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PETERS TOWNSHIP ANNUAL FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
When: September 12 Where: 120 Rolling Hills Drive, McMurray For more info: visitwashingtoncountypa. com / event / peters-township-annual-food-truckfestival / 2850
Yard games, a bounce house, music, face painting and lots of food trucks, of course, make this a fun event for all.
WASHINGTON ITALIAN FESTIVAL
When: September 26 Where: Community Pavilion, Main Street, Washington For more info: primoitaliano. org / festival
Celebrate Italian culture and heritage at this annual festival. Enjoy live entertainment along with delicious food and wine.
Halloween Activities and Events
BLASTIN’ PUMPKINS ARCHERY
When: October 7 Where: Mingo Creek Park( Shelter 10), 232 Mingo Creek Road, Eighty Four For more info: washingtoncopa. gov
This event will be a one-of-a-kind fall night where activity meets dexterity. Carve a pumpkin lantern, then head to the archery range to take aim at it! Pumpkins, bows, arrows and safety gear will be provided. Registration with $ 4 fee required. No archery or carving experience required. Must be at least 10 years old to participate.
BOOKS AND BREWS
When: October 1 Where: Mondays Brewing Company, 1055 Waterdam Plaza Drive, McMurray For more info: ptlibrary. org
Join library staff at Mondays Brewing for a lively discussion in this book club. October’ s book is“ Joyland” by Stephen King.
CECIL TOWNSHIP TRAIL OF TREATS
When: October 24 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. 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 park staff for a fun-filled day of pumpkin carving, scarecrow stuffing and touring the park. Pre-registration is required.
GHOSTLY APPARITIONS & OTHERWORLD BEINGS
When: October 24 Where: Bethel Park Public Library, 5100 West Library Avenue, Bethel Park For more info: bethelpark. librarycalendar. com
At this panel event, you will learn about theories of liminal lines, spirit beings, field equipment and experiences, archaic spirits, haunted objects, haunted places and more.
HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE
When: October 3 Where: Simmons Farm, 170 Simmons Road, McMurray For more info: northstrabanetwp. com / events
Enjoy a scenic hayride, gather around the bonfire to roast marshmallows, and embrace the season with festive activities.
HEADLAMP NIGHT WALK
When: October 15 Where: Mingo Creek Park, 232 Mingo Creek Road, Eighty Four For more info: washingtoncopa. gov Calling all nocturnal hikers! This 3-mile night walk is for you. Take in the sights, sounds and smells of a fall night as you travel through the mixed hardwood forest. Dress for the weather and terrain. Headlamps will be provided.
MINGO CREEK PARK STAR PARTY
When: October 16 & 17 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, hosted by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh, start at dusk with safe solar viewing beginning two hours before sunset.
NIGHT WALK ON THE PANHANDLE TRAIL
When: October 17 Where: Walkers Mill Entrance to Gregg Station For more info: panhandletrail. org
The Night Walk features free hot apple cider and cocoa, hayrides, a pumpkin walk, a campfire, and rides on the Panhandle Trail Express train for the kids. There will be popcorn and hot dogs for sale. Bring a flashlight with you, and costumes are welcome.
PETERS TOWNSHIP FRIDAY NIGHT FLICK
When: October 9 Where: Peterswood Park Amphitheater, 700 Meredith Drive, Venetia For more info: peterstownship. com
Enjoy“ Hocus Pocus” under the stars as part of the Friday Night Flicks series. Bring along a blanket or chair. Admission is free. Events are subject to change, so check the website in advance.
SOUTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP MOVIES IN THE PARK
When: September 18 and October 3 Where: Fairview Park, 288 Recreation Road, South Fayette Township For more info: southfayettepa. com
Watch family movies on a big screen in the park during this outdoor series. Remember a blanket or chair and bug spray.
TROLLEY TALES OF TERROR
When: October 16 & 17 Where: PA Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington For more info: pa-trolley. org
This historical ghost tour is returning for a second year! Find out what sorts of spirits haunt the trolley and take a spooky streetcar through the forest.
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