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Mars! Sponsored by the Rich-Mar Rotary, Applefest features food, entertainment, exhibitors, crafts, games and shopping. Visit the website for more information.
McCandless Township Community Day Date: Sept. 8 Address: McCandless Town Hall, 9955 Grubbs Road, Wexford( Car cruise: North Allegheny Intermediate School. Check the website for more information.) Contact: townofmccandless. org, or 412.364.0616
Celebrate McCandless this fall! Enjoy live acts including musical groups Kardaz, the Red Hot Ramblers, InTransit, and the Allegheny Brass Band; dance performances by Center Stage and Michele’ s Dance Center; and a special puppet show from Pittsburgh Puppet Works. Booths from local vendors and groups, a variety of food, rides, children’ s activities and the Frank J. Farina Jr. Memorial Car Cruise will also be featured. The event will conclude with a spectacular fireworks show. Visit the website for more details.
Pennies from Heaven Oktoberfest Date: Sept. 22 Address: Elias Fry Barn, 415 Knob Road, Wexford Contact: penniesfromheavenpittsburgh. org
Described as the charity event of the year! Great food, unlimited cheer, classic rock music, magnificent prize baskets and a live auction like no other, all in a casual( yes, you can wear jeans) atmosphere featuring campfires and even s’ mores. The Pennies from Heaven Fund is about families helping families. To date, it has helped more than 90,000 families and raised more than $ 2.3 million. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and more details.
Pittsburgh Oktoberfest Dates: Sept. 28-30 Address: Big Butler Fairgrounds, 1127 New Castle Road, Prospect Contact: oktoberfestpitt. com
German beer, food and live music! A three-day traditional German festival where you’ ll find authentic German food, live music, German dancers, German and craft beer, wiener dog races, pet costume contest, a stein hoisting challenge, games,
midway fun, children’ s crafts, 100 + vendors and so much more. Visit the website for more information.
Sewickley Art & Music Festival 2018 Dates: Sept. 28 & 29 Address: Sewickley Business District, Sewickley Contact: exploresewickley. com / sewickley-art-music-festival
The 2nd Annual Sewickley Art & Music Festival features two days filled with incredible live music, art, cultural foods, and lots of craft brews— all in the heart of Sewickley. This event is free to the public. Must be 21 + to purchase alcohol, but kids of all ages are welcome. A wristband($ 2) is required to purchase beer. Both wristbands and beer sales are cash only. Visit the website for more information.
Sewickley Harvest Festival Date: Sept. 8 Time: 10 a. m. Address: Broad and Thorn Streets, Sewickley Contact: quakervalleyrotary. org, or facebook. com / SewickleyKiwanis Presented by the QV Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs of Sewickley, the 28th Annual Harvest Festival features food, live entertainment, vendors, kids’ activities, arts & crafts, and more! It is the official kickoff to fall in Sewickley! Merchant sidewalk sales and other events in town round out a fantastic and busy weekend in the village.
Shaler Fall Festival Date: Oct. 27 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.
Zelie on Tap Date: Oct. 13 Time: 6 p. m. Address: Zelienople Community Park, 402 East Beaver Street, Zelienople Contact: myzeliepark. org, or eventbrite. com
A community fundraising event! Enjoy craft beer vendors including ShuBrew, North Country, Conny Creek, Penn Brewery, Voodoo, Fractured Grape, Butler
Brew Works, Penn Brewery, BASH, Reclamation, Voodoo, Four Seasons, Rock Bottom, Big Rail, Apis Meadery and more. Munch with ShuBrew, Voodoo and other food vendors. Jam to a full-day concert lineup. An over-21 event with two sessions. For ticket inquiries and other details, visit the website.
MORE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Beginner Paddle at North Park Lake Date: Sept. 25( Other dates are available.) Time: 6:30 p. m.( Registration is required.) Address: North Park Lake at the Boathouse, 10301 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park Contact: ventureoutdoors. org
Starting with instruction on equipment and techniques, participants will then head to North Park Lake for practice. With experienced guides to lead the way, you’ ll see just how easy it is to paddle— taking in the beautiful scenery of North Park as you kayak along the shoreline. Equipment, guides, and instruction are provided. The minimum age is 12. Visit the website for information on fees and other details.
Lake Arthur Fall Foliage Cruises Dates: Weekends early September through October( Check the website for the times. Reservations are 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 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, fascinating points of interest and answer questions. Weekend cruise tickets can be ordered online, or by calling. Visit the website for more information.
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