TOUR THE MONTOUR TRAIL RIDE
When: September 12 Where: Montour Trail( Mile Marker 0), Coraopolis For more info: montourtrail. org
Tour the Montour is an annual non-competitive, family-fun bike ride that features a variety of distances to ride, each following the off-road Montour Trail. The surface is hard-packed crushed limestone.
‘ WHISPERS IN THE WOODS’ FOLKLORE CAMPFIRE FOR ADULTS
When: October 30 Where: Montour Woods, 1874 Hassam Road, Moon Township For more info: hollowoak. org
Whispers in the Woods will be a night of haunting tales, lore and spirits by firelight( for adults 21 + only). Discover some spooky, true nature stories behind the season while enjoying drinks and the Halloween atmosphere.
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ACRISURE STADIUM KICKOFF AND RIB FESTIVAL
When: September 3 – 7 Where: Acrisure Stadium, 100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh( North Side) For more info: acrisurestadium. com / ribfest
This event fills the stadium with rib vendors, festival foods, beverages, games, rides and more! The Great Hall will also be open to fans for viewing the Steelers’ Super Bowl trophies, Hall of Fame Museum, lots of memorabilia, and the Terrible Towel wall.
FAMILY DAY AT SCHENLEY PLAZA: MARY SCHENLEY DAY
When: September 6 Where: 4100 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh( Oakland) For more info: pittsburghparks. org
Family Day includes free carousel rides, face painting, lawn games, a special visit from Mary Poppins, and more!
FESTIVAL OF COMBUSTION
When: October 3 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. Handson activities for adults and kids, with demonstrations and experiences throughout the day and night, will add to the fun.
FOUR CHORD MUSIC FEST
When: September 25 & 26 Where: F. N. B. Stadium, 510 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh( South Side) For more info: fourchordmusicfestival. com
Like punk rock? Check out Four Chord Music Fest 12, featuring the biggest lineup to date!
HANDMADE ARCADE HOLIDAY MARKET
When: December 4 – 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 275 makers and artists— and welcoming more than 10,000 enthusiastic shoppers.
IDLEWILD’ S HALLOWBOO!
When: September 12 through October 31( Saturday and Sunday) Where: Idlewild Park, 2574 US-30 East, Ligonier For more info: idlewild. com
It’ s the Idlewild you know and love, with a fun, family-oriented, Happy-Halloween twist! Trick-or-treat through Story Book Forest, hop on favorite rides, and enjoy special entertainment perfect for the season.
JACK O’ LANTERN EXTRAVAGANZA
When: Select dates October 1 through November 1( Check the website for details.) Where: Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, 7370 Baker Street, Highland Park For more info: pittsburghzoo. org
Thousands of artistically carved pumpkins will glow in the night during the walk-through Jack O’ Lantern Extravaganza. The gallery of pumpkins will feature an all-new array of animals, scenes, and characters presented with sound, light and other special effects.
PHANTOM FALL FEST
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
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