Outdoor Activities
Live Entertainment
Sweater weather
P Fall Festivals
ZOMBIES OF THE CORN
When: Opening September 25( Check website for the full schedule.) Where: 282 Rochester Road, Freedom For more info: zombiesofthecorn. com
Go on an adventure to hunt zombies, or walk through a zombie compound. Listen to ghost stories around the campfire while you roast a hot dog or marshmallow, or get your face painted zombie-style!
Outdoor Activities
FALL FOLIAGE PADDLE
When: October 11 Where: Moraine State Park, McDanel’ s Boat Launch Area( North Shore), 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville For more info: events. dcnr. pa. gov
Join a park naturalist for an interpretive kayak paddle. Learn why plants are green and ultimately why they turn the colors they do in the fall. A limited number of kayaks will be available.( Note that due to increased demand, sign-ups for using park kayaks at programs are limited to two per year.)
NORTH RIDGE NIGHTMARE TRAIL RACE
When: October 24 Where: North Park Rose Barn, 10300 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park For more info: runsignup. com
Join a Halloween-themed adventure hosted by North Park Trail Runners!
OLÉ 5K
When: October 3 Where: Harmar Pavilion at Pie Traynor Field, South Ridge Drive, Allison Park For more info: ole5k. com
All proceeds from the race will go to TASH, Inc., an organization that supports La Clinica del Pueblo Anna Seethaler( a nonprofit hospital) and other partner organizations whose work provides hope and opportunity to Oaxaca’ s impoverished and marginalized communities.
SLIPPERY ROCK GORGE TRAIL HIKE
When: October 3 Where: McConnells Mill State Park, 1761 McConnells Mill Road, Portersville For more info: events. dcnr. pa. gov / event / slippery-rock-gorgetrail-hike-9719
Join park staff and members of the North Country Trail Association on a 6.5-mile guided hike through the Slippery Rock Gorge. The hike celebrates North Country National Scenic Trail Day. It is considered difficult and will start at Hell’ s Hollow and end at Eckert Bridge. Hikers should be in good physical shape and be prepared to traverse steep, rocky and uneven terrain.
SWEETWATER BLOOMS MARKET
When: September 19 Where: Sweetwater Center for the Arts, 200 Broad Street, Sewickley For more info: sweetwaterartcenter. org
This market was created to empower local flower farmers and artists to sell their quality, locally grown flowers, handcrafted artwork, and gardenrelated items while connecting with the community.
Live Entertainment
THE FABULOUS HUBCAPS
When: September 19 Where: Cumberland Woods Village, 700 Cumberland Woods Drive, Allison Park For more info: thelegacylineup. com
This band’ s flair for capturing the spirit of doo-wop, country, Motown, rockabilly and classic rock and roll artists will make you want to rock the night away.
FALL MUSIC FESTIVAL
When: October 17 Where: Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, Sewickley For more info: fhnc. org
The Fall Music Festival is a family favorite every year, with food trucks, activities for kids, music and more!
‘ GHOUL GROUP,’ THE MUSICAL
When: October 24 Where: The Strand Theater, 119 North Main Street, Zelienople For more info: thestrandtheater. org
The world premiere of this delightful one-act musical will be fun for all ages.
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