Basketball Mini-Camps
JUNE 28—Hometown Hoops minicamps begin at Hosanna House, for kids age 9-18, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Learn basketball skills from local coaches & players with experience in the NBA, NCAA & WPIAL. Free box lunch provided at noon by Department of Human Services. To guarantee your lunch, RSVP by registering now at https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Home.
Lawrenceville
Independence Day Celebration
JULY 1—A day of activities at Arsenal Park in Lawrenceville include a barnyard petting zoo, pony rides, and an exotic animal show. Visitors can eat from booths catered by neighborhood restaurants, peruse fresh produce at the Lawrenceville Farmer’s Market. There will also be face painting, balloon artists, youth softball and Little League games, and at dusk, a Zambelli Fireworks show.
Independence Day Events
JULY 4—Brentwood hosts its Firecracker 5K race, 9 a.m., Brentwood Towne Square, live music, vendors and a parade will follow at 10 a.m. EQT hosts a Kids Zone at Point State Park, 12 to 9 p.m., featuring interactive games like Giant Jenga, Connect 4 and Tic-Tac-Toe. Kids can have photos taken with Stilt Walking Uncle Sam, visit the painting booth and design their own fireworks on paper with glue, salt and watercolors. There are also caricature artists, animal balloons, face painting and airbrush tattoos. The Zambelli Fireworks display caps off the evening.
Summer Soul Line Dancing
JULY 7, 9, 19—Citiparks presents Summer Soul Line Dancing across the city: July 7 at the Mellon Square Park, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; July 9 at the West End Overlook, 3 to 5 p.m., and July 19 at Schenley Plaza, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Farmers Markets
ONGOING Through NOV.–Visit conveniently located Farmers’ Markets throughout the summer and fall to find a wide variety of perennial favorites and seasonal specialties. All markets sell farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese and baked goods, while several locations also sell flowers, small gifts and gardening items. For a complete listing of locations and times, visit https://pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/farmers-market.
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