Fall
Festival Fever!
on two stages featuring both German music and today’ s pop, an assortment of beers, a food court offering German and American cuisine, a children’ s craft area, and amusement rides / games.
Washington Italian Festival When: September 27 Where: Community Pavilion, Main Street, Washington For more info: primoitaliano. org / festival
Celebrate Italian culture, heritage, and traditions at this annual festival. There will be live entertainment and delicious food and wine.
Halloween Activities and Events
Books and Brews When: October 2 Where: Mondays Brewing Company, 1055 Waterdam Plaza Drive, McMurray For more info: ptlibrary. org
Join Peters Township Library staff at Mondays Brewing for a lively discussion in this book club. October’ s selection is“ The Lost Bookshop” by Evie Woods.
Brentwood Borough’ s Pumpkin Patch When: October 19 Where: Brentwood Park Fields, 283 Kaiser Way, Brentwood For more info: brentwoodboro. com
Enjoy fall fun for the whole family at Brentwood Borough’ s Pumpkin Patch! The event features hay bales, corn stalks, plants for decorating, crafts, games, concessions, and lots of pumpkins.
Cecil Township Trail of Treats When: October 18 Where: Cecil Township Park, 3599 Millers Run Road, Cecil For more info: ceciltownship-pa. gov
Wear your favorite costume and follow along the haunted illuminated trail to collect treats from area businesses. Enjoy Halloween music and treats at the concession stand too. This is for children 12 and under.
Fall Fun Day When: October 4 Where: Mingo Creek Park Shelter # 6, 3111 Route 136, Finleyville For more info: washingtoncopa. gov
Join the park staff for a fun-filled day of pumpkin carving, scarecrow stuffing and hayrides. Pre-registration is required. Fees: hayrides, $ 2 per person; pumpkins, $ 4 each; scarecrow stuffing, free( bring your own clothes for it).
Ghouls and Goblins Archery When: October 8 Where: Mingo Creek Park, 232 Mingo Creek Road, Eighty Four For more info: washingtoncopa. gov
Ready for a spooky night of archery? Join NASP instructors to learn the basics, including parts of a bow, shooting techniques, and safety on the range. Attendees will have the opportunity to shoot at“ goblins and ghouls.” All levels are welcome. Must be 10 years of age or older. Pre-registration is required.
Ghost Stories and Legends with Thomas White When: October 14 Where: Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon For more info: mtlebanonlibrary. org
Join local writer and academic Thomas White for an evening of local legends and ghost stories in celebration of spooky season. This is a program for adults.
Hayride and Bonfire When: October 4 Where: Simmons Farm, 170 Simmons Road, Canonsburg For more info: northstrabanetwp. com / events
Take a hayride and warm up by the fire as part of the fall activities at the farm.
Each participant receives a small pumpkin, apple cider and s’ mores.
Headlamp Night Walk When: October 16 Where: Mingo Creek Park, 232 Mingo Creek Road, Eighty Four For more info: washingtoncopa. gov
Calling all nocturnal hikers! This 2.5- mile night walk is for you. Take in the sights, sounds and smells of a fall night as you travel through the deciduous and coniferous woodlots and oil fields. Dress for the weather and terrain. Headlamps will be provided.
The Jack-O-Lantern Jog and Skeleton Stroll When: October 25 Where: 314 Elm Street Extension, Canonsburg For more info: visitwashingtoncountypa. com
This 5K run and 1-mile stroll will start at Canon-McMillan High School. All participants registered before Oct. 12 are guaranteed a shirt. There will be a raffle, Chinese auction and a 50 / 50. The race is a fundraiser to benefit the Community Scholarship Foundation of Canon- McMillan. All participants are encouraged to wear costumes!
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.
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