Down on the Farm
Fall Fairs and Festivals
Halloween Activities and Events
Down on the Farm
FALL FUN ON THE FARM
Where: Spring House Market, 1531 PA-136, Washington For more info: springhousemarket. com
Have some old-fashioned fun with pumpkin patch hayrides, a giant bale climb, pipe slides, a corn maze, a corn box, pumpkin games, a petting zoo, Pumpkinland characters and more!
HALF CROWN HILL ORCHARD
Where: 600 North Branch Road, McDonald For more info: hchorchard. com
Make some family memories picking your own apples at the Half Crown Hill Orchard. While you’ re there, try your luck at the apple slingshot or stock up on cider and honey at the farm market.
SIMMONS FARM FALL ACTIVITIES
Where: 170 Simmons Road, McMurray For more info: simmonsfarm. com
Fall into some fun with hayrides, acres of pumpkins, a corn maze, hay maze, petting zoo and more! Extra weekend activities can include live music, apple slingshots, a butterfly house and food concessions.
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, offering something for everyone. Enjoy a hayride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin, see if you can find your way through the giant corn maze, and enjoy other activities, food and more.
Fall Fairs and Festivals
CHILDREN’ S HARVEST FESTIVAL
When: October 18 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!
DORMONT’ S ANNUAL STREET & MUSIC FESTIVAL
When: October 10 Where: Potomac Avenue( from W. Liberty to Belrose Ave.), Dormont For more info: boro. dormont. pa. us
Enjoy strolling entertainers, live performances on stage, local vendors and artists, crafts and activities for kids, food from local restaurants, and fun for the whole family.
HOUSTON PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
When: October 9 – 11 Where: American Legion Post # 902 Picnic Grounds, 124 West Pike Street, Houston For more info: houstonpumpkinfestival. net
A three-day community tradition that offers food, craft vendors, children’ s activities, a parade and contests! Musical entertainment is included as well. Admission is free, but event proceeds benefit the Houston VFD.
MCFALL FEST
When: October 10 Where: McDonald Presbyterian Church, 119 Station Street, McDonald For more info: mcdonaldpres. org
McFall Fest is old-fashioned fun for the whole family, offering a bake sale and food, crafters and vendors, games for the children and more. Check out Sandi’ s Treasure Chest resale shop while you’ re there.
MONONGAHELA AQUATORIUM ANNUAL WITCH FESTIVAL
When: October 17 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 16 – 18 and 24 – 25 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 North Main Street, Washington For more info: familyfestivals. com
Browse and shop at nearly 250 exhibit spaces with an abundance of arts, crafts and foods. Many of the region’ s best artists and craftsmen will be displaying their finest crafts including functional and decorative wood, embellished clothing, stained glass, jewelry, candles and much more.
Halloween Activities and Events
BRENTWOOD BOROUGH’ S PUMPKIN PATCH
When: October 18 Where: Brentwood Park Fields, 283 Kaiser Way, Brentwood For more info: brentwoodboro. com Enjoy fall fun for the whole family at Pumpkin Patch in the Park! The event features hay bales, cornstalks, plants for decorating, crafts, games, concessions and lots and lots of pumpkins, of course.
CECIL TOWNSHIP TRAIL OF TREATS
When: October 24 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. For children 12 and under.
FRIGHT LIGHTS AT OGLEBAY RESORT
When: Various dates October 9 – 31( Check the website for specifics.) Where: 465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV For more info: oglebay. com
This is a family-friendly Halloween light show featuring synchronized music, glowing lakeside displays and lots of seasonal fun.
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