Schramm Farms and Orchards Dates : Visit the website for the dates . Address : 1002 Blank Road , Jeannette Contact : 724.744.7320 , or schrammfarms . com
Enjoy a huge selection of pumpkins for your choosing ! There is something for the whole family to enjoy including play hay , corn stalk mazes , pony rides , hayrides , a corn box , and much more . There is also a wide selection of refreshments including fresh-cut French fries made from the farm ’ s own potatoes , apple cider slush , homemade candy and caramel apples . Visit the website for more information on hours and other details .
Halloween Events
Ghost Walk of Downtown Irwin Date : Oct . 23 Address : Main Street , Irwin Contact : golaurelhighlands . com / event / irwin-ghost-walk / 37481
Join Irwin Business & Professional Association for this self-guided tour throughout downtown Irwin , which features a ghost character inspired by paranormal investigations done inside local buildings . You don ’ t want to miss this year ’ s “ spooktacular ” event with fun ghost hunts along the way ! Visit the website for more information .
Haunted Hillside Dates : Visit the website for the dates . Address : 7209 PA-819 , Mount Pleasant Contact : hauntedhillside . com , or 724.542.5196
Very scary ! The haunted attraction goes through many upgrades and changes each year ! New sets and new technology are added to ensure that it stays one of the top haunts in the area . Visit the website for more information and other details .
Hobgoblin Hikes at Cedar Creek Park and Twin Lakes Park
Dates : Oct . 16 ( Cedar Creek ) and Oct . 23 ( Twin Lakes ) Time : 7 to 9 p . m . Address : 453 Evergreen Drive , Belle Vernon ( CC ); 219 Twin Lakes Road , Latrobe ( TL ) Contact : 724.830.3959 , or co . westmoreland . pa . us
Recommended for ages 8 and over , the Hobgoblin Hikes are half-mile outdoor guided walks through the haunted woods of the county parks . Visitors can expect to be led through mazes and cemeteries , and past more than 100 ghouls , goblins and monsters . The events are free and will be held regardless of weather conditions . The hikes are offered to provide a safe family alternative to conventional trick-ortreating . Parents are encouraged to attend with their children . Visit the website for more details .
Idlewild ’ s Hallowboo ! Dates : Visit the website for the wide variety of October dates . Address : Idlewild Park , US-30 , Ligonier Contact : 724.238.3666 , or idlewild . com
It ’ s the Idlewild you know and love with a fun family-oriented Happy Halloween twist ! Featuring trick-or-treating through Story Book Forest , live entertainment , costumed characters , themed rides and attractions , hay bale maze and more ! For a list of rides that are open during Hallowboo and other information , visit the website .
Not So Spooky Hike by Allegheny Land Trust Date : Oct . 23 Address : Dead Man ’ s Hollow Conservation Area , McKeesport Contact : alleghenylandtrust . org ( Registration is required .)
Ever wonder why pirates wear an eyepatch or how an owl can hunt in the dark ? Join ALT on this not-too-scary night hike where you ’ ll explore the science and stories behind many of our favorite fall creatures ! Explore myths and legends and learn about the creatures of the autumn night . Hear stories around a campfire where you can roast a s ' more . It takes place rain or shine , and registration is required .
Phantom Fall Fest at Kennywood Park Dates : Weekends in October Address : 4800 Kennywood Boulevard , West Mifflin Contact : kennywood . com
Go during the day for family-friendly fun , including festive food and a unique Kennywood autumn atmosphere along with the coasters and rides . When the sun goes down , the Phantom takes screams to the extreme with various haunted houses and scare zones . For more information , visit the website .
Plum Borough ’ s Halloween Movie Party
Date : Oct . 30 Address : Plum Borough Community Center , 499 New Texas Road , Plum Contact : plumboro . com
Plum Boro is sponsoring a Halloween Movie Party at the Plum Community Center . Don ’ t miss an afternoon of fun , with candy , games and a kid-friendly Halloween flick ! Visit the website for more information .
Fairs and Festivals
Fort Ligonier Days Dates : Oct . 8-10 Address : Downtown Ligonier Contact : fortligonierdays . com
This three-day fall festival commemorates the Battle of Fort Ligonier , a key engagement of the French and Indian War fought on October 12 , 1758 . Don ’ t miss the over 200 craft booths , 30 food booths , community parade , reenactments , free outdoor entertainment and more ! Visit the website for more details .
Outdoor Craft & Vendor Show Dates : Various – check the Facebook page . Address : Penn Highway Market Place , 6345 Old William Penn Highway , Export Contact : Facebook @ Penn Highway Market Place
Outdoor show with over 20 unique crafters and vendors ! Wine tasting inside at its exclusive tasting room . More information is available on Facebook .
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