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Endless Summer Fun—Pine-Richland and Ross Township

Our 2025 Summer Events Guide is packed with community festivals, outdoor concerts and movies, and much more.

Fairs, Festivals & Fundraisers

Allegheny County Wine & Spirits Festival

When: July 19

Where: Hartwood Acres Mansion Lawn, 200 Hartwood Acres, Allison Park

Enjoy an evening of wine and spirits, food trucks, and live music at the Allegheny County Wine & Spirits Festival. Samples from some of the best wineries and distilleries in the region will be featured.


Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival

When: June 13-15

Where: Downtown Butler

For more info: bantamjeepfestival.com

Experience the original Jeep Invasion in downtown Butler, birthplace of the Jeep! Hit the off-road trails, shop for your next Jeep part or accessory in the vendor area, or simply show off your Jeep. Military history lovers, show ‘n’ shiners, off-roaders… all types of Jeep owners are welcome.


Berry Festival and Craft Show

When: June 21 & 22

Where: Freedom Farms, 434 Overbrook Road, Valencia

For more info: freedomfarmspa.com

The Berry Festival and Craft Show features tractor rides, a petting zoo, more than 50 craft vendors, a beer and wine garden, berry-flavored everything, and activities for the kids. There will also be a full open-air market for shopping, concessions with food from Freedom Farms, and face painting.


The Big Butler Fair

When: June 27 through July 5

Where: Butler Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Road, Prospect

For more info: bigbutlerfair.com

Families from all over PA, Ohio, New York and West Virginia attend this longtime event each year to enjoy midway games, demolition derbies, concerts, truck pulls, fireworks and much more!


Divine Grace Parish Family Festival

When: August 8-10

Where: St. Ferdinand Church, 2535 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township

This longtime event is three days of live music, food, bingo, raffles and carnival games, with a children’s play area and a massive “white elephant” sale.


Family Freedom Festival

When: May 31 and June 1

Where: Harmony-Evans City VFW Post 499, 408 North Washington Street, Evans City

For more info: tinyurl.com/VFW499

This annual event is a celebration of community and support for local veterans and their families. A free lunch for vets, a patriotic kids bike parade, live music, vendors and more will make this festival special.


Festival in the Park

When: June 28

Where: Blueberry Hill Park, Blaine’s Way, Franklin Park

For more info: franklinparkborough.us

This year’s festival will be filled with inflatable fun for all ages, food trucks, activities, entertainment, a petting zoo, axe throwing, and live music. Magnificent fireworks will cap off the night.


Holy Trinity ‘Taste of Greece’ Festival

When: August 28-31

Where: 985 Providence Boulevard, McCandless

For more info: holytrinitypgh.org

Souvlaki, moussaka, souzoukakia, gyros, and so much more will be on the menu for the Taste of Greece Festival. Entertainment and vendors will add to the fun.


Mars Brew Fest

When: June 14

Where: Mars Flying Saucer, Pittsburgh Street and Grand Avenue, Mars

For more info: Mars Brew Fest Facebook page

Enjoy brews from Butler County and beyond at the Mars Brew Fest! There will also be live music, food trucks, and much more.


Mars New Year

When: June 6 & 7

Where: Downtown Mars

For more info: marsnewyear.com

This festival celebrating the red planet’s new year offers fun, immersive, and educational activities for all ages, with exhibits from organizations such as NASA, Astrobotic, Aldrin Family Foundation, JPL, and more. There will also be STEAM activities and high-impact space-related programming.


Millvale Music Fest

When: May 16 & 17

Where: Various locations in Millvale

For more info: millvalemusic.org

This community-organized event supports and showcases local music, art, and entertainment.


Sewickley Community Center Juneteenth Festival

When: June 21

Where: Sewickley Community Center, 15 Chadwick Street, Sewickley

This is an excellent opportunity to participate in various activities and events designed to enhance connection and foster a sense of community within the neighborhood. A range of programs, including arts and crafts, music and food, will be part of the event.


Wildflower Festival

When: July 19, 20, 26, and 27

Where: Freedom Farms, 434 Overbrook Road, Valencia

For more info: freedomfarmspa.com

Tractor rides to the beautiful flower fields where you can pick all the sunflowers, zinnias, snapdragons, and gomphrena you want are worth the price of admission. However, there will also be pony rides, swings, a sunflower maze, corn pit, hay mountain, an animal barn, and more.


Zelienople Horse Trading Days

When: July 17-19

Where: Downtown Zelienople

For more info: horsetradingdays.com

The Zelienople Area Business Association will present the 59th annual Horse Trading Days this year. A regional tradition, the event offers tons of vendors, unique food options, local products, live music, a family fun run and lots of carnival fun.


Live Performances

Abbamania Canada Live

When: August 9

Where: The Legacy Theater, Cumberland Woods Village, 700 Cumberland Woods Drive, Allison Park

For more info: thelegacylineup.com

Abbamania Canada performs a show for all ages to enjoy and sing along to ABBA hits like “Waterloo,” “Fernando,” “Dancing Queen” and more.


Acoustics at Hartwood Acres Park

When: May 21

Where: Hartwood Acres Park Mansion Lawn, 200 Hartwood Acres Drive, Allison Park

For more info: alleghenycounty.us

Enjoy acoustic music performed by local musicians as part of the annual Acoustics in the Parks series. All performances are free.


Beach Party Boys

When: July 12

Where: The Strand Theater, 119 North Main Street, Zelienople

For more info: thestrandtheater.org

The Beach Party Boys are in their 10th year of non-stop touring. They have been described as the ultimate beach party coming to life!


‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’

When: June 6-15

Where: The Strand Theater, 119 North Main Street, Zelienople

For more info: thestrandtheater.org

“Beautiful” tells the true story of Carole King’s meteoric rise to fame as one of the 20th century’s foremost singer-songwriters.


Jersey Nights: Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

When: June 28

Where: The Legacy Theater, Cumberland Woods Village, 700 Cumberland Woods Drive, Allison Park

For more info: thelegacylineup.com

Jersey Nights has been mesmerizing audiences by combining spot-on vocals and crisp choreography with a genuine ability to entertain.


Simply Queen: Tribute to the Legendary Rock Band

When: June 12

Where: The Strand Theater, 119 North Main Street, Zelienople

For more info: thestrandtheater.org

This band performs all the iconic songs that made Queen one of the most-loved and innovative rock bands of all time, and faithfully recreates the grand scope of Queen’s live shows.


Family Fun

Aspinwall’s Big Night Out

When: August 7

Where: Field Avenue, Aspinwall

For more info: aspinwallneighbors.org

The Big Night Out is one of Aspinwall’s largest annual community events, drawing neighbors together in a celebration of community and in support of local organizations.


Butler Community Day

When: July 2

Where: Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Park Road, Butler

For more info: experiencebutler.com

Butler Community Day offers fun for the whole family with live entertainment, great food and vendors, lot of activities for the kiddos, and fireworks to end the night.


Christmas in July

When: July 23

Where: Hampton Community Pool, 3101 McCully Road, Allison Park

For more info: hampton-pa.org

Christmas in July at the Hampton Township pool means festive decorations, a free snowball toss for children, and a visit from Mr. Claus! There will also be food trucks and the farmers market in the community center parking lot from 3 to 7 p.m.


Cranberry Township Community Chest Community Days

When: July 10-12

Where: Cranberry Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive, Cranberry Township

For more info: yourctcc.org/community days

This event will be three fun days filled with live music, carnival rides, food and craft vendors, games, fireworks, and the home run derby.


Dog Days of Summer at North Park

When: May 20

Where: North Park Off-Leash Dog Park, 10301 Walter Road, Allison Park

For more info: alleghenycounty.us

Enjoy an evening of fun and games with pups of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Giveaway bags will be available with treats for both the humans and their furry best friends.


Father’s Day Car Cruise

When: June 8

Where: Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4000 Middle Road, Allison Park

For more info: alleghenycounty.us

Take your dad to this car cruise for some family fun! There will be plenty of unique and antique vehicles to view along with music and local food trucks. Dashboard plaques will be given to the first 100 cruise cars.


First Responders Night Out

When: August 5

Where: Franklin Park Regional Municipal Building, 2344 West Ingomar Road, Franklin Park

For more info: franklinparkborough.us

Thank local first responders in person for their service and participate in a touch-a-truck style event. There will be ambulances, fire trucks, police cars, public works trucks and tons of other fun things.


The Moraine State Park Regatta

When: August 2 & 3

Where: Moraine State Park (South Shore of Lake Arthur), 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville

This regatta features eco-recreational activities on both land and water—free family fun for all ages!


Shaler Township Community Day

When: July 4

Where: Kiwanis Park, 1 Meyer Road, Glenshaw

For more info: shaler.org

Shaler Township’s Community Day will include lots of fun family activities and food. Enjoy the day with neighbors and friends!


Summer Nights and Fireflies

When: June 28

Where: Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel

For more info: aswp.org

Is there anything more enjoyable than a summer night filled with fireflies? Learn about our state insect and its interesting life, and how to count fireflies in your own backyard. The evening will begin with a presentation, then everyone will head outside to observe and count as night falls. Registration is required.


Township of Pine Community Day

When: June 21

Where: Pine Community Park, 100 Pine Park Drive, Wexford

For more info: twp.pine.pa.us

Community Day will include food, games, vendors, and much more!


Summer Inspiration

Cranberry Community Chase 5K Run/Walk

When: July 12

Where: Community Park, 111 Ernie Mashuda Drive, Cranberry Township

For more info: yourctcc.org/5k

Experience a unique course combining hills, roads and nature trails, making it an interesting and challenging 5K.


Habitat for Humanity’s Youth Triathlon

When: July 19

Where: North Park Pool, South Ridge Drive, Allison Park

For more info: kidstriathlon.org

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh’s Youth Triathlon is for athletes ages 7-15 of all ability levels. Participants must be able to swim, bike, and run on their own. Participants will receive a t-shirt to tie-dye, as well as a medal upon finishing. Trophies will be awarded to the top three boy and girl finishers in each age bracket. Registration is required.


Native Plant Sale

When: May 25

Where: Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy, 120 Forsythe Road, Valencia

For more info: wildbirdrecovery.org

Make your yard more wildlife-friendly by adding native plants. Asters, bee balm and mountain mint, to name just a few, will be available for purchase.


Shaler Great Gardens Tour

When: July 13

Where: Five local gardens

For more info: shalergardenclub.com

Enjoy colorful blooms, ponds, and paths on the Great Gardens Tour. Proceeds benefit the Shaler North Hills Library.


Southern Butler County Garden Club Annual Garden Tour

When: June 28

Where: Cranberry Township area

Get inspired by touring several private gardens! Homeowners will be available to answer your questions and share their gardening design insight. Tickets will be collected for a chance to win a door prize.


Twilight 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

When: July 25

Where: St. Conrad Campus & Butler Farm Show Grounds, 125 Buttercup Road, Butler

For more info: allsaintsbutler.org/5k

Proceeds of the event will benefit All Saints Parish and the Sarah Kasunic/Emily Leyland Scholarship at Butler Catholic School. This run is great for competitive and casual runners as well as walkers.


Festivals and Fun in the Burgh

3 Rivers Comicon 2025

When: June 7 & 8

Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Downtown Pittsburgh

For more info: 3riverscomicon.com

This family-friendly event brings the best in comics, books, and collectibles to life. There will be more than 200 artists, vendors, and other guests at this year’s Comicon.


Bloomfield Little Italy Days

When: August 14-17

Where: Liberty Avenue (from Ella to Gross Street), Bloomfield

For more info: littleitalydays.com

Bring your appetite to one of the region’s largest heritage festivals! Expect lots of music and food, games, and activities for the kids among the unique shops and fine restaurants. This four-day festival will have three packed stages with more than 30 acts.


The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival

When: June 5-8

Where: 15th Street Plaza, Pittsburgh’s Strip District

For more info: traf.trustarts.org

A production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, this is a celebration of the arts in downtown Pittsburgh unlike any other. World-class, multidisciplinary performing and visual arts attractions are free and open to everyone. The outdoor festival features live music, performance, and visual art as well as an artisan market.


Night in the Tropics: Island Oasis

When: July 11

Where: National Aviary, 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh’s North Side

For more info: aviary.org

Feel the Caribbean breeze at this 21+ summer party, featuring live music, tropical drinks, and great food from more than a dozen local restaurants. This all takes place while enjoying the lush habitats of the aviary after hours.


Northside Music Festival

When: July 11-13

Where: Various locations on Pittsburgh’s North Side

Northside Music Festival consists of a curated lineup of a wide variety of musical genres. It also includes numerous art vendors, food, and lots of family activities.


PedalPGH

When: August 24

Where: Allegheny Commons Park, 60 West North Avenue, Pittsburgh’s North Side

For more info: pedalpgh.org

This casual, fun charity ride welcomes thousands of riders of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels to explore the Steel City. Proceeds benefit BikePGH, a nonprofit organization that works to make the city safe and accessible for everyone to bike and walk.


Picklesburgh

When: July 11-13

Where: Downtown Pittsburgh, location TBD

For more info: picklesburgh.com

Picklesburgh is the destination for all things pickled! This culinary celebration goes well beyond the dill. Enjoy international dishes, artisan cocktails and beers that feature pickled ingredients, and lots of other prepared foods. There will also be canning demonstrations and much more. It’s kind of a big dill!


Pittsburgh Black Music Festival

When: July 14-17

Where: Point State Park and Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh

For more info: visitpittsburgh.com

This festival celebrates the history and heritage of jazz, gospel, R&B, and soul music in America. The free outdoor music event also features food vendors, speakers, cultural activities and more.


Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

When: September 18-21

Where: August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh

For more info: pittsburghjazzfest.org

The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival brings world-renowned musicians, local jazz pros and new artists-to-watch to the stage to create a sound experience like no other. Be ready to party, dance, sing and even make some musical memories.


Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix

When: July 10-20

Where: Various locations in and around the city of Pittsburgh

For more info: pvgp.org

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is a huge vintage automobile event, spanning 10 days with two race weekends, car shows, parties, parades, and motorsport events. It raises funds for local organizations that serve people with autism and intellectual or developmental disabilities.


Rock, Reggae & Relief

When: August 2

Where: 242 Forbes Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh

For more info: rockreggaerelief.com

This music festival offers reggae tunes, unity, and feel-good vibes while offering a helping hand to neighbors in need. The event raises money for local charities.


Summer Flower Show

When: May 10 through September 21

Where: Phipps Conservatory, 1 Schenley Drive, Oakland

Enjoy a summer safari bursting with terrific topiary animals, tropical foliage and beautiful blooms.


We love to inform our readers about fun events happening in our local communities. Send an email to d.mountain@icmags.com if you have details about a future event in the area.


We kindly ask that before attending an event, please check the website provided. We do our utmost to make certain the information we provide in this section is accurate; however, events are subject to change.

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