slides , farm pets , mini golf , good food and fall treats .
Schramm Farms and Orchards Where : 1002 Blank Road , Jeannette For more info : schrammfarms . com
Enjoy a huge selection of pumpkins for your choosing . There is something for the whole family to enjoy including play hay , corn stalk mazes , pony rides , hayrides , a corn box and much more . There is also a wide selection of refreshments including fresh-cut French fries made from the farms ’ own potatoes , apple cider slush , homemade candy and caramel apples , and more .
Fall Fairs & Festivals
Delmont Apple ‘ n Arts Festival When : Oct . 1 & 2 Where : Shield ’ s Farm , 326 East Pittsburgh Street , Delmont For more info : delmontapplenarts . com
Take a bite out of fall fun at the Apple ’ n Arts Festival . This event features more than 150 arts and craft vendors , 30 food vendors , handmade items from local crafters , delicious food , hot apple cider and homemade apple treats . The festival proceeds benefit the community .
Fort Ligonier Days When : Oct . 14-16 Where : Downtown Ligonier For more info : fortligonierdays . com
This premier fall festival commemorates a key battle of the French and Indian War that occurred on Oct . 12 , 1758 . Fort Ligonier Days draws many visitors each year to the quaint , picturesque town of Ligonier . The three-day event features historic battle reenactments , top-rated juried crafts , delicious foods , delightful musical entertainment and a grand parade on Saturday at 11 a . m .
Halloween Activities and Events
Bushy Run Battlefield Haunted History Hayride When : Oct . 8 Where : Bushy Run Battlefield , 1253 Bushy Run Road , Jeannette For more info : bushyrunbattlefield . com / haunted-history-hayride
Experience the battlefield from an entirely new perspective — at night ! Guided haywagons take visitors back in time as they stop along the trail where reenactors portray 18th century characters . But beware ! Ghosts and goblins are lurking in the woods and are too scary for those under the age of 4 .
Ghost Walk When : Oct . 15 Where : Main Street , Irwin For more info : downtownirwin . com
Join Irwin Business & Professional Association for this self-guided tour throughout downtown Irwin , which features a ghost character inspired by paranormal investigations done inside local buildings . You don ’ t want to miss this year ’ s “ spooktacular ” event with fun ghost hunts along the way .
Halloween Costume Par-tay When : Oct . 22 Where : The Irwin Masonic Hall , 415 Main Street , Irwin For more info : downtownirwin . com
It ’ s par-tay time ! Don your best costume , grab your friends , and join in
an adults-only Halloween party . There will be contests with prizes , food , music , and more ! Details and ticket information can be found on the Irwin Halloween Costume Par-tay Facebook page .
Hobgoblin Hike at Northmoreland and Mammoth Parks
When : Oct . 22 at Mammoth Park and Oct . 29 at Northmoreland Park Where : Mammoth Park , 171 County Park Road , Mt . Pleasant ; Northmoreland Park , 280 Markle Road , Apollo For more info : co . westmoreland . pa . us
Recommended for ages 8 and over , Hobgoblin Hikes are half-mile outdoor guided walks through the haunted woods of the county parks . Visitors can expect to be led through mazes and cemeteries , and past more than 100 ghouls , goblins and monsters . The events are free and will be held regardless of weather conditions . The hikes are offered to provide a safe , family alternative to conventional trickor-treating . Parents are encouraged to attend the events with their children .
Idlewild ’ s Hallowboo When : Sept . 24 – Oct . 30 Where : Idlewild Park , U . S . Route 30 , Ligonier For more info : idlewild . com
It ’ s the Idlewild you know and love with a fun , family-oriented , happy Halloween twist . Check the website for the schedule of activities .
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