Donaldson’ s Crossroads Annual Halloween Walk Date: Oct. 27 Time: 10 a. m. to Noon Address: 4004 Washington Road, McMurray Contact: donaldsonscrossroads. com, or Facebook. com / donaldsonscrossroads
When you arrive, stop in the Mini Mall area( Little Gym entrance) for a free treat bag, snacks donated by the McMurray Lions Club, free face-painting by Face Paint Pittsburgh, free balloon art by ABC Balloon Twist, and much more! Then trick-or-treat at all of the participating merchants!
Fright Night! at Mt. Lebanon Public Library Date: Oct. 26 Address: 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebanonlibrary. org, or 412.531.1912
Be prepared to be scared! A celebration of all things spooky! Costumes are optional, but highly recommended. Thrills and chills for the entire family, free refreshments at Franken’ s Diner, activities, crafts, and tons of fun. The library will be open to check out books, but there will be no computer access. Visit the website for more information.
Ghosts and Legends of Western Pennsylvania at Bridgeville Library Date: Oct. 3 Address: 505 McMillen Street, Bridgeville Contact: bridgevillelibrary. org
Join author and historian Thomas White as he explores the history and cultural meaning beneath the Black Cross, the ghostly woman of Summit Cut Bridge, the phantoms of Pittsburgh’ s steel mills, and the ghosts and cults that stalk Blue Mist Road. Learn the truth about the curse at the old Quaker Church, Judge Reddick’ s contest with the Devil, and many other spooky tales. Registration is appreciated.
Great Pumpkin Weekends at the Springhouse Dates: Check the website for the exact dates and times. Address: 1531 PA-136, Washington Contact: springhousemarket. com, or 724.228.3339
Have old-fashioned fun featuring Pumpkin Patch Hayrides, Giant Bale
Climb, Giant Pipe Slides, Corn Maze, Corn Box, Pumpkin Games, Pumpkin Land Characters, a Petting Zoo and more. Visit the website for more information.
Halloween Night Walk at McDonald Trail Station Date: Oct. 19 Time: 7 to 8 p. m. Address: McDonald Trail Station, intersection of the Panhandle Trail and South McDonald Street, McDonald Contact: co. washington. pa. us, or 724.228.6867
Bring your young ghosts and goblins decked out in their Halloween costumes for a luminary-lit walk on the Panhandle Trail. Trick-or-Treats will be provided along the trail to children ages 11 and under. Preregistration is required. Visit the website for more information.
‘ Hocus Pocus’ Outdoor Movie( and witch costume contest) presented by Peters Township Parks and Recreation Date: Oct. 12 Time: Dusk Address: Peterswood Park Amphitheater, Venetia Contact: peterstownship. com, or 724.942.5000
Bring some blankets and chairs and enjoy a fantastic fall evening under the spooky stars! Enjoy a free family-friendly movie at the amphitheater in Peterswood Park. Visit the website for more information.
Hundred Acres Manor Haunted House Dates: Visit the website for exact dates and times. Address: 1 Hundred Acres Drive, Bethel Park Contact: hundredacresmanor. com
Very scary! For ages 13 and up. Hundred Acres Manor spans over 1 mile and is ranked as one of the top haunted attractions. You will come face to face with some of the most terrifying zombies, creatures, monsters and products of your worst nightmares. Hundred Acres Manor is proud to be a nonprofit haunted house benefiting two great Pittsburgh charities. Visit the website for more information.
Jefferson Hills Fall Festival Date: Oct. 13 Address: Community Room, Jefferson Hills Municipal Building, 925 Old Clairton Road, Clairton Contact: jeffersonhillslibrary. org, or 412.655.7741
This fun, free family event features kids’ activities and games, food, baked goods, crafts, prizes and more! Visit the website for more information.
Monster Mash Date: Oct. 20( Pre-registration is required starting on Sept. 22.) Address: Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebanonlibrary. org, or 412.531.1912
For kids ages 5 to 7! Invent monstrous, fantastical, or just silly creations through sculptural forms. Be inspired by books and your own imagination as you bring your creatures to life! This is a Pittsburgh Filmmakers / Pittsburgh Center for the Arts program, part of the library’ s Matt’ s Maker Space Year of Making, and was generously funded by Matt’ s Maker Space. Space is limited. Visit the website for more information.
Mt. Lebanon Pumpkin Patch Parade Date: Oct. 27 Address: Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon – Parade starts at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, through the Uptown business district to Washington Elementary Contact: mtlebanon. org, or 412.343.3409 Wear your Halloween costume and watch the parade pass by on the sidewalks between Shady Dr. and Lebanon Ave. After the MTL fire trucks pass and the scarecrow / pumpkin inflatable passes, children with adult chaperones can join the parade. Afterward, children are welcome to trick-or-treat at participating businesses along Washington Rd. Look for the orange“ Trick
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