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SPOOKTACULAR BRASS
When: October 7 Where: Carson Middle School, 300 Hillvue Lane, McCandless For more info: rivercitybrass. org / concerts
River City Brass will present a Halloween spooktacular featuring music from favorite movies such as“ Ghostbusters,”“ The Nightmare Before Christmas,”“ Monster Mash,”“ Beetlejuice,”“ Jaws” and“ Psycho.” The show will be good for families, first-time concertgoers, and Halloween lovers of all ages.
Autumn in the Burgh
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. Hands-on activities for adults and kids, with demonstrations and experiences throughout the day and night, will add to the fun.
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS AT PHIPPS CONSERVATORY: A BOO-TANICAL BASH
When: October 23 Where: 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh( Oakland) For more info: phipps. conservatory. org
Little ghosts and goblins can head to the conservatory in costume for an evening of spooktacular activities, free with regular admission.
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 more than 10,000 enthusiastic shoppers.
IDLEWILD’ S HALLOWBOO!
When: Through October 31( Saturdays and Sundays) 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: October 1 through November 1( Select dates – check website for the schedule.) 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 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 down, the Phantom takes screams to the extreme with haunted houses and scare zones.
PHIPPS AFTER DARK: HOUSE OF HAUNTS
When: October 30 Where: Phipps Conservatory, 1 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh( Oakland) For more info: phipps. conservatory. org
The conservatory will transform into a thrilling house of haunts! Guests are encouraged to attend in costume, grab a drink, and get into the Halloween spirit as they enjoy exciting and spooky activities.
PITTSBURGH MONSTER PUMPKINS FESTIVAL
When: October 17 & 18 Where: 3 Crossings Campus( between 28th and 29th Streets), Pittsburgh( Strip District) For more info: monsterpumpkins. com Pumpkins so big, so heavy and so fascinating-to-behold, you’ ll be doing double takes all day long! n
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