Cooper-Siegel Community Library Family Fun Days and Nights!
Dates: June, July, August Address: 403 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel Contact: coopersiegelcommunitylibrary. org, or 412.781.0783
Enjoy super-duper fun activities planned this summer for the whole family. Lego Days: LEGO blocks of all shapes and sizes. Come and build with your friends and family Saturday, June 11, July 9 and Aug. 13 from 2 to 4 p. m. All ages. Movie Nights: Showing the newest family-friendly flicks! All films will be shown in the Children’ s Room from 6 to 8 p. m. on Wednesdays, June 15, July 13 and Aug. 10. Movie titles will be announced at a later date. All ages. Retro Outdoor Gaming: On Wednesday, June 22, and Wednesday, July 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. join in the Welcome Garden for old-fashioned games. There will be hula hoops, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk and bubbles with tag, leapfrog and so much more( weather permitting). All ages. Board & Card Games: On Saturday, June 25, and Saturday, July 23, from 2 to 4 p. m. freshen up your competitive skills while battling it out playing Scrabble ®, Uno ® and other board and card games during this monthly tournament. All ages.
Cranberry Township Community Days
Dates: July 7, 8, & 9 Address: Fire Company Golf Outing and“ Martinis with Monet” – Check website for locations. Community Day Main Event – Cranberry Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive, Cranberry Township Contact: ctcchest. org, or 724.776.4806
THREE DAYS OF FAMILY FUN! All on one level! Fire Company Golf Outing, Martinis with Monet, Art in the Park, Car Cruise, Concerts, Concerts and More Concerts, 3-Day FREE Kids Area, Carnival fun! Chain-saw artist makes a statue for the park. Proceeds to benefit the next Project of the Year, Miracle League field replacement and playground. Visit the website for a schedule of events.
Depreciation Lands Museum’ s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Date: July 17 Time: 1 to 4 p. m. Address: 4743 Pioneer Road, Allison Park Contact: depreciationlandsmuseum. org, or 412.486.0563
For a small admission fee, take a walk back in time and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of an old- fashioned Country Ice Cream Social. Traditionally, the“ social” was an opportunity to relax the social code and visit with friends and neighbors. While you’ re visiting the museum, check out the“ Fleece to Shawl” demonstration and other special demonstrations with lots of hands-on activities!
Edible Flowers Luncheon at Hartwood Acres
Date: July 20 Time: Noon Address: Hartwood Acres Mansion, 200 Hartwood Acres Drive, Hampton / Indiana townships Contact: alleghenycounty. us / parks / hartwood / index. aspx, or 412.767.9200
Hartwood’ s magnificent grounds are the setting for this delicious luncheon incorporating edible flowers and herbs. After dining, you will be taken on a guided tour of Hartwood’ s traditional English
Formal Garden, which is in the Smithsonian Institution’ s Garden Club of America Collection. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and a hat to shield you from the summer sun! Visit the website for ticket 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. Pre-registration 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.
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