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McConnells Mill Heritage Festival
Dates: Sept. 24 & 25 Times: 10 a. m. to 6 p. m.( Sat.); 11 a. m. to 5 p. m.( Sun.) Address: McConnells Mill State Park, 2697 McConnells Mill Road, Portersville Contact: events. dcnr. pa. gov / event / mcconnells _ mill _ heritage _ festival, or 724.368.3612
This festival celebrates the operational time period of the historical gristmill from 1852 to 1928, and costumed vendors will display crafts inspired by this time. Artists and craftspeople from the local area demonstrate their skills and provide regional art for sale. Bluegrass music and free tours of the mill will be offered. The historic gristmill houses the fascinating machinery that ground the grain for the community surrounding Slippery Rock Gorge. A Civil War encampment and family activities bring history to life. Located in Kildoo picnic area and the gristmill. Visit the website for more information.
Sewickley Harvest Festival
Date: Sept. 10 Time: 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Address: Broad and Thorn streets, Sewickley Contact: sewickleyborough. org
Join in for the annual Sewickley Harvest Festival and enjoy more than 100 vendor booths, arts and crafts, demonstrations, rummage sale, farmers market, flea market, children’ s activities, food, music and more. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Sewickley and the Quaker Valley Rotary. Visit the website for more information.
Sewickley Oktoberfest
Dates: Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 Address: Division Street parking lot, Sewickley Contact: sewickleyoktoberfest. com
Dust off your dirndls and lederhosen! Live music, German beer and food. Sponsored by Village Green Partners, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the Village of Sewickley thrive. For more information, visit the website.
Shenot Farm Market Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays in October Address: 3754 Wexford Run Road, Marshall Township Contact: shenotfarm. com, or 724.935.2542
Offering hayrides to the pumpkin patch and corn maze! Look for something haunted in the evenings on Friday and Saturdays in October— more details to come. Visit the website for more information on fees, schedules and other details.
Soergel Orchards Fall Festival
Dates: Mid-September through October Address: 2573 Brandt School Road, Wexford Contact: soergels. com, or 724.935.1743
Experience fall down on the farm! Children’ s activities, games, hayrides, food, picking out your favorite pumpkin and more. Visit the website for more information on fees, schedules and other details.
Zelienople and Harmony Fall Festival
Dates: Oct. 8 & 9 Time: 9 a. m. to 7 p. m.
Location: The towns of Zelienople and Harmony Contact: zhchamber. com, or 724.452.5571
Get outdoors and explore two charming and historic towns while participating in a variety of fun fall festivities in each town. Sponsored by the Zelienople-Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce, the festival includes food, shopping, music, historical tours, a chili cook-off, a car cruise and more. Visit the website for the schedule of events in each town and for more information.
Zelienople on Tap
Date: Oct. 8 Times: 2 to 4 p. m.( Session 1), 5 to 7 p. m.( Session 2), 8 to 10 p. m.( Session 3) Address: East Beaver Street, Zelienople Contact: myzeliepark. org, or 724.452.0231 Fee: $ 40 / session— Beer Tasting and Concert Admission, or $ 10 Concert Admission Only
Support the Zelienople Community Park New Pool Initiative and the Zelienople Area Public Library this fall by purchasing tickets to the Beer and Music Festival! Enjoy craft beer vendors including ShuBrew, North Country, Conny Creek, Arsenal Cider, Penn Brewery, Voodoo, Fractured Grape, Hofbrau Haus, Erie Brewing, Butler Brew Works, Penn Brewery, Reclamation, Rock Bottom, Big Rail, Apis Meadery and more. Munch with Best Eats and Treats, Voodoo, Wok of Life and ShuBrew and jam with a full concert line-up featuring Renegade Roosters, Dizzy Woosh and the Bastard Bearded Irishmen. Tickets are available on Eventbrite: Zelie on Tap.( No outside food, coolers, alcohol permitted.) Visit the website for more details.
Spooktacular Events
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Campfire Ghost Stories
Date: Oct. 14 Time: 7 p. m. Address: Hartwood Acres Park, 200 Hartwood Acres, Hampton / Indiana townships Contact: alleghenycounty. us / parks / bpfac. aspx, or 412.767.9200
Free and open to all ages! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Watch a Park Ranger build a campfire and then listen to some spooky stories! All kids will receive a surprise. Wear a Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes! Visit the website for more information.
Creatures of the Night at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve or Succop Nature Park
Dates: Oct. 21 & 22( BFNR), Oct. 29( SNP); all are tentative— check the website for the exact dates and times. Address: BFNR, 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel; SNP, 185 Airport Road, Butler Contact: aswp. org
Have some family-friendly, non-frightening fun while on a guided nighttime hike through the beautiful nature reserves. Pass by largerthan-life costumed creatures that read you stories and perform tricks! Enjoy a snack, or make a craft to commemorate the evening. Visit the website for more information on registration, fees and other details.
Family Halloween Party at Shaler North Hills Library
Date: Oct. 14 Time: 6 to 9 p. m. Address: 1822 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw Contact: shalerlibrary. org, or 412.486.0211
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