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Calendar
Every month is full of fun in Pittsburgh. For the complete calendar on all the current dates & times for day-to-day activities and events targeted for famililies and children, pick up a FREE COPY of Pittsburgh Parent Magazine today!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
- annual festival
Dinner served nightly, games of chance, children's corner with inflatable rides, raffle, bingo and more, July 29-31, 5-11pm, St. Athanasius Parish, West View
412-931-4624
- rain day festival
136th anniversary of this well known even, which is only a success if it rains! Gather in the town square for a day-long festival waiting for the rain which has fallen on this date 112 times out of 134 years, Waynesburg
724-627-8111
Friday, July 30, 2010
- summer safari
Party throughout the Zoo on delicious food and drinks and live entertainment everywhere! Must be over 21 to attend, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, 6:30-11:30pm, Call for reservations at 412-365-2532
Saturday, July 31, 2010
- CPR(infant & child)
9am-noon, Children's, Oakland
(*PR)412-692-7105
- north suburban big band concert
Jazz favorites for all ages, 7:30pm, St. Johns Lutheran Church of Highland, McCandless
nssband.org
Sunday, August 01, 2010
- low-cost rabies clinic
Animal Friends is sponsoring this clinic to protect pets and people, 11am-1pm, August 1, Brownsville Hook & Ladder Co.; August 15, Forest Hills Fire Hall
visit thinkingoutsidethecage.org
- bach, beethoven and brunch
10:30am-noon, Sundays thru August 15, Mellon Park, Point Breeze
412-255-8975
- glass exhibit
John Miller and his pop art approach will transform the Hodge Gallery into a "Claes Oldenburg-like" diner with over-sized glass hamburgers and other fast food, all ages welcome, F, S & S, 10am-4pm; T, W, T, 10am-7pm (closed Mondays) Pittsburgh Glass Center, Penn Ave., Friendship area
412-365-2145 x202 or visit pittsburghglasscenter.com
- Gateway Clipper cruises
Good Ship Lollipop, weekends, thru August; Family Picnic, August 7 & 21; Ice Cream Social, Sundays, thru Sept. 5; Kids Showtime, August 4, 14, 18 & 28; Macaroni & Magic, August 18, Station Square
412-355-7980
- cinema in the park
Thru August: Sun's & Wed's, Schenley Park; Mon's, East Liberty; Tue's, WestEnd; Thur's, Brookline; Fri's, Arsenal Park; Sat's, Grandview & Riverview
412-422-6426
- summer concerts
Free every Sunday, thru August 29, 7pm, Bandstand, Ligonier
724-238-4200
- summer entertainment
Free activities, concerts & programs, 7pm thru August 29, Hartwood, every Sunday; South Park, every Wednesday
visit county.allegheny.pa.us
- Pittsburgh triathlon
Swim/paddle, bike & run....International Distance, for adults, 6:45am; Sprint Distance, 7:10am & Adventure Race, 8am for shared participation, ages 12 & up, North Shore Riverfront Park
412-488-0212 or visit pittsburghtriathlon.com
Monday, August 02, 2010
- pittsburgh pirates vs
CIN, Aug. 2-4; COL, Aug. 5-8; FLA, Aug. 16-19; NYM, Aug. 20-22; STL, Aug. 23-25, PNC Park
1-800-BUY-BUCs or for nightly promotions visit pirates.com
- project star
Informational meeting on adopting disabled children, 6:30-8:30pm, The Children's institute, Pittsburgh...724-244-3048 & August 9, Beaver...724-775-0209
- children's theatre
Aesop's Adventures thru August 4, M, 6:30pm; Tue, 10am & 6:30pm; W, 10am, South Park Theatre
412-831-8552
- bmx bicycle motocross races
Bring your bike, closed face helmet, long sleeve shirt and long pants (loaner equipment available), kids under age 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian in order to ride, practice is every Monday, thru Oct. 11, 6:30pm; Races are every Wed., thru Oct. 13, 6pm; BMX Track, South Park
412-337-2013
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
- Tuesday Morning kids
Educational & fun activities for ages 2-8, every Tuesday, 11am-noon, Town Square, SouthSide Works
visit southsideworks.com
- citiparks roving art cart
The Cart visits parks, playgrounds and festivals every Tue-Fri, 10am-1pm,thru Aug. 13, for locations visit city.pittsburgh.pa.us/parks
- national night out
Get your neighbors and community registered (FREE) in this unique outdoor crime and drug prevention event
visit nationalnighout.org
- baby basics free classes
A certified pediatrician teaches you the fundamentals of caring for your new baby, various evening hours and places throughout the Allegheny and Butler County areas
1-877-449-7337 or visit cc-peds.net
- blueprints program
For children 2-5 years with Spina Bifida to develop social, motor, sensory and cognitive skills, also a support group for parents, Tuesdays & Thursdays a various locations
724-934-9600 or visit sbawp.org
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
- storytime at the Phipps
Storytime for ages 3-6, every Wed, 10:30am & 1pm, Phipps Conservatory, Schenley Park
412-622-6915
- the solar concert series
The summer sun powers the sound system for Pittsburgh's first green concert series, Wed's, 12:15-1pm, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Square
412-322-5058
- movies in the park
August 4 & 18, Pine Community Park, Wexford
visit twp.pine.pa.us
- the washington wild things baseball camp
For ages 5-13, August 4-7, 9am-1pm, Cost: $120 (includes t-shirt an daily lunch), Consol Energy Park
724-250-9555 x106
Thursday, August 05, 2010
- parentwise program
Children and Violence, Thur's, Aug. 5, 12 & 19, 9:30-11:30am, ParentWise offices, Greensburg
(*PR)724-837-541
- Annie get your gun
Armstrong Community Theater musical for all ages, August 5-7, 7:30pm, Ford City H.S. Auditorium
724-763-3680
- alone at home
Ages 10 & up, 7-8:30pm, Children's East, Monroeville; August 12, Children's North, Wexford and August 19, Children's South, Bethel Park
(*PR)412-962-7105
Friday, August 06, 2010
- first Friday at the frick
Dane Vannatter, Jazz vocalist, 7pm, Frick Art & Historical Museum, Point Breeze
412-371-0600
- pony league baseball world series
Ten of the world's best teams of 13-14-year-olds gather at Le Hays Pony Field for th 58th annul tournament, Aug. 6-14, 5:30pm, Washington Park, Washington, Pa
724-222-2110
- help for foodaholics
A new 12-step, non-profit program for food addicts called Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, Fridays, 10-11:30am, Manor Care/North, no dues-no fees, North Hills
Sue S. 724-625-1683 or visit foodaddicts.or
- polo matches
One of the only lighted Polo fields in the country,every Friday , 8pm, Darlington
724-742-1350
- summer concerts
Free every Friday, 7pm, thru August 27, Greensburg...724-838-4323; Beaver Falls...724-847-2808 x217
- three rivers storytelling festival
August 7, storytelling,10am-12pm & 1-3pm and August 8, storytelling, crafts, food vendors and concerts, 9am-9:30pm, for ages 6-12 and adults, FREE, Northland Public Library
412-366-8100 x120
Saturday, August 07, 2010
- animal rescue day
Meet available pets and representatives from area shelters and give a cat or dog a forever home, 11am-2pm, National Aviary, North Side
412-323-7235 or visit aviary.org
- aviation appreciation day
Watch a fly-in, see World War 11 and aircrafts of all kinds, tour the Air Heritage Museum, antique car show, kiddie rides, breakfast and lunch, 8am-4pm, Beaver County Airport, Chippewa
724-843-2820
- the regatta at lake Arthur
Boat races, hot-air balloon launches, children's activities, swimming, entertainment, crafts, car show, food, August 7 & 8, 10am-dusk, Moraine State Park
visit moraineregatta.com
- greene county fair
Livestock, crafts, baked goods, needlework, etc.., rodeo, tractor pulls, live music, rides, food and more thru August 14, Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg
visit greenecountyfair.org
- Pittsburgh banjo club
Family entertainment, fun music and free hot dogs & drinks, Augustine Auditorium
724-654-3437
- stars at riverview
Jazz series, Saturdays, thru August 28, 7-8:30pm, Riverview Park, North Side
412-255-8975
- triathlon for kids
For ages 7-15, 6-11am, Swimming Pool, North Park
412-466-6710
- CPR (infant & child)
9am-noon, Children's South, Bethel Park & Aug. 21, Children's North, Wexford
(*PR)412-692-7105
- baby day at the zoo
You'll love meeting our new baby sea lion and our two elephant toddlers, 11am-3pm, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
412-365-3640
Sunday, August 08, 2010
- ride for kids
For adults only...motorcyclists join for a ride from Home Depot, Cranberry Twp., to Slippery Rock University to raise money for pediatric brain tumors research and family support programs, register at 8am, ride begins at 10am, rain or shine
visit rideforkids.org
- north hills triathlon
For all ages, check in, 6:15am, swimming pool, North Park
724-934-9622
- SBAWP 2nd annual summer festival
A fun-filled family event to benefit Spina Bifida assoc. of W PA, live music, great food and tons of outdoor activities, 2-8pm, Blueberry Hill Park, Franklin Park
724-934-960 or visit sbawp.org
- august fun fest
Live entertainment, food, carnival rides, arts & crafts, lots of children's activities and more, 11am-7pm,Cedar Creek Park, Westmoreland Co.
724-830-3950
Monday, August 09, 2010
- children's theatre
Madeline thru August 18, M, 6:30pm; Tue, 10am & 6:30pm; W, 10am, South Park Theatre
412-831-8552
- hot glass boot camp
A rare hands-on hot glass experience for high schoolers, August 9-13, Pittsburgh Glass Center, Penn Ave., Friendship area
412-365-2145 x202 or visit pittsburghglasscenter
- butler farm show
Farm related exhibits & activities, airplane rides, boat rides, food, music, family-type entertainment & events, thru August 14, Butler Farm Show Grounds, Rt. 68
visit butlerfarmshow.com
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
- reality tour of armstrong co. jail
For ages 10 & up with parent...a drug awareness and prevention program showing the life of a teen heroin addict..it creates a lasting impact on all who attend, 6-9pm
(PR)724-548-7607
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
- parent workshop
For parents of children ages 4-8 with reading problem, 11am, Allegheny County Literacy Council, North Hills
(*PR)412-364-3777
Thursday, August 12, 2010
- Broadway at the overlook
Jazz series, T-F-S, thru Aug. 15, 7:30pm, West End Overlook Amphitheater
412-539-0900 x232
- car seat safety checks
Free (donations accepted) 10am-1:30pm, Allegheny County Police, South Frick Park Fairgrounds
412-418-5977 or visit patechs.com
- reservoir of jazz
Jazz series, Sundays Aug. 12-14 and 21 & 22, 5-7pm, Highland Park
412-255-8976
Friday, August 13, 2010
- children's adventure theater
Live production of Honus & Me, Aug. 13 & 14, 8pm, Red Barn Theatre, Franklin Twp.
724-773-7150
- public star party
sunset, Aug. 13 & 14, Wagman and Mingo Creek Park Observatories
412-969-8000
- friday night live at the riverwalk
Free concert for all ages, Aug. 13 & 27, New Castle
724-654-8408
Saturday, August 14, 2010
- kindergarten here i come!
Parents & kid, get the low-down on going to kindergarten, 9m-1pm, receive a Class of 2023 T-shirt and story book and special guest Mr. McFeely, free admission for one parent with a child going to K, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Square
412-322-5058
- car seat safety checks
Free (donations accepted) 10am-1:30pm, Freeport VFD/EMS
724-355-0655 or visit patechs.com
- kids zoofari
Activities and entertainment for the whole family, thru Aug. 27, 11am-3pm, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
412-365-3640
- 18th annual u.s. marbles championship
Open to ages 14 & over or prior national champions. North Park Ice Rink, for rules of play or more information call 412-260-7278
Sunday, August 15, 2010
- old time fiddlers jamboree
A FREE family outing for all ages, 2-5pm, Fayette County Fairgrounds
724-439-2465
- summer flax fest
Experience life on the frontier with games, spinning flax into linen and more, 1:30-4:30pm, Oliver Miller Homestead, South Park
412-835-1554
Monday, August 16, 2010
- Lawrence county fair
Tractor, car and bike events and activities for kids, thru Aug. 21, Lawrence county Fairgrounds, New Castle
724-654-7745
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
- rodeo
Parade, Aug. 16, 6:30pm; Rodeo, 8pm, Aug. 7-21, dinners served daily 4-6:30pm, North Washington, north of Butler
visit nwvfd.com
- pup night at pnc park
Bring your pup for a night of baseball on the Southwest Flight Deck at PNC Park, must have proof of vaccination, one dog per person, benefits Animal Friends, to order tickets call Kevin Roach
412-325-4797
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
- kidway club
Party Palooza 2010, 11am-2pm, Shoppes at Northway, North Hills
412-364-7900 or visit shoppesatnorthway.com
Friday, August 20, 2010
- 2010 westmoreland county fair
Activities and entertainment for all ages, thru Aug. 28, Westmoreland Fairgrounds, Greensburg
724-423-5005 or visit westmorelandfair.com
- beaver county river regatta
Water events, sky divers, boat parade, children's activities, live entertainment and more, Aug. 20-22, Bridgewater
visit beavercountyriverregatta.org
- the Arabian nights
A Saltworks "Kids Doing Theater for Kids" production, 7pm and Aug. 21, 2 & 7pm, in the courtyard outside the Church of Ascension, Shadyside
412-621-6150
Saturday, August 21, 2010
- living history weekend
History comes alive with demos 18th & 19th Century crafts and skills, Aug. 21 & 22, Compass Inn Museum, Laughlintown
724-238-4983
- 3rd annual bluegrass festival
Fun, music, food, activities for all ages, Aug. 21, noon-8pm; Aug. 22, 9am-5pm, Laurel Hill, Somerset County
814-445-7725
- safety day
Meet the men and women who keep us safe and see their emergency vehicles up-close, 11am-2pm, National Aviary, North Side
412-323-7235 or visit aviary.org
- 110th somerset county fair
Agricultural fair and fun for the whole family, Aug. 21-28, Meyersdale
visit somersetcountyfairpa.com
- thunder mountain native American festival
Native American arts & crafts, dancing, singing, drumming, foods, children's activities, Aug. 21 & 22, Thunder Mountain Lenape Nation, Saltsburg
724-693-3488 or visitthundermtlenape.org
Sunday, August 22, 2010
- bark in the park
Viva Las Vegas, summer pledge walk and party for Animal Friends, 8:30am-12:30pm, South Ridge, North Park, fun and activities for all
(*PR)412-847-7055
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
- the phantom of the opera
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, The Pittsburgh Symphony an Broadway Across America presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's award-winning classic, thru Sept. 19, Benedum Center
412-456-4800
Thursday, August 26, 2010
- parentwise program
Grief Recovery, Thursdays, Aug. 26-Sept. 30, 9:30-11:30am, ParentWise offices, Greensburg
(*PR)724-837-5410
Friday, August 27, 2010
- tamburitzans
Family entertainment, 7:30pm, South Park Amphitheater
412-350-5929
Saturday, August 28, 2010
- get ready, get set, get safety smart
Join Children's community Pediatrics for a free, interactive health & safety event, kids and parents activity stations, real school bus on site, moon bounce, prizes and more, sign up for a free Baby Basics class, 19am-3pm, Ross Pr Mall
877-449-PEDS
- pressley ridge ice cream fundae
6:30pm, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
412-872-9400
- the shadyside arts festival
10am-9pm & August 29, 10am-5pm, Walnut St., Shadyside
412-682-1298
- run around the square
26th Annual 5K Race and 1.5 Fun Run for all ages including your pets! Regent Square
visit runaroundthesquare.com
Sunday, August 29, 2010
- summer frolic & games
Experience life on the frontier as they prepared for the hard work of the harvest, with games and contests and fun, 1:30-4:30pm, Oliver Miller Homestead, South Park
412-835-1554



