Hometown Hoops
Aug. 3-5 and 6-7, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Sharpsburg and Wilkins Township
Held at Kennedy Park (Aug. 3-5) and Eastmont Park (Aug. 6-7), these basketball mini camps are open to ages 9 to 18 and include a free lunch. Pre-registration is highly recommended.
Free | alleghenycounty.us
Intro to Archaeology
Aug. 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Carnegie
Learn what an archeologist does and how they use artifacts to study the past at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library. Registration is required.
Free | carnegiecarnegie.org
Putt and Play
Aug. 12, 6-9 p.m. | Pittsburgh
Swing by Bakery Square’s courtyard to test your putting skills at the mini-golf course, and then grab a bite and enjoy the outdoors. Registration is preferred but not required.
Free | bakery-square.com
Read to Dream Experience
Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pittsburgh
This program at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center brings families together with storytelling and activities to explore how books help children imagine and dream.
Free | awaacc.org
Art in Play
Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Greensburg
The Westmoreland Museum of Art comes alive as families are invited to play, explore and experience the creative side of sports.
Free | thewestmoreland.org
Animal Encounters
Aug. 26, 2-4 p.m. | Pittsburgh
Stop by the Schenley Park Visitor Center for a live animal meet-and-greet presented by local wildlife rescues.
Free | pittsburghparks.org
