Store-to-Store Trick-or-Treat and Parade
Date: Oct. 28 Time: 1 to 4 p. m. Address: Downtown Irwin Contact: downtownirwin. com
Show off your favorite Halloween costume with your friends and family as you trick-or-treat from 1 p. m. to 2:30 p. m. through charming Downtown Irwin, at participating stores for the first 500 children. Participate in a parade at 3 p. m., and register at 2nd and Main streets to be a part of costume judging. Visit the website for more information.
Trunk or Treat at the Library
Date: Oct. 31 Time: 6 to 8 p. m. Address: Penn Hills Public Library, 1037 Stotler Road, Penn Hills Contact: pennhillslibrary. org, or 412.795.3507
Visit the library parking lot for a safe candy-collecting event. Staff, board members and neighbors will be decorating their cars to celebrate the day with kids of all ages. The event will move to the community room in case of bad weather. Visit the website for more information.
FALL FESTIVALS AND ACTIVITIES Big Art Party at Westmoreland Museum of American Art
Date: Oct. 21 Address: 221 North Main Street, Greensburg Contact: thewestmoreland. org, or 724.837.1500
To celebrate the second year as the new Westmoreland, don’ t miss the BIG ART PARTY anniversary bash! This year’ s theme is“ Black, White & Art All Over.” Visit the website for more information on tickets for the VIP Party and the Big Dance Art Party and other details.
Celebrate Oakmont
Date: Oct. 4 Time: 4 to 7:30 p. m. Address: Greek Orthodox Social Hall, 12 Washington Avenue, Oakmont Contact: oakmont-pa. com, or 412.828.3238
An evening out to“ celebrate Oakmont” and an opportunity for community and business members to meet. Taste samples of signature dishes from all of your favorite area restaurants and bakeries. Free food, fantastic door prizes, incredible grand raffles, Chinese auction, 50 / 50 and more! Visit the website for more information.
Delmont Apple‘ N Arts Festival
Dates: Oct. 7 & 8 Times: Saturday, 10 a. m. to 6 p. m.; Sunday, 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. Address: Shields Farm, 326 East Pittsburgh Street, Delmont Contact: delmontapplenarts. com, or 724.325.8867
Take a bite out of fall fun at the Apple‘ N Arts Festival! It is a craft show featuring over 150 arts and crafts vendors and 30 food vendors, handmade items from local crafters, delicious food, hot apple cider, and homemade apple treats. Festival proceeds go to the community. Visit the website for more information.
Gearhard Farms 18th Annual Corn Maze
Dates: Check the website. Address: 5909 Saltsburg Road, Murrysville Contact: gearhardfarms. com
Gearhard Farms Corn Maze offers a fun and challenging maze for all ages and includes hayrides, campfires, horse cart rides and more.
The maze includes a“ mystery aerial message” that is revealed once the maze is completed. Visit the website for more information.
Fort Ligonier Days
Dates: Oct. 13-15 Address: Downtown Ligonier Contact: ligonier. com / fortligonierdays. php, or 724.238.4200
A three-day fall festival commemorating the battle of Fort Ligonier fought on Oct. 12, 1758. Join the celebration with over 150 craft booths, food booths around the Diamond, a top-ranked community parade, sidewalk sales and live entertainment. Visit the website for more details.
Kids’ Days in Schenley Plaza
Date: Oct. 8 Time: Noon to 4 p. m. Address: Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Avenue, Oakland Contact: pittsburghparks. org
Free activities for children( and children at heart) under the tent, including face painting, a balloon artist, lawn games, special guests and performers, free rides on the PNC Carousel, and an opportunity to experience Uber’ s self-driving car. Visit the website for more information.
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