Freedom Farms Fall Festival
Dates: Weekends in October. Check the website for dates and times. Address: 795 Pittsburgh Road, Butler Contact: freedomfarmspa. com, or 724.586.5551
During the festival, there is a variety of fun activities, such as hayrides, a hay maze, pony rides, face painting, contests and much more. Everyone can experience the farm atmosphere at such a beautiful time of the year and have one last farming celebration before winter. Visit the website for more information on fees, schedules and other details.
Harvest Valley Farms Fall Festival
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays in October Address: 125 Ida Lane, Valencia Contact: harvestvalleyfarms. com, or 724.443.5869
A family fall tradition! Enjoy a hayride, cornstalk maze or straw tunnel, pumpkin patch, farm animals, pumpkin bowling and more. Visit the website for more information on fees, schedules and other details.
Shenot Farm Market Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch
Dates: Weekends – Late September through October. Check the website. Address: 3754 Wexford Run Road, Marshall Township Contact: shenotfarm. com, or 724.935.2542
Don’ t miss the hayrides, pumpkin patch and corn maze. It’ s a great way to spend an afternoon with your family and the perfect time to get your jack o’ lanterns, cornstalks, straw bales, decorative Indian corn, as well as delicious sweet corn, apples, cider and vegetables. Of course, don’ t forget to stop at the fudge counter! Visit the website for more information on fees, schedules and other details.
Soergel Orchards Fall Festival
Dates: Mid-September through October Address: 2573 Brandt School Road, Wexford Contact: soergels. com, or 724.935.1743
Celebrate fall at the farm! Pick out a pumpkin, find all your favorite indoor and outdoor decorations, plus every weekend there is a festival with activities, games, hayrides, great food and more! Visit the family’ s farm market. Warm pies right out of the oven, produce straight from the field and your favorite gourmet foods in the middle of an apple orchard that dates back to the 1850s. Visit the website for more information on fees, schedules and other details.
KEEP IT CRAFTY THIS FALL All Saints Craft and Vendor Show
Date: Oct. 21 Time: 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Address: All Saints Activities Building, Dewey Street, Etna Contact: allsaintsetna. org, or 412.781.4788
All Saints Craft and Vendor Show event with many crafters and vendors displaying their items for sale. Food will also be sold. Visit the website for more information.
Ascension Lutheran Church Annual Pumpkin Fest and Flea Market
Date: Oct. 7 Time: 8 a. m. to 1 p. m. Address: 8225 Peebles Road, McCandless Contact: pyoung1234 @ comcast. net
Spend a crisp fall morning at this fourth annual event. The“ almost famous” homemade apple and pumpkin pies will be on sale, as well as homemade vegetable soup, hot dogs, beverages and various other goodies. Of course there will be pumpkins to purchase. Many vendors with crafts or treasures participate in the Flea Market— both inside and outside the church, weather permitting. To reserve a space for $ 20, contact vickig @ zoominternet. net or call 724.816.0413.
Northland Library Foundation Fall Vendor / Crafter Fair
Date: Sept. 23 Time: 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Address: St. John’ s Lutheran Church of Highland, 311 Cumberland Road( across from the library), McCandless Contact: northlandlibrary. org, or 412.366.8100
Join in the Northland Public Library Foundation Fall Vendor and Crafter Fair inside and out at St. John’ s Lutheran Church. Handmade crafts! Clothing! Specialty gifts! Auction! Food trucks! You’ ll find it all at the fair. Shop for unique items for yourself or the special people in your life. For more information visit the website.
KICK UP SOME LEAVES Lake Arthur Fall Foliage Cruises
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, early September through October. Check the website for the exact dates and times. Reservations advised. Address: Moraine State Park, 118 North Shore Drive, Portersville Contact: morainepreservationfund. org / category / nautical _ nature, or 724.368.9185
Get inspired by the beauty of fall foliage reflected on the water by participating in a cruise that includes a 1.5-hour fully narrated tour of Lake Arthur. The Captains and First Mates talk about park history and fascinating points of interest, and answer questions. Weekend cruise tickets can be ordered online or by calling. Visit the website for more information.
Latodami Nature Center – Young Nature Explorers Fall Fun
Date: Oct. 10 Time: 10 a. m. to 11:30 a. m. and 1 p. m. to 2:30 p. m. Address: 575 Brown Road, Wexford Contact: sites. google. com / site / latodaminaturecenter, or 724.935.2170( Call to register.)
Outdoor fun for preschooler and parent! Hands-on outdoor explorations, stories, crafts and other adventures for young nature explorers. Preregistration required. Visit the website for more details.
10th Annual Ohio Township 5K and Kids Fun Run
Date: Oct. 7 Time: 9 a. m. Address: Ohio Township Community Park, 325 Nicholson Road, Sewickley Contact: ohiotwp. org, or 412.364.6321
Participate in a fall 5K in beautiful Ohio Township Community Park! The scenic 3.1-mile course will run through the park and surrounding residential streets. A Kids Fun Run, Awards Ceremony, and Prize Raffle will immediately follow the race. Visit the website for more information on registration and other details. n
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