Week of Events
Sunday, May 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, May 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026Junior Explorers at Mingo Creek State Park
Junior Explorers at Mingo Creek State Park
Junior Explorers: Slimy or Scaly — What makes reptiles different from amphibians? Participants learn to safely collect, view, and identify these creatures at Shelter 4, Mingo Creek County Park, 100 Mingo Creek Park Rd, Finleyville PA. Ages 5–8. Wear boots; change of clothes recommended. Pre-registration required at washingtoncountypa.tylerparksrec.com (no more than 30 days in advance).…
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026 -Salamander Search at Mingo Creek Park
Salamander Search at Mingo Creek Park
Explore the soggy spring seeps, rivulets, and tributaries of Mingo Creek to discover salamanders with a guided nature program on May 13 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Learn about habitat preferences, how to safely handle these delicate amphibians, and identification tips. Dress for the weather — rubber boots are recommended as your feet may get…
Thursday, May 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026 -Star Party at Mingo Creek State Park
Star Party at Mingo Creek State Park
Public Star Party at the Mingo Creek Park Observatory, 1 Shelter 10 Road, Finleyville PA, hosted by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh. Features solar viewing, night sky observation through 10" refractor and 24" RC telescopes, planetarium shows, children's Story Time, and science demos. Free; donations accepted. Dates consistent with May first-quarter moon window —…
Saturday, May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026 -The National Pike Steam, Gas and Horse Festival
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May 16, 2026 -The National Road Festival
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May 16, 2026 -Star Party at Mingo Creek State Park
The National Pike Steam, Gas and Horse Festival
The Annual National Pike Steam, Gas and Horse Association Show features antique and vintage farm, construction, mining, and steam machinery, sawmill demonstrations, trucks, and cars across a two-day outdoor festival at 222 Spring Rd, Brownsville PA 15417. Runs May 16–17. Adults $7; children under 12 free.
The National Road Festival
The National Road Festival celebrates the historic first federal road in the U.S. with live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, children's activities, an authentic wagon train arrival, and fireworks Sunday at dusk. Saturday events begin at 10 AM with an opening ceremony. Located at 2168 E National Pike, Scenery Hill PA. Free admission.
Star Party at Mingo Creek State Park
Public Star Party at the Mingo Creek Park Observatory, 1 Shelter 10 Road, Finleyville PA, hosted by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh. May 15–16 weekend consistent with the first-quarter moon window for May 2026. Free; donations accepted. Verify at 3ap.org or call 724-348-6150.