Kidtastic SPRING!
C.C. MELLOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY
PRESENTS ‘FAMILY GARDENING’
Date: April 21 (Pre-registration is required
for this program.)
Address: 1 Pennwood Avenue, Edgewood
Contact: ccmellorlibrary.org, or
412.731.0909
A great activity to educate kids about
nature this spring! Plant something
together and learn how plants grow!
Visit the website for registration
information and other details.
CITIZENS BANK CHILDREN’S
THEATER SERIES – ‘DRAGONS
LOVE TACOS AND OTHER
STORIES’
Date: April 11
Address: Greensburg Salem High School,
65 Mennel Drive, Greensburg
Contact: trustarts.org/pct_home/events/
series/childrens-theater-series
Dragons love all sorts of tacos—
except spicy ones! When a boy throws
his new dragon friends a spicy salsa
taco party, red-hot trouble ensues.
This musical revue will also feature
other popular stories, including
“Interrupting Chicken,” “The Dot,”
“Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride,” and
“Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: School
Days” (stories subject to change). Age
recommendation: Best for ages 3 to 10.
Visit the website for information on
purchasing tickets and other details.
FAMILY DAY AT WESTMORELAND
MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
Date: March 24
Address: 221 North Main Street,
Greensburg
Contact: thewestmoreland.org, or
724.837.1500
Surprises and fun for the whole
family! Enjoy free admission, art
projects, scavenger hunts, special
discounts and more. Visit the website
to make a reservation and for other
details.
JOSH AND GAB! – OAKMONT
LIBRARY POP-UP AT VERNER
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHIPPS CONSERVATORY
AND BOTANICAL GARDENS
DISCOVER Y PROGRAMS
Date: March 15
Address: 700 1st Street
(South St. Entrance), Verona
Contact: oakmontlibrary.org, or
412.828.9532 Address: 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh
Contact: phipps.conservatory.org, or
412.622.6914
A family-friendly, all-ages show at
Verner Elementary School welcoming
Josh and Gab! Josh and Gab are a
Pittsburgh-based musical comedy
duo, best known for their award-
winning anti-bullying school programs
and library shows, which have been
featured in more than 400 locations
across seven states. The team provides
a high-energy mix of original pop
songs, interactive stand-up comedy
and family-friendly theater. Visit the
website for more details.
MAMMOTH PARK FISHING DERBY
Date: April 22
Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Address: 254 County Park Road,
Mt. Pleasant
Contact: co.westmoreland.pa.us, or
724.830.3959
A free event for fishermen of all ages!
Trophies and prizes are awarded to
both adults and youth, and a door prize
drawing will be held for all registered
participants. Registration starts at 7:30
a.m. and, to be eligible for door prizes,
all contestants must be registered by
noon. All participants ages 16 and
older must display a current fishing
license. For more information, call, or
visit the website.
PENN HILLS EASTER
CELEBRATION AND EGG HUNT
Date: March 31
Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
Address: Penn Hills Community Park,
120 Colorado Street, Verona
Contact: pennhills.org, or 412.798.2147
Presented by the Municipality of
Penn Hills, have fun at this family-
friendly event that features an Easter
egg hunt, arts & crafts, games and
a visit from the Easter Bunny. For
more information, or to register, call
Penn Hills Parks & Recreation at
412.798.2147.
A great way to introduce your kids
to nature this spring! Phipps offers a
variety of fun Discovery Programs to
engage young visitors with the wonders
of the natural world. Join one of the
weekly scheduled programs, or stop
by the interactive Discovery Stations
throughout the conservatory for more
opportunities to explore the wonderful
world of plants with curious kids. All
programs are free with admission and
require no advance registration. Visit
the website for more information.
SPRINGtime Fresh
GREATER PITTSBURGH ARTS
AND CRAFTS SPRING FEVER
FESTIVAL
Dates: March 23-25
Address: Monroeville Convention Center,
209 Mall Boulevard, Monroeville
Contact: familyfestivals.com/Spring-
Fever-Festival
One of the area’s biggest spring arts
& crafts festivals! Browse and shop
over 180 booths of quality arts & crafts,
including jewelry, decorative painting,
scented candles, embellished clothing,
functional and decorative wood, fabric
décor, purses, soft sculpture, seasonal
floral designs, prints, pet treats & pet
collars, lawn and garden décor, and
much, much more! Enjoy a wonderful
assortment of pre-packaged food
items including dip mixes, flavored
oils, dessert mixes, kettle corn, roasted
almonds and nuts, baked goods,
candies and fudge! Visit the website for
more information.
GREENSBURG COMMUNITY DAYS
Dates: May 24-27
Address: Lynch Field,
528 New Alexandria Road, Greensburg
Contact: greensburgpa.org, or
724.834.4880
Enjoy live entertainment, food and
craft booths, carnival rides for the kids
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