Bethel Park held its annual Community Day on Sept. 20, with the traditional parade kicking off the event at 9 a.m. followed by festivities at Bethel Park High School. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., families and friends enjoyed more than 60 booths of games, refreshments and local vendors, along with music from a deejay, inflatable obstacle courses, airbrush tattoos, and more. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

This year’s Community Day took place on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Ross Township Community Center. From 3 to 8 p.m., families and neighbors gathered to enjoy a full afternoon and evening of activities including food, live music, touch-a-truck, balloon art, local vendors and entertainment. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Families gathered behind the Fox Chapel Borough building on Saturday, Sept. 27, for the police department’s annual Touch-a-Truck day. The increasingly popular event was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning with a sensory-friendly hour. Children enjoyed exploring, climbing and honking horns in a variety of vehicles. Highlights also included the K9 for a Day and his official “swearing in,” plus a fire department demonstration. Attendees were encouraged to contribute monetary

This year’s Mars Applefest took place Oct. 4 in downtown Mars, with residents and friends enjoying a full day of food, crafts, music, and other fun activities for families. The free event featured more than 150 vendors offering everything from local foods to handmade art. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

Guests at Art on Tap: Rocktober Fest at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art on Friday, Oct. 10, enjoyed a high-energy evening packed with light bites, drinks, and live music. The event also featured the world premiere of a music video for a collaboration involving more than a dozen local musicians, including Frzy, Tarra Layne, Victor Mollov, Sophia Mintas, and The Damaged Pies. Art on Tap is a regular series at the museum. The 21+ “happy hour” style events feature differe

On Saturday, Aug. 9, Murrysville Community Park was filled with food, games and live music as families gathered for an evening of fun at the annual Concert in the Park. Guests enjoyed performances by Landline Bluegrass, Louie Castle & Unleashed, and The Nied’s Hotel Band before the night closed with a dazzling fireworks display. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO

On Saturday, Aug. 2, Delmont celebrated Salem Crossroads with its annual Delmont Daze festival. The day kicked off at 11 a.m. with food trucks, live entertainment, booth activities, a basket auction and more. Families also enjoyed meeting K9 Officer Dirk. The highlight of the day was the parade, which began at 1 p.m. and featured local Jeeps, Shriners, the Delmont VFD, businesses, Scouts and community leaders including State Rep. Jill Cooper and Mayor Alyce Urban. PHOTOS BY R

The Monroeville Foundation hosted its 6th annual Community Day and Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Monroeville Community Park – West. The day began with a 5K run and 3K walk along with a health fair presented by local providers, followed by a full lineup of food and craft vendors, stage performances, children’s activities and entertainment for all ages. PHOTOS BY RALPH LOVUOLO