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THE MONROEVILLE FOUNDATION JAZZ FESTIVAL
When: September 5 Where: Tall Trees Amphitheater, Monroeville Community Park West, 2447 Tilbrook Road, Monroeville For more info: monroevillefoundation. org
The Monroeville Jazz Festival continues to promote awareness and appreciation for all forms of jazz through this annual concert that showcases Pittsburgh’ s jazz legends and upand-coming talent alongside national performers. The goal is to encourage and educate an audience of all ages.
SPOOKTACULAR BRASS
When: October 1 and 3 Where: Oct. 1 – Linton Middle School, 250 Aster Street, Penn Hills; Oct. 3 – The Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg For more info: rivercitybrass. org / concerts
River City Brass will present a Halloween spooktacular featuring music from favorite films such as“ Ghostbusters,”“ The Nightmare Before Christmas,”“ Monster Mash,”“ Beetlejuice,”“ Jaws” and“ Psycho.” The event will be great for families, first-time concertgoers, and Halloween lovers of all ages.
THE VAMPIRE CIRCUS
When: October 21 Where: The Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg For more info: westmorelandculturaltrust. org
The Vampire Circus has been called a mix of circus, cabaret and theater— a fusion of Tim Burton and Cirque du Soleil. The night will feature international performers showcasing theater, dance, acrobatics and gymnastics.
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ACRISURE STADIUM KICKOFF AND RIB FESTIVAL
When: September 3 – 7 Where: Acrisure Stadium, 100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh( North Side) For more info: acrisurestadium. com / ribfest
The stadium will be full of rib vendors, festival foods, beverages, games, rides and more. The Great Hall will also be open to fans for viewing the Steelers’ Super Bowl trophies, Hall of Fame Museum, memorabilia, and the Terrible Towel wall.
FAMILY DAY AT SCHENLEY PLAZA: MARY SCHENLEY DAY
When: September 6 Where: Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh( Oakland) For more info: pittsburghparks. org
Family Day includes free carousel rides, face painting, lawn games, a special visit from Mary Poppins, and more!
FESTIVAL OF COMBUSTION
When: October 3
Where: Carrie Blast Furnaces, 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Rankin For more info: riversofsteel. com
This festival is a celebration of the industrial arts and American crafts. Handson activities for adults and kids, with demonstrations and experiences throughout the day and night, will add to the fun.
FOUR CHORD MUSIC FEST
When: September 25 & 26 Where: F. N. B. Stadium, 510 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh( South Side) For more info: fourchordmusicfestival. com
Like punk rock? Check out Four Chord Music Fest 12, offering the biggest lineup to date!
HANDMADE ARCADE HOLIDAY MARKET
When: December 4 – 6 Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Downtown Pittsburgh For more info: handmadearcade. org
This holiday market is Handmade Arcade’ s longest-running and largest event, hosting up to 275 makers and artists— and more than 10,000 enthusiastic shoppers.
IDLEWILD’ S HALLOWBOO!
When: September 12 through October 31( Saturdays and Sundays) Where: Idlewild Park, 2574 US-30 East, Ligonier For more info: idlewild. com
It’ s the Idlewild you know and love, with a fun, family-oriented, Happy- Halloween twist! Trick-or-treat through Story Book Forest, hop on favorite rides, and enjoy special entertainment perfect for the season.
JACK O’ LANTERN EXTRAVAGANZA
When: October 1 through November 1( Check website for select dates.) Where: Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, 7370 Baker Street, Highland Park For more info: pittsburghzoo. org
Thousands of artistically carved pumpkins will glow in the night during the walk-through Jack O’ Lantern Extravaganza. The gallery of pumpkins will feature an array of animals, scenes and characters presented with sound, light and other special effects.
PHANTOM FALL FEST
When: Select dates in September and October Where: Kennywood Park, 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin For more info: kennywood. com
Phantom Fall Fest lets you do Halloween your way. Family-friendly fun starts early, including rides, festive food and a unique autumn atmosphere. When the sun goes down, the Phantom takes screams to the extreme with haunted houses and scare zones.
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