Pumpkin Days at Kerber’s Dairy
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays in October
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Address: 1856 Guffey Road, North Huntingdon
Contact: kerbers.com, or 724.863.6930
A fun destination for families this fall! Featuring
hayrides, pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, rainbow playground, tube
slides, farm pets, mini golf, good food and fall treats. Visit the website
for more information.
Schramm Farms and Orchards
Dates: Weekends in October
Address: 1002 Blank Road, Jeannette
Contact: schrammfarms.com, or 724.744.7320
A huge selection of pumpkins for your choosing! To add to the autumn
atmosphere, the place is decorated with scarecrows and other festive
displays. There is something for the entire family to enjoy: two 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 farm’s own potatoes, apple cider slush, homemade
candy and caramel apples and more! Visit the website for more
information on hours and other details.
Spooktacular Events
Campfire Ghost Stories at Boyce Park
Date: Oct. 28
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: Boyce Park Commissioners Shelter,
675 Old Frankstown Road, Monroeville
Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks/bpfac.aspx, 724.327.0338
Free and open to all ages! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Watch a Park Ranger build a campfire and then listen to some spooky
stories! All kids will receive a surprise. Wear a Halloween costume for a
chance to win prizes! Visit the website for more information.
Haunted History Hayride and Candlelight Walk at
Bushy Run Battlefield
Date: Oct. 22
Address: 1253 Bushy Run Road, Jeannette
Contact: bushyrunbattlefield.com, 724.527.5584
The Haunted History Hayride returns this year for one night only!
Screams in the night, shots in the distance, cries of angry Native
Americans and wounded British soldiers… Take a chilling look at
Pontiac’s War with a hayride at Bushy Run Battlefield. The night
includes haunted hayrides, scary stories and more! Visit the website for
more information.
Hobgoblin Hikes at Mammoth and
Northmoreland Parks
Dates: Oct. 22 (Mammoth), Oct. 29 (Northmoreland)
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Address: Mammoth Park, Blacksmith Road, Mount Pleasant;
Northmoreland Park, 280 Markle Road, Apollo
Contact: westmoreland.pa.us, or 724.830.3959
Recommended for ages 8 and up, the Hobgoblin Hikes are half-mile
outdoor guided walks through the haunted woods of Mammoth and
Northmoreland parks. Visitors can expect to be led through mazes
and cemeteries, and past more than 100 ghouls, goblins and monsters.
The Hobgoblin Hikes are offered to provide a safe, family alternative
to conventional trick-or-treating. Parents are encouraged to attend the
events with their children. Visit the website for more details.
Irwin Ghost Walk
Date: Oct. 22
Address: Main Street, Downtown Irwin
Contact: downtownirwin.com
A ghoulish good time! This grand ghostly walking tour features the
history of the buildings in Downtown Irwin as well as the findings of
recent paranormal investigations. You don’t want to miss this year’s
spooktacular event! Visit the website for more details.
Oakmont Halloween Hustle 5k
Date: Oct. 29
Time: 5 p.m.
Address: Riverside Park, 767 5th Street, Oakmont
Contact: oakmont-pa.com
Join in a Halloween 5K Fun Run and Walk in your favorite costume!
Presented by the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce and the Riverview
Community Action Corporation. Visit the website for more
information on race registration.
Plum Borough Education Association Festival in
the Park and Costume Parade
Date: Oct. 23
Time: Doors open 11 a.m., parade at noon.
Address: Boyce Park Ski Lodge, 675 Old Frankstown Road,
Monroeville/Plum
Contact: pbea.psealocals.org
This family-friendly event at Boyce Park will include a costume parade,
children’s activities, food vendors, and raffle baskets. The festival is
held in memory of Kim, Brenna, and Mikaela Griffith who lost their
lives much too soon in a flash flood on Washington Boulevard Aug. 19,
2011. All proceeds benefit a charitable cause to be determined. Visit
the website for more details.
Keep it Crafty This Fall!
Plum Foundation Holiday Boutique Craft and
Vendor Show
Date: Oct. 15
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address: Oblock Junior High School, 440 Presque Isle Drive, Plum
Contact: pbsd.k12.pa.us/TheFoundation.aspx
Support the students of Plum Borough School District! The Plum
Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds for the students
of the community through grants and scholarships, is hosting a Craft
and Vendor Show. Featuring a wide variety of crafters and vendors
along with tasty refreshments. Visit the website for more details. n
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