Summer in Butler County

Hello summer sunshine! Soak up some rays, cool off in the water, and enjoy fun with family & friends in Butler County, PA.

Enjoy endless activities, campgrounds, one-of-a-kind festivals & more only 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh. Experience affordable, adventurous fun all summer long!

Pictured Big Butler Fair
Credit Kristen Nagy

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Play In Our Parks

Each park has different trails, views, and amenities; from biking and birding, to swimming and picnics, there is plenty of room for rest and recreation at any of our beautiful parks. Hiking and biking trails are packed full of songbirds, flowers, and fresh air. Click here to compare our local parks with the activity chart in our Official Destination Guide!

Does your furry friend tag along? Check out all the dog-gone fun the two of you can have in Butler County!

Pictured Moraine State Regatta
Credit Al Marschke

Summer Nights

Sit back, relax and enjoy some popcorn as you savor summer nights under the stars watching movies on the big screen! Head to Starlight Drive-In for some classic entertainment, or check out Cranberry Community Park, who offers free movie series or check out a summer concert series and shows all around the county!

Pictured Cranberry Community Park

Another way to unwind on a weeknight is by stopping and shopping in our charming small towns!
Experience more of Butler County by visiting one of our favorite night markets this summer:

Butler City Foodie Friday

240 N. Main Street,
Butler, PA 16001

June 20, 2025
July 18, 2025
August 15, 2025

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Butler City Moon Markets

Main Street
Butler, PA 16001

June 20, 2025
July 18, 2025
August 15, 2025

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Saxonburg Mingle on Main

Main Street
Saxonburg, PA 16056

June 20, 2025
July 18, 2025
August 15, 2025

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Zelie Open Air Market

Main Street,
Zelienople, 16063

Every Thursday through September

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Great Taste of Summer

Check out Experience Butler County’s Tasty Trails! These digital passports are packed with flavors for every palate. Earn points for prizes when you stop by Butler County’s fan-favorite eateries, cafes, and sweet shops.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

The Snowman, Legendary Neff Haus Ice Cream, Meadows Original Frozen Custard, Penn Gold Ice Cream, Butler’s Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and Cranberry Township’s Dairy Queen are all super-cool spots on the Sweet Tooth Trail!

Pictured The Snowman Portersville

Get Your Game On

Getting active has never been easier. With beautiful summer days and a variety of recreation, you’ll never be bored in Butler County!

Grab the boys (and the girls) to test their strength, endurance, and accuracy at Three Rivers Paintball! Play out scenarios at Western Pennsylvania’s largest paintball and airsoft facility! Check out their website for upcoming events, groups, and pricing!

North Park Lounge and Alameda Park are both making line-ups for summer sports. Butler County Parks & Recreation hosts a co-ed softball league and sand volleyball league each summer! The Bamboo Bar at North Park Lounge plays into its name with volleyball leagues and tournaments starting in June.

Pictured Volleyball at Alameda Park

Whether you golf with a disc, or with a putter, you’ve made it to the right place! Take a swing at our breathtaking golf courses, or explore a disc golf player’s paradise.

Mars-Bethel Golf has a variety of novelty ways-to-play! Try your hand at cornhole golf, soccer golf, mini-golf, and more.

Head out to Lernerville Speedway to watch local pros put their pedal to the metal. Check out this season’s schedule here.

Looking to stay dry but still cool down? Enjoy the AC while getting a workout on the rock wall at Public Lands, bounce around at Altitude Butler, or hit the ice where the Penguins practice at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.

Pictured Mars-Bethel Golf

Fun on the Farm

Enjoy your pick of the crop when it comes to farm experiences this summer!

Strike a pose with Freedom Farm’s Goat Yoga, pick berries off the bush at Bowser’s Blueberries, experience farm-to-fork food when you shop at our local farmers markets, and there’s even more farm fun for all!

Find fun at festivals on Freedom Farms! Coming soon are celebrations centering on berries and wildflowers that are sprouting up this season. See all upcoming events here.

Explore more barnyard fun at Westpark Alpacas and Asgard Acres Alpaca Farm!

Pictured Bowser's Blueberries
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Campgrounds

Get the gang together for s’mores and good times at one of our campgrounds. Each of our campgrounds offers a variety of accommodations and amenities for the whole family to enjoy. So sit back, relax and embrace those summer evenings sitting by the fire, roasting marshmallows and chasing fireflies.

Pictured Jellystone Park™ Kozy Rest

Can't-Miss
Places to Play

Any of these stops can become your destination!

Whether you’re in grade school or fully-grown, there are indoor and outdoor activities you are sure to love this summer!

Pictured Altitude Trampoline Park - Butler
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