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Allegheny RiverTrail Park officials closed out this winter’s Cabin Fever program with some fire pits and fun off Freeport Road in Aspinwall. Dozens of families flocked to the 10-acre park Friday evening Jan. 27to make s’mores, watch a movie and participate in...

Fire pit Fridays are coming to Aspinwall, and everyone is invited to cozy up. Allegheny RiverTrail Park will host Cabin Fever, featuring fire pits, indoor movies and snacks, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays through February. The 10-acre park is off Freeport Road in...

Fri., Jan. 13 FAMILY • ASPINWALLCabin Fever: Indoor Movies, Games & Snacks. 5-7 p.m. Allegheny RiverTrail Park. 285 River Ave., Aspinwall. Free. alleghenyrivertrailpark.org FILM • DOWNTOWNSkinamarink. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sat., Jan. 14....

Farmer x Baker285 River Ave., Aspinwall. farmerxbaker.comExperience Root Cellar, a pop-up supper club presented by Farmer x Baker and Allegheny RiverTrail Park. Enjoy five-course prix fixe dinners as you look out on the Allegheny River on...

Riverfront Theater Company’s final performance of the 2022 season will leave audiences laughing well into the new year. Steven Gallagher, director of “The Play That Goes Wrong,” said playwrights Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields made beautiful work of...

There will be ‘Music Along the Trail’ Oct. 23 in Aspinwall. Fox Chapel Area senior Nathan Moore, in pursuit of his Eagle Scout rank, has organized a free community concert at Allegheny RiverTrail Park. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. It is free for all ages and...

Allegheny RiverTrail Park is getting ready to “Rock the River” one final time before fall with a concert on Sept. 30. Scott, Rob and Greg of longtime Pittsburgh-band, The Clarks, will perform for free at 7 p.m. in the welcome center pavilion. The large, open space...

Rock the River. Fri., Sept. 30. 12 p.m. Allegheny RiverTrail Park. 285 River Ave., Aspinwall. Free. alleghenyrivertrailpark.org. The Rock the River Summer Concert Series closes out with an acoustic show from Scott Rob and Greg of The Clarks.  ANTIfest. Sat., Oct....

The Allegheny River Trail Park Presents Tony Campbell/Jazzsurgery. Tony Campbell - Sax; Andy Kirk -Drums; Dan Wasson - Bass; Victor Garzotto - Keys Allegheny RiverTrail Park 6-8 with Tony Campbell

Park users in Aspinwall and O’Hara will benefit from a round of state grants aimed at green space upgrades. Sites in both communities will see significant benefits thanks to grants from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Sept. 7. O’Hara...

An arts and crafts market from small local artists. The goal of the Fall Art Market is to create an accessible vending event for small artists. The market is hosted by independent artists to give themselves and other smaller artists a chance to connect with their...

Five bands will take part in River Jam at 5 p.m. Aug. 25 at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall. The Jam will feature The Cedar Run Band, The Compadres, The John Vento Trio, The Untouchables and Asphalt Rodeo. Voluntary donations are requested. Proceeds will...

Legendary Pittsburgh rocker Joe Grushecky will hit the stage Friday in Aspinwall for an evening of blues and soul sure to get audiences movin’ in their seats. The concert is part of the Rock the River series, the park’s annual summer shows, aimed at bringing stellar...

Volunteers who don’t mind getting their hands dirty will have a unique opportunity to clean typically inaccessible banks of the Allegheny River between Aspinwall and Verona during an event on July 23. Hosted by Allegheny CleanWays, Friends of the...

A musical fantasy with rad costumes — on wheels — will transform the stage at Allegheny RiverTrail Park for an out-of-this-world rendition of “Xanadu.” Riverfront Theater Company’s Young Artists will transport audiences to the disco-loving days of 1980 for...

Dozens of families flocked to Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall July 15 for another installment of the Rock the River concert series. Concerts are free throughout the summer. Singer/songwriter David Powell of Outside Eliza and blues artist Domenic Fusca performed...

Well, the Land of Always Rain part of the spring has given way to the Hellmouth part of the summer, right on schedule. The July soundtrack at local clubs and venues is also part ageless wonder, partly as evanescent as the brief morning dewdrops on our browning lawns....

Rooftop tables, backyard patios and beer gardens abound in Pittsburgh — if you know where to look. While there have always been outdoor dining spots in the region during warmer months, the pandemic spurred more Pittsburgh restaurants and bars to expand and improve...

What’s going on this week in Pittsburgh, June 13-19? Find out here. Visit each organization’s website and social media for changing Covid protocols. Friday, June 17, and Sunday, June 19: Juneteenth at Allegheny RiverTrail Park7-10 p.m. & 6 p.m.Head to Aspinwall...

This‌ ‌week’s‌ ‌must-see‌ ‌arts‌ ‌and‌ ‌cultural‌ productions Sun., June 19 MUSIC • IRLDo you remember, the 19th night of Junetember? Travel back in time with Earth Wind & Fire tribute band Let’s Groove Tonight at Allegheny RiverTrail Park....

A series of events at Allegheny RiverTrail Park will mark Juneteenth with music, dance and art. The celebration begins June 17 with a dance class by Afro Love, a Sharpsburg-based group whose mission is to build bridges by sharing African culture....

One year ago, on a beautiful summer evening at Aspinwall’s Allegheny RiverTrail Park, the first Fox Chapel Pride in the Park event welcomed families and friends from Fox Chapel’s LGBTQIA+ community. For some, it was the rare experience of socializing publicly without...

“Be who you are” – that’s the message of the second annual FC Pride in the Park, a family-friendly event scheduled to fill the grounds at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall. An inclusive festival featuring crafts, carnival games, button making, canvas...

One year ago, on a beautiful summer evening at Aspinwall’s Allegheny RiverTrail Park, the first FC Pride in the Park event welcomed families and friends from Fox Chapel’s LGBTQIA+ community. For some, it was the rare experience of socializing publicly without...

What’s going on this week in Pittsburgh, May 23-29? Friday, May 27: Concert Series at Allegheny RiverTrail Park7 p.m.The banks of the Allegheny will be activated by live music when this free summer concert series returns to Aspinwall. Kicking off summer on...

When kayak rentals return to the Pittsburgh area on Memorial Day weekend, outdoors enthusiasts are going to find some changes for the coming summer season. Kayak rentals won’t be available in the Downtown area this summer like in past years. Still, there is a new...

Bubbles, hula hoops and music filled the grounds at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall for the third annual Panther Prowl fundraiser. Hosted by Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy, a private school along Brilliant Avenue, the event has become a favorite...

Kayak rentals returned to Allegheny RiverTrail Park this month after a year without the service. 3 Rivers Outdoor Company (3ROC) launched an outpost on May 1 at the 16-acre site tucked off Freeport Road in Aspinwall. “Bringing people to the water and showcasing the...

From funk to rock to all-out-dance pop, performers headlining the Rock the River concert series in Aspinwall are better than ever, organizers said. Allegheny RiverTrail Park founder Susan Crookston revealed the summer lineup, saying summer at the shoreline is...

Diners can expect a new menu at a waterside cafe located in Aspinwall at Allegheny RiverTrail Park. Farmer x Baker, a repurposed shipping container cafe, reopened this month, introducing a vegan and vegetarian menu. Owner and baker/chef Jennifer Ulrich said the switch...