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Fall Festival Fever! crafts, gifts and more. Enter to win wonderful items from the auction or cash from the 50/50 drawing! Eat from the concession stand or take home delicious baked goods made by the library’s own staff and board members! For more information visit the website. airbrush tattoos, caricatures, inflatables, balloon art, puppet show, magician, and more! Food, beverages, and snacks will be available for purchase from local food trucks and vendors. Visit the website for more information. Pennies from Heaven Oktoberfest The Hydref, Depreciation Museum’s Fall Festival and Market Faire A charity event done the way it should be: Great food, wine bar, vodka bar, beer garden, Fireball Fun Center, classic rock music, amazing silent auction baskets, and a live auction like no other—all in a casual setting (yes, you can wear jeans) that includes campfires, hay bales, and even s’mores. This event has been called the Charity Event of the Year and tickets sell out in advance every year. As always, every penny donated goes directly to a family in need. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and more details. Date: Oct. 5 Address: 4743 South Pioneer Road, Allison Park Contact: depreciationlandsmuseum.org, or 412.486.0563 Rain or shine—there will be plenty to see 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 goods. Enjoy entertainment, demonstrations, live music, great food and activities for the children! Hydref, which means “autumn” in Welsh, was named to commemorate the Welsh heritage of some of our early settlers. Check out the website for more details. Mars Applefest Date: Oct. 5 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. Northland Library Foundation Fall Vendor/Crafter Fair Date: Sept. 14 Address: Ross Township Community Center, 1000 Ross Municipal Drive, Ross Township Contact: northlandlibrary.org, or 412.366.8100 Browse the many vendors who will share their wares and talents, including homemade items and home-based businesses featuring clothing, jewelry, 24 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ Date: Sept. 28 Address: Elias Fry Barn, 415 Knob Road, Wexford Contact: penniesfromheavenpittsburgh.org Greater Pittsburgh Oktoberfest Dates: Sept. 27-29 Address: Big Butler Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Road, Prospect Contact: oktoberfestpitt.com Have fun at this three-day traditional German festival, where you’ll find authentic German food, live music, German dancers, German and craft beer, wiener dog races, a dog costume contest, a Stein challenge, games, midway fun, children’s crafts, 100+ vendors and so much more. It’s a family event rich in culture, traditions and education that supports and brings together the community. Visit the website for more information. Sewickley Art & Music Festival Dates: Sept. 27 & 28 Address: Sewickley Business District, Sewickley Contact: exploresewickley.com/ sewickley-art-music-festival Art. Music. Late-Night Shopping. Food. Beer. What could be better? Highlighting Sewickley’s business district, the Sewickley Art & Music Festival features two days filled with live music and arts programming icmags.com designed to encourage guests to explore the village’s, shops, restaurants and arts venues. Visit the website for more information. Shaler Fall Fest Date: Oct. 26 Address: Kiwanis Park, 1 Meyer Road, Glenshaw Contact: shaler.org A fun fall family event courtesy of Shaler Township! Featuring a children’s parade, crafts, games, straw obstacle course and more! Visit the website for more information. Sleepy Hollow Festival Date: Oct. 12 Address: Downtown Harmony Contact: harmonybusinessassociation.com/ sleepy-hollow-festival Sponsored by the Harmony Business Association, this all-day event includes live music, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, costume contests, face painting, kids’ games, vendors, ghost walk specials at The Harmony Inn and more! Held in conjunction with the Zelienople- Harmony Fall Festival. Free shuttle bus. Visit the website for more information. Halloween Events Halloween-Themed Art Show and Weenie Dog Fun Run Date: Oct. 12 Address: Main Street, Harmony Contact: bottlebrusharts.com Don’t miss this “Howl-o-ween” event in conjunction with Harmony’s Sleepy Hollow Fest! Visit the website for all of the details.