Zelienople on Tap
Date: Oct. 8 Times: 2 to 4 p. m.( Session 1), 5 to 7 p. m.( Session 2), 8 to 10 p. m.( Session 3) Address: East Beaver Street, Zelienople Contact: myzeliepark. org, or 724.452.0231 Fee: $ 40 / session— Beer Tasting and Concert Admission, or $ 10 Concert Admission Only
Support the Zelienople Community Park New Pool Initiative and the Zelienople Area Public Library this fall by purchasing tickets to the Beer and Music Festival! Enjoy craft beer vendors including ShuBrew, North Country, Conny Creek, Arsenal Cider, Penn Brewery, Voodoo, Fractured Grape, Hofbrau Haus, Erie Brewing, Butler Brew Works, Penn Brewery, Reclamation, Rock Bottom, Big Rail, Apis Meadery and more. Munch with Best Eats and Treats, Voodoo, Wok of Life and ShuBrew and jam with a full concert line-up featuring Renegade Roosters, Dizzy Woosh and the Bastard Bearded Irishmen. Tickets are available on Eventbrite: Zelie on Tap.( No outside food, coolers, alcohol permitted.) Visit the website for more details.
Spooktacular Events
Campfire Ghost Stories
Date: Oct. 14 Time: 7 p. m. Address: Hartwood Acres Park, 200 Hartwood Acres, Hampton / Indiana townships Contact: alleghenycounty. us / parks / bpfac. aspx, or 412.767.9200
Free and open to all ages! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Watch a Park Ranger build a campfire and then listen to some spooky stories! All kids will receive a surprise. Wear a Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes! Visit the website for more information.
Creatures of the Night at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve or Succop Nature Park
Dates: Oct. 21 & 22( BFNR), Oct. 29( SNP); all are tentative— check the website for the exact dates and times. Address: BFNR, 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel; SNP, 185 Airport Road, Butler Contact: aswp. org
Have some family-friendly, non-frightening fun while on a guided nighttime hike through the beautiful nature reserves. Pass by largerthan-life costumed creatures that read you stories and perform tricks! Enjoy a snack, or make a craft to commemorate the evening. Visit the website for more information on registration, fees and other details.
Family Halloween Party at Shaler North Hills Library
Date: Oct. 14 Time: 6 to 9 p. m. Address: 1822 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw Contact: shalerlibrary. org, or 412.486.0211
Come in costume if you like! Celebrate Halloween with games, stories and crafts! So much fun! All ages. Visit the website for more information.
Ghosts and Legends of Western Pennsylvania at Northland Library
Date: Oct. 27 Time: 7 to 9 p. m. Address: 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless Contact: northlandlibrary. org, or Adult Services Reference Desk at 412.366.8100, x113
Join author and historian Thomas White as he explores the history and cultural meaning behind some of the region’ s supernatural legends. Hear the story of whispering dead beneath the Black Cross, the phantoms of Pittsburgh’ s steel mills, the ghosts and cults that stalk Blue Mist Road and more. Registration is required for this adult program. You may register online or in person at the adult reference desk. Visit the website for more information.
Haunted Hat Tea and Tour
Dates: Oct. 15 & 22 Time: 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. Address: Hartwood Acres, 200 Hartwood Acres, Hampton / Indiana townships Contact: Reservations are required by calling 412.767.9200, or for more information visit alleghenycounty. us.
Don your spookiest, funniest or most elaborate chapeau for this fun tea. Prizes will be awarded for the best hats! After a delightful tea featuring tiny sandwiches, scones and desserts you will be“ treated” to a guided tour of the mansion, complete with ghost stories. For more information on fees and other details, visit the website.
Haunted Trail at Camp Guyasuta
Date: Oct. 22 Times: 3 to 6 p. m. for No-Scare Trail; 6 to 9 p. m. for Scare Trail Address: Camp Guyasuta, Laurel Highlands Council, Boy Scouts of America, 300 23rd Street, Sharpsburg Contact: campguyasuta. org / haunted-trail, or 412.782.2669
Haunted Trail at Camp Guyasuta features a hayride, climbing, 600-ft. zipline( over age 11) and a bonfire! The Trading Post will be open and there will be food for sale. All participants MUST have a signed consent form. You may print and bring a filled-out form, or forms will be available at the entrance. Children must attend with an adult. Visit the website for fee information and other details.
Lantern Tours at the Museum
Dates: Oct. 22 & 29 Time: 6 to 9 p. m. Address: 4743 South Pioneer Road, Allison Park Contact: depreciationlandsmuseum. org, or 412.486.0563
A quiet, family-oriented, historical alternative to Halloween. Learn about and possibly catch a glimpse of the Deacon, the museum’ s resident benevolent ghost. Costumed guides and demonstrators in every building. Visit the website for registration information and other details.
Latodami Nature Center Hoot‘ n Howl Hike
Date: Oct. 28 Time: 8 to 9:30 p. m. Address: Ranch House on Kummer Road, North Park( call for specific directions). Contact: sites. google. com / site / latodaminaturecenter, or 724.935.2170
Predators roam the night. Adventure out with us as we call and listen for owl, coyote and other nocturnal wildlife. Preregistration required. Visit the website for more details.
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