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Events Near Rural Valley PA

East End Farmers' Market

Monday, Nov 25, 2024 at 3:00pm
Pittsburgh, PA
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Lawrenceville Farmers Market

Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 at 3:00pm
Pittsburgh, PA
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Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 7:30am
Mytrysak Family Tree Farm and Greenhouse
Indiana, PA
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YMCA Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 7:30am
Pittsburgh, PA
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Brockway Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:30am
Brockway, PA
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Kiski Valley Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Kunkle Park
Apollo, PA
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Dubois Turkey Trot

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Du Bois, PA
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Seneca Valley Cross Country Turkey Chase

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Cranberry Township, PA
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Turkey Trot 5K

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 9:00am
Ebensburg, PA
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Brick Fest Live at David L Lawrence Convention Center

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 9:00am
David L Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, PA
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Jingle Bell Run

Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00am
The Great Lawn on the North Shore
Pittsburgh, PA
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