Harvest Home Dinner and Festival at St. Alphonsus
Dates: Sept. 8-10 Address: 201 Church Road, Wexford Contact: saintalphonsuswexford. org, or 724.935.1151
A delicious family-style cooked meal, a country store, a Chinese auction and raffles are just some of what is offered at St. Alphonsus’ annual fall fundraiser. Kids activities include inflatables, spin art, games, treats and more. Visit the website for more information.
Hay Day and Family Green Fest
Date: Sept. 23 Time: Noon to 4 p. m. Address: Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 200 Hartwood Acres, Allison Park Contact: alleghenycounty. us / parks, or 412.767.9200
Hartwood Hay Day features free activities for the whole family, including hay rides, hay maze, bounce-house attractions, trackless train, arts & crafts tent, petting zoo, hikes, games, puppet shows, balloon artists, face painters, a strolling magician and much more! The Family Green Fest( formerly the Green & Innovation Festival) features free educational and informational activities focusing on sustainability and the environment, as well as I Made It! Market— a fantastical, nomadic, pop-up handmade indie crafts marketplace. Visit the website for more information.
The Hydref, Depreciation Museum’ s Fall Festival and Market Faire
Date: Oct. 7( rain or shine) Time: 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. Address: 4743 South Pioneer Road, Allison Park Contact: depreciationlandsmuseum. org, or 412.486.0563
There will be plenty of hot homemade food and activities for everyone! Traditionally the entire town and countryside turned out for the annual Market Faire. You will meet skilled 18th century craftspeople, re-enactors and“ sutlers,” purveyors of 18th century goods. Enjoy entertainment, demonstrations, live music, great food and activities for the children. You will find it all at the Hydref! Hydref, which means“ autumn” in Welsh, was named to commemorate the Welsh heritage of some of our early settlers. Check the website for more details.
Mars Applefest
Date: Oct. 7 Time: 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Address: Corner of Grand Avenue and Pittsburgh Street, Mars Contact: marsapplefest. org
Take a bite out of fall in downtown Mars! Sponsored by the Rich- Mar Rotary, Applefest features food, entertainment, exhibitors, crafts, games, and shopping. Visit the website for more information.
17th Annual McCandless Township Community Day
Date: Sept. 9 Address: McCandless Town Hall, 9955 Grubbs Road, Wexford( Car cruise is not at this location. Check the website for more information.) Contact: townofmccandless. org, or 412.364.0616
Celebrate McCandless this fall! Most of the activities will take place at the Town Hall, including the entertainment acts( Center Stage, the Red Hot Ramblers, El Dorado, Pittsburgh Puppet Works, Michele’ s Dance Center, Kardasz Brothers, InTransit and the Allegheny Brass Band), booths from local vendors and groups, a variety of food, rides,
children’ s activities and the Frank J. Farina Jr. Memorial Car Cruise. The event will conclude with fireworks. Visit the website for more details.
Holy Spirit Parish Oktoberfest
Date: Oct. 7 Address: 104 North Avenue, Millvale Contact: holyspiritmillvale. org, or 412.821.4464
“ Prost!” Sponsored by G. T. E. V. D’ Lustigen Isartaler and Holy Spirit Parish, enjoy traditional German food, beer and live musical and dance performances throughout the evening. For more details, visit the website.
Sewickley Harvest Festival
Date: Sept. 9 Time: 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Address: Broad Street and Thorn Street, Sewickley Contact: sewickleyborough. org / calendar / event / 100-harvestfestival
Annual Sewickley Harvest Festival event with more than 100 vendor booths, arts and crafts, demonstrations, rummage sale, farmers market, flea market, children’ s activities, food, music and more. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Sewickley and the Quaker Valley Rotary. Visit the website for more information.
Sewickley Oktoberfest
Dates: Oct. 6-7 Address: Division Street Parking Lot, Sewickley Contact: sewickleyoktoberfest. com
Dust off your dirndls and lederhosen! Live music, German beer and food. Sponsored by Village Green Partners, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the Village of Sewickley thrive. For more information, visit the website.
Zelienople and Harmony Fall Festival
Dates: Oct. 14-15 Address: The towns of Zelienople and Harmony Contact: zhchamber. com, or 724.452.5571
Get outdoors and explore two charming and historic towns while participating in a variety of fun fall festivities in each town. Sponsored by the Zelienople-Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce, the festival includes food, shopping, music, historical tours, a chili cook-off, a car cruise and more. Visit the website for the schedule of events in each town. Visit the website for more information.
CREATE A JOVIAL JACK O’ LANTERN Cheeseman’ s Pumpkin Festival
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays in October Address: Kennedy Road, Portersville Contact: cheesemanfarm. com, or 724.368.3233
Start a new family tradition! Take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, run and jump in the hay maze, spend some time enjoying the petting zoo and browsing seasonal items and gifts. Or maybe you want to put a little fright in your night. Then plan a visit after sunset to the renowned Cheeseman Fright Farm. Visit the website for more information on fees, schedules and other details.
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