Plum Community Festival
Dates: June 24 & 25 Times: June 24, 5 to 10 p. m.; June 25, 4 to 10 p. m. Address: Larry Mills Park, One Fontana Drive( off Oblock Road), Plum Contact: plumboro. com, or 412.795.6800
Family, friends and fun … rides, games, entertainment and food! Parents can purchase a ride-all-day wristband for $ 10. Dragonfly Balloons, Michael Christopher Band, Wild World of Animals, Fireworks Extravaganza and more! Visit the website for a schedule of events and more details.
Run Around the Square Race
Date: Aug. 27 Time: 5k Run, 9 a. m.; 1.5-Mile Run / Walk, 8:15 a. m. Address: Regent Square, Pittsburgh Contact: runaroundthesquare. com
Race around the charming streets of Regent Square! In its 32nd year, this race is now the largest neighborhood footrace in Pittsburgh. Benefits local nonprofits supporting the Regent Square community. Registration for both events is online only. Visit the website for more information.
Swissvale Community Days
Dates: June 24( evening) and June 25 Address: Dickson Field, Schoyer Avenue, Swissvale Contact: facebook. com / Swissvale-Community-Days, or swissvaleborough. com
A tradition of family fun since 2013! Join in for games, fireworks, live entertainment, great food and much more! Visit the website for a schedule of events.
The Swissvale Mile
Date: June 25 Times: Race start – 8 a. m., Family and Dog One-Mile Walk – 8:15 a. m. Address: Dickson Elementary School, 7301 Schoyer Avenue, Swissvale Contact: theswissvalemile. com, or facebook. com / TheSwissvaleMile
Join in for this third annual family fitness event! Choose from a one-mile, dog-friendly, family fun walk or a timed one-mile race. In addition to supporting a great cause, this event is a fun way to build community during Swissvale’ s Community Days. Canine Officers Brando and Echo will be on hand to lead the walk. Benefits the Swissvale K9 fund. No day-of-event registration. Register online, or print the paper registration form that is available on the website.
Summer Concert Series at Cedar Creek and Twin Lakes Parks
Dates: Sundays beginning in June; check the website for exact dates and times. Addresses: Cedar Creek Park Outdoor Amphitheater, 53 Evergreen Drive, Belle Vernon; Twin Lakes Park, Brian T. Rusnock Amphitheater, 194 Donohoe Road, Greensburg Contact: co. westmoreland. pa. us, or 724.830.3968
Bring your blanket or lawn chair and take in the sounds of summer at Westmoreland County Parks’ FREE summer concert series! Takes place at two convenient locations that feature local musicians and groups. Visit the website for the scheduled performances.
SummerSounds 2016
Dates: Friday nights, June-August Time: 7 p. m. Address: St. Clair Park, 135 North Maple Avenue, Greensburg Contact: summersounds. com
SummerSounds is a free series of exciting and interesting concerts under the stars in Greensburg’ s St. Clair Park. Emphasizing high standards of contemporary musicianship in a family atmosphere, this series has been called“ the best outdoor music series in western PA.” Visit the website for more information and the scheduled performances.
Wilkins Township 5k Run Walk, Touch-A-Truck, Bicycle Safety Course and Live Music
Date: June 25 Address: Wilkins Township Municipal Building Complex, 110 Peffer Road, Wilkins( 5k route to be determined) Contact: wilkinstownship. com, or 412.824.6650
Part of Wilkins Township Summer Event Series! Kick off this family-friendly day of fun with a challenging 5k race, take your kids to see police cars, fire trucks and dump trucks up close, and check out a bicycle safety course run by Wilkins Township police officers. An evening of live music is also being planned. Visit the website for more details.
Wilkins Township Kids Day
Date: July 23 Address: Wilkins Township Municipal Building Complex, 110 Peffer Road, Wilkins Contact: wilkinstownship. com, or 412.824.6650
Kids rule in Wilkins Township this summer! Have fun with Mom and Dad at a petting zoo and bouncy house while enjoying music and food and craft vendors. Part of Wilkins Township Summer Event Series. Visit the website for more information.
Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival
Dates: June 30 – July 3 Times: Thursday-Saturday, 11 a. m. to 8 p. m.; Sunday, 11 a. m. to 6 p. m. Address: Twin Lakes Park, Donohoe Road, Greensburg Contact: artsandheritage. com, facebook. com / artsandheritage, or 724.834.7474
Twin Lakes Park is host to the annual Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival for the 42nd year! The festival includes over 50 live performances, 220 arts and craft exhibitors, heritage and history demonstrations, and ethnic food booths. Admission is free. Visit the website for more information.
Westmoreland Fair
Dates: Aug. 19-27 Address: Westmoreland Fairgrounds, 123 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg Contact: westmorelandfair. com, or 724.423.5005
Annual Westmoreland County Fair features agricultural and livestock exhibits and contests, arts and crafts, rides, food vendors, motocross, Powder Puff and Demolition Derby, music, entertainment and more. Check the website for more details and a schedule of events.
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