Fall
Festival Fever!
Mingo Creek Park Star Party When: October 17 & 18 Where: Mingo Creek Park Observatory, Little Mingo Road, Venetia For more info: 3ap. org
View the moon, planets, and deep space objects at the Mingo Creek Observatory. Star parties, provided by the Amateur Astronomers of Pittsburgh, begin at dusk with safe solar viewing beginning two hours before sunset.
Mt. Lebanon Artists’ Market When: September 27 & 28 Where: Academy Avenue Parking Lot( behind The Saloon), Mt. Lebanon For more info: mtlebopartnership. org
As a juried arts festival, the market will include more than 60 booths featuring professional-quality, original art in a variety of media. Food trucks will provide great eats for purchase.
Owl Prowl When: November 14 Where: Mingo Creek Park, 232 Mingo Creek Road, Eighty Four For more info: visitwashingtoncountypa. com
Take a night hike in Mingo Creek Park to listen for vocalizations of resident owls. Screech owls and barred owls may be heard. This will be a fun-filled family outing. Dress for the weather and moderate hiking. Pre-registration is required.
St. Thomas More Fall Arts and Crafts Show When: October 4 Where: 126 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park For more info: stmpgh. org
Holiday items, jewelry, unique handmade crafts, food, and much more will be available for purchase at this annual show.
South Fayette Township Movie in the Park:‘ Zokkomon’ When: October 3 Where: Fairview Park, 288 Recreation Road, South Fayette Township For more info: southfayettepa. com
Watch a family movie on the big screen during this outdoor series. Remember a blanket or chair and bug spray.
South Park 5K When: October 19 Where: 250 Maple Springs Drive in South Park For more info: runsignup. com / Race / PA / SouthPark / SouthPark5K
South Park 5K is a family fun run / walk. Food and money will be collected for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank prior to and on race day.
Taking it to the Streets When: September 27 Where: Brownsville Road at Towne Square, Brentwood For more info: brentwoodboro. com
Live music and food trucks from around the area will bring fall fun, and quality beer and wine will give you a real sip of the season.
Twilight at Mansfield When: November 2 Where: Oliver Miller Homestead, 1 Stone Manse Drive, South Park For more info: olivermillerhomestead. org
Described as the most picturesque event of the year, see the Oliver Miller Homestead in old-fashioned ambiance. The property will be lit by candles, lamps, lanterns and crescent, allowing for a rare opportunity to see it in a traditional evening setting.
Autumn in the Burgh
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.
Idlewild’ s HallowBoo! When: September 13 through October 26( Saturdays and Sundays) Where: Idlewild Park, 2580 US-30, 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 at the Zoo When: October 2 through November 2( Check the website for exact dates.) 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 beloved zoo animals, famous sites, and some familiar characters presented with sound, light, and other special effects.
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.
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