Discover the Vanka Murals at this free community event
Discover the Vanka Murals at this free community event

Thanks for joining us at The 2026 Vanka Block Party

In April 2026, more than 700 community members attended the 4th Annual Vanka Block Party, a free celebration of art, community, and creativity at the Vanka Murals. Through hands-on activities, performances, and partnerships with local organizations, the event welcomed visitors of all ages and highlighted the Murals as a place for learning, connection, and belonging.

Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 25, 2027 when the Vanka Block Party returns.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals interested in supporting this beloved community event.

"I enjoyed the block print activity and seeing all the interactive activity tables for kids
Lego block print art at Vanka Block Party.
People holding block printed artwork at Block Party.
Vanka Block Party DJs outside.
Kids playing outside Vanka Block Party
Child playing with Vanka Block Party art craft.
You could feel the pride and love the community has for the murals and their history
People spray painting art at Vanka Block Party.
Children's Museum sponsored activity with child playing.
Besides the murals, the volunteers were very friendly and welcoming, everyone was fantastic
Person standing next to "Bike Parking" sign at Vanka Block Party.
Kids participating in Vanka Party grid mural.
People looking at Vanka Murals inside Church
Spray paint art at Vanka Block Party.
Two people mixing music at Vanka Block Party.
I really appreciated it being such a generous event with free food and drinks.
Child and volunteer doing and crafts at Vanka Block Party.
Female docent in church.
Two people posing with spray paint art at Vanka block party.
Family pointing at murals inside church.
Person in behind school bus at block party.
Two people dressed up in Vanka murals costumes
Super well-done event. Really felt a sense of community there."
Two people hugging at Block Party indoors.
The best part was ... "Seeing the Croatian dance and sharing the murals with friends!
Woman smiling outside at Block Party
Child holding "Save Maxo Vanka" rubber stamp at block party.
Junior Tamburitzans dancing outside at Block Party.

A Special Thank you to all our Sponsors

Lead Sponsors

Climatech

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Media Sponsor

Event Sponsor

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Entertainment

Delicious Bites & Brews Tent

Millvale Shuttle

Welcome Tent

Cookie Table

Accessibility

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United Steelworkers Local 3657

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Selfie Station

United Steelworkers Local 3657

Bike Parking

Friends of the Vanka Block Party

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Thanks to the dedication of Team Vanka:

Our Board, Volunteers, Educators, Conservators, Advisory Council, Contractors, and Staff.

With additional thanks to the Jack F. Buncher Foundation, The Grable Foundation, and the McSwigan Family Foundation of The Pittsburgh Foundation for helping to make educational programming at the Vanka Murals and the Block Party possible.

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