Fall
Festival Fever!
hosted more than 800 episodes of PCN’s
popular television show “PA Books.” For
more than 20 years, authors have appeared
on the program to discuss their books
covering the state’s history, people, and
culture. Lockman will share some of his
favorite books and stories from the authors
and will tell of some lesser-known scenes
from Pennsylvania’s history.
Pine Township Halloween Party
in the Park Mars Area Home Tour
Little ghosts and goblins are invited to a
Halloween party at Pine Community Park!
Kids’ activities include crafts, a petting zoo,
train rides, prizes, storytelling, hayrides, a
bonfire and a children’s costume contest.
Check the website for more information. Hosted by the Friends of Mars Area
Public Library! See a variety of historic
and character homes and get ideas and
inspiration, all to benefit Mars Area
Public Library. Visit the website for all
of the details along with information on
purchasing tickets.
Sewickley Halloween Parade Stewart/Schlag Log House Tours
Date: October—check the website for
the date.
Address: 100 Pine Park Drive, Wexford
Contact: twp.pine.pa.us
Date: Oct. 26
Address: Sewickley Municipal Building,
601 Thorn Street, Sewickley
Contact: sewickleyborough.org
The Halloween Parade begins at the
Municipal Building, continues to Walnut
Street, Beaver Street, and Chestnut Street,
then back to the Municipal Building for
hot dogs, drinks and treat bags, courtesy of
Quaker Valley Rotary. Visit the website for
more information.
Trunk or Treat at Richland Mall
Date: Oct. 27
Time: 4 to 8 p.m.
Address: 5375 William Flynn
Highway, Gibsonia
Contact: richlandmall.net/events
Take a step back in time this fall by taking
a tour of a historic cabin that offers a view
of how two early Ross families lived. A
docent from the Ross Historical Society
will be available to assist visitors and answer
questions. For more information visit the
website.
Kayaking Discovery Course
Ideas & Inspiration
Dates: September and October dates
available (Check the website.)
Address: 10400 Babcock
Boulevard, Gibsonia
Contact: llbean.com
L.L.Bean’s Kayaking Discovery Course
is a great way to learn the basic paddling
techniques and safety skills of this popular
sport. All necessary paddling equipment is
provided. Visit the website for information
on reservations, fees and other details.
Ohio Township’s 12th Annual 5K
and Kids Fun Run
The History of Pennsylvania as
Told Through ‘PA Books’
Date: Oct. 21
Address: Northern Tier Library,
4015 Dickey Road, Gibsonia
Contact: northerntierlibrary.org
(Registration is required.)
Brian Lockman, President and CEO
of the Pennsylvania Cable Network, has
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Dates: The first and third Sundays of
every month through September
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Address: Evergreen Community Park,
3430 Evergreen Road, Ross Township
Contact: ross.pa.us
Outdoor Activities
Don’t miss this enhanced car cruise with
cruisers decorating their cars, opening
their trunks and providing candy to the
community children! The event provides
a fun, safe environment for children and
families to trick-or-treat. Face painting by
Face Paint Pittsburgh, WSHH 99.7 Street
Treat Patrol, Richland Township Volunteer
Fire Department, Northern Regional Police
Department and more!
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Date: Sept. 14
Address: Mars and surrounding areas
Contact: marsarealibrary.org
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Date: Oct. 5
Address: Ohio Township Community
Park, 325 Nicholson Road, Sewickley
Contact: ohiotwp.org, or 412.364.6321
Participate in a fall 5K in a beautiful 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.
icmags.com
Visit the website for more information on
registration and other details.
Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh
Car Cruise
Date: Sept. 8
Address: The Valley of Pittsburgh Greater
Pittsburgh Masonic Center, Masonic Way,
Ross Township
Contact: valleyofpittsburgh.org, or
1.877.726.8748
Fall cruisin’! Enjoy a great day of seeing
vintage and classic cars. Food will be
available and prizes will be given. If you
have a vehicle you want to show, bring
it out. There is no registration fee. All
proceeds benefit the Children’s Dyslexia
Center. Visit the website for more details.
Shaler Township Movies in
the Park
Dates: Sept. 14 – ‘E.T.’ at Stoneridge
Park; Oct. 12 – ‘Hocus Pocus’ at
Denny Park
Time: Dusk
Addresses: Stoneridge Park, 807 Dressel
Road, Allison Park; Denny Park,
Anderson Road, Glenshaw
Contact: shaler.org
Bring your chairs and blankets and
get ready to have some free family fun
while viewing “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,”
a beloved story of a lost alien and the
10-year-old boy who helps him find a way
home, and/or “Hocus Pocus,” an American
fantasy-horror-comedy. Visit the website for
more details.
Shaler Township Flea Market
Date: Sept. 7
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Address: Kiwanis Park, 1 Meyer
Road, Glenshaw
Contact: shaler.org, or [email protected]
Shop in the park! Don’t miss the Shaler
Township Flea Market this fall. Sell your
wares for just $15 per spot. Registration
deadline is Sept. 4, or just have fun bargain-
hunting.
The Tropical 5k Classic
Date: Sept. 28
Address: Hartwood Acres, 200 Hartwood
Acres, Hampton
Contact: pineapple5K.org
The Obstacle Course Race, known
as the Tropical 5K Classic, is a fun and
challenging Hawaiian-themed event held
at Hartwood Acres. Participants will be
crawling, climbing, bouncing and bending
to raise funds for blood cancer research and
patient services. Each team is responsible
for carrying one pineapple throughout
the course without letting it touch the