Pool, South Ridge Drive, Allison Park For more info: kidstriathlon. org
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh’ s Youth Triathlon is for athletes ages 7-15 of all ability levels. Participants must be able to swim, bike, and run on their own. Participants will receive a t-shirt to tie-dye, as well as a medal upon finishing. Trophies will be awarded to the top three boy and girl finishers in each age bracket. Registration is required.
Native Plant Sale
When: May 25 Where: Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy, 120 Forsythe Road, Valencia For more info: wildbirdrecovery. org
Make your yard more wildlife-friendly by adding native plants. Asters, bee balm and mountain mint, to name just a few, will be available for purchase.
Shaler Great Gardens Tour
When: July 13 Where: Five local gardens For more info: shalergardenclub. com
Enjoy colorful blooms, ponds, and paths on the Great Gardens Tour. Proceeds benefit the Shaler North Hills Library.
Southern Butler County Garden Club Annual Garden Tour
When: June 28 Where: Cranberry Township area For more info: southernbutlercountygardenclub. org
Get inspired by touring several private gardens! Homeowners will be available to answer your questions and share their gardening design insight. Tickets will be collected for a chance to win a door prize.
Twilight 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run / Walk
When: July 25 Where: St. Conrad Campus & Butler Farm Show Grounds, 125 Buttercup Road, Butler For more info: allsaintsbutler. org / 5k
Proceeds of the event will benefit All Saints Parish and the Sarah Kasunic / Emily Leyland Scholarship at Butler Catholic School. This run is great for competitive and casual runners as well as walkers.
Festivals and Fun in the Burgh
3 Rivers Comicon 2025
When: June 7 & 8 Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Downtown Pittsburgh For more info: 3riverscomicon. com
This family-friendly event brings the best in comics, books, and collectibles to life. There will be more than 200 artists, vendors, and other guests at this year’ s Comicon.
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