Trax Farms Fall Festival Where: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville For more info: traxfarms. com
This annual festival is a tradition for many families in the South Hills and beyond. There’ s something for everyone. Enjoy a hayride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin or see if you can find your way through the giant 4-acre corn maze.
Fall Fairs and Festivals
Children’ s Harvest Festival When: October 19 Where: Oliver Miller Homestead, 1 Stone Manse Drive, South Park For more info: olivermillerhomestead. org
Harvest time wasn’ t all work and no play. In fact, it was a very important opportunity for communities to get together and enjoy each other’ s company. This event is especially family-friendly, with an emphasis on children’ s games, crafts, music, and a giant leaf pile to jump into.
Monongahela Aquatorium Annual Witch Festival When: October 18 Where: 200 Railroad Street, Monongahela For more info: visitwashingtoncountypa. com
The Witch Festival offers the finest oddities, curiosities and wares! Dress up in your favorite costume, eat, drink and dance.
Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Christmas Festival When: October 17-19, 25 & 26 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 North Main Street, Washington For more info: familyfestivals. com
Browse and shop at more than 200 exhibit spaces offering an abundance of arts, crafts, and foods in six heated buildings. Many of the region’ s best artists and craftsmen will be displaying their finest works, including functional and decorative wood, embellished clothing, stained glass, jewelry, candles, and much more.
Halloween Activities and Events
Boos, Brews, and Books Adult Halloween Party When: October 18 Where: Peters Township Public Library, 616 East McMurray Road, McMurray For more info: ptlibrary. org
The theme for this year’ s party is Through the Looking Glass, a fun twist on“ Alice’ s Adventures in Wonderland.” Costumes are encouraged but not required. Free entertainment and experiences along with beverages and food available for purchase will add to the fun. This free program is for adults ages 18 + and registration is required.
Brentwood Borough’ s Pumpkin Patch When: October 19 Where: Brentwood Park Fields, 283 Kaiser Way, Brentwood For more info: brentwoodboro. com
Enjoy fall fun for the whole family at Brentwood Borough’ s Pumpkin Patch! The event features hay bales, corn stalks, plants for decorating, crafts, games, concessions, and lots of pumpkins.
Cecil Township Trail of Treats When: October 18 Where: Cecil Township Park, 3599 Millers Run Road, Cecil For more info: ceciltownship-pa. gov
Wear your favorite costume and follow along the haunted illuminated trail to collect treats from area businesses. Enjoy Halloween music and treats at the concession stand too. This is for children 12 and under.
Ghost Stories and Legends with Thomas White When: October 14 Where: Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard, Mt. Lebanon For more info: mtlebanonlibrary. org
Join local writer and academic Thomas White for an evening of local legends and ghost stories in celebration of spooky season. This is a program for adults.
Headlamp Night Walk When: October 16 Where: Mingo Creek Park, 232 Mingo Creek Road, Eighty Four For more info: washingtoncopa. gov
Calling all nocturnal hikers! This 2.5- mile night walk is for you. Take in the sights, sounds and smells of a fall night as you travel through the deciduous and coniferous woodlots and oil fields. Dress for the weather and terrain. Headlamps will be provided.
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