Irwin Ghost Walk
Date: Oct. 22 Address: Main Street, Downtown Irwin Contact: downtownirwin. com
A ghoulish good time! This grand ghostly walking tour features the history of the buildings in Downtown Irwin as well as the findings of recent paranormal investigations. You don’ t want to miss this year’ s spooktacular event! Visit the website for more details.
Lonesome Valley Farms
Dates: All weekends in October Address: 180 Fairground Road, Greensburg Contact: lonesomevalleyfarms. com, or 724.423.4290
In the fall, the farm hosts what it calls the area’ s number one haunted attraction... The Haunted Hayride with Maze Trail AND The Slotter Farm House and Barn. There is also a huge 5 + acre NON-HAUNTED Get Lost Corn Maze. For more kid-friendly Halloween fun, it has Pumpkin Patch Playland. The Midway has a concession stand, food booth, gift shop, games and fire sites. Visit the website for more information.
Oakmont Halloween Hustle 5k
Date: Oct. 29 Time: 5 p. m. Address: Riverside Park, 767 5th Street, Oakmont Contact: oakmont-pa. com
Join the Halloween 5K Fun Run and Walk in your favorite costume! Presented by the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce and the Riverview Community Action Corporation. Visit the website for more information on race registration.
Plum Borough Education Association Festival in the Park and Costume Parade
Date: Oct. 23 Time: Doors open 11 a. m., parade at 12 p. m. Address: Boyce Park Ski Lodge, 675 Old Frankstown Road, Monroeville / Plum Contact: pbea. psealocals. org
This family-friendly event at Boyce Park will include a costume parade, children’ s activities, food vendors and raffle baskets. The festival is held in memory of Kim, Brenna, and Mikaela Griffith, who lost their lives much too soon in a flash flood on Washington Boulevard Aug. 19, 2011. All proceeds benefit a charitable cause to be determined. Visit the website for more details.
Virtual Ghost Tour of Pittsburgh
Date: Oct. 20 Address: Penn Hills Public Library Community Room, 1037 Stotler Road, Penn Hills Contact: pennhillslibrary. org, 412.795.3507
Pittsburgh has a South Side and a North Side, but this takes you to its DARK side. This is the story of Pittsburgh told through the dark lens of its greatest tales of ghosts and the unexplained. Presented by Haunted Pittsburgh. Contact the library to sign up.
Keep it Crafty This Fall! Fall Craft Show and the“ Sing for Their Supper” Food Bank Karaoke Fundraiser
Date: Sept. 17 Time: 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. Address: 321 Main Street, Irwin Contact: downtownirwin. com The streets of Irwin come alive with crafts and music as you star to raise funds for The Westmoreland County Food Bank! Sponsored by the Irwin Business and Professional Association. Visit the website for more information.
Liberty Borough VFD Fall Craft and Vendor Show
Dates: Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 Address: Liberty Borough Fire Hall, 900 Haslage Street, McKeesport Contact: lbvfd. info, or facebook. com / LBVFD
Give back to your local VFD this fall! Featuring numerous vendors selling various items such as candles, handmade crafts, food and handbags. The fire department will also be selling food and drink concessions. Visit the website for more information.
Pennsylvania Arts and Crafts Labor Day Festival
Dates: Sept. 2, 3, 4, 5 Times: 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.( Fri.), 10 a. m. to 6 p. m.( Sat. and Sun.), 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.( Mon.) Address: Westmoreland Fairgrounds, 123 Blue Ribbon Lane, Greensburg Contact: familyfestivals. com / Colonial-Festival. html
One of the Top 20 Craft Shows in America! Over 200 national artists gather to exhibit and sell a wide variety of crafts. The festival also includes food, live entertainment, kids’ activities and more. Visit the website for more details.
Plum Foundation Holiday Boutique Craft and Vendor Show
Date: Oct. 15 Time: 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Address: Oblock Junior High School, 440 Presque Isle Drive, Plum Contact: pbsd. k12. pa. us / TheFoundation. aspx
Support the students of Plum Borough School District! The Plum Foundation, a 501( c)( 3) organization that raises funds for the students of the community through grants and scholarships, is hosting a Craft and Vendor Show. Featuring a wide variety of crafters and vendors along with tasty refreshments. Visit the website for more details. n
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