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Riverview Park Heritage Day!

Saturday, June 12, 2010

11:00 a.m. - Parade

Noon-4:00 p.m. - Heritage Day Activities

Riverview Park

Strike up the band! This premier North Side event kicks off with a colorful parade marching to the the beat of the Perry High School Marching Band and continues for a full day of adventure and exploration at Riverview Park!

A soaring rock climbing wall serves as the centerpiece of this day of free family activities. Kids test their climbing skills as they scale the 32-foot structure. Then explore the landmark Allegheny Observatory, hailed as one of the major astronomical research institutions of the world. Or set off on the extensive network of wilderness trails that attract hikers, joggers and horseback riders year round to this grand regional park.

Throughout the park grounds, kids unleash their creativity at the Citiparks Roving Art Cart, explore nature at the Frick Environmental Center hands-on adventure, greet favorite mascots, ride ponies and horses, and much more. The Department of Public Safety's brave men and women in blue provide an interactive/educational experience for kids and families. And everyone enjoys free refreshments.

Sponsored by NewsRadio 1020 KDKA.
For more information call 412-255-2493 or click here for directions.

Baby Sale!

Big Sale at USA Baby!

 furniture * bedding * strollers * safety * baby essentials * room decor
USA Baby and Child Space in Pittsburgh carries all of your favorite brands; Baby’s Dream, Berg, Bonavita, Million Dollar Baby, Munire, Stanley’s Young America, Britax, Graco, Cocalo, Cotton Tale, Glenna Jean and Robeez just to name a few.

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412-821-7100 

2257 Babcock Blvd 

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Free Movies in the Parks

Grab a blanket or lawn chair and head out for an unforgettable evening of free cinema under the stars. The 2010 "Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park" schedule will include The Blind Side, How to Train Your Dragon, Up, Michael Jackson’s This Is It and many other current movie favorites for all members of the family.

Return to your favorite movie location at Flagstaff Hill, Riverview Park, Grandview Park in Mt. Washington, Arsenal Park in Lawrenceville, Brookline Memorial Park, East Liberty or West End/Elliott Overlook.

For more information, call 412-422-6426 or click here for a full schedule.

Schenley Park
Location: Flagstaff Hill
Dates: Sundays and Wednesdays, June 9 - August 29, 2010
Time: Dusk
Jun 09 The Blind Side (PG-13)
93.7 The Fan on-site with prizes and activities!
Jun 13 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG)
Jun 16 Star Trek (PG-13)
Jun 20 Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)
Jun 23 Julie & Julia (PG-13)
Jun 27 Where the Wild Things Are (PG)
Jun 30 State of Play (PG-13)
Jul 07 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (PG)
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA on-site with prizes and activities!
Jul 11 Coraline (PG)
Jul 14 The Soloist (PG-13)
Jul 18 Imagine That (PG)
Jul 21 Terminator Salvation (PG-13)
Jul 25 Astro Boy (PG)
Jul 28 Sherlock Holmes (PG-13)
93.7 The Fan on-site with prizes and activities!
Aug 01 Bandslam (PG)
Aug 04 G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra (PG-13)
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA on-site with prizes and activities!
Aug 08 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (PG)
Aug 11 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PG-13)
Aug 15 Michael Jackson's This Is It (PG)
Aug 18 New Moon (PG-13)
Aug 22 How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
Aug 25 Avatar (PG-13)
93.7 The Fan on-site with prizes and activities!
Aug 29 Extraordinary Measures (PG)

Arsenal Park
Location: 39th and Butler Streets, Lawrenceville
Dates: Fridays, June 11 - August 27
Time: Dusk
Jun 11 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG)
Jun 18 Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)
Jun 25 Where the Wild Things Are (PG)
Jul 02 Planet 51 (PG)
Jul 09 Coraline (PG)
Jul 16 Imagine That (PG)
Jul 23 Astro Boy (PG)
Jul 30 Bandslam (PG)
Aug 06 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (PG)
Aug 13 Michael Jackson's This Is It (PG)
Aug 20 How to Train Your Dragon (PG)
Aug 27 Up (PG)

All FREE family fun!!

Playdate @ the Zoo!

Our next playdate is this Wednesday, June 9th @ the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

We will meet just inside the pay booth at 10 am. Be sure and bring your lunch (or you can purchase one as well).
Current Zoo Admission Rates
Adult $13
Seniors (60+ years of age) $12
Children (ages 2-13) $11
Children under 24 months Free
Parking Free

Please RSVP so we know to look for you, hope to see you there!

Free Family Festival

Sunday, June 6th

12-5 pm

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main

4400 Forbes Avenue (Oakland)

On the lawn

Catch a wave and join us for an afternoon packed with free fun for everyone! Enjoy live entertainment and cool activities to jump-start summer reading for the whole family.
Avoid the registration lines! Register ahead here.

•Watch fun performances
•Meet Kenny Kangaroo and Ricky Raccoon
•Personalize a Smiley Cookie with Eat'n Park
•Rock out with Radio Disney & Friends
•See glass blowing demonstrations with the Pittsburgh Glass Center
•Check out the Used Book Sale
•Visit with the Pittsburgh Pirates
•Support your Library
•AND SO MUCH MORE...

Get Your Bike On

Beyond Bikes Day May 29, 2010

Location: Kingsley Association Community Center, 6435 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Date: 5/29/2010

Time: noon until 3 pm

Description: Centered at the Kingsley Association Community Center, the Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club, in conjunction with their Tour of the ‘Hood, will provide cycling basics rides, some of which will go through six East End neighborhoods.

Beyond Bikes Day will showcase some of the bike lanes in Pittsburgh’s East End and help families by providing new opportunities to get outside together. Rides of three different lengths, all under 30 minutes long, will leave every 20 minutes. Riders are encouraged to bring their own bikes and helmets, but a limited number of loaner bikes will also be available. Raffle prizes, including kids’ bikes and biking gear, will be given away at the end of the event. For kids with their own bikes or who are curious to learn, bike safety inspections will be provided by Bike Pittsburgh and Free Ride Youth Programs. This is a FREE event.

verbiage courtesy of Bike Pittsburgh.