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!

Monday, September 06, 2010

• westmoreland yough trail poker run
  

  Walking/biking, non-competitive fun event for all ages, this is not a race, you travel at your own pace, West Newton

  724-872-5586

• bmx bicycle motorcross 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

• the west alexander fair
  

  Livestock exhibit, entertainment, amusement rides, grandstand events thru Sept. 11, gates open at noon on Mon. & Sat.;  4pm on Tue.-Fri, West Alexander, Washington County

  visit westalexfair.com

• Labor Day
  

  Farewell Summer!  County & City pools close today.  Labor Day Parade starts at the Mellon Arena and marches down the Blvd.of the Allies, 10am.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010

• Tuesday Morning Kids
  

  Educational & fun activities for ages 2-8 every Tuesday, 11am-noon, Town Square, Southside Works

  visit southsideworks.com

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

• parent workshop
  

  For parents of children ages 4-8 with reading problems, 11am, Allegheny County Literacy Council, North Hills

  (*PR)412-364-3777

• farmer's & threshermen's jubilee
  

  A celebration of our agrarian past...entertainment, demos, food, for all ages, thru September 12, kid's day activities, Sept. 11, New Centerville, Somerset County

  814-926-3142

• baby & parent group
  

  Education and support for parents of children with hearing loss, 9:30-11:30am, DePaul School for Hearing and Speech

  (*PR)412-924-1012

Thursday, September 09, 2010

• car seat safety checks
  

  Free (donations accepted) 3-6:30pm, West Deer Police/EMS, Cheswick

  724-265-3033 or visit patechs.com

Friday, September 10, 2010

• Pittsburgh Irish festival
  

  Enjoy an authentic Irish marketplace, iris cuisine, continuous entertainment, children's area, F, 4pm-12;  Sat., 11am-12;  Sun., 9am-6pm, Riverplex, West Homestead

  visit pghirishfest.org

• mountain craft days
  

  The Somerset Historical Center Folk Festival, crafts, music, demos, food, 10am-5pm, thru Sept. 12, Somerset Historical Center

  814-445-6077

Saturday, September 11, 2010

• CPR (infant & child)
  

  9am-noon, Children's East, Monroeville & Sept. 18, Oakland

  (*PR)412-692-7105

• fall foliage cruise
  

  For all ages, every Sat., 12 & 2pm and Sun., 2 & 4 pm, through Oct. 31, Lake Arthur, Moraine State Park

  724-368-9185

• sunset concert
  

  Featuring B E Taylor, Car Cruise, 5pm, concert, 7:30pm, Shoppes at Northway

  412-364-7900 or visit shoppesatnorthway.com

• public star party
  

  Sunset, Sept. 11 & 25, Wagman Observatories

  412-969-8000

• saxonburg festival of the arts
  

  Exhibits, quilt show, 5K race, crafts, car show and more, Sept. 11 & 12, Roebling Park, Saxonburg

  724-352-1400 or visit saxonburgpa.com

• babysitting 101
  

  Ages 11 & up, 9am-3pm, Children's North, Wexford;  Sept.25, East Monroeville

  (*PR)412-692-7105

• tamburitzans
  

  Family entertainment, 7pm, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland

  724-643-9004

• ligonier highland games
  

  A Scottish Festival featuring whole family entertainment, music, bagpipes, dancing, fiddlers, vendors, children's games and much more;  Idlewild Park, Ligonier

  814-931-4714 or visit ligoniergames.org

• 27th annual family house polo match
  

  Bring the family... bring a picnic enjoy the day, 11am-6pm, Hartwood Performance Center, Middle Rd.

  412-647-POLO or visit familyhouse.org

• wings over pittsburgh
  Air Show demonstrating the daily operations of U.S. Military, lots of planes, flybys by the Thunderbirds and others, ground activities, refreshments available, 9am-5pm (backpacks, duffle bags, pets, fireworks, bicycles, skates, coolers, food and many more items prohibited), Pittsburgh International Airport Reserve Station.  For more in-depth info visit wingsoverpittsburgh.com

Sunday, September 12, 2010

• grandparent's day
  

• upmc health plan grandparent's day
  

  Grandparents get in free with their grandchildren, 9:30am-4pm, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

  412-665-3640

Tuesday, September 14, 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, September 15, 2010

• kidway club
  

  Wonders of Wildlife Show presented by the Pittsburgh Zoo, 10am in the Atrium, Shoppes at Northway, North Hills

  412-364-7900 or visit shoppesatnorthway.com

Friday, September 17, 2010

• octoberfest
  

  Food, vendors, live entertainment, kid's activities, parade, something for all ages, thru Sept. 19, F & Sat, 9am-7pm;  noon-5pm, Evans City

  724-538-8126

• 13th annual peanut butter festival
  

  Three days of family fun & entertainment, Sept. 17-19, 9am-closing....games, carnival, races, crafts, food, motorcycle rally, 5K race/walk, music & more, Gumtown Park, Water St., Clarion County

  814-275-3929

• pa Bavarian octoberfest
  

  One of the largest Octoberfests in PA, crafts, music, food, entertainment, fun, rides, games and more, thru Sept. 19, Noon-11pm, Canonsburg

  724-745-1812

Saturday, September 18, 2010

• parentwise program
  

  Parent to Parent, Sat's thru Nov. 20, 10:30am-12:30pm, St. Alban's Church, Murrysville

  (*PR)724-837-5410

• revolutionary war encampment
  

  Reenactment of day-to-day life of a regiment in the Revolutionary War, Sept. 19 & 20, 1:30-4:30pm, Oliver Miller Homestead, South Park

  412-835-1554

• windows through history
  

  Eastern Woodland Indian, a hands-on historical series for girls ages 7-14, dress, eat, play and cook like girls in the 1770's, 9:30am-1:30pm, Beaver County Historical Society

  (*PR)724-775-1848

• bridges to recovery 5K run & walk
  

  A family friendly race with children's race & diaper dash, refreshments, prizes, Chinese auction, benefit Irene Stacy Mental Health Ctr., 9am, BCCC, Butler

  724-287-0791

• American girl fashion show model search
  

  at Carnegie Science Center, 10am-2pm, hosted by Junior League of Pittsburgh

  visit jlpgh.org

• smicksburg apple festival
  

  Apple butter & cider, horse drawn wagon tours, Blue Grass music, fun for all, Sept. 18 & 19, Armstrong County

  724-463-7505

• yom kippur
  

• covered bridge festival
  A fun weekend, Sept. 18 & 19 for the whole family, home-style food, arts, crafts, music and much more, each bridge offers something unique, Carmichals Bridge...724-966-9770;  White Covered Bridge in Garard's Fort......724-966-2357

• Pittsburgh dragon boat festival
  

  Highlighting the Chinese and Pan-Asian cultures in the Pgh. area, featuring stage performances, Asian food, arts & crafts for children and Dragon Boating for all ages and much more, 11am-7pm, South Side Riverfront Park

  724-348-4836

• villagefest
  

  A street festival featuring children's activities, crafts, food, magic show, sporting events, live entertainment, 10am-5pm, Main St., Slippery Rock

  visit slipperyrockpa.com

• butler fall fest
  

  Family oriented, food, entertainment, live music, children's activities, 11am-7pm, Main St., downtown Butler

  visit butlerfallfestival.com

• Penn's colony festival
  

  Authentic depiction of early American life featuring costumed participants, music, dance, crafts, children's activities, games and more, Sept., 18 & 19 and 25 & 26, Sats, 10-6 & Suns, 10-5, Penn's Colony, Saxonburg

  724-352-9922

• tamburitzans
  

  Family entertainment, 4pm, Cornell High School, Coraopolis

  visit iocc.org/Pittsburgh

• the renaissance & baroque society
  

  The Loves of Queen Elizabeth, featuring the Newberry Consort with soprano, Ellen Hargis, 8pm, Bellefield Auditorium, Pitt Campus

  412-361-2048

Sunday, September 19, 2010

• low-cost rabies clinic
  

  Animal Friends is sponsoring this clinic to protect pets and people, 11am-1pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Millvale

  visit thinkingoutsidethecage.org

• junior great race
  

  Dollar Bank sponsored race for ages 12 & younger....parents can even join in!  You can preregister or sign up at 10:30am before the race....Event, noon, Point State Park

  412-255-2493 or visit RunGreatRace.com
  

• macy's elephant day
  

  Celebrate our great elephant herd, face painting, crafts, cake and more, for all ages, 11am-3pm, all activities free with general admission, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

  412-665-3640

• old time fiddlers jamboree
  

  A FREE family outing for all ages, 2-5pm, Fayette County Fairgrounds

  724-439-2465

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

• parent workshop
  

  Understanding Early Intervention, for parents of children with hearing loss, 9-10:30am & 6:30-8pm, DePaul School for Hearing and Speech

  (*PR)412-924-1012

Thursday, September 23, 2010

• 57th annual clothesline & used book sale
  

  Thru Sept. 27, Th & F, 10-7, S & S, 10-3, M, 10-6, Sewickley Academy

  412-741-2230

Friday, September 24, 2010

• little Italy days
  

  Music, dancing, games, entertainment, food, Sept. 24-26, Liberty Ave., Bloomfield

  visit bloomfieldnow.com

Saturday, September 25, 2010

• car seat safety checks
  

  Free (donations accepted) 10am-3pm, Lower Kiski EMS, Leechburg

  412-881-9221

• parent to parent program
  

  ADHD and Special Needs Kids, Sat's, thru Nov. 20, 10:30am-12:30pm, St. Alban's Church, Murrysville

  (*PR)724-837-5410

• peanut butter & jam sessions
  

  Happy Birthday, Chatham Baroque presented by Chatham Baroque for preschoolers, 10 & 11:30am, Calvary Episcopal Church, Shadyside

  412-687-1788

• erntefest harvest festival
  

  For all ages, children's activities, 10am-4:30pm, Old Economy Village

  724-266-4500

• witches night out
  

  Spooktacular family fun, haunting music, ghoulish treats, 5-9pm, Volant

  visit volantshops.com

• national autumn leaf festival
  

  Award winning event for all ages featuring food, carnival, races, car show, crafts, "Tournament of Leaves" parade, Clarion University's homecoming and football game, thru Oct. 3, Downtown Clarion

  visit autumnleafclarionpa.com

• parentwise program
  

  Parent to Parent learn survival skills for raising children, Sat's thru Nov. 20, 10:30am-12:20pm, FSWP offices, Greensburg

  (*PR)724-837-5410 x701

• festifall
  

  18th century flavor to all the festivities of the day, food, entertainment, crafts, music for all ages, Sept. 25-26, 11am-5pm, Friendship Hill National Historic Site, Point Marion

  724-725-9190

• 19th Annual Potato fest
  

  A fun-filled family day of arts, crafts, entertainment and food, 9am-5pm, Downtown Ebensburg

  814-472-8780

• 32nd annual American Indian pow-wow
  

  Council of Three Rivers, family event with dancing, drumming, crafts and food, Sept. 25 & 26, noon-7pm, Rain or Shine, Singing Winds site, Dorseyville

  412-782-4457

• McConnell's mills heritage festival
  

  Celebrate the era, 1852-1928 with artists, craftsmen, tours, entertainment, Sept. 25 & 26, McConnell's Mills

  724-368-8811

• chatham baroque
  

  Mediterranean Odyssey, Sept. 25, 8pm;  Synod Hall, Oakland;  Sept. 26, 2:30pm, Laughlin Music Center, Chatham University

  visit chathambaroque.org

Sunday, September 26, 2010

• Richard s. caliguiri city of Pittsburgh great race
  Point State Park, check the website for more information at RunGreatRace.com or call 412-255-2493