Down on the Farm
Fall Fairs and Festivals
Halloween Activities and Events
Down on the Farm
CHEESEMAN FARM PUMPKIN FESTIVAL AND FRIGHT FARM
Where: 147 Kennedy Road, Portersville For more info: cheesemanfarm. com
At the festival, families can take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, run and jump in the hay maze, enjoy the petting zoo and browse seasonal items and gifts. On the Fright Farm at night, teens and adults can experience a haunted hayride, corn maze and multiple walk-through attractions. Visit the website for information on fees, schedules and other details.
SOERGEL ORCHARDS FALL FESTIVAL WEEKENDS
Where: 2573 Brandt School Road, Wexford For more info: soergels. com
Don’ t miss the popular fall weekends on the farm with pumpkin picking, tractor rides, hayrides, games, apple picking( determined by availability), horse-drawn wagon rides, drinks from Arsenal Cider and Arrowhead Wine, and great food from the food barn and Back 40 BBQ. Visit the website for details.
Fall Fairs and Festivals
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNUAL PUMPKIN FEST AND FLEA MARKET
When: October 10 Where: 8225 Peebles Road, McCandless For more info: Call Vicki at 724.816.0413 or email at vickig @ zoominternet. net.
Spend a crisp fall morning at the Pumpkin Fest and Flea Market! Homemade apple and pumpkin pies will be for sale as well as hot dogs, homemade soups, beverages, pumpkins and other goodies. Lots of vendors will be selling crafts and other treasures at the flea market.
FALL FLING
When: October 3 & 4 Where: Portersville Show Grounds, 1512 Perry Highway, Portersville For more info: portersvillesteamshow. com
Enjoy a variety of seasonal activities for the whole family!
FALL IN THE WALL
When: October 10 Where: 217 Commercial Avenue, Aspinwall For more info: aspinwallpa. gov
This festival promises fun for the entire family with face painting, characters, magicians, an airbrush tattoo artist, pony rides, first responders and so much more.
FREEDOM FARMS FALL FESTIVAL
When: October 3 & 4, 10-12, 17 & 18 and 24 & 25 Where: Freedom Farms Event Center, 434 Overbrook Road, Valencia For more info: freedomfarmspa. com
The fall festival is Freedom Farms’ biggest event of the year. It features hayrides, a petting zoo, a pumpkin patch, farm-fresh food, face painting, a corn pit, hay mountain and pick-your-own sunflowers, plus adult beverages available from local vendors.
GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
When: October 23 Where: Cranberry Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Township For more info: cranberrytownship. org
Register your kids for Halloween fun at the Great Pumpkin Festival! Enjoy the pumpkin patch, crafts and familyfriendly games. This year there will also be a Halloween movie on the lawn,“ The Addams Family.”
MARS APPLE FESTIVAL
When: October 3 Where: Downtown Mars For more info: marsapplefest. com
This event offers fresh apple butter, apple dumplings and basically apple everything! There will also be around 150 arts and crafts vendors, musical entertainment, food trucks, train rides, an inflatable slide park, farmers market, library book sale … and the flying saucer spaceship, of course!
SHALER AREA VENDOR & CRAFT FAIR
When: October 10 Where: Shaler Area Middle School, 1810 Mount Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw For more info: shalerarea. org / schools / middle-school
The Shaler Area Middle School PTO’ s annual vendor and craft fair will feature around 60 tables of unique items made by local vendors and crafters. There will also be delicious refreshments and great raffles. Admission is free.
SLEEPY HOLLOW FESTIVAL
When: October 10 Where: Mercer Street, Harmony For more info: visitpa. com
The Sleepy Hollow Festival has something for the whole family. Live music, trick-or-treating, children’ s activities, a pet fair, feely boxes, face painting, costume contests and carriage rides will add to the fall fun.
ZELIENOPLE FALL FESTIVAL
When: October 9 & 10 Where: Downtown Zelienople For more info: zeliefallfestival. com
Craft and food vendors, a chili cookoff, tractor-pulled wagon rides, a car cruise and much more will make this festival the place to be.
Halloween Activities and Events
THE FIREFIGHTERS COSTUME PARADE
When: October 31 Where: Aspinwall Borough Building, 217 Commercial Avenue, Aspinwall For more info: aspinwallpa. com
Get a terrific view of all the costumes! Music, prizes and a giant trick-or-treat bag donated by the borough and Aspinwall’ s VFD will add to the fun.
HALLOWEEN PARADE IN RESERVE TOWNSHIP
When: October 24 Where: Throughout the township For more info: reservetwp. com
The annual Halloween Parade will start at the corner of Pittview Avenue and Mt. Troy Road, and end at the township office. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes and join the walk. Preregistration is required for children 12 and under.
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