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fun FALL GUIDE “Leaf” summer behind and fall into fun! We’ve rounded up the most delightful events to add to your fall festival bucket list. BY KATHY RUDOLPH FARMS & FRIGHTS Cheeseman’s Pumpkin Festival and Fright Farm Dates: Weekends in October Address: Kennedy Road, Portersville Contact: cheesemanfarm.com, or 724.368.3233 Growing fun for the whole family! Take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, run and jump in the hay maze, spend some time enjoying the petting zoo and browsing for seasonal items and gifts. Or, maybe you want to put a little fright in your night. Then plan a visit after sunset when the renowned Cheeseman Fright Farm opens! Visit the website for more information on fees, schedules and other details. Freedom Farms Fall Festival Dates: Weekends in October (Check the website for times.) Address: 795 Pittsburgh Road, Butler Contact: freedomfarmspa.com, or 724.586.5551 Featuring hayrides, a hay maze, pony rides, face painting, contests and much more. Experience the farm atmosphere at such a beautiful time of the year and have one last farming celebration before winter. Visit the website for more information on fees, schedules and other details. Hampton Community Association Halloween Parade Date: Oct. 27 (Pre-registration is required for this event.) Address: Hampton Community Center parking lot, 3101 McCully Road, Allison Park Contact: hampton-pa.org, or sites. google.com/view/hamptoncommunity/ about-us For children ages 10 years and younger! Enjoy cookies, drinks, goodie bags, prizes and so much more! Participation is free but monetary donations are appreciated to help raise funds for improvements to the Hampton Community Park. Registration information can be found on the township’s website. 24 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com