Today - Pedal Pale Ale Keg Ride with East End Brewing, 6:30 p.m. Join the brewer as he delivers the very first keg of Pedal Pale Ale by bike to a mystery East End location, then enjoy a pint upon arrival. Visit eastendbrewing.com for details.
Today - Tireless Friday clean-up project along the Strip District Trail and adjacent Allegheny River buffer zone at Seagate Technology, 5-8 p.m. Wear comfortable shoes, long pants and a long-sleeve shirt. REI and Friends of the Riverfront will provide refreshments, work gloves, safety glasses and other tools. Visit www.rei.com or contact Tom Baxter at Thomas@friendsoftheriverfront.org .
Today - City Lights skate, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Eliza Furnace Trail, Greenfield End. Join members of Skate Pittsburgh for an intermediate level skate.
Today - Fireworks Paddle with Venture Outdoors, 8-10 p.m. Paddle the Allegheny River and stay to watch the post-Pirates game fireworks from on the water. $30 members, $50 non-members. Visit www.ventureoutdoors.org for details.
Today - Doggie Day Treks with Venture Outdoors, Grandview Park, 6:30 p.m. Cover 5-6 miles on various trails with a snack along the way, limit two dogs per person, leashes required. $8 for members, $18 for non-members. Visit www.ventureoutdoors.org for details.
Saturday - Advanced paddles series with Venture Outdoors, Hot Metal Bridge, 8-11:30 a.m. This four-part series will cover 7-8 miles of new and exciting destinations. $20 for members, $35 for non-members. Visit www.ventureoutdoors.org for details.
Saturday - Great Outdoors Week Bike Ride on the Great Allegheny Passage with Venture Outdoors, 10 a.m-4 p.m. Ohiopyle to Confluence. Pedal 11 miles up and back with a stop for lunch in between. $15 for members, $30 non-members. Visit www.ventureoutdoors.org for details.
Saturday - Curry Hike with Venture Outdoors, Panhandle Trail, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. After hiking, join hostess and Indian curry cook Kanak Siyer to sample curries. $15 for members, $25 non-members. Visit www.ventureoutdoors.org for details.
Saturday - Bird outing with Three Rivers Birding Club, Bell Farm, Green County, 9 a.m. Visit www.3rbc.org for details.
Saturday - Day Trek Lite with Venture Outdoors, Harrison Hills Park, 1-4 p.m. Pace will be slow and the length will be no more than five miles. $3 for members, $10 for non-members. Visit www.ventureoutdoors.org for details.
Sunday - Rachel's Sustainable Feast, Rachel Carson Homestead, Springdale, noon-5 p.m. Enjoy the best in local food in this final key event of Great Outdoors Week. $5 per person, children under 5 free.
Sunday - Northmoreland Park Fishing Day, Apollo, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. A free event for fishing enthusiasts with trophies and prizes awarded to adults and youth. For details contact Dan Carpenter at 724-830-3962 or dcarpent@co.westmoreland.pa.us .
Sunday - Natural Reflections with Venture Outdoors, Todd Sanctuary, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Join Jessie Hipolit on a three-hour retreat in the woods. $25 for members, $40 for non-members. Visit www.ventureoutdoors.org for details.
Sunday - Intro to Inline Skating with Venture Outdoors, Eliza Furnace Trail, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn to glide, stride, scissor and brake from members of the National Skate Patrol. $5 members, $10 non-members. Visit www.ventureoutdoors.org for details.
Sunday - Sunday Stroll Skates, Eliza Furnace Trail, 9-11:30 a.m. for advanced beginners and intermediates.
Sunday - Rock climbing with Venture Outdoors, Laurel Highlands, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn about safety, equipment, belaying and techniques before getting on the rock. Good for beginners. All gear is included. $45 for members, $65 non-members. Visit www.ventureoutdoors.org for details.
Sunday - Hydrobike Excursions with Venture Outdoors, Raccoon Creek State Park, 9-11 a.m. $10 members, $20 non-members. Visit www.ventureoutdoors.org for details.
Monday - Beginner Paddle downtown with Venture Outdoors, 5:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Last chance to register is today by 5 p.m. $25 members, $40 non-members. Visit www.ventureoutdoors.org for details.
Monday - Passport to Adventure Kickoff Party, REI, Southside Works, noon. Families are welcome to kick off the Passport to Adventure Program with an afternoon of games, activities, free climbing and prizes. Visit www.rei.com for details.
Wednesday - TriAnglers, downtown, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Come fishing with the weekly lunchtime fishing group, the Downtown TriAnglers. Instructor Karen Gainey will be on hand to help novice and expert alike. $5.
Wednesday - Wednesday Wake Up Paddles with Venture Outdoors, downtown, 6:15-7:30 a.m. $12 members, $20 non-members. Visit www.ventureoutdoors.org for details.
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