Free Things to do in the Winter

Winter in southwestern Pennsylvania can definitely give anyone cabin fever. Social media, streaming services and board games can only entertain us for so long until we are craving to get out of the house and do some activities. Let’s explore some places throughout Washington County that you, your…

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The Hap-Happiest Season of All

Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” is playing. The trees have been trimmed. Santa has made his presence known at local malls. It is Christmas time! Time to get holly jolly at some festive events around Washington County this holiday season! Small towns offer what big shopping malls…

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Kick-Start the Fall Season with these October Events

Experience a long-standing Washington County tradition while supporting the Mt. Pleasant Township VFC at the Hickory Apple Festival. Enjoy live entertainment, nearly 100 unique crafters, and live demonstrations of skills from blacksmithing to wood turning at this celebration of all things apple…

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Most #Instagramable Places in Washington County

Let’s face it: we’re all guilty of looking for the perfect places to take a #selfie when we are exploring unfamiliar areas and even finding new spots in the towns we were born and raised in. With that being said, we know how big of a challenge it is to find the best spots to get that perfect…

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September Events You Won't Want to Miss

The first West Alexander Fair was held in 1906 and highlighted horse races as featured events. The landscape of county fairs and its entertainment offering have certainly changed since then, but they still offer family fun close to home. The West Alexander Fair is a country fair with agricultural…

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A Ride to Remember: Trolleys and the Fair

At a time when people walked or rode horse-drawn carriages to get to their destinations, streetcars meant increased speed and comfort, as well as decreased travel time. It meant that people could live further from their workplace and travel to entertainment sites. People rode to all sorts of…

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