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Special Needs Family Fun Day
Richland Township’s Annual
Community Day
Date: Aug. 11
Time: 3 p.m.
Address: Richland Community Park,
1049 Van Velsor Drive, Bakerstown
Contact: richland.pa.us, or 724.443.5921
Take some time to celebrate living
in Richland Township! Join this festive
celebration that includes community
groups, games, kids’ activities, inflatables,
arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment,
fireworks, and more. Visit the website for a
schedule of events.
Ross Township Independence
Day Celebration
Date: July 1 (Tentative – check the
website.)
Address: Ross Community Center,
1000 Ross Municipal Drive,
Ross Township (Check the website for
the parade route in Perrysville.)
Contact: ross.pa.us, or 412.931.7055
ext. 233
New for 2018 – two days to celebrate in
Ross Township, this summer and fall! Don’t
miss the Independence Day Celebration
with a morning parade in Perrysville and
a fantastic fireworks display in the evening
at the Community Center. Check back for
details on Community Day, which is being
planned for September 22. Visit the website
for a schedule of events.
Shaler Township Community Day
Date: July 4
Address: Kiwanis Park,
399 Wetzel Road, Glenshaw
Contact: shaler.org, or 412.486.9700
Join friends and family on this beautiful
day starting with the Jane Neely Race at
8:30 a.m.; swimming at Crawford Pool
all afternoon; fire truck rides given by
Elfinwild, Shaler Villa and Undercliff
Volunteer Fire Departments; food and
community vendors; children’s tattoos
and inflatables; live music; and a fireworks
display by Pyrotecnico. Visit the website for
a schedule of activities.
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Date: Aug. 4
Address: Blueberry Hill Park Activity
Center, Blaine’s Way, Franklin Park
Contact: franklinparkborough.us, or
412.364.4115, ext. 347 (Please pre-
register.)
Enjoy an afternoon of activities designed
specifically for all individuals with a
disability and their families. They include
softball skills, soccer, basketball, volleyball,
golf, bocce, carnival games and many
others. The activities are conducted on an
individual basis with the participant and
a “buddy.” This is a recreational day for
everyone to have fun, regardless of their
abilities. Pre-registration for the event is
requested to ensure the proper amount of
food and buddies. Volunteers are needed!
Visit the website for more information.
Zelienople 4th of July
Community Day
Date: July 4
Address: Various Locations; check the
website for more details.
Contact: myzeliepark.org/event/
community-day, or 724.452.0231
One of Zelie’s finest days! Start the day by
participating in the Firecracker 5K. For the
11 a.m. parade down Main Street, position
your chair along the route and cheer on
your favorite float. Greet Little Mr. and
Little Miss Horse Trading Days. Afterward,
stroll to the Community Park for food,
soft drinks and desserts at the concession
stand. For the kids, there will be games and
inflatables. Enjoy live musical performances,
and be prepared to experience an amazing
fireworks display at approximately 9:45 p.m.
Visit the website for ways to help and for the
schedule of events.
More Kids
Activities
American Girl Beach Party at
Shaler North Hills Library
Date: July 28
Address: 1822 Mt. Royal Boulevard,
Glenshaw
Contact: shalerlibrary.org, or
412.486.0211 (Please register to ensure
sufficient supplies.)
Bring your favorite doll for an American
Girl Beach Party! Don’t forget your beach
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towel, and dress in your favorite swimsuit
or beach gear. Get ready for sandals,
sunglasses, and fun! Visit the website for
more information.
Family Fishing at Soggy Bottom
Lake presented by Fern Hollow
Nature Center
Date: July 28 (More summer dates are
available.)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Address: 1901 Glen Mitchell Road,
Sewickley
Contact: fhnc.org, [email protected],
or 412.741.6136 (Pre-registration is
required.)
Do you love to fish? Or have you never
been fishing but would love to give it a
try? Join Fern Hollow’s certified fishing
instructors for a fun family fishing program!
Visit the website for more information and
to register.
Franklin Park’s Night Out
Date: Aug.7
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Address: Franklin Park Borough
Municipal Building,
2344 West Ingomar Road, Franklin Park
Contact: franklinparkborough.us, or
412.364.4115, ext. 347
Thank local first responders and
participate in a touch-a-truck style event!
There will be fire trucks, police cars,
ambulances, public works trucks, and tons
of fun at this free event. Visit the website for
more information.
Harry Potter Day at Northland
Public Library
Date: July 31
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Address: 300 Cumberland Road,
McCandless
Contact: northlandlibrary.org, or
412.366.8100, ext. 123
Families with children of all ages will
enjoy a day of all things Harry Potter. Crafts,
games, trivia and fun surprises!