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Fall Festivals
MT. LEBANON ARTISTS’ MARKET
When: September 26 & 27 Where: Academy Avenue Parking Lot( behind The Saloon), Mt. Lebanon For more info: mtlebopartnership. org
As a juried arts festival, this market will include about 60 booths of professional quality, original art in a variety of media. Food trucks will provide great eats for purchase.
OWL PROWL
When: October 29 Where: Mingo Creek Park, 232 Mingo Creek Road, Eighty Four For more info: visitwashingtoncountypa. com / events
Take a night hike in Mingo Creek Park to listen for vocalizations of resident owls. Screech and barred owls may be heard during this program. It will be a fun-filled family outing. Dress for the weather and moderate hiking. Pre-registration is required.
SOUTH PARK 5K
When: October 25 Where: 250 Maple Springs Drive, South Park For more info: runsignup. com / Race / PA / SouthPark / SouthPark5K
South Park 5K is a family fun run / walk. Food and money will be collected for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank prior to and on race day.
ST. THOMAS MORE FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
When: October 10 Where: 126 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park For more info: stmpgh. org
Holiday items, jewelry, unique handmade crafts, food and much more will be available for purchase at this annual arts and crafts show.
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ACRISURE STADIUM KICKOFF AND RIB FESTIVAL
When: September 3 – 7 Where: Acrisure Stadium, 100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh( North Side) For more info: acrisurestadium. com / ribfest
This event fills the stadium with rib vendors, festival foods, beverages, games, rides and more. The Great Hall will also be open to fans for viewing the Steelers’ Super Bowl trophies, Hall of Fame Museum, lots of memorabilia, and the Terrible Towel wall.
FAMILY DAY AT SCHENLEY PLAZA: MARY SCHENLEY DAY
When: September 6 Where: 4100 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh( Oakland) For more info: pittsburghparks. org
Family Day includes free carousel rides, face painting, lawn games, a special visit from Mary Poppins, and more!
FESTIVAL OF COMBUSTION
When: October 3 Where: Carrie Blast Furnaces, 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Rankin For more info: riversofsteel. com
This festival is a celebration of the industrial arts and American crafts. Hands-on activities for adults and kids, with demonstrations and experiences throughout the day and night, will add to the fun.
FOUR CHORD MUSIC FEST
When: September 25 & 26 Where: F. N. B. Stadium, 510 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh( South Side) For more info: fourchordmusicfestival. com
Like punk rock? Check out Four Chord Music Fest 12, which will have the biggest lineup and celebration to date. hosting up to 275 makers and artists— and more than 10,000 enthusiastic shoppers.
IDLEWILD’ S HALLOWBOO!
When: September 12 through October 31( Saturdays and Sundays) Where: Idlewild Park, 2574 US-30 East, Ligonier For more info: idlewild. com
It’ s the Idlewild you know and love, with a fun, family-oriented, Happy- Halloween twist! Trick-or-treat through Story Book Forest, hop on favorite rides, and enjoy special entertainment perfect for the season.
JACK O’ LANTERN EXTRAVAGANZA
When: Select dates October 1 through November 1( Check the website for details.) Where: Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, 7370 Baker Street, Highland Park For more info: pittsburghzoo. org
Thousands of artistically carved pumpkins will glow in the night during the walk-through Jack O’ Lantern Extravaganza. The gallery of pumpkins will feature an array of animals, scenes and characters presented with sound, light and other special effects.
PHANTOM FALL FEST
When: Select dates in September and October Where: Kennywood Park, 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin For more info: kennywood. com
Phantom Fall Fest lets you do Halloween your way. Family-friendly fun starts early, including rides, festive food and a unique autumn atmosphere. When the sun goes down, the Phantom takes screams to the extreme with haunted houses and scare zones.
PITTSBURGH CHINESE CULTURAL FESTIVAL
When: September 19 Where: Mellon Park, 6518 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh( Point Breeze) For more info: pghccc. org
This all-day festival offers tons of Asian cuisine, musical and dance performances, exhibits and games.
TWILIGHT AT MANSFIELD
When: November 1 Where: Oliver Miller Homestead,
HANDMADE ARCADE
1 Stone Manse Drive, South Park For more info: olivermillerhomestead. org
HOLIDAY MARKET
When: December 4 – 6 Described as the most picturesque
Where: David L. Lawrence Convention
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