Oct
24
Tue
Halloween Decorating Contest Judging Starts
Oct 24 @ 7:02 pm – 8:02 pm
Halloween Decorating Contest Judging Starts

Bethel Park’s Annual Halloween Decorating Contest judging begins Oct. 24.  To nominate a home, e-mail [email protected] or call 412-831-6800 x211 by Oct. 24.  Judging starts on the 24th and ends on Oct. 31st, with one winner per Ward.

Oct
28
Sat
Halloween Spooktacular Parade
Oct 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Halloween Spooktacular Parade
Grab your costumes and come to our Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m.! Once again, we’ll have two parade routes (North & South) with a variety of special vehicles and surprises for the kids along the way! Parade routes will be available on the Municipal Facebook page and website – www.bethelpark.net.  Can’t make the parade? No worries! We’ll have it live on our Municipality of Bethel Park and BPTV Facebook pages!
Boos and Bites
Oct 28 @ 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Boos and Bites
This 21 and up Halloween-themed event includes a costume contest, a themed photo booth, live music from Day One, and more!
We’ll feature samples from some of the best local wineries, breweries and distilleries. Additionally, we’ll have local artisans and food vendor samples such as cheeses, breads and oils to compliment your beverage choices! For those who are hungrier, food is also available for purchase from food trucks. Tickets include admission to the event and a souvenir glass. Discounted tickets are available to those who want to enjoy the atmosphere without sampling or who are the designated driver.
You can select from one of two sessions: 3 – 5 p.m. and 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Or you can select our limited access VIP ticket that includes access for the entirety of the event from 3 – 7:30 p.m., a special reserved room in the Community Center and light appetizers. Click here to purchase tickets – https://bit.ly/4524Ocy
This is a tasting only event – bottles may be purchased from vendors and consumed off site.
Must be 21 with valid proof of age provided at the event for admittance.
Oct
31
Tue
Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Halloween Trick-or-Treat
It’s time for all of the ghosts and ghouls, princes and princesses, superheros and dragons to work their magic spells to fill their buckets with tasty treats.
Please take extra care when driving during this time and slow down.
Nov
23
Thu
Thanksgiving Day Bethel Park Recreation Turkey Trot 5k Run & Walk
Nov 23 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm

Description

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 PM on 11/21. THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

This event is capped at 300 participants and is likely to sell out.  Early registration is recommended.

Price: $45 $35.00 Race Fee + $3.10 SignUp Fee
Registration: Price increases to $40.00 after October 16, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT

Support Bethel Park Recreation by registering for this year’s Thanksgiving Day Bethel Park Recreation Turkey Trot 5k Run & Walk.

Location: Montour Trail, the starting line is 800 feet north of the JR. Taylor Bridge.

Parking: Available at Washington School & Al’s Cafe

Advance Packet Pickup: Bethel Park Community Center, 5151 Park Avenue, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Sunday, November 19, 12:30pm to 5:30pm, Monday, November 20, 9:30am to 8:30pm, Tuesday, November 21, 9:30am to 8:30pm, Wednesday, November 22, 9:30am to 1:30pm.

Awards: Top 3 overall for Male and Female, 1st Place – $250.00, 2nd Place – $100.00, 3rd Place – $50.00. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age category (12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+), Male/Female.

T-Shirts: Guaranteed to those who register by October 30th.

Dec
6
Wed
Bethel Park Recreation Department’s Annual Tree Lighting Event
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

6:00pm – Doors Open for our magical reindeer food making station, holiday backdrop photo station (with props), hot cocoa station, Bethel Park Bakery cookie station, Letters to Santa station (we even have one of Santa’s mailboxes). Once Santa arrives, there will be time for him to meet all of the children and take pictures! :-)
6:15pm – 6:45pm – BPHS Jazz Ensemble plays holiday music
6:45pm – Mayor Allen – Welcome, Introductions, and Announcements
6:50pm – Talented choir members form IMS or Top 21 perform
7:00pm – Santa arrives & leads sing-along with the choir members from IMS or Top 21
7:10pm – Mayor and Santa lead countdown to light indoor and outdoor trees

We hope to see you and your family there for an evening of holiday cheer, beautiful music, and many warm holiday memories in the making!

 

 

Dec
15
Fri
Bethel Park Recreation Department Annual Senior Citizen Christmas Luncheon
Dec 15 @ 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm

We invite you to attend the traditional Christmas Luncheon to be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 in the Bethel Park High School Cafeteria at 1:00 PM!

Please do not arrive before 12:15 PM.

A shuttle service will be available from parking area to the entrance of the high school.

The cost is $11.00 per person.

Registration Begins:       November 1

Registration Deadline:     December 8 OR  until filled.

This fills up quickly, so send your reservation in today!!  Bethel Park residents only

WALK- INS ARE NOT PERMITTED FOR THIS EVENT

**Please register online at www.bethelpark.net OR beginning November 1st, you can fill out a form and pay in-person at the Community Center front desk.

We hope to see you there!

Dec
20
Wed
Holiday Decorating Contest
Dec 20 @ 7:00 am – Dec 28 @ 11:45 pm

Nominate your home or someone else’s in our Annual Bethel Park Holiday Decorating Contest!  Nominate a home by Tuesday, Dec. 19 and judging will be begin on Dec. 20.  There will be one winner per Ward.  Winners will be announced at the January Council meeting.

To nominate a home, email [email protected] or call 412-831-6800, x211.  

Want to be a judge?  Contact Janet via the information above!