Get Out Weekend Planner

Welcome to your Get Out Weekend Planner!

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Upper St. Clair Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got 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.

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Where/When: , Thursday, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Why Go?: The Rotary Club is a service, non-profit organization that contributes to the local community in many ways as well as helping outside the community and the World.  All are invited to this meeting to see if you can serve and give back in your community.

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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.

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Where/When:  , Friday, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: The Conversation Salon meets on the first Friday of each month in the Multi-Purpose Room. Join the group for good conversation about current events! This month's topic is how to fix our education system. Registration is requested for first-time visitors. Call 412-835-5540 to register.

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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.

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Where/When: Michaels, Saturday at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Why Go: Grandparents Day is on Sept. 11. Ages 3 and up can wish grandparents a joyous day with a handmade card. This is a free make-it, take-it event while supplies last.

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Where/When: , Saturday, 12 to 2 p.m.
Why Go: All are invited to learn more about the Pittsburgh Youth Ballet Company at this Open House. Fall classes start on Sept. 6 at the Company.

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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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Where?/When?: South Park, Saturday to Monday, 12 p.m. start time
Why Go?: Bring the entire family to savor great tastes as teams of cooks battle it out for the best ribs and chicken wings available anywhere. This Labor Day weekend-long event also includes live concerts by a terrific selection of local bands, craft booths, petting zoo, pony rides, beer garden, children's area and even a sports zone. The band Everclear will perform on Friday followed by War on Saturday. On the last day of festivities Molly Hatchet will perform.
Pricing: $8 pre-sale, $10 at the gate. Kids 11 and under are FREE. Click here to purchase tickets.

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Where/When: , Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m.
Why Go?: Family Fun Fest will feature food, crafts, games, music and more! This event is fun for all ages and benefits the Washington Area Humane Society.
Pricing: $1/adult (12 and up) and kids are free.

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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.