and visitors stroll and browse for bargains. Visitors come from all over Pittsburgh
for this annual event. Visit the website for more information.
Wilkins School Community Center Annual Herb, Plant and
Used Book Sale
Dates: May 20 & 21
Address: 7604 Charleston Avenue, Swissvale
Contact: wsccpgh.org, or 412.244.8458
Go “green” this spring by purchasing organic herbs and vegetable plants,
annual flower baskets and flats for your garden, or a used book to read. This is
a fundraiser for the maintenance projects of the WSCC. Visit the website for
more information.
Pennsylvania Polka and Ethnic Food Festival
Dates: May 19-21
Address: Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Boulevard, Monroeville
Contact: simoneventmanagement.com
Continuous music and dancing, specialty ethnic foods, beer, wine and
cocktails, vendor marketplace, casino games and more!!! Visit the website for
more information.
Rose Day at Renziehausen Rose Garden
Date: June (Check the website for the exact date.)
Address: Renziehausen Park, 1400 Pin Oak Drive, McKeesport
Contact: pghrosesociety.org
Learn more about growing roses from experts, or just admire the beautiful
rose gardens at Renzie Park. Hosted by the Pittsburgh Rose Society and the
Garden Club of McKeesport, enjoy the garden in full bloom and informative
educational seminars. Visit the website for more information.
Taste of Two Towns
Date: May 14 (rain or shine)
Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Contact: oakmontlibrary.org, or 412.828.9532
Address: Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Boulevard,
Oakmont
A fabulous, food-tasting fundraiser! Support Oakmont Carnegie Library
by enjoying an evening of specialty foods prepared by Oakmont and Verona
chefs, entertainment, libations and more. Visit the website for information on
purchasing tickets and other details.
Fresh Air Fun
McKeesport Concert in the Park Series
Dates: Starts in June
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: Lions Band Shelter, Tulip Drive, Renziehausen Park
Contact: mckeesportbands.com
Set against the leafy backdrop of beautiful Renziehausen Park, this weekly
concert series promises spectacular family entertainment with a variety of
musical styles and fantastic performances. As always, the programs are free to
enjoy thanks to sponsors like the City of McKeesport, the McKeesport Lions
Club, and RAD. So grab a lawn chair or a blanket, find a good spot under the
shade trees and get ready for the McKeesport Concerts in the Park! Visit the
website for the schedule of performances.
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