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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