Spring into Some Fun
Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival Dates : June 9-11 Address : Cooper ’ s Lake Campground , 205 Currie Road , Slippery Rock Contact : bantamjeepfestival . com
Discover the birthplace of the Jeep . Featuring off-road trails , a Jeep playground , show ’ n shine , WWII encampment , a history exhibit , a 5K race , vendors and more . Visit the website for more information .
Celebrate Butler County ! Date : April 15 Time : 10 a . m . Address : Pittsburgh Marriott North , 100 Cranberry Woods Drive ,
Cranberry Township Contact : facebook . com / events / 1578570448823595 , or 866.856.8444
Celebrate all facets of tourism in Butler County ! Vendors , door prizes and more ! Admission is $ 5 for adults and $ 3 for children . Save $ 1 per adult admission with a non-perishable food bank donation . Visit the Facebook page for more information .
Mars New Year Dates : May 4-6 Address : Pittsburgh Street and Grand Avenue , Downtown Mars Contact : marsnewyear . com
Celebrate the New Year on the planet Mars in the town of Mars ! Highlighting innovation and exploration , join Chairman Mike Harvey of WTAE for three days of STEAM ( Science , Technology , Engineering , Arts and Mathematics ) fun ! Thursday night blast-off dinner , Friday and Saturday activities downtown . Visit the website for more information .
Millvale May Days Date : May ( Visit the website for the exact dates and times .) Address : Millvale Business District , Grant Avenue , Millvale Contact : millvalepa . com
Take a self-guided tour along Millvale ’ s Business District . Grab a map and explore all or some of the 30 “ stops ,” collect seed packs while supplies last , and take advantage of all the mini events , sales , specials and raffles . Visit the website for a schedule of events .
Neighborhood Block Party Fundraiser for North Hills Community Outreach Date : April 27 Address : The Chadwick , 10545 Perry Highway , Wexford Contact : nhco . org , or 412.487.6316
A fantastic evening for the whole family ! A variety of awesome food stations ( Can you say Brownie Bling Bar ?!), fun for the kids , music and entertainment ! For more information and to sponsor or donate a basket for the silent auction , visit the website .
Northland Library Gala Date : April 22 Address : 300 Cumberland Road , McCandless Contact : northlandlibrary . org , or 412.366.8100
After hours , Northland Library will be transformed into a magical space full of food , fun and friendship ! This fundraiser will benefit the upcoming construction of a Learning Garden , which will be located on the “ front lawn ” outside of the Children and Teen Services department . Visit the website for more details and for ticket information .
Portersville Steam Show Spring Gas-Up Dates : May 20 & 21 Address : Portersville Steam Show Grounds , 1512 Perry Highway ,
Portersville
Contact : portersvillesteamshow . org , or 724.285.7038
A large variety of activities for the whole family : a vintage village , saw mill , cider press , gas engines , oil field equipment , farm animals , train rides , steam engines , flea market , crafts , food , kids ’ pedal tractor pulling , tractor pulls , and a steam building are some of the features you may enjoy . Visit the website for more information .
Soergel Orchards Strawberry Festival Date : June ( based on strawberry quantities ) Address : 2573 Brandt School Road , Wexford Contact : soergels . com , or 724.935.1743
All your favorite strawberry desserts and a few new ones ! Take a hayride to the strawberry patch to pick your own ! The air is filled with the smell of hot dogs on the grill , while a DJ plays music . Lots of kids ’ activities ! Visit the website for more information .
Spring Inspiration
Beatlemania Now Dates : April 14 & 15 Address : The Strand Theater Initiative , 119 North Main Street , Zelienople Contact : thestrandtheater . org , or 724.742.0400
Rousing Tribute to The Fab Four returns for three performances due to popular demand . Recapture the excitement , the mood and the frantic intensity as Beatlemania Now performs live on stage , against a backdrop of stunning images that evoke memories of some of the most turbulent decades of modern times . Visit the website for more information .
Garden and Landscape Symposium and Garden Marketplace Date : April ( Check the website for the exact date and time .) Address : The Hillman Center for Performing Arts , Shady Side Academy ,
423 Fox Chapel Road , Fox Chapel Contact : extension . psu . edu
This premier horticultural event showcases world-renowned speakers and offers attendees the opportunity to shop for new and unique plants and garden accessories . Visit the website for more information .
Drawing and Painting Birds Program at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve Date : April 29 Address : 614 Dorseyville Road , Fox Chapel Contact : aswp . org / locations / beechwood , or 412.963.6100
Participants will work with basic shapes as they draw this beautiful creature using value , line , color , texture and more . Demonstrations of eyes , beaks , feet and feathers will be done to help explain the process . After completing your drawing and color choices , finish it off in any medium of choice . Visit the website for program fee , registration and other details .
Harmony Museum ’ s Annual Herb and Garden Fair Date : June 10 Time : 9 a . m . Address : Museum Barn Annex , 303 Mercer Street , Harmony Contact : harmonymuseum . org , or 724.452.7341
Enjoy a plant exchange , vegetables , herbs , roses , ornamentals and expert advice , along with entertainment and food . Visit the website for more information .
Hartwood Acres Free Concerts in the Park Dates : Sunday evenings starting in June ( Check the website for exact dates and times .) Address : 4000 Middle Road , Allison Park Contact : alleghenycounty . us / parks / hartwood / index . aspx
Pack some folding chairs , snacks and the kids , and head out to hear some fantastic music under the stars at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater ! With a wide
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