Forge Fest

Join us for Forge Fest 2026 on Franklin Ave!We love our community, which is why we’re transforming Franklin Ave into a big, free summer celebration! Consider this our love letter to Wilkinsburg… and you're invited to the party!We're bringing the community together for an afternoon packed with family-friendly activities, including:Take a hard hat tour for a special sneak peek at our new social hallFree BBQ by the Community Forge teamTasty frozen treats by Beedle’s Ice CreamMusic and line dancing with 412StepAn inflatable planetarium by Moonshot MuseumLearn to bounce with the pros at XpogoFix-it help and skill-sharing with Repair Café PittsburghCustom shirt design and board game building with BootUpCrafting with Cure Violence EastInteractive games, face painting, bounce house, community resources and more!‍Saturday, August 15, 202612PM-4PMAll ages welcome: Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.