New Kensington · Arnold Lower Burrell · ZIP 15068
As of Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. Dates marked expected follow a regular schedule; check before you go.
This Friday
5–9 p.m. · Fifth Avenue between Ninth and 11th streets, New Kensington
A food-truck and live-music night presented by the New Kensington Recreation Commission since 2021. The 2026 dates were April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25 and Oct. 23.
Source: Valley News Dispatch (TribLive)
Last day for comments · Online
PRT's final Bus Line Redesign proposal adds 7-day N3 service linking New Kensington, Arnold, Tarentum, Brackenridge and Natrona Heights; comments due Sept. 30.
Source: Pittsburgh Regional Transit
7 p.m. · City Hall, 1829 Fifth Ave.
Arnold City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. This date follows that schedule, so check the city's website before you go.
Source: City of Arnold
5–9 p.m. · Fifth Avenue between Ninth and 11th streets, New Kensington
A food-truck and live-music night presented by the New Kensington Recreation Commission since 2021.
Source: Valley News Dispatch (TribLive)
7 p.m. · City Hall, 1829 Fifth Ave.
Arnold City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. This date follows that schedule, so check the city's website before you go.
Source: City of Arnold
7 p.m. · City Hall, 1829 Fifth Ave.
Arnold City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. This date follows that schedule, so check the city's website before you go.
Source: City of Arnold
Early December, Saturday at 11 a.m. (Dec. 6 in 2025)
Fourth and Fifth avenues, downtown New Kensington
The yearly holiday parade with floats and local marching bands.
Source: Parade entry form (PDF)
December
Downtown New Kensington; New Kensington Fire Department
A downtown tree lighting followed by the mayor's community holiday dinner at the fire department.
Source: Valley News Dispatch (TribLive)
Mid-March (the weekend before St. Patrick's Day), 11 a.m.
Leechburg Road, from Stewart Elementary School to Hillcrest Plaza, Lower Burrell
Started during the COVID-19 lockdown, the parade has grown to more than 40 participating groups.
Source: Valley News Dispatch (TribLive)
Summer
K-9 Officer Derek Kotecki Memorial Park, Lower Burrell
A day of food trucks, live entertainment and 45+ vendors that benefits Lower Burrell city parks. Organizers hope to make it a yearly event.
Source: Valley News Dispatch (TribLive)
Summer
AK Research Park (former Alcoa research center), Freeport Road, New Kensington
A summer festival at the rejuvenated Alcoa property, staged by owner Steve Kubrick. One edition featured a display of Alcoa Kensington Ware.
Source: Valley News Dispatch (TribLive)
Summer (June)
New Kensington
A yearly community event for local kids hosted by NFL receiver and New Kensington native Skyy Moore.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
First weekend of August (Friday evening and Saturday)
Mount St. Peter Church, 100 Freeport Road, New Kensington
A volunteer-run Italian festival, held for more than 40 years, with thousands of homemade meatballs, lasagna, pizza and polenta, plus dancing, bingo and children's games.
Source: Valley News Dispatch (TribLive)
Arnold City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The next expected meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 13.
Source: City of Arnold
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