WHAT’ S NEWS IN MT. LEBANON
PITTSBURGH PET EXPO OFFERS THREE DAYS OF FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Take the whole family— including your pet on a leash— to the Pittsburgh Pet Expo, Nov. 6 – 8 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center!
This huge expo will feature competitions, demonstrations, giveaways, photos with Santa and much more. Entertainment will include high-flying dogs, performing pigs and racing turtles!
Pet enthusiasts can celebrate their love of animals of all types— from dogs and cats to birds and fish, snakes and turtles to ferrets and pigs— and enjoy two full acres of pet-related fun for the entire family, including 300 + exhibitor booths and numerous shelter and rescue organizations.
For information about the Pittsburgh Pet Expo, presented by Yinzer Dog Pet Products, and advance tickets, visit pghpetexpo. com.
THREE RIVERS FILM FESTIVAL INTRODUCES ROMERO AWARD
Pittsburgh’ s horror legacy will take center stage at the 45th annual Three Rivers Film Festival, which will introduce the inaugural Romero Award for Best Horror Feature this November. Presented in partnership with the George A. Romero Foundation, the award will recognize bold, visionary independent horror filmmaking in honor of Pittsburgh filmmaking legend George A. Romero, director of“ Night of the Living Dead.”
The festival returns Nov. 5 – 15, featuring independent films, shorts, panels, parties, special events and the annual Filmmaker Conference at venues throughout Pittsburgh. The festival will also bring back Chiller Theater, a showcase of new independent horror shorts from around the world and Allegheny County. The full festival lineup is expected to be announced in October.
BETHEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HOLIDAY-A-FAIR
A longtime holiday tradition returns when Bethel Presbyterian Church hosts its 52nd Holiday-A-Fair on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. The annual event features a variety of craft and specialty vendors, a popular salad buffet( complete with the church’ s signature chicken salad), homemade desserts, gift baskets and baked goods.
Sponsored by the church’ s Women’ s Association, proceeds benefit numerous local and international ministries— including SHIM, Brothers Brother Foundation, Meals on Wheels, and the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank— making the event a festive way to kick off the holiday season while supporting worthy causes.
FLYBY 5K TAKES OFF AT PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Pittsburgh International Airport was the starting line for a record-breaking morning of movement as more than 2,500 runners and walkers participated in the 2026 FlyBy 5K and 2-Mile Fun Run / Walk on Sept. 19.
Presented by CNX Resources, the soldout event gave participants of all ages the rare opportunity to race along the airport’ s taxiway while getting an up-close look at aircraft and airport equipment.
The flat, fast 5K course saw Noah Bernarding, 24, of Cochranton cross the finish line first in 16:20, followed by Karsyn Spears, 22, of Cranberry Township in 17:56.
After the race, families enjoyed a festival featuring airport equipment, face painting, lawn games and refreshments. Proceeds benefited the Allegheny County Airport Authority Charitable Foundation.
JOY OF CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW
Enjoy some holiday shopping at the Joy of Christmas Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a. m. to 3:30 p. m. at Louise de Marillac School and LeGras Parish Center in Upper St. Clair.
The annual event features more than 100 artists and crafters offering unique handmade gifts and seasonal decor, along with a bake sale, crafts raffle, 50 / 50 raffle, and lunch and snacks available for purchase.
Admission is $ 2 and includes a complimentary crafts raffle ticket.
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