PRO BIKE+RUN Monroeville Fun
Run
Schramm Farms and Orchards
Dates: Weekends in October
Address: 1002 Blank Road, Jeannette
Contact: schrammfarms.com, or
724.744.7320
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: fresh-cut French
Fries made from the farm’s potatoes, apple
cider slush, homemade candy and caramel
apples, and more! Visit the website for more
information on hours and other details.
BE ACTIVE
Boyce Park Trail Maintenance
Volunteering
Dates: Ongoing
Address: Boyce Park,
740 Pierson Run Road, Plum
Contact: trailpittsburgh.org
Take care of the beautiful Boyce Park
trails and get some exercise at the same
time! Join Trail Pittsburgh and help to
create and maintain single-track trails
for runners, hikers, dog walkers and
mountain bikers. Visit the website for more
information.
Fall Nature Walk at Bushy Run
Battlefield
Date: Sept. 29
Address: Bushy Run Battlefield,
Bushy Run Road, Jeannette
Contact: bushyrunbattlefield.com, or
724.527.5584
Join Bushy Run volunteers and nature
enthusiasts Bob Learzaf and Dave
Browning to explore the woodlands
at Bushy Run Battlefield as the leaves
transform from summer greens to vibrant
yellows, flaming reds, explosive oranges,
and shades of earthy brown. No registration
is required. Bring sturdy, water-resistant
walking or hiking shoes and dress for the
weather. Check the website for information
on fees and other details.
Dates: Wednesdays (Check the
website for the exact dates.)
Address: 4030 William Penn Highway,
Monroeville
Contact: probikerun.com/event/
monroeville-fun-run
Every Wednesday at 6 p.m., meet for a
fun run of 3 to 5 miles that leaves right from
the store. All levels are welcome and there
are paces for all abilities. Visit the website
for more information.
MUSICAL
PERFORMANCES
Calliope Folk Song Night at
Monroeville Public Library
Date: Oct. 25
Address: 4000 Gateway Campus
Boulevard, Monroeville
Contact: monroevillelibrary.org, or
412.372.0500, ext. 4
Singers and instrumentalists of all ages
are welcome at this informal gathering
of people who want to sing together and
share songs, brought to you by Calliope,
Pittsburgh’s Folk Music Society. Since
1976, Calliope has been a nonprofit
educational and presenting organization
that promotes and preserves traditional and
contemporary folk music and its allied arts.
Oaks Open Jam Nights
Date: Sept. 20
Address: The Oaks Theater,
310 Allegheny River Boulevard,
Oakmont
Contact: theoakstheater.com/events/
oaks-open-jam
You never know who will show up or
what you’ll hear! From famous faces to
up-and-coming talent, local legends to
international travelers – all are welcome at
Oaks Open Jam Nights! Visit the website
for more information.
‘Rocky Horror Brass’ by River
City Brass Band
Date: Oct. 11
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Address: Linton Middle School,
250 Aster Street, Penn Hills
Contact: rivercitybrass.org
For the spookiest month of the year,
the band presents haunting classics from
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