McCandless 175

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Chartered in 1851, McCandless will celebrate it’s 175th anniversary in 2026.


A McCandless 175 Committee plans, fundraises, advertises, and implements community events and programs to commemorate this momentous occasion.  See below for program and event details. 

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  8. 8 Ingomar Shop and Save Fire 1972
  9. 9 Construction on North Park Pool in 1936
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  18. 18 1961 Aerial Photo of Milbert Farm
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Judge McCandlessAbout

Named in 1851 after Judge Wilson McCandless, our Town’s history is rich with family farms, oil, the Harmony Short Line, Brown and Vaughn, Perrysville Road, Pine Creek, North Park, churches, schools, and all the residents who have influenced it along the way. In 2026, we’ll honor our collective history with events and programs highlighting our past and celebrating the future.

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McCandless 175 Programs

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Memorial Bricks for Purchase

Bricks can be purchased for $100 to honor someone special, memorialize the life of a loved one, commemorate a special occasion or share an inspiring quote with visitors. Sale of these bricks will help offset the cost of McCandless175 celebrations and create a lasting memory.

Order your brick online today!



McCandless 175 Events

  1. 90s Night for sign (1)

    90s Nostalgia Board Game Night on January 22

    Believe it or not, the 90s were kind of a long time ago Read on...
  1. Polar Plunge

    Take the Polar Plunge on February 7

    Support a good cause! Read on...

Events in 2026

Pet First Aid, January 15

90s Nostalgia Game Night, January 22 

Polar Plunge, February 7 

Learn to Knit with Knit Hope, February 18 & 25 ($$ registration open)

McCandless’s 175 Birthday Party, Sunday, March 22

Easter Egg Hunt, March 28

Shredding event with AARP, April 11

Salute to Service, Friday, May 22 at 6pm (Memorial Day weekend)

Youth Pickleball Tournament, Saturday, May 30

McCandless Celebrity Kickball, Saturday, June 13

Appraisal Fair at the HCC with Heinz History Center, Saturday, June 27

Bday 5k, Saturday, July 4

Photo Scanning Party, July 25

National Night Out, Tuesday, August 4

McCandless Adventure tickets on sale August 4- September 19

Star Party at Wall Park, August 13

McCandless Photography Show, opens Wednesday, September 2

Community Day, Saturday, September 19

Veteran’s Breakfast at the HCC, Wednesday, November 11

Winterfest, Saturday, December 5

McCandless/Northern Allegheny Heritage and Cultural Center

The HCC has an impressive line up of speakers for 2026 and many of them are talking about local McCandless/North Hills history.  These lectures are free, but space is limited.  Please register at https://secure.rec1.com/PA/mccandless-pa/catalog.

3rd Thursday FULL Schedule 2026 Flyer