Hot Fun in the Summertime !
Family Campout at Mingo Creek Park Date : August 17 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 .) Fee : $ 8 per campsite
Spend an evening in Mingo Creek Park camping under the star-filled skies . As night falls , there will be cooking of hot dogs , roasting of marshmallows , and spending time around the campfire . An evening program will be offered after dark . A simple campfire breakfast will be prepared on 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 .
Family Night at Frank Sarris Library Date : July 10 Address : 35 North Jefferson Avenue , Canonsburg Contact : franksarrislibrary . org , or 724.745.1308
Family Night is an evening storytime session for the whole family : toddlers to great-grandparents ! Join the library staff upstairs in the storytime room each Tuesday for stories , crafts , games , and more ! Stop by ! There is no registration necessary .
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 at the library .)
For 1st through 3rd graders only ! Carnegie Museum of Natural History educators will present this 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 get to 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 areas – all located on a boardwalk that is sure to make you feel like you ’ re on vacation ! Visit the website for more details .
Touch a Truck at North Strabane Municipal Park Date : July 14 Address : North Strabane Municipal Park , 1929 Rt . 519 South , Canonsburg Contact : northstrabanetwp . com , or 724.745.8880
Hosted by North Strabane Township Parks & Recreation , see numerous different types of vehicles and the jobs that go along with them ! Visit the website for more information .
Washington Wild Things Baseball Address : CONSOL Energy Park , One Washington Federal Way , Washington Contact : washingtonwildthings . com
Love going to Major League baseball games but can ’ t afford the expensive tickets for the whole family ? Consider taking your kids to see the Washington Wild Things this summer . Not only will you enjoy affordable and exciting professional Frontier League baseball from good seats , but fun entertainment for the kids during the game . Visit the website for more information on tickets and promotions .
All About the Outdoors
Blue Heron Nature Skills presented by Bridgeville Public Library Date : July 22 Time : 4 p . m . Address : Chartiers Park , 1121 Chartiers Street , Bridgeville Contact : bridgevillelibrary . org , or 412.221.3737 ( Registration is required .)
Learn how to identify plants at Chartiers Park on a Blue Heron Nature Skills Plant Walk ! Visit the website for more information and to register for this free class .
Classic Car Cruise on the Farm Date : July 22 Time : 1 p . m . Address : The SpringHouse , Washington Contact : springhousemarket . com , or 724.228.3339
Partnering with the Washington Cruisers for the 3rd annual Classic and Hot Rod Car Cruise . Showcasing the best cars from many eras . A fun evening with beautiful vehicles , barbequed chicken on the pit , and live music too . Plan to stop in for supper or ice cream while you ’ re here !
Garden Day with the Chickens at Woodville Plantation Date : July 22 Time : 1 p . m . Address : 1375 Washington Pike , Bridgeville Contact : woodvilleplantation . org , or 412.221.0348
See an 18th century garden in full bloom ! Join the WP garden volunteers to learn about the crops along with spending some time with the chickens . The flock of 13 are Dominiques , the breed that would have been found on the plantation during its regular usage in the 18th and 19th centuries . Visit the website for more details .
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