Get Out: Memorial Ride, Street Carnival or Jags
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Here are five ideas for things you can do in the area to have a great weekend.
Buddy Matthews Memorial Ride Benefit
When/Where: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday register for the ride; 4 p.m. benefit begins Saturday at the Leetsdale VFW.
Why Go: In memory of the late Buddy Matthews, and in support of children with autism, the ride welcomes motorcycles, classic cars, hot rods and non-riders, with the last bike out at 11 a.m. Benefit includes food, a DJ and silent auction.
Admission: $15 per bike; $10 for passengers and non-riders.
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater.
Why Go: Allegheny County Parks Department presents an incredible summer funk and soul concert with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings.
Admission: Free. Call 412-350-2455 for more information or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/parks.
When/Where: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday on Broad Street, Sewickley.
Why Go: The show, sponsored by the Jaguar Club of Pittsburgh, includes categories and prizes for all models Jaguars judged by certified club judges. Takes place on Broad Street between Thorn Street and Beaver Street.
Admission: Free.
When/Where: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Sewickley United Methodist Church, Sewickley
Why Go: Sewickley United Methodist Church invites you to join the Street Carnival on Thorn Street between Walnut and Broad Street. There will be games for all ages, food, live music all day, dunking booth, a bounce house and more!
Admission: Free.
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Fern Hollow Nature Center, Sewickley Heights.
Why Go: Gather up the family and spend the evening sitting around the campfire, singing songs and eating gourmet s'mores.
Admission: $15 a family for members; $25 for non-members. Call 412-741-6136 or email fhnc@verizon.net to register.