Hot Fun in the Summertime !
Venture Outdoors Tyke Hikes at North Park and Hartwood Acres Dates : North Park - Aug . 16 ; Hartwood Acres - Aug . 30 Addresses : North Park , 303 Pearce Mill Road , Allison Park ; 200 Hartwood Acres , Hampton / Indiana Twp . Contact : ventureoutdoors . org , or 412.255.0564 ( Pre-registration is requested .)
Join Venture Outdoors for a Tyke Hike ( weather permitting )! Welcoming all caregivers with children ages newborn to 5 years old . Explore nature , touch the trees and look for little critters on this easy walk in the park . The 1- to 2-mile hike will be trail friendly for strollers , slings , child carriers , or on foot . A craft and snacks will be provided after the hike ! Visit the website for more information on fees and other details .
Summer Inspiration
9th Annual Aspinwall National Night Out Date : Aug . 7 Address : Aspinwall Field , Field Avenue , Aspinwall Contact : aspinwallneighborhoodwatch . com , or facebook . com / aspinwallneighborhoodwatch
Join the Aspinwall Neighborhood Watch for the largest community event of the year ! Enjoy activities for all ages , food and fun . All proceeds benefit the Aspinwall Police and Volunteer Fire Departments and Foxwall EMS . Visit the website or Facebook page for ticket information and other details .
Gardening for Pollinators and Butterflies , presented by Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve Date : July 28 Address : 614 Dorseyville Road , Fox Chapel Contact : aswp . org , or 412.963.6100 ( Pre-registration is required .)
Butterflies are always a welcome guest in the garden . Using native plants and eco-friendly landscape practices provide essential elements that insects need to thrive . Participants will plant native seedlings to take home to their butterfly gardens . This event is free for ASWP members and Fox Chapel Garden Club members and $ 4 for non-members , thanks to the program being underwritten by the Fox Chapel Garden Club . Visit the website for more information on registering and other details .
Marshall Island Gardens Tour Date : Aug . 4 Address : North Park Marshall Island Gardens , Pearce Mill Road , North Park Contact : sites . google . com / site / latodaminaturecenter , or 724.935.2170 ( Pre-registration is required .)
Join Allegheny County naturalist Meg Scanlon as she identifies and discusses the wide variety of plants in each of the island ’ s garden sections , which showcase perennials and annuals that are drought resistant , deer resistant , edible , medicinal , great for pollinators , attract hummingbirds and butterflies , and food for caterpillars . All individuals attending the program must be registered . Dress well for outdoor activity . Call for more information .
Southern Butler County Garden Club 10th Annual Garden Tour Date : July 14 Address : Starts at Cranberry Municipal Building , 2525 Rochester Road , Cranberry Township Contact : southernbutlercountygardenclub . org / content / 10th-annual-garden-tour , or 724.272.0501
Southern Butler County Garden Club celebrates the 10th annual tour with “ Art in Bloom .” Several private gardens in Cranberry Township and the surrounding area will be open for touring . Plein air artists will be stationed in each garden , capturing the spirit and beauty surrounding them . Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and other details .
Walking for Health presented by Marshall Township Parks and Recreation Date : Every Other Friday in the Summer Time : 10 a . m . Address : Knob Hill Park , 415 Knob Road , Marshall Contact : twp . marshall . pa . us , or 724.935.3090 x115 ( Please pre-register .)
Get fit this summer with Marshall Township Parks and Recreation ! Meet at scenic Knob Hill Park to experience the trails with your neighbors and friends . Visit the website to register for this free activity .
Summer Performances
The Ayers Foundation Concert Series at the James A . Ayers Sr . Amphitheater Dates : Various Throughout the Summer ( Check the website for the complete lineup .) Address : Zelienople Community Park , 402 East Beaver Street , Zelienople Contact : myzeliepark . org / our-currentamphitheater-events or 724.452.0231
Pack up some folding chairs and blankets and take advantage of outdoor summer concerts at the amphitheater in beautiful Zelienople Park . Visit the website for more information .
6th Annual Band Jam Dates : July 13 & 14 Address : Cooper ’ s Lake Campground , 205 Currie Road , Slippery Rock Contact : 977rocks . com / band-jam , or 724.283.1500 Admission : $ 20
Family-friendly fun , and kids 17 & under are free ! A weekend-long celebration of local music and artists . The festival was created to commemorate the yearly anniversary of the “ Grass Roots Show ” as a way to showcase the incredible talent featured on the show in a live setting for music lovers of all genres to enjoy . Visit the website for more details .
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