Jul 8, 2026 15 min read

WHISKEY REBELLION

The national historic landmark Woodville, located at 1375 Washington Pike in Collier, is hosting a Whiskey Rebellion Day from noon to 5 p.m. on July 19.

After the flag-raising ceremony at noon, there will be re-enactments of the Battle of Bower Hill at 12:30 p.m. Day 1: July 16, 1794, and 1 p.m. Day 2: July 17, 1794.

At 2 p.m. experts will discuss the rebellion. On hand will be Clay Kilgore from the Washington County Historical Society; Brady Crytzer, author and Robert Morris University professor; Rob Windhorst, Woodville historian; Bradley Cowden, from Historic Fort Cherry; Jack Mauer, author and Bower Hill native, and Alex Brown from the Oliver Miller Homestead.

At 3:30 p.m. Dr. John Olyer will present a dramatic reading of the three-act play: “Interrogation: Alexander Hamilton and Hugh Henry Brackenridge.”

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

In addition to the program, there will be tours of the house, 18th century games, garden demonstrations and a soldiers encampment and demonstration.

Visit Woodville-experience.org or call 412-221-0348 for more information.

AMERICA 250

Woodville Celebrates America 250 will be presented from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25 at the national historic landmark, located at 1375 Washington Pike in Collier.

The event is free to the public and includes house tours, live music, food truck (Burgh Bites), whiskey tasting and sales, cooking, gardening and 18th-century game demonstrations, Wayne’s Legion and displays from local historic organizations.

Visit Woodville-experience.org or call 412-221-0348 for more information.

COIN CLUB

The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. July 14 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building at 5100 West Library Ave. All members and the general public can attend the program, which celebrates the nation’s 250th birthday with a summer pizza party. A 50/50 will also be held and children’s prizes awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611 for more information.

FITNESS

A faith & fitness class will be offered at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair.

Classes are held from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Monday, July 20, and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Designed to move the body, lift the spirit and strengthen faith, the free classes feature easy-to-follow fitness movements set to contemporary Christian music. No dance experience necessary.

Register at wroc.westminster-church.org or call 412-835-6630 for more information.

SENIOR CARNIVAL

A senior carnival will be held at 1 p.m. July 21 at Chabad of the South Hills at 1701 McFarland Road. In addition to a picnic-style lunch, there will be a discussion on Home Care vs. Home Health Care as well as yoga and interactive games. Suggested donation is $5.

RSVP to 412-278-2658.

BIBLE SCHOOL

The First Bethel United Methodist Church’s Vacation Bible School will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, July 27-30.

Ages 3 (must be potty trained) through rising fifth-grade students can attend.

Visit www.firstbethelumc.org/events to register.

ICE CREAM

Peters Township will celebrate National Ice Cream Day from 2 to 3 p.m. July 14 at the recreation center. Children, ages 3 to 5, accompanied by an adult will receive a treat as well as create a craft and play fun games. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Registration deadline is July 10.

Visit www.peterstownship.com to sign up or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

CRAFTERS WANTED

The South Park Women’s Club is looking for crafters for its annual show to be held Oct. 10 at the Broughton Fire Hall. The organization is looking for designers that offer unique items. To see if there is an opening for your type of craft contact Kathy at spwc.craftshow@gmail.com to participate in the show.

ARTS & MUSIC

The Bethel Park Art & Music Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 25 along the Park Avenue streetscape, from the School House Arts & History Center to the community center. Admission is free.

A free shuttle service will be provided from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from the following points in the municipality: South Hills Interfaith Movement, 5301 Park Ave.; Bethel Park High School, 309 Church Road; and the Port Authority Park and Ride lot, 5081 Brightwood Road.

In addition to 80 local artists, there will be live music, food trucks and raffles.

FLEA MARKETS

The Labouré Ladies Guild of St. Catherine Labouré Parish will hold its annual flea market “Timeless Treasures” with an extra day this year. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 16 and 17 as well as from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18 at St. Louise DeMarillac Church in the LeGras Parish Center (lower level), 320 McMurray Road.

Sale items will include jewelry, gently used children’s clothing to size 6, toys, decorative items, knick knacks, kitchen items, holiday decorations, linens, tools, books, some furniture and much more. There will also be a boutique offering better quality items.

Due to fire restrictions, strollers are not permitted inside LeGras Parish Center.

The Church of the Atonement will hold a flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 18 on the lawn located at 618 Washington Ave. in Carnegie.

Vendors are needed to sell crafts and other flea market items.

Call 412-276-0366 to register a space for $10. Vendors must bring a table or blanket and chair, and items they plan to sell. Tarps are not permitted.

St. Gregory Byzantine Catholic Church will hold a summer flea market from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 1 at 2005 Mohawk Road in Upper St. Clair. A leftover sale runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 2.

PILATES

A pilates class will be offered from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays beginning July 15 and continuing through Aug. 26 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair. Register at wroc.westminster-church.org. or call 412-835-6630.

CONCERTS

The New Vintage Big Band will be featured at 2:30 p.m. July 19 in the auditorium of the Bethel Park Community Center.

The concert is one in the Dean Streator Summer Concert Series, sponsored by the Bethel Park Community Foundation. Other acts and dates are: Aug. 2 — Allegheny Brass Band; Aug. 9 — Pittsburgh Banjo Club; and Aug. 16 — Keystone Chorus featuring barbershop harmonies and singalongs.

Admission is free. Doors open at 1:30. Parking is limited.

BOOK SALE

The Bethel Park Lions Club will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 31 at Lions Park located at 5757 Irishtown Road. From 5 to 6 p.m. patrons can fill a bag for $5.

CHABAD EVENTS

The Chabad of the South Hills is offering the following:

Mommy & Me, a music and movement event with Hindy Rosenblum, will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sundays, July 12, 19 and 26. Ages birth to 3 participate in sensory play with friends. Fee is $5 per week or $12 for the session. RSVP required. Visit chabadsh.com/baby or email hindy@chabadsh.com with questions.

Evening with Holocaust survivor Ellen Tissenbaum will be held at 7 p.m. July 20. “Where I Belong” is a story of discovered strength. Admission is free but registration is requested at chabadsh.com/lecture. Address will be provided upon registration

Jewish New York is set for Aug. 30 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is an air roundtrip to New York City to visit The Rebbe’s resting place, Crown Heights Tour, Chabad world headquarters and to shop and eat at a delicious kosher restaurant. Register at chabadsh.com/jny Cost is $125. Flight and dinner are purchased individually.

FESTIVAL

The second annual South Hills Jewish Festival, celebrating Jewish life and culture, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 2 at Chabad of the South Hills location at 1700 Bower Hill Road.

In addition to cultural crafts, kosher wine tasting and food, a petting zoo and fun zone, there will be a live concert with Berel Faiden.

Secure free tickets at chabadsh.com/festival/.

Interested vendors can contact rabbilevi@chabadsh.com for more information.

PONY CAMP

A pony camp for beginner riders, ages 5 to 10, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 10-13 at Horses Unlimited Stables in South Park on Stoltz Road. All new campers will receive a complimentary Horse Care Kit for use during camp and afterward. Campers learn how to care for, groom, tack up, and ride ponies.

Space is limited. Registration is required.

Call 412-835-7726.

CRAFTS

The Joy of Christmas craft show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at St. Louise de Marillac School and LeGras Parish Center at 320 McMurray Road.

More than 100 artists and crafters will offer items for purchase. In addition to craft and 50/50 raffles, lunch, snacks and baked goods will be available for purchase.

Admission is $2 and includes a ticket for the craft raffle.

Strollers are not permitted inside the show.

MUSIC

Recycled Vinyl will be the featured musical act on July 16 on the turf field at Millennium Park. The classic rock and R&B act is part of the Bethel Park Summer Concert series. The country and Americana group Joe Wodarek & 51 South will perform on Aug. 20. Music starts at both events at 6 p.m. Food trucks will be on site. Spectators should bring a chair or blanket.

In between those dates, the Bethel Park Art & Music Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 25 at the Park Avenue Streetscape, which runs from the Schoolhouse Arts & History Center on South Park Road to the community center located at 5151 Park Ave.

Over 100 artists will be featured along with music and food vendors. The event will be held rain or shine.

BP MARKET

The Bethel Park Farmers Market is gearing up for a big summer with special events throughout July and August. In its 20th season, the market is held from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays on Corrigan Drive in South Park.

Theme dates are as follows:

July 14, Cow Appreciation Day. A nod to farm life, there will be a cow-themed scavenger hunt for children.

July 21, Christmas in July. In addition to festive mid-summer fun, there will be seasonal surprises.

July 28, Parks & Rec. Celebrating the community spaces and traditions of Bethel Park.

Aug. 4, National Farmers Market Week. Celebrate and meet the growers and artisans that make the market possible.

Aug. 11, Anniversary Park. The market will celebrate its 20th birthday.

Visit bethelparkpa.gov for more details.

RECYCLE

A household hazardous waste recycling event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 1 in the Bethel Park High School stadium parking lot.

The following is a list of acceptable items and rates that will be collected by Noble Environmental:

Latex and oil-based paints/stains ($0.70/lb)

All other household hazardous waste ($1.05/lb)

Freon containing devices ($0.30/lb)

All types of bulbs and batteries ($0.80/lb)

All sizes of propane tanks ($6.50/lb)

No containers greater than 5 gallons will be accepted.

Visit: nobleenviro.com/drive-thru-collection/ to register online or for further information.

CATS

Bailey’s Cat Haven will host an open house from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1 at its South Park location on 2650 Brownsville Road.

The event features tours of the shelter, cat-related items for sale and a basket raffle. Pinnacle Tattoo (cash only) will be on site and is donating a portion of its proceeds to Bailey’s Cat Haven, which is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to cat care and socialization.

For more details on volunteer opportunities or for questions as well as more information on the shelter, call 412-334-0924.

PRESCHOOL

Registration is now open for the South Hills Jewish Preschool, which is opening in September.

Enroll at SHJewishPreschool.com or to schedule a tour email: hindy@shjewishpreschool.com

CONCERTS

Peters Township concerts are again being held at the Peterswood Park amphitheater this summer. Concerts start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted on Wednesdays and food trucks will be on site.

The line-up also includes: Pittsburgh Dueling Piano Allstars on July 8; Almost Taylor, Taylor Swift Tribute on July 15; Day One on July 22; Radio Tokyo on July 29; Dancing Queen on Aug. 5; The Delaneys on Aug. 12; Street Level (6 p.m.) on Aug. 19; and Desperado: Eagles Tribute Band (6 p.m.) on Aug. 26.

Special events include: Zootopia on July 17; Lilo and Stitch on Aug. 7; Wild World of Animals (6:30 p.m.) on Sept. 2, and Hocus Pocus on Oct. 9.

Beer and wine are permitted and available for purchase at concerts only.

Visit peterstownship.org or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

PT REC

Registration is being accepted for session and one-day programs that start in July and August. Visit www.peterstownship.com to sign up or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

Among the following courses and classes being offered include:

Hoops Stars Basketball on Tuesdays beginning July 7. Ages 2 to 3 meet at 5 p.m. Ages 4 to 5 meet at 5:30 p.m. Ages 6 to 8 meet at 6:30 p.m. Participants learn the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, positioning, defense and rebounding and then apply the learned skills in game situations.

Card making for adults paired with a youth, aged 8 and over is offered from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 13. Card-making for adults, ages 18 and older, will be held Aug. 24. Fee is $35 ($53 for nonmembers).

Volleyball camps for intermediates from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. and from Aug. 10-13 and 3 to 4:15 p.m. Aug. 17-20. An advanced camp runs from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 17-20. Ages 9 to 16 are eligible. Fee is $75 ($112 nonmembers).

Guitar lessons for ages 6 to 12 from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Mondays and for ages 18 and over from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. beginning July 6 at the Peterswood Park outdoor amphitheater. Fee is $115 ($173 nonmembers).

Pickleball instruction is offered for six weeks for ages 18 and over beginning July 6 and 7. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday sessions are offered from 9 to 10 a.m. for the B1 course that focuses on strokes, rules and court fundamentals and teaches the basics of the game. The B2 course, which reinforces skills through cooperative drills and repetitions as well as focuses on situational play and practice, runs from 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Fee is $120 ($180 nonmembers).

REUNION

The South Park High School’s Class of ’76 will hold its 50th reunion Aug. 21 at the Cottage, located at the South Park Fairgrounds, near the clock building. The picnic begins at noon. Tickets are $30 per person. Guests can attend. The reunion committee will provide food and cake. Classmates and guests should bring their own beverages, snacks and sides. RSVP by Aug. 1 to: Lou Ruzzi at 1616 Conor Drive, South Park, PA, 15129.

For more information call: 412-759-7411 or 412-552-9843.

HEALTHY EATING

The South Hills chapter of Plant-Based Pittsburgh meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every third Monday at the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon.

Plant-Based Pittsburgh is a non-profit organization that promotes healthy nutrition and living through a whole foods plant-based lifestyle.

The group will host a potluck on July 15 and host a special guest speaker on July 20.

Email terriwest@plantfullypittsburgh.com for more details.

CRAFTS

The South Park Women’s Club’s 32nd annual craft show will be held Oct. 10 at the Broughton Fire Hall and the group is seeking “unique” crafters and vendors for the event, which features a variety of homemade items as well as offers refreshments, a bake sale, auction and raffle baskets.

Contact Kathy at spwc.craftshow@gmail.com for further details.

Applications are being accepted for John McMillan Presbyterian Church’s annual Christmas Affair.

Space is limited for the event scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 7 at 875 Clifton Road, Bethel Park.

Each year, more than 50 artisans showcase a wide variety of handmade goods and holiday gifts at the event, which also includes a festive Gingerbread House, chance auction and the Kris Kringle Kafé. Admission is free.

Crafters interested in applying or learning more should call 412-759-1634 or email: christmasaffairjmpc@gmail.com.

AUP GROUP

The Association of University People (AUP) welcomes singles 50 and older who are four-year college graduates, to join them for various activities and to meet new friends.

Events include happy hour, brunches, lunches, dinners, meet-ups at live music venues and local wineries, picnics, book groups, day trips, and Scrabble.

Those interested can attend three activities as guests before deciding to join.

Email aupsingles@gmail.com for more information, details on activities, receive a newsletter or become a member.

CAMP

Penn Woods Classical Academy will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence through an immersive four-day summer camp experience taking place from 9 a.m. to noon July 13-16.

Designed to bring history to life, the camp will immerse first- through seventh-grade students in the people, events, and daily life of the American Revolutionary War through hands-on activities, crafts, games, and historical experiences. Each day of camp will feature a Revolutionary-era theme such as: becoming a signer of the Declaration of Independence Day where students will create their own signature, participate in ink and quill writing, complete a scavenger hunt, and take part in a mock Continental Congress debate; learn military drills, make hardtack and stew, and more.

Cost is $65.

Visit pennwoodsclassical.org/upcomingevents to register.

TICKETS

Discounted summer amusement tickets are available for purchase in person at the Peters Township recreation center, located at 700 Meredith Dr.

Tickets are $43 at Kennywood; $35 for Sandcastle and $40 at Idlewood & Soak Zone. All are any-day passes and all sales are final.

Visit peterstownship.com for additional restrictions or call 724-942-5000 for more information.

AARP

The AARP Chapter 3016 meets the second Thursday of the month at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The meeting starts at noon.

The group offers trips, picnics, programs and holiday parties. Ages 55 and older can attend.

Call 412-563-3961 for more details

TOPS

Chapter 475 of the Take Off Pounds Reasonable group meets every Thursday at Carnegie Lifespan Center, 300 Lincoln Ave. Weigh-in is at 1:30 p.m. Class starts at 2 p.m. The group offers programs, contests and exercise.

Call 412-276-5056 for information.