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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Ticket Information Released for Upper St. Clair's Kennywood School Picnic Day

Kennywood School Picnic Day is June 17 for the Upper St. Clair School District.

Upper St. Clair School District's Kennywood School Picnic Day this year is Monday, June 17.  The school ticket sale date is Friday, May 10—when tickets can be purchased for a discounted $24. The following ticket purchasing times for Upper St. Clair schools are: Click here for additional information.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Kennywood Still Thrills with Old & New

Have you been to the park yet this summer?

For most of us, Kennywood defines summer in the ‘Burgh. Each year, we look forward to taking a spin on the Music Express, testing out the latest coaster and enjoying the classics—the double dip on the Jack Rabbit, the contest of The Racer and the old twists and turns of The Thunderbolt. This year, Kennywood offers a new thrill with The Black Widow. What begins as nothing but a smooth ride in the breeze quickly becomes a blood-curdling-scream-inducing ride that will leave your head spinning. It’s one of those rides that makes you feel as if your face is melting off in the wind and your body is being pounded into the ground every time you swing back and forth. Yep. It’s that intense. Combining the ultimate scares of insane height, spinning …

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Additional Kennywood Day Tickets for Sale

Those who missed buying tickets last month can do so on Thursday and Friday mornings.

Additional tickets for this summer's Upper St. Clair Kennywood picnic go on sale inside the school district's administrative office's lobby on Thursday and Friday. The tickets will be available from 8:30 a.m. to noon. They cost $23 each and only cash and money orders are accepted. The picnic itself is on Monday, June 18. In addition, the school district is offering Kennywood bus tickets with transportation TO Kennywood ONLY at the cost of $5 each. Please note that return transportation from Kennywood will NOT be provided. The bus will leave Eisenhower Elementary School on Kennywood Day at 11 a.m.  Bus tickets can be purchased through Friday, June 15.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Kennywood Tickets for School Picnic on Sale Friday

The school picnic is on Monday, June 18.

It's almost that time again! Tickets for this summer's Upper St. Clair Kennywood picnic go on sale at Upper St. Clair schools on Friday, May 11. The picnic itself is on Monday, June 18. Those interested in buying tickets must go to the schools at the appropriate time listed below with $23 per ticket (cash or money order ONLY): In addition, the school district will be offering Kennywood bus tickets with transportation TO Kennywood ONLY at the cost of $5 each. Please note that return transportation from Kennywood will NOT be provided. The bus will leave Eisenhower Elementary School on Kennywood Day at 11 a.m.  Bus tickets can be purchased at each of the schools beginning on Friday, May 11, and will continue to be available for purchase …

Monday, May 7, 2012

Readers' Choice: Where's Your Favorite Staycation?

With the economy tight, we want to know where in western Pennsylvania is your favorite Staycation!

We all know that the economy is tough nowadays, so we at Patch want to find ways for families to enjoy a summer vacation on the cheap. There are plenty of places to have a great summer vacation without spending a lot of money. You can go to Kennywood, ride the bike trails, spend a day at the trolley museum, relax at the local park, take in an auto race, ride a boat or hit some golf balls. We at Patch are calling it a Staycation! And we want to know where your favorite local place is to spend a weekend without spending a lot of money. We’ve given a brief description of places to visit below, so vote in the poll or offer your own suggestions in the comment sections!

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Erin Faulk

8:07 pm on Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Kennywood is definitely winning in this poll. What's everyone's favorite ride?   more ›

Friday, April 13, 2012

Are Beer Sales at Kennywood a Good Idea?

The amusement park is close to inking a deal for a beer garden.

Riders at Kennywood Park may soon be able to down some liquid courage before hopping on the amusement park’s more daring rides. At a public hearing Wednesday, West Mifflin officials approved a liquor license transfer from a closed McKeesport restaurant to Kennywood, the Tribune Review reports. If the Liquor Control Board approves the transfer, the family-friendly amusement park could begin selling beer in a designated “beer garden” by June. According to the Trib’s report, Kennywood officials said they had a positive response from guests when beer was sold at the park during two weekends in September for Oktoberfest events. There also has been increasing requests over the years for beer sales at park. What do you think? Is mixing beer with …

PBK

10:38 pm on Monday, April 16, 2012

Kim, Sorry in advance, I am really not "attacking" you. I am just curious how you plan to avoid this and/or alternatives. pbk   more ›

Monday, August 15, 2011

Upper St. Clair Band to Perform at Kennywood

The band will play in the Fall Fantasy Parade on Monday night.

Everyone is invited to join Kennywood this month in celebrating the coming fall season with a parade every night. More than 140 high school and college marching bands will participate in the Fall Fantasy Parade. Upper St. Clair will perform Monday, Aug. 15. Parades are scheduled for 8 p.m. nightly (weather permitting) and the following rides will be closed during the parades: Jack Rabbit, Aero 360, Racer, Paddle Boats, Skycoaster and Volcano. Click here to save $5 off Night Rider Admission (after 5 pm) with online coupon. The band schedule is subject to change without notice. The park address is 4800 Kennywood Blvd. in West Mifflin.

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Becky Brindle

9:06 am on Monday, August 15, 2011

Great! If you take pictures, will you please email me some? I will publish them here on Upper St. Clair Patch! My email is Becky.Emmers@patch.com.   more ›

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Kennywood's Now Open Daily

The Upper St. Clair school picnic is scheduled to take place June 20.

Time to binge on those Potato Patch fries and ride the Jack Rabbit until you feel nausea. Kennywood Amusement Park is now open daily.  The annual Upper St. Clair school picnic to Kennywood is scheduled for June 20. If your child doesn't have tickets, you can still purchase them at the school district administrative office on Monday, June 6, and Tuesday, June 7, from 8 a.m. until noon. The tickets cost $22.00 each. Only cash and money orders are accepted. The school district is also selling Kennywood bus tickets, but only with transportation to Kennywood. Return transportation from Kennywood will not be provided. The bus will leave Eisenhower Elementary School at 11 a.m. and tickets cost $5.00 each.

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