Autumn in the Burgh
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: 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 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 will feature an array of beloved zoo animals, well-known scenes and artwork, and some familiar characters presented with sound, light, and other special effects.
Phantom Fall Fest at Kennywood When: Select dates in 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.
Phipps’ Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan When: Scheduled opening date October 4( Check the website for additional dates.) Where: Phipps Conservatory, 1 Schenley Drive, Oakland For more info: phipps. conservatory. org
Celebrate the prominence of the chrysanthemum in Japanese culture during the Fall Flower Show at Phipps! Enjoy mums in all shapes and sizes, as well as props that include jewel-toned fans, a moon gate, a pagoda, footbridges and a dragon.
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
Mark your calendar for this festival that features 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: 4100 Forbes Avenue, Oakland For more info: pittsburghparks. org
Kids Day includes free carousel rides, interactive activities, unique live performances and more! n
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