Events Calendar – July/August
Editors’ pick: Mt. Lebanon Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4
Children’s activities, games, food and vendors will be available from noon to 5 p.m. followed by a concert by Saved by the 90s from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. The free event is open to all. The Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center parking lot will be closed, except for people with disabilities who have an official permit. Mt. Lebanon Park, 900 Cedar Boulevard.
Mt. Lebanon Police Department Classic Car Show
Sunday, July 5
The 29th annual show includes classic cars, food, vendors and live music from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Awards will be presented for the top 60 cars, Best in Show, Chief’s Choice and the Pete Rust Memorial Trophy. Rain or shine. Washington Road, between 600 and 700 blocks. Free and open to the public.

Moraine State Park Regatta
Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2
Eco-recreational activities on water and land for all ages along the south shore of Lake Arthur with nature-themed experiences and local vendors. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.
Mt. Lebanon Music in the Park
Saturday, July 4; Sunday, July 19 and Sunday, August 2
Recreation is rockin’, so get pumped up with our free Music in the Park summer concert series. Bring a blanket or chair to relax beneath the trees or dance the evening away on the basketball courts. Mt. Lebanon Park, 900 Cedar Boulevard
July 4, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.:
Saved by the 90s — live cover band
August 2, 7 to 8:30 p.m.:
The Timothy Earl Band — modern country hits and country rock
(NOTE: NEW DATE) August 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m.:
The Delaneys — rock, classics and current music
Mid-Summer Swing Dance
Wednesday, July 29
A Lindy Hop with the Pittsburgh Swing Dance Community, rooted in the dance traditions of the 1920s through the 1940s. Outdoors, if weather permits. No partner or experience needed. Light refreshments provided; BYOB permitted. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. The Frick Pittsburgh.
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: beginner-friendly lesson
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.: social dancing and live music by the Boilermaker Jazz Band.
Cost: $15 members; $20 adults; $10 youth ages 3-17; $5 college student with ID.
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19
A weekend featuring vintage racing through Schenley Park, an international car show and family friendly activities. Vendors, food and drinks will also be available. Gates open at 8 a.m. Weekend admission is a $20 donation; children 12 and under are free. VIP Lawn Experience: $200. Parking at Flagstaff Hill, across from Phipps Conservatory is a $20 donation per car per day. Free shuttle buses available.
Final Friday Concert Series
Fridays, July 31, and August 28
Free live music onstage at the Clearview Common pavilion from 6 to 9 p.m.
July 31: 59 Watts — modern rock
August 28: Fungus — Western Pennsylvania jam band and Grateful Dead tribute
Art at the Farm
Saturday, August 8
Family-friendly arts activities at Gilfillan Farm, also featuring live music by Bertha and the Belles. Food trucks, adult beverages and paintings for sale. 110 Orr Road. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $5 online, $10 at the door.
13th Annual Jessie Games
Saturday, August 8
Last year, the Jessie Games brought in more than $50,000 for Catholic Charities’ youth and family services, supporting youth enrichment programs, just through a bunch of kids playing games and having fun. Carnival games, crafts, sports, face painting and lots more. AHN Sports Complex at Cool Springs, 3001 Cool Springs Drive. Friends and family registration: $50.
Inside Lebo podcast
New episodes of Mt. Lebanon’s podcast, Inside Lebo, drop every other Friday.
Upcoming topics:
Avoiding Elder Fraud
Meet the Mt. Lebanon Interns