Hot Fun in the Summertime!
Rock & Mineral Hounds at
Upper St. Clair Public Library
snacking needs. Free, but donations are
accepted to help keep the movies rolling.
Check the Facebook page for the movie
titles and other details.
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.
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Date: July 6
Address: 1820 McLaughlin Run Road,
Upper St. Clair
Contact: twpusc.org/library/library-
home, 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.
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.
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
icmags.com
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!