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Festival of Combustion When: October 4 Where: Carrie Blast Furnaces, 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Rankin For more info: riversofsteel. com
This festival is a celebration of the industrial arts and American crafts. Hands-on activities for adults and kids, with demonstrations and experiences throughout the day, will add to the fun.
Handmade Arcade When: December 5 & 6 Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Downtown Pittsburgh For more info: handmadearcade. org
This holiday market is Handmade Arcade’ s longest-running and largest event, hosting up to 250 makers and artists and more than 10,000 enthusiastic shoppers.
Phantom Fall Fest at Kennywood When: Select dates in September and October Where: Kennywood Park, 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin For more info: kennywood. com
Phantom Fall Fest lets you do Halloween your way. Family-friendly fun starts early, including rides, festive food, and a unique autumn atmosphere. When the sun goes down, the Phantom takes screams to the extreme with haunted houses and scare zones.
Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Festival When: September 13 Where: Mellon Park, 6518 Fifth Avenue, Point Breeze For more info: pghccc. org
This all-day festival offers tons of Asian cuisine, musical and dance performances, exhibits, and games.
Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival When: September 18-21 Where: Highmark Stadium, 510 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh’ s South Side For more info: pittsburghjazzfest. org
This festival features world-renowned jazz musicians, local pros, and new artists creating a sound experience like no other. The annual event is presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center.
Pittsburgh Irish Festival When: September 5-7 Where: Carrie Blast Furnaces, 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Rankin For more info: pghirishfest. org
This event is one of the area’ s largest celebrations of Celtic music, dance, lore, and food.
Pittsburgh Lebanese Food Festival When: September 5-7 Where: Our Lady of Victory Maronite Church, 1000 Tropical Avenue, Beechview For more info: visitpittsburgh. com
Authentic Lebanese food, music and culture are all part of this annual festival.
Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival When: October 18 & 19 Where: 3 Crossings Campus( between 28th and 29th Streets), Pittsburgh’ s Strip District For more info: monsterpumpkins. com
The Monster Pumpkins Festival will have pumpkins so big, so heavy, and so fascinating-to-behold, you’ ll be doing double takes all day long!
Schenley Plaza Kids Day When: October 13 Where: Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Avenue, Oakland For more info: pittsburghparks. org
Kids Day includes free carousel rides, interactive activities, unique live performances and more! ■
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