Latodami Nature Center Hoot ‘ n Howl Hike
Date : Oct . 28 Time : 8 to 9:30 p . m . Address : Ranch House on Kummer Road , North Park ( call for specific directions ). Contact : sites . google . com / site / latodaminaturecenter , or 724.935.2170
Predators roam the night . Adventure out with us as we call and listen for owl , coyote and other nocturnal wildlife . Preregistration required . Visit the website for more details .
Living Dead Weekend
Dates : Oct . 14 , 15 & 16 Address : Various locations including EDCO Park , 154 West Main Street , and The Living Dead Museum , 121 East Main Street , Evans City Contact : TheLivingDeadWeekend . com
Attention Zombie and Classic Horror Movie Fans : Celebrate George Romero ’ s “ Night of the Living Dead ” movie in the town where it was created ! Enjoy movie screenings , film location tours , celebrity appearances and much more ! Visit the website for more information .
Marshall Township Halloween Parade
Date : Oct . 29 Time : 1 p . m . Address : Starts at 350 Northgate Drive at the old school parking lot and ends at Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Station , 270 Northgate Drive , Warrendale Contact : twp . marshall . pa . us / parksrecreation / upcoming-programs , or 724.935.3090
A ghoulish good time ! Show off your favorite costume at the Marshall Township Halloween Parade ! March to Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Station where there will be fun , crafts and refreshments . Visit the website for more information .
Ohio Township Haunted Trail
Date : Oct . 29 Times : 6:30 to 7:30 p . m . ( ages 7 and under ), 7:30 to 9 p . m . ( ages 8 and over ) Address : Ohio Township Community Park ( Nature Trail and Nature Center Upper Level ), 325 Nicholson Road , Sewickley Contact : ohiotwp . org , or Andy Rubino , Parks and Recreation Director , at arubino @ ohiotwp . org or 412.364.6321
Families are invited to join in a Halloween celebration . There will be children ’ s crafts in the Nature Center , face painting , snacks and THE HAUNTED TRAIL ! Adult and teen volunteers are needed . Visit the website for more information .
Pine Township Halloween Party in the Park
Date : Oct . 22 Address : 100 Pine Park Drive , Wexford Contact : pine . pa . us
Little ghosts and goblins are invited to a Halloween party at Pine Community Park ! Children ’ s activities include crafts , a petting zoo , train rides , prizes , storytelling , hayrides , a bonfire and a costume contest . Check the website for more information . Proceeds benefit Pine Community Park development .
ScareHouse
Dates : Specific dates September through October ( Check the website for the complete schedule .) Address : 118 Locust Street , Etna Contact : scarehouse . com
Leave the kids at home and experience “ ScareHouse ,” ranked one of “ America ’ s Scariest Halloween Attractions ” by Travel Channel , featured on “ Good Morning America ,” in USA TODAY , on CBS News , ABC News and more . Take a moment to appreciate the artistry of the performances , costumes and the building ’ s interior by the local artists and performers who own and operate ScareHouse . Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets , parking and more . * Not recommended for children under 13 , and no one under 7 will be admitted .
Sleepy Hollow Festival
Date : Oct . 8 Address : Bottlebrush Gallery and Center for the Arts , 539 Main Street , Harmony Contact : bottlebrusharts . com , or 724.452.0539
All-day event with live music , trick-or-treat , a scavenger hunt , costume contests , face painting , ghost walks and more . Held in conjunction with the Zelienople-Harmony Fall Festival and sponsored by the Harmony Business Association . Visit the website for more information .
More Fall Fun Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center Dyslexia Walkathon 5K
Date : Oct . 1 Time : Registration begins at 8:30 a . m .; walk at 10 a . m . Address : The Valley of Pittsburgh Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center , 3579 Masonic Way , Ross Township Contact : valleyofpittsburgh . org , or 1.877.726.8748
Take a fall walk with family , friends and neighbors to help kids in need succeed ! Benefiting the Children ’ s Dyslexia Center of Pittsburgh , this 5K Walkathon includes a Chinese auction , 50 / 50 raffle , kids ’ games , music , entertainment and much more ! Visit the website for registration information and other details .
Lake Arthur Fall Foliage Cruises
Dates : Saturdays and Sundays early September through October . Check the website for the exact dates and times . Reservations 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 and fascinating points of interest and will answer questions . Weekend cruise tickets can be ordered online , or by calling . Visit the website for more information .
9th Annual Ohio Township 5K and Kids Fun Run
Date : Sept . 10 Time : 9 a . m . Address : Ohio Township Community Park , 325 Nicholson Road , Sewickley Contact : ohiotwp . org , or 412.364.6321 Participate in a fall 5K in beautiful Ohio Township Community Park ! The scenic 3.1‐mile course will run through the park and surrounding residential streets . A Kids Fun Run , awards ceremony , and prize raffle will immediately follow the race . Visit the website for more information on registration and other details . ■
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