The weekend is almost here and there is a TON of stuff happening in the area. Well, Chartiers Valley Patch is coming to the rescue with our Get Out Weekend Planner!
We’ve got 5 of the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our top picks for this weekend to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy. You won't be disappointed.
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Where?/When?: Uptown Coffee, Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Why Go?: A family-friendly event featuring free live music and the chance to check out the businesses in Mt. Lebanon’s central business district. Enjoy live street performers and a great community experience.
Pricing: Free.
2.
Where?/When?: Home Depot, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Why Go?: The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons and an achievement pin. This week's project is an ESPN Game Day Board.
3.
Where/When: Michaels, Saturday at 1 to 3 p.m.
Why Go?: Celebrate Grandparent's Day with a personalized frame. This year, Grandparents Day is on Sept. 11. Ages 3 and up can participate in this make-it, take-it event while supplies last.
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4.
Where?/When?: Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m.
Why Go?: Join staff for an insightful, and sometimes tasty, journey through the abundance fall wild edibles. Animals rely on these tasty treats, so can we! Participants will learn the basics of plant identification and find many of the wild edibles found in Boyce Mayview Park. Samples of edibles will be enjoyed during the presentation followed by the identification hike into the Boyce Mayview Park. Call or email to register.
Pricing: $8 per adult, $3 per child (under 12), 10% discount for groups of 3 or more.
5.
Where/When: Any PA Waterway, Monday, 8 a.m.
Why Go?: Labor Day is the Commission's second Fish-for-Free Day for 2011. This day allows anyone to legally first with or without a fishing license.
