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FREE Admission to Carnegie Science Center
2016-08-14 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Enjoy FREE admission ALL DAY to the Carnegie Science Center and Highmark Sportsworks!
Parking, Omnimax films, and laser shows are not included.

FREE Admission Day at Carnegie Science Center
2016-08-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Be a part of a Grand Slam Summer!
Kids who wear a youth baseball or softball jersey on Aug. 5 get free general admission to the Science Center! The Pirate Parrot will be stopping by at 1 pm to say hello to sluggers of all ages.
Be sure to also check out Grand Slam Science, a live show exploring the science of baseball. The show runs Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Aug. 14. Stop by Highmark SportsWorks® and learn even more about baseball during daily demonstrations.
Carnegie Science Center is also running its free Grand Slam! Fab Lab Workshops on Fridays from June 24-Aug. 5. Root for the home team, and create your own wooden Pirates door decoration.

Mellon Park Farmers Market
2016-08-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Mellon Square, 6300 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, United States
Wide variety of farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese and baked goods conveniently located in the city! Visit the Farmers Market every Friday morning and afternoon in Mellon Park through November 18th.

Free Toddler Storytime at Learning Express Cranberry
2016-08-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Learning Express Cranberry, 20418 Route 19, Cranberry Township, PA, 16066, United States
Come for a snack, story and craft every Monday from 11am – 12pm at the Learning Express in Cranberry. Free but RSVP required for material prep!

Story Time at Castle Toys and Games
2016-08-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Castle Toys and Games – Wexford, 12033 Perry Hwy, Wexford , PA, 15090
Come and enjoy a free preschool story time at Castle Toys and Games in Wexford. Each session includes two stories and a craft. Story Time is held each first and third Monday except when holidays get in the way.

South Park Children’s Theater - Snow White and the Seven Fairy Godmothers
2016-08-01 10:00 - 11:00 | South Park Theatre, Corrigan Drive, South Park Township, PA, 15129, United States
Outdoor stage productions put on by children for children at the South Park Children’s Theater. Snow White and the Seven Fairy Godmothers will run from August 1st – 10th. Tickets are just $3!
Showtimes – Mondays 6:30pm | Tuesdays 10am & 6:30pm | Wednesdays 10am

Annual Cecil Township Carnival and Parade
2016-08-01 | Cecil Township Vol. Fire Company #3, 3351 Millers Run Road, Cecil , PA, 15321, United States
Food, fun, games, prizes, rides, beverages, and the annual parade on Saturday, August 6, 2016 starting at 6:00 PM. Run daily from August 1st – 6th.

Open Streets Pittsburgh
2016-07-31 09:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Pittsburgh
Walk, run, bike and skate through the streets of Pittsburgh! The streets of Pittsburgh will be closed to vehicular traffic for three-and-a-half miles from Downtown to the Strip District to Lawrenceville from 9am – 1pm on Sunday, July 31!

Fayette County Fair
2016-07-28 | Fayette County Fairgrounds, 132 Pechin Rd, Dunbar, PA, 15431, United States
Join the fun at Fayette County Fair. Events from July 28th through August 6th – check the schedule for updates on carnival rides, livestock, shows, concerts and pageants.

Giant Pillow Fight at Schenley Park
2016-07-24 20:20 - 22:00 | Schenley Park Flagstaff Hill, 4500 Schenley Dr., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Pittsburgh Cacaphony Societies 10th Pillow Fight!!! then Free Movie “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (PG)”
Pillow Fight is going on Rain or Shine. Mystery Signal is 8:20pm!
BYOP!(BRING YOUR OWN PILLOW!)
WE NEED HELP SPREADING THE WORD ABOUT THIS… tell friends!
FREE FUN! Wonderful! Silly! Kid-friendly and Adult-friendly Event!
DETAILS: SHOW UP AT 8PM then at 8:20pm SHARP! (the movie starts close to 9pm at Dusk) there will be a mystery signal and a GIANT PILLOW FIGHT WILL BREAK OUT! Kid Friendly, Bring your own Pillow! (BYOP!) Only allowed to attack others that have pillows! Amazing Fun! Last year we had 120+ people in the Rain do this! 10th year doing this!
DAY: Sunday, July 24
FREE MOVIE AFTERWARDS: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (PG)
TIME: SHOW UP AT 8pm! then at 8:20pm SHARP! MYSTERY SIGNAL! Then the Pillow War Begins 😉
Where: Schenley Park Flagstaff Hill
Address: Corner of Schenley Drive and Frew Street then up the Hill by where they are showing the movie on the right hand side as you go up the HILL!
COST: FREE just bring a pillow! BYOP!
This only lasts for 10 or 15 mins cause it’s hot and exhausting, plus people want to see the movie.
SAFETY: Please just have fun, please just aim for the body and have fun. If you see someone hitting people too hard with the pillows, then grab the pillow and say “take it easy.” IF YOUR PILLOW RIPS, YOU CLEAN IT UP! Personal responsibility and FUN!
Crazy video of previous pillow fight: http://www.wpxi.com/videos/entertainment/raw-video-hundreds-pillow-fight-in-schenley-park/vDBFZ/
YOU WILL SEE SOMEONE WITH A ORANGE BICYCLE FLAG on a Stick to gather around!
Quick description of Event: This is the 10th annual giant pillow fight. Show up in Pajamas or in cool comfortable clothes.
ADVICE: SHOW UP EARLY at 8:00 pm, BRING A PILLOW! At 8:20pm SHARP! a MYSTERY SIGNAL will sound and then ATTACK anyone with a pillow! (NO ATTACKING UNARMED CIVILIANS!) Have fun! be silly don’t hurt people.
PS. Watch out for Lil Kids! They are Dangerous Lil Buggers! Be Safe! Soft Pillows Preferred! (see safety above)!
SPECIAL NOTE: If anyone DROPS their Pillow you cannot attack them! Also BE CAREFUL with hitting peoples heads with Pillows! This is Exhaustingly FUN! We will be done a lil bit before the movie. 10 to 15 minutes of PILLOW FIGHTING and then the movie or whatever you want to do!
Afterwards either watch the FREE MOVIE in the PARK which is “Spongebob.”

Family Fun Day at South Park Wave Pool
2016-07-21 12:00 - 15:00 | South Park Wave Pool, 1 Wave Pool Complex, Bethel Park , PA, 15102
Enjoy a free photo booth, face painting, magician and giveaways, as well as a meet-and-greet with the Little Mermaid and Flounder! Activities from 12pm-3pm
Regular pool admission fees apply.
Daytime Admission Rates
Adult: $6.00 Resident / $8.00 Non-Resident
Senior citizen: $3.00 Resident / $4.00 Non-Resident
Junior or youth: $5.00 Resident / $6.00 Non-Resident
Children: $1.00 Resident / $1.00 Non-Resident

Family Fun Day at Settlers Cabin Wave Pool
2016-07-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Settlers Cabin Wave Pool, 635 Ridge Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205, United States

Meet "Peppa the Pig" at Learning Express
2016-07-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Learning Express Cranberry, 20418 Route 19, Cranberry Township, PA, 16066, United States
Join friends at Learning Express in Cranberry for a special toddler story time and meet “Peppa the Pig”! Register ahead of time to ensure you have a spot, space is limited!

Movies in the Park - Riverview Park
2016-07-16 21:00 - 23:00 | Riverview Park, 1 Riverview Ave, Pittsburgh , PA, 15214, United States
July 16 * Brooklyn (PG-13)
July 23 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (PG-13)
July 30 * My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG)
August 6 * Race (PG-13)
August 13 Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (PG-13)
August 20 Abduction (PG-13)
August 27 Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (PG-13)
* The Spark! Film Series returns in 2016 with a vibrant lineup of films that feature stories from diverse cultures to bring together Pittsburghers of all backgrounds and spark engaging cultural dialogue.

Movies in the Park - Grandview Park
2016-07-16 21:00 - 23:00 | Grandview Park, Bailey Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States
July 16 * Life of Pi (PG)
July 23 Inside Out (PG)
July 30 The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (PG)
August 6 Miracle
August 13 Cinderella (PG)
August 20 Heavyweights (PG)
August 27 The Peanuts Movie (G)
* The Spark! Film Series returns in 2016 with a vibrant lineup of films that feature stories from diverse cultures to bring together Pittsburghers of all backgrounds and spark engaging cultural dialogue

South Park Free Summer Concert Series
2016-07-15 19:30 - 21:00 | South Park Amphitheater, 100 Farmshow Drive, South Park Township, PA, 15219, United States
Free concerts at South Park’s Amphitheater
July 15 @ 7:30 pm
Randy Bachman, founding member of The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive, with special guest Bill Toms & Hard Rain
(Rock/Blues)
July 22 @ 7:30 pm
Summer of Love Experience, celebrating the songs of the Woodstock generation
July 29 @ 7:30 pm
The Cactus Blossoms with special guest Molly Alphabet
(Rockabilly/Country/Americana)
August 5 @ 7:30 pm
Ruthie Foster with special guest Brooke Annibale
(Blues/Folk)
August 12 @ 7:30 pm
Jana Kramer with Special Guest Township Road
(Country)
August 19 @ 7:30 pm
Duquesne University Tamburitzans
(Eastern European Folk Music & Dance)
August 26 @ 7:30pm
Think Pink Floyd
(Classic Rock)
September 2 @ 7:30 pm
River City Brass Band
(Classical/Pops/Jazz)

Picklesburgh
2016-07-15 12:00 - 22:00 | Rachel Carson Bridge, Pittsburgh , PA, 15222
On Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, the Rachel Carson Bridge in Downtown Pittsburgh transforms into Picklesburgh, highlighted by a giant flying Heinz pickle balloon, custom built by a team that also crafts balloons for Disney and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. The Picklesburgh festival is a culinary celebration that goes beyond the dill pickle to include international dishes, prepared foods and artisan cocktails that feature pickled ingredients; an embrace of the farm-to-table movement and the rising popularity of canning; a selection of handcrafted foods and artisan cocktails from local restaurants; informative how-to demos and author talks at our demo area; merchandise such as pickled goods, books and DIY products.
Food, crafts, vendors and all things pickled! Picklesburgh 2016 will be held on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16 on the Rachel Carson Bridge from 12:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Family Fun Day at Boyce Wave Pool
2016-07-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Boyce Park Wave Pool, Old Frankstown Rd, Monroeville, PA, 15146, United States

Western PA Balloon Quest
2016-07-14 06:00 - 23:00 | Scotland Meadows Park, 2106 Camden Avenue, New Castle, PA, 16101, United States
Festivities start with a “Balloon Glow” scheduled on Thursday night @ 9:00 pm. See balloon launches between 6-7am and 6-7pm scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday morning and evening, Sunday morning.
Stay for carnival rides, entertainment, demonstrations, vendors and fireworks on Sunday night!

Family Fun Day at North Park Swimming Pool
2016-07-12 12:00 - 15:00 | North Park Swimming Pool, S Ridge Dr, Allison Park, PA, 15101, United States
Enjoy a free photo booth, face painting, magician and giveaways, as well as a meet-and-greet with the Little Mermaid and Flounder! Regular pool admission fees apply.

Robinson Cinemark $1 Summer Movie Clubhouse
2016-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Cinemark Robinson, 2100 Settlers Ridge Center Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205, United States
Enjoy $1 family films every Tuesday this summer at Cinemark Robinson for their Summer Movie Clubhouse.
7/12 – Box Trolls
7/19 – The Sandlot
7/26 – Norm of the North
8/02 – Shaun the Sheep Movie
8/09 – Max
8/16 – Paddington

Movies in Schenley Park
2016-07-10 21:00 - 23:00 | Schenley Park Flagstaff Hill, 4500 Schenley Dr., Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Outdoor movies begin at dusk. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair.
Select Wednesdays, come early to enjoy mid-week musical performances before the movie begins. Bands perform on Flagstaff Hill Wednesdays from approximately 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
July 10 * Life of Pi (PG)
July 13 * Brooklyn (PG-13) / CONCERT: L’Lamint
July 17 Inside Out (PG)
July 20 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (PG-13) / CONCERT: GumBand
July 24 The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (PG)
July 27 * My Big Fat Greek Wedding (PG) / CONCERT: The Squirrel Hillbillies
July 31 Miracle (PG)
August 3 * Race (PG-13) / CONCERT: Kea Michaels
August 7 Cinderella (PG)
August 10 Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (PG-13) / CONCERT: Anjroy
August 14 Heavyweights (PG)
August 17 Abduction (PG-13) / CONCERT: Shinizyn
August 21 The Peanuts Movie (G)
August 24 Pitch Perfect 2 (PG-13) / CONCERT: Seventh Nova
August 28 Rent (PG-13)
August 31 Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens (PG-13) / CONCERT: The John Trumaine Show
* The Spark! Film Series returns in 2016 with a vibrant lineup of films that feature stories from diverse cultures to bring together Pittsburghers of all backgrounds and spark engaging cultural dialogue.

Hartwood Acres Free Summer Concert Series
2016-07-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Hartwood Acres, 200 Hartwood Acres, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238, United States
All concerts are free and begin at 7:30pm unless otherwise noted.
Food trucks are at all concerts starting at 6:00pm.
July 10 – Delta Rae with Jeanne Jolly
July 17 – The Ohio Players
July 24 – Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band with Ferdinand the Bull
July 31 – Randall Baumann’s Ramble
Aug. 7 – Lee Ritenour
Aug. 14 – Booker T’s Stax Revue
Aug. 21 – Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Aug. 28 – Flow Tribe
Sept. 4 – Allegheny County Music Festival featuring Rusted Root with Nevada Color, Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors

Sundays in the Park at South Shore Riverfront Park
2016-07-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Riverfront Park, Art Rooney Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Free concerts from 2-4pm at South Side Works Riverfront Park all summer long, every Sunday.
July 10 Jakobs Ferry Stragglers
July 17 Cello Fury
July 24 Nameless in August
July 31 Boogie Hustlers
August 7 Joel Lindsay Duo
August 14 Reggie Watkins Band
August 21 Billy the Kid & The Regulators
August 28 Love Bettie Duo

Kids Day at SouthSide Works Exposed
2016-07-10 12:00 - 17:00 | South Side Works, 425 Cinema Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
It’s time for the 12th Annual SouthSide Works Exposed! Showcasing 60+ local artists that will line South 27th Street plus live music and local food trucks!
Festivities will be going on Friday, Saturday and Sunday – special kids activities on Sunday from 12-5pm.
Discover local artists, musicians, food activities and more. Kids’ Day at SouthSide Works features live animals, a magic show, kids zumba and Kelsey Friday and the Rest of the Week Band! Come hungry… food trucks galore!

Yoga in Market Square
2016-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Market Square, 23 Market Place, Forbes Avenue and Market Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Yoga in the Square offers FREE one-hour yoga practices led by some of the city’s best yoga instructors in the heart of Downtown.
Yoga in the Square 2016 will be every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. from May 29 – September 4.

Soergel Orchard Firefly Festival
2016-07-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Soergel Orchards, 2573 Brandt School Road, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
What’s summer without fireflies?! Soergel’s family festival is all the favorite backyard glowing bugs, the Firefly! Enjoy games, food, desserts, crafts, tractor rides, a bounce house, kettle corn, cotton candy, pig races, mine for gems in our sluice, try a hand at our shooting gallery, and then make s’mores by the bonfire. Admission is free, activities priced separately.
Read more about our visit to Soergel’s here.

New Castle Fireworks Festival
2016-07-09 15:00 - 22:00 | Downtown New Castle, East Washington Street, New Castle , PA, 16101, United States
Artisan’s market, makers fair, artists in action, street performers, staged entertainment, interactive entertainment, children’s activities and fireworks!

Pittsburgh Bicentennial Celebration
2016-07-09 11:00 - 22:00 | Market Square, 23 Market Place, Forbes Avenue and Market Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Pittsburgh marks its official incorporation as a city! Celebrate everything that makes it an extraordinary place to live, work, visit, and play with a parade, a showcase in Market Square, a concert and fireworks.
Bicentennial Day Parade
Be on hand to commemorate the election of Pittsburgh’s first mayor in 1816, Ebenezer Denny, at this momentous parade. Local school, community and entertainment groups, as well as descendants of all 56 previous mayors, are taking part in the parade winding along Liberty Avenue from 11th Street to Point State Park. Descendants of Pittsburgh mayors are traveling from as far away as Europe to participate. After the parade, continue the celebration with a Bicentennial Showcase in Market Square. Later, beginning at 6 PM, stop by Point State Park for music and more. Fireworks, a Pittsburgh tradition, begin when it gets dark.
The parade begins at 11 a.m. The route follows Liberty Avenue from 11th St. to Point State Park.

Free Build & Grow Kids Activity at Lowe’s
2016-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Lowe’s, PA
Marvel’s Falcon is flying to a Lowe’s near you this weekend! Bring your child to Lowe’s to build their very own Falcon! And don’t forget to watch Marvel’s Avengers: Ultron Revolution Sunday mornings on Disney XD!
