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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