DATE
|
2010 EVENT
|
TIME
|
UNTIL
MID-MARCH
|
Ice Skating
Winter Golf |
|
APRIL-OCT
|
 South Park Theatre |
Varies |
JUNE
|
| Mondays |
South Park BMX Practice
(SP BMX Track)
Practice Fee: $5
Check schedule for dates & more info |
6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Wednesdays
& Saturdays |
South Park BMX Races
(SP BMX Track)
Fee to Race-Points only: $7
Fee to Race-Points/Trophy: $9
Check schedule for dates & more info |
Register 6-7 pm
Race at 8 pm |
| 6/4 |
Pittsburgh Opera
(Amphitheatre)
|
7:30 pm |
6/5 -
Labor Day |
Wave Pool Open
(Weather & Conditions Permitting) |
|
| 6/6 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead
|
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 6/10 |
5th Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony
By the Dawn's Early Light" Flag Retirement Plaza
(Behind Children's Theatre)
Flags that have become worn and unusable while flying in service to our nation will be properly retired by being disposed of in the plaza’s burn pit. Allegheny County Council will host the event and encourages the public to attend. |
1 pm |
| 6/10 - 6/26 |
 MID-LIFE! The Crisis Musical
Tickets: $11
A well balanced look at the joys of growing older, poking fun at the frustrations of mammograms, love handles, forgetfulness, menopause, and reading glasses! A hilarious romp through the trials and tribulations of aging!
Info & reservations: (412) 831-8552
South Park Theatre
|
Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm |
| 6/11 |
Summer Concert Series:
Chuck Blasko & the Vogues (rock )
(Amphitheatre)
|
7:30 pm |
| 6/12 |
Movies in the Park
Spiderman 1 & 2
(Agricultural Hall)
|
7 pm |
| 6/13 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead
|
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 6/14 - 6/23 |
 The Frog Princess
Children's Theatre
Tickets: $2 each
Info & reservations: (412) 831-8552
South Park Theatre |
Mon & Tues:
6:30 pm
Tues & Wed:
10 am
|
| 6/15, 6/17 |
Nature Discovery Days
(Nature Center - children & youth) |
10 am |
| 6/17 |
Men's Golf Championship
(Golf Course) |
|
| 6/18 |
BNY Mellon Jazz Series: Mike Stern
(Amphitheatre)
|
7:30 pm |
| 6/20 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 6/25 |
Poetry, Prose & Picnics in the Park with Chatham University
|
7 pm |
| 6/26 |
Trail Trek
(Nature Center - children & youth) |
10 am |
| 6/26 & 6/27 |
 Stars ' n' Stripes National
BMX Racing Event
(SP BMX Track)
|
Varies |
| 6/27 |
Into the Gardens
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
Learn about the many plantings on the Homestead grounds from flax, rye and corn to vegetables for the kitchen, herbs, medicinal herbs, and fruits. Docents will explain the methods of cultivations and the uses of the various plants.
$2 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 6/28 - 7/7 |
The Granny Awards
Childrens Theatre
Tickets: $2 each
Info & reservations: (412) 831-8552
South Park Theatre
|
Mon & Tues:
6:30 pm
Tues & Wed:
10 am
|
JULY
|
| Mondays |
South Park BMX Practice
(SP BMX Track)
Practice Fee: $5
Check schedule for dates & more info |
6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Wednesdays
& Saturdays |
South Park BMX Races
(SP BMX Track)
Fee to Race-Points only: $7
Fee to Race-Points/Trophy: $9
Check schedule for dates & more info |
Wed: Register 6-7 pm
Race at 8 pm
Sat: Register 5-6 pm
Race at 7 pm
|
| 7/1-7/17 |
Proof
Tickets: $11
The discovery of a mysterious notebook belonging to her late, genius mathematician father leads a young woman to face a difficult question - how much of her father’s madness will she inherit?
Info & reservations: (412) 831-8552
South Park Theatre |
Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm |
| 7/2 |
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
(Amphitheatre)
|
8 pm |
| 7/4 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 7/5 - 7/7 |
The Granny Awards
Childrens Theatre
Tickets: $2 each
Info & reservations: (412) 831-8552
South Park Theatre
|
Mon & Tues:
6:30 pm
Tues & Wed:
10 am
|
| 7/6 |
Women's Golf Championship
(Golf Course) |
|
| 7/6 |
Free Swimming Lessons
Last name A-K
5 years & older |
Once a week
(Total of 4 weeks)
10 - 10:45 am |
| 7/8 |
Free Swimming Lessons
Last name L-Z
5 years & older |
Once a week
(Total of 4 weeks)
10 - 10:45 am |
7/9
Cancelled |
Yoga & Tai Chi in the Park
with BYS Yoga and
Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi Academy
(Amphitheatre)
|
6 pm -
8:30 pm
|
| 7/10 |
Butterflies: A Search & Enjoy Mission
(Nature Center - Youth, adult) |
10 am |
| 7/10 & 7/11 |
SP BMX State Qualifier
BMX Racing Event
(SP BMX Track) |
Varies |
| 7/11 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 7/12 - 7/21 |
Puss & Boots
Children's Theatre
Tickets $2 each
Info & reservations: (412) 831-8552
South Park Theatre |
Mon & Tues:
6:30 pm
Tues & Wed:
10 am
|
| 7/16 |
Poetry, Prose & Picnics in the Park
(Amphitheatre, rain location - Home Economics Building)
|
7 pm |
| 7/16 |
Stargazing
(Wave Pool Parking Lot - Youth & adult) |
9 pm |
| 7/17 |
Triathlon for Kids (Swimming, biking & running)
(Swimming Pool - Ages 7-12)
Pgh. Habitat for Humanity
Contact: (412) 466-6710
|
6 am - 11 am |
| 7/18 |
Whiskey Rebellion Day
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
Learn the importance to our country of this event. A short skit in which the first shots are fired will be performed at 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm.
$2 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 7/21 |
Big Band Bash with Graham Grubb
Location moved to Museum Building
|
7:30 pm |
| 7/22 |
10th Annual Edible Flowers Food Fest
Admission $20, pre-registration required
(Buffalo Inn) |
7:15 pm |
| 7/22-8/7 |
The Mousetrap
Tickets: $11
An eclectic group of strangers stranded in a B&B need to figure out whom among them is a murderer before someone else is killed! Skeletons are rattled in this famous murder mystery by Agatha Christie.
Info & reservations: (412) 831-8552
South Park Theatre |
Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm |
| 7/23 |
Karaoke with Judy Doven
(Amphitheatre, rain location - Home Economics Building)
|
7:30 pm |
7/25
Rain date:
8/1 |
"Rev 'Em Up for Kids" Car Cruise
$5 per car - spectators are free
Donations accepted!
Dash plaques, trophies, 50/50
Music, vendors, family fun & kids zone.
Hotline: (412) 831-6800 Ext. 730
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Benefits Bethel Park Junior Football
(Fairgrounds)
|
Vehicle registration:
10 am
Show:
11 am - 6 pm |
| 7/25 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 7/26 - 8/4 |
Aesop's Adventure
Children's Theatre
Tickets: $2 each
Info & reservations: (412) 831-8552
South Park Theatre
|
Mon & Tues:
6:30 pm
Tues & Wed:
10 am
|
| 7/28 |
Juniors' Golf Championship
(Golf Course) |
|
| 7/30 |
Summer Concert Series:
Incendio (new age/guitar fusion)
(Amphitheatre)
|
7:30 pm |
AUGUST
|
| Mondays |
South Park BMX Practice
(SP BMX Track)
Practice Fee: $5
Check schedule for dates & more info |
6:30 - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesdays |
South Park BMX Races
(Wednesdays)
(SP BMX Track)
Fee to Race-Points only: $7
Fee to Race-Points/Trophy: $9
Check schedule for dates & more info |
Register 6-7 pm
Race at 8 pm |
| 8/1 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 8/2 - 8/4 |
Aesop's Adventure
Children's Theatre
Tickets: $2 each
Info & reservations: (412) 831-8552
South Park Theatre
|
Mon & Tues:
6:30 pm
Tues & Wed:
10 am
|
| 8/4 |
Big Band Bash with Joe Campus
(Ice Rink)
|
7:30 pm |
| 8/5 - 8/7 |
The Mousetrap
Tickets: $11
An eclectic group of strangers stranded in a B&B need to figure out whom among them is a murderer before someone else is killed! Skeletons are rattled in this famous murder mystery by Agatha Christie.
Info & reservations: (412) 831-8552
South Park Theatre |
Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm |
| 8/6 |
Summer Concert Series:
Livingston Taylor (folk rock)
(Amphitheatre) |
7:30 pm |
| 8/7 |
Wild Edibles
(Nature Center - Youth & adult) |
10 am |
| 8/7 |
Summer Event:
Make Art in the Park!
(Home Economics Building)
|
Noon - 4 pm |
| 8/8 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 8/9 - 8/18 |
Madeline
Children's Theatre
Tickets: $2 each
Info & reservations: (412) 831-8552
South Park Theatre |
Mon & Tues:
6:30 pm
Tues & Wed:
10 am
|
| 8/12 - 8/28 |
Harps and Harmonicas
Tickets: $11
When her husband of 41 years dies, a woman embarks on a wild road trip with her daughter’s best friend. An inspiring coming-of-age comedy and winner of the 2004 Mountain Playhouse International Comedy Playwriting Contest.
Info & reservations: (412) 831-8552
South Park Theatre |
Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm |
| 8/13 |
Summer Concert Series:
Marcia Ball Band (blues/rock)
(Amphitheatre)
|
|
| 8/14 |
Garden in the Parks
An Educational Field Day with Penn State Master Gardeners
South Park Demonstration Garden
Corrigan Dr. and McConkey Rd.
Read the news release for all the fun activities! |
9 am - 1 pm |
| 8/14 |
Children's Theatre Showcase
South Park Theatre |
1 pm |
| 8/15 |
Children's Theatre Showcase
South Park Theatre |
7 pm |
| 8/15 |
Summer Flax Fest
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
The process of turning the flax plant into linen cloth will be demonstrated. Summer chores are highlighted. A sampler/needlework display.
$2 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 8/18 |
Summer Concert Series:
Big Band Bash with Joe Campus
(Ice Rink) |
7:30 pm |
| 8/20 |
Poetry, Prose & Picnics in the Park with Carlow University(Amphitheatre, rain location - Home Economics Building)
|
7 pm |
| 8/21 |
Wildflower Walk
(Oliver Miller Homestead Parking Lot - Youth & adult) |
10 am |
| 8/22 |
A Day to Honor Our Southwestern PA Vietnam Veterans
(Fairgrounds - Corrigan Dr and Brownsville Rd)
This event is to honor our Vietnam Veterans and to show these American heroes just how grateful we are for their service to our country. They all deserved a hero’s welcome when they came home – and they still do. This is a special day and we will welcome all of our nation’s veterans with open arms – please help us spread the word! We will have music, food and fun for the entire day! Event Flyer
Sponsored by:
VFW Post 1940, PO Box 590, South Park, PA 15129 |
10 am - 6 pm
Parade 11 am |
| 8/22 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 8/27 |
Summer Concert Series:
Duquesne Tamburitzans
(Amphitheatre)
|
7:30 pm |
| 8/29 |
Summer Frolic & Games
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
Join the Millers as they relax with games and contests before the hard work of harvest begins. Try your hand at frontier games.
$2 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead
|
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
SEPTEMBER
|
Mondays
|
South Park BMX Practice
(SP BMX Track)
Practice Fee: $5
Check schedule for dates & more info |
6:30 - 8:30 pm
|
Wednesdays
|
South Park BMX Races
(SP BMX Track)
Fee to Race-Points only: $7
Fee to Race-Points/Trophy: $9
Check schedule for dates & more info |
Register 6-7 pm
Race at 8 pm
|
9/2
|
Senior's Golf Championship
(Golf Course) |
|
9/2 - 9/18
|
Almost, Maine
Tickets: $11
On a cold, clear night in the remote town of Almost, Maine, residents find them- selves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. If you liked I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, you’ll love this delightful & comedic mid- winter night’s dream!
Info & reservations: (412) 831-8552
South Park Theatre |
Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm
|
9/4 - 9/6
|
 Rib & Wing Challenge
(Fairgrounds)
Live entertainment, ribs and wings from across the country, "Allegheny Idol" competition, more!
Event Flyer
South Park Rib & Wing Challenge |
Noon - 10 pm
|
9/5
|
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
|
| 9/11 |
Wildflowers
(Nature Center - Youth & adult)
|
10 am |
| 9/12 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 9/18 |
South Park Township Community Day
(Fairgrounds) |
8 am - 5 pm |
| 9/18 & 9/19 |
Revolutionary War Encampment
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
The 8th Pennsylvania Regiment will set up camp on the grounds and re-enact the day-to-day life of the Revolutionary War soldier. Young soldiers will be recruited and drilled. Displays of rifles and weaponry.
$2 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 9/23 - 10/9 |
Nutcrackers
Tickets: $11
A.K.A. Nunsense 4! The nuns you love are back in their first ever television show - a Christmas Special - taped in the convent basement. The perfect way to get ready for the holidays!
Info & reservations: (412) 831-8552
South Park Theatre |
Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm |
| 9/25 |
Birds of Prey
(Silent Brook, children, youth & adult) |
10 am |
| 9/26 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
OCTOBER
|
Opening
Date TBA |
Hundred Acres Manor 
Pittsburgh's largest & scariest haunted house!
Benefits Animal Friends & the Homeless Children's Education Fund. Check link for times & more info. |
Wed. - Sun |
Mondays,
(mid-April
to mid-Oct.) |
South Park BMX Practice
(SP BMX Track)
Practice Fee: $5
Check schedule for dates & more info |
6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Wednesdays,
(mid-April
to mid-Oct.) |
South Park BMX Races
(Wednesdays)
(SP BMX Track)
Fee to Race-Points only: $7
Fee to Race-Points/Trophy: $9
Check schedule for dates & more info |
Register 6-7 pm
Race at 8 pm |
| 10/1 - 10/9 |
Nutcrackers
Tickets: $11
A.K.A. Nunsense 4! The nuns you love are back in their first ever television show - a Christmas Special - taped in the convent basement. The perfect way to get ready for the holidays!
Info & reservations: (412) 831-8552
South Park Theatre |
Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm
Sun. 2 pm |
| 10/2 |
Mushroom Mania
(Nature Center - Youth & adult) |
10 am |
| 10/2 |
Hay Day Family Fall Festival
(Amphitheatre)
Kids of all ages can enjoy fun fall activities like hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo, face-painting, bounce houses, strolling artists, arts & crafts, food and beverages for sale and more!
Free admission |
Noon - 4 pm |
| 10/3 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 10/10 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 10/11 |
Regular Golf
Season End |
|
| 10/12 - 11/30 |
Fall Golf
Season |
|
| 10/16 |
Change in the Weather
(Nature Center - Youth & adult) |
10 am |
| 10/17 |
Children's Harvest Festival
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
Children can try their hands at various frontier crafts such as tin punching, corn crafts, games and butter churning. Tussie-mussies will be sold. Bring your cameras for pictures of children in frontier dress.
$2 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 10/24 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 10/31 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm
|
| 10/31 |
Tennis
Season End |
|
NOVEMBER
|
Closing
Date TBA |
Last night for
Hundred Acres Manor
Pittsburgh's largest & scariest haunted house!
Benefits Animal Friends & the Homeless Children's Education Fund. Check link for more info. |
7 -10 pm |
11/4-
Mid March |
2010-2011 Ice Skating Season
(Weather & Conditions Permitting) |
|
| 11/6 |
Fossils
(Nature Center - Youth & adult) |
10 am |
| 11/7 |
Candlelight Tours
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
Enjoy the special atmosphere of the Homestead at dusk with candles and lanterns lighting your way. Hot cider and cookies will be sold.
$2 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
Special Times:
4:30 - 7:30 pm |
| 11/14 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 11/21 |
An 18th Century Thanksgiving
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
A traditional meal for the Miller family will be prepared at the open hearth and bake oven; an 18th century frontier feast will be on display.
$2 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 11/28 |
Open for Tours
Last admission at 4 pm.
$1 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 11/30 |
In-Line Skating/Deck Hockey
Season End |
|
| 11/30 |
Fall Golf
Season End |
|
DECEMBER
|
12/1 -
Mid March |
Winter Golf
Season |
|
| 12/4 |
Birdnests: Explained and Exposed
(Oliver Miller Homestead Parking Lot - Youth & adult) |
10 am |
| 12/5 |
Scots-Irish Christmas
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
Celebrate the Scots Irish heritage of the Millers with highland dancing. Participation welcomed. A tea and traditional foods will be on display.
$2 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |
| 12/12 |
18th Century Frontier Christmas
(Oliver Miller Homestead - All ages)
Music fills the Homestead as traditional carols will be performed throughout the site. The Miller house will be decorated for Christmas in Western Pennsylvania frontier style.
$2 donation
Oliver Miller Homestead |
1:30 - 4:30 pm |