Fall
Festival Fever!
Zelienople Fall Festival When: October 11 & 12 Where: Downtown Zelienople For more info: zeliefallfestival. com
Craft and food vendors, a chili cookoff, tractor-pulled wagon rides, a car cruise and much more will make Zelienople the place to be.
Halloween Activities and Events
The Firefighters Costume Parade When: October 31 Where: Aspinwall Borough Building, 217 Commercial Avenue, Aspinwall For more info: aspinwallpa. com
Get a terrific view of all the costumes from the front of the Aspinwall Borough Building during the parade! Music, prizes, and a giant trick-or-treat bag donated by the borough and the Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department will add to the fun.
Hampton Township Halloween Event & Parade When: October 25 Where: Hampton Community Park, 3101 McCully Road, Allison Park For more info: hampton-pa. org / 302 / Halloween-Event-Parade
This special event will include costume contests for children 10 and under, a parade, a haunted hayride through the upper orchard of the park, a Build-a-Bear raffle, and a photo booth. Pre-registration is required.
Haunted Guyasuta When: October 18 Where: Camp Guyasuta, 300 23rd Street, Sharpsburg For more info: campguyasuta. org / seasonal-events
Whether you’ re looking for good family fun or the fright of your life, Camp Guyasuta is the place to be this Halloween season. There are designated scare times and plenty to do. The event also features a hayride, climbing, 600’
zipline( ages 11 and up), a trading post, concessions and a bonfire. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Check the website for prices and more details.
Old Economy After Dark When: October 11 Where: Old Economy Village, 1401 Church Street, Ambridge For more info: oldeconomyvillage. org
Join the number of people who have seen ghostly Harmonists and apparitions and heard mysterious music, sounds, and footsteps. Experience the“ nightlife” of Old Economy Village with this afterhours event.
Pine Township’ s Halloween Spooktacular When: October 19 Where: Pine Community Park( near Keys Pavilion), 100 Pine Park Drive, Wexford For more info: twp. pine. pa. us
Get ready for an afternoon packed with kid-friendly Halloween fun! There will be a costume parade, puppet show, Halloween magic show, pumpkin decorating and other crafts. Check the website for fees and registration information.
Sewickley Halloween Parade When: October 25 Where: 601 Thorn Street, Sewickley For more info: sewickleyborough. org
This spooky parade begins and ends at the Sewickley Municipal Building.
Shaler Area Vendor & Craft Fair When: October 4 Where: Shaler Area Middle School, 1810 Mount Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw For more info: shalerarea. org / schools / middle-school
The Shaler Area Middle School PTO will hold its 18th annual fair. There will be about 60 local crafters and vendors selling their wares, plus delicious refreshments and great raffles. Admission is free.
Zombies of the Corn When: Opening September 26( Check the website for the full schedule.) Where: 282 Rochester Road, Freedom For more info: zombiesofthecorn. com
Go on an adventure to hunt zombies or walk through a zombie compound. Listen to ghost stories around the campfire while you roast a hot dog or marshmallow, and maybe get your face painted zombie-style!
Outdoor Activities
Fall Foliage Paddle When: October 9 Where: Moraine State Park( McDanel’ s Boat Launch Area, North Shore), 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville For more info: events. dcnr. pa. gov
Join a park naturalist for an interpretive kayak paddle offering an interesting look into the colors of fall. Learn why plants are green and ultimately why they turn the colors they do in the fall. A limited number of kayaks are available( note that due to increased demand, sign-ups for using park kayaks at programs are limited to two per year).
Fall Warbler Bird Walk When: September 23 Where: Moraine State Park( Old 422 Launch by Region 2 Office), 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville For more info: events. dcnr. pa. gov / event / fall-warbler-bird-walk
This birding walk will be led by the Todd Bird Club and park staff. The area is known to consistently produce warblers on their fall migration. Interested bird watchers of all skill levels are welcome. Participants should bring
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