FALL fun GUIDE
FALL fun GUIDE
Haunted Hillside Dates: Check the website for dates. Address: 7209 Pennsylvania 819, Mount Pleasant Contact: hauntedhillside. com, or 724.542.5196
Very scary! This haunted attraction goes through more upgrades and changes than any other one around! New sets and new technology are added each year to ensure that Haunted Hillside stays among the scariest in the area. Visit the website for more information.
Hobgoblin Hikes at Twin Lakes and Cedar Creek Parks Dates: Twin Lakes Park Hike, Oct. 20; Cedar Creek Park Hike, Oct. 27 Time: 7 to 9 p. m. Addresses: 219 Twin Lakes Road, Latrobe; 453 Evergreen Drive, Belle Vernon Contact: co. westmoreland. pa. us, or 724.830.3959
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, offered as a safe, family alternative to conventional trick-or-treating. Parents are encouraged to attend the events with their children. Visit the website for more details.
Idlewild’ s Hallowboo! Dates: Check the website for dates. Address: Idlewild Park, U. S. 30, Ligonier Contact: idlewild. com, or 724.238.3666
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.
Lonesome Valley Farms Dates: Check the website for dates. Address: 180 Fairground Road, Greensburg Contact: lonesomevalleyfarms. com, or 724.423.4290
Featuring two of the area’ s top haunted attractions: the Haunted Hayride with
Maze Trail, and the Slotter Farm! For more kid-friendly Halloween fun, there is also a Pumpkin Patch Playland. The Midway has a concession stand, food booth, gift shop, games and fire sites. Visit the website for more information.
Not So Spooky Hike by Allegheny Land Trust Date: Oct. 20 Address: Dead Man’ s Hollow Conservation Area, 1906 Donner Street, McKeesport Contact: alleghenylandtrust. org
Ever wonder why pirates wear an eyepatch, or how an owl can hunt in the dark? Enjoy this not-too-scary night hike where you’ ll explore the science and stories behind many of the area’ s favorite fall creatures! Explore myths and legends and learn about the creatures of the autumn night. Have fun hearing stories around a campfire where you can roast a s’ more. Rain or shine, and registration is required for groups of five or more.
Phantom Fright Nights at Kennywood Park Dates: Weekends from the end of September until Halloween Address: 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin Contact: kennywood. com
As the leaves turn and the days shorten, Phantom Fright Nights return to Kennywood. The award-winning spectacle of terror has been recognized by USA Today for being among the best theme park Halloween events in the country, and was also named to Amusement Today’ s Golden Ticket Awards list of the best Halloween theme park events. For more information, visit the website.
Pumpkin Days at Kerber’ s Dairy Dates: Check website for dates. Address: 1856 Guffey Road, North Huntingdon Contact: kerbers. com, or 724.863.6930 A fun destination for families this fall! Featuring hayrides, pumpkins – all shapes and sizes, rainbow playground, tube slides, farm pets, mini golf, good food and fall treats. Visit the website for more information.
Schramm Farms and Orchards Dates: Weekends in October Address: 1002 Blank Road, Jeannette Contact: schrammfarms. com, or 724.744.7320
Running through the end of October, 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, apple cider slush, homemade candy and caramel apples, and more! Visit the website for more information.
White Oak Borough and Recreation Board Halloween Parade and Truck-or-Treat Date: Oct. 27 Address: Check the website. Contact: woboro. com
After the parade, enjoy a free event designed to give children the opportunity to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite trucks and heavy machinery and ask questions in a safe, supervised environment. Other fun activities include music, snacks, treat bags and more! Visit the website for more information.
Wilkins School Community Center Kids’ Corner Halloween Shenanigans Date: Oct. 13 Address: 7604 Charleston Avenue, Regent Square Contact: wsccpgh. org
Have fun with your little boys and ghouls at this Halloween event for kids featuring mummy wraps, a monster toss, the ghostly gripper and more. Visit the website for more details.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
Beethoven’ s Fifth by Edgewood Symphony’ s Chamber Orchestra Date: Oct. 13 Address: Agnes and Joseph Katz Performing Arts Center, Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, 5738 Darlington Avenue, Pittsburgh Contact: edgewoodsymphony. org / concert / Beethoven
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