Come Play and Connect
Every dollar raised and every partnership formed helps reduce isolation, strengthen family well-being, and ensure parents have a place to turn through every stage of the parenting journey. A connected family changes everything.
Building Stronger Families. Creating Lasting Connections.
Join Connected Nest for our annual Family Fest—an afternoon where families, neighbors, businesses, and community partners come together to celebrate childhood, strengthen relationships, and ensure no parent has to navigate the journey alone.
Save the Date
Sunday, August 2, 2026 2:30-4:30p
What kind of fun was had?
One of the values of Connected Nest is to provide support throughout the journey of having and raising a family– so we made sure this event had something for all ages from babies through parents and beyond!
- Game Show Play Room: All ages of kids and grown-ups can enjoy a good game show! AND with our spin on them, a lot of fun will be had. Play Wheel of {family} Fortune, Plinko {Play}, our Connected Nest Human Slot Machine and more. PLUS we will have play spaces nearby for kids who are waiting their turn or want play without pressure. Games are pay to play or get an unlimited pass. Win tickets to exchange for prizes- prizes for parents too!
- Connection Play Spaces: Soft Play areas for babies and toddlers, Full climbing play area for older kids, mini golf for everyone, coffee bar for parents (ha!).
- Resource Row: Attend as a community resource, small business or sponsor and have a table with a fun activity or game for attendees. Attendees will have free access to this area to enjoy the day!
- Basket Raffle: Attendees will get, earn and purchase basket raffle tickets!
- Babywearing Resources: library and instruction on site for caregivers.
- Character Meet and Greet: Mickey and Minnie with Steel City Mascots
- Photo Portrait Station: Get a Micro-Mini Session to snap a pic of this stage with your kids. Individual or Family options can be chosen. Photos will be taken by Jaclyn Trozzo Photography.
- Mini Golf Courses will be open with one course as a Kiddie Chaos course and the other for Classic Play.
- On-site Coffee and Smoothie Bar available to purchase.
- Snack table by donations.
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Help us fill NICU care bags for local parents with children in area NICUs. This will be our fifth year doing this project and we invite you to sponsor, donate and come pack bags.
Thank you to our Event Sponsors!
- Sponsorships provide financial support to ensure the event is a success. Your contribution helps sustain our ongoing programs and community service.
- All Sponsors will be listed on our website, recognized on social media and have opportunity to have a table, game or materials at the event. Sponsorships range from $2,000 to $150. We will have a slide show at the event also showcasing your business.
- Resource Table Attendees can table at the event, share their information and provide a game for participants for $100.
- All sponsors can add an item to NICU care bags if relevant and desired.
Financial support is appreciated and needed to help us serve the community.
Your support fuels a full day of family fun and keeps Connected Nest’s support programs going and growing. We’ve connected thousands of families, provided hundreds of hours of support and can do more!
Your Business
Supporting our Family Fest helps us have a successful event AND provide year round support groups for those facing infertility, the first year of raising a baby and parenting challenges. You make a difference!
Fun Fore All Family Fun Park: Community Sponsor
Just like their park creates unforgettable memories for kids and parents alike, their sponsorship helps us create spaces where families can feel supported on the journey to and through parenthood. 💛 Go show them some love next time you’re looking for a day of family fun—you’ll see why they’re a local favorite! 🌟
Cranberry Dairy Queen: Connection Sponsor
Serving up sweet treats and Connection all the time and at Family Fest! Thank you for supporting the connection sites for families.
Forward Wellness: Connection Sponsor
Mental Health Therapy serving Pennsylvania through Online Counseling or In-Person services in Pittsburgh and Indiana, PA
I.E. Insurance: Connection Sponsor
An Independent Insurance Agency offering personal and commercial insurance in the Zelienople, Harmony, Cranberry Township and all of the Pittsburgh region.
YogaSix Cranberry
YogaSix is a boutique yoga fitness studio changing the way people think and experience yoga. Our inclusive, energetic, full-sensory workouts are designed to provide the mind-body experience of yoga that everyone deserves.
Drayer Physical Therapy: Connection Sponsor
We are part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, a network of industry-leading brands providing world-class physical and occupational therapy services across the US. Our philosophy of care is dedicated to consistently providing our patients with the best care and service humanly possible.
Resilient Women's Health: Connection Sponsor
Womanhood encompasses a multitude of experiences, both physically and mentally. At Resilient Women’s Health, our comprehensive services cater to the unique needs of each woman, from mental health support and treatment of pelvic floor issues to help for pregnant moms and post-pregnancy physical therapy.