Days of
Summer!
Family Fun & Movie in the Park
family. The fair is where agriculture,
industry, education and recreation unite
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 16
Time: 1:30 to 4:30 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 whiskey making process
is discussed. Visit the website for more
information.
Whiskey Rebellion Festival
Dates: July 11-14
Address: Downtown Locations in
Washington
Contact: whiskeyrebellionfestival.com
Celebrating the heritage and unique
character of the region by focusing on the
significance of the Whiskey Rebellion,
a history that is exclusive to western PA
and primarily Washington County. The
festival honors the significant period of
America’s early days through historical
reenactments, period exhibitions and
demonstrations, family fun, frontier art,
heritage music, and food, all the while
shining a national spotlight on the city,
county and region. Community-focused
entertainment combines with nationally
renowned artists to create a festival that
acknowledges the past, celebrates the
present and looks toward the future. Visit
the website for more information.
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Family Fun
Family Nature Scavenger Hunt
at Mingo Creek Park
Date: July 23
Address: 1327 Venetia Road,
Washington County
Contact: washington.pa.us, or
724.228.6867 (Pre-registration is
required, not more than 30 days in
advance.)
Family Nature Scavenger Hunt is on!
Search for items of interest throughout
Mingo Creek Park. Groups will consist
of six or fewer. Bring a basket to collect
items on the list. Dress for light hiking and
the weather. Admission is free. Visit the
website for more information.
Cecil Township Movies in the Park
Dates: July 20 and Aug. 10
Time: Dusk
Address: Cecil Township Park,
3599 Millers Run Road, Cecil
Contact: facebook.com/CecilParksPA,
or 724.745.2227, ext. 112
Don’t forget your folding chairs or
a blanket to view a movie under the
stars with your family and friends! The
concession stand will be open for all your
snacking needs. Free, but donations are
accepted to help keep the movies rolling.
Check the Facebook page for movie titles
and other details.
Dormont’s Movies in the Park
Dates: July 12 and Aug. 10
Address: Dormont Pool Parking Lot,
1461 Dormont Avenue, Dormont
Contact: boro.dormont.pa.us, or
412.561.8900
Get outside for some movies with
family, friends and neighbors! Visit the
website for more information.
icmags.com
Date: Aug. 16
Address: West Mifflin Community
Park, 525 Bettis Road, West Mifflin
Contact: westmifflinrecreation.com/
community-parks
This event takes place at the community
park to mark the end of summer
recreational programs in the borough.
The Family Fun Day offers families the
opportunity to participate in various
recreational activities as a family. The
event will conclude with a movie night in
the park. Refreshments will be provided
to all who attend. Visit the website for
more information.
Friday Night Flicks at Peters
Lake Park Amphitheater
Date: July 19 (More dates are
available.)
Time: Dusk
Address: 560 Center Church Road,
Canonsburg
Contact: facebook.com/
ptparksandrec, peterstownship.com,
or 724.942.5000
Bring along a blanket or chair.
Children’s activities will be provided
before the movie. Movie choice, updates,
changes due to inclement weather and
other details will be posted on the Peters
Township Facebook page.
Habitat for Humanity’s
Pittsburgh Kids Triathlon
Date: July 20
Address: South Park Wave Pool,
1 Wave Pool Complex, Bethel Park
Contact: kidstriathlon.org
Join Habitat for Humanity of Greater
Pittsburgh for its biggest event of the
year, the Kids Triathlon Series. The Kids
Triathlon-South Park is the first of two
races in the series and is open to athletes
of all abilities ages 7 to 12. Athletes 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. The
top fundraisers will be awarded a prize
from Pro Bike+Run. Visit the website to
register.