Hot Fun in the Summertime !
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 .
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 whiskeymaking process is discussed . Visit the website for more information .
More Family Fun
Cecil Parks and Recreation Movies in the Park 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 is 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 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 , participants will be cooking hot dogs , roasting marshmallows , and spending time around the campfire . An evening program will be offered after dark . There will be 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 .
Rock & Mineral Hounds at Upper St . Clair Public Library Date : July 6 Address : 1820 McLaughlin Run Road , Upper St . Clair Contact : twpusc . org / library / libraryhome , or 412.835.5540 ( You must register in person starting June 6 .) For 1st through 3rd graders only ! Rock & Mineral Hounds , presented by Carnegie Museum of Natural History educators , 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 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 area — all located on a
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