1 -Aug. 20-Sept. 25: Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, West Newton
Jolly King Henry welcomes his friends and subjects to the magical village of Morelandshire for the opening weekend of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival. Expect crowd pleasers throughout the day with sword fighting, magicians, exciting tales of adventure from heroines in disguise, plus Dragonfire, a fire-breathing comedy act. And you won’t want to miss the action-packed jousting of chivalrous knights on horseback. Themed weekends include a Children’s Weekend from Sept. 3-5 and a Pirate Invasion weekend from Sept. 17-18. Tickets are $12 for ages 5-12, $25 for grownups and free for those younger than 5.
2 - "Through the Woods" at Point State Park Saturday
Fred Rogers Productions has partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to create three upcoming family events in Pittsburgh-area parks tied to our series of shorts, Through the Woods. The free events will include nature walks, episode screenings, story time, crafts, and more. The first of three will take place next Saturday, July 16, at Laurel Hill State Park in Somerset, PA.
Through the Woods follows a young boy named Rider and his beloved dog Wolfie as they venture into their backyard woods in search of adventures. As they meet the animals that live there, they observe, ask questions, and ultimately inspire viewers to make discoveries of their own. The series nurtures respect for nature and models a variety of essential lessons for kids and families, so it provides a natural tie to the initiatives of the DCNR.
The events are designed to be a fun and free way for families to explore the outdoors together as they get to know some of our local parks. Paul Siefken, President and CEO of Fred Rogers Productions, is available for interview in advance of the event to share the news with local families. Would you have interest in chatting with Paul for a segment about the events?
For reference, the subsequent two events will take place on August 20 (Point State Park) and September 10 (Raccoon Creek State Park).
3 - Help paint the largest mural in the Pittsburgh region - Sunday, 8/21 - from 1-6pm
https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/largest-mural-in-pittsburgh-regions-in-the-works/
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