Autumn in the Burgh
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Autumn in the Burgh
ACRISURE STADIUM KICKOFF AND RIB FESTIVAL
When: September 3 – 7 Where: Acrisure Stadium, 100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh( North Side) For more info: acrisurestadium. com / ribfest
Acrisure Stadium will be full of rib vendors, festival foods, beverages, games, rides and more. The Great Hall will also be open to fans for viewing the Steelers’ Super Bowl trophies, Hall of Fame Museum, memorabilia and the Terrible Towel wall.
FAMILY DAY AT SCHENLEY PLAZA: MARY SCHENLEY DAY
When: September 6 Where: 4100 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh( Oakland) For more info: pittsburghparks. org
This Family Day will include free carousel rides, face painting, lawn games, a special visit from Mary Poppins, and more!
FESTIVAL OF COMBUSTION
When: October 3 Where: Carrie Blast Furnaces, 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Rankin For more info: riversofsteel. com
This festival is a celebration of the industrial arts and American crafts. Handson activities for adults and kids, with demonstrations and experiences throughout the day and night, will add to the fun.
FOUR CHORD MUSIC FEST
When: September 25 & 26 Where: F. N. B. Stadium, 510 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh( South Side) For more info: fourchordmusicfestival. com
Like punk rock? Check out Four Chord Music Fest 12, with the event’ s biggest lineup to date!
HANDMADE ARCADE HOLIDAY MARKET
When: December 4 – 6 Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Downtown Pittsburgh For more info: handmadearcade. org
This holiday market is Handmade Arcade’ s longest-running and largest event, hosting up to 275 makers and artists— and more than 10,000 enthusiastic shoppers.
IDLEWILD’ S HALLOWBOO!
When: September 12 through October 31( Saturdays and Sundays) Where: Idlewild Park, 2574 US-30 East, Ligonier For more info: idlewild. com
It’ s the Idlewild you know and love, with a fun, family-oriented, Happy-Halloween twist! Trick-or-treat through Story Book Forest, hop on favorite rides, and enjoy special entertainment perfect for the season.
JACK O’ LANTERN EXTRAVAGANZA
When: October 1 through November 1( Select dates – check website for the schedule.) Where: Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, 7370 Baker Street, Highland Park For more info: pittsburghzoo. org
Thousands of artistically carved pumpkins will glow in the night during the walk-through Jack O’ Lantern Extravaganza. The gallery of pumpkins will feature an array of animals, scenes and characters presented with sound, light and other special effects.
PHANTOM FALL FEST
When: Select dates in September and October Where: Kennywood Park, 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin For more info: kennywood. com
Phantom Fall Fest lets you do Halloween your way. Family-friendly fun starts early, including rides, festive food and a unique autumn atmosphere. When the sun goes down, the Phantom takes screams to the extreme with haunted houses and scare zones.
PITTSBURGH CHINESE CULTURAL FESTIVAL
When: September 19 Where: Mellon Park, 6518 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh( Point Breeze) For more info: pghccc. org
This all-day festival offers tons of Asian cuisine, musical and dance performances, exhibits and games.
PITTSBURGH EMPOWER WALK & 5K RUN
When: September 19 Where: Acrisure Stadium, 100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh( North Side) For more info: join. autismspeaks. org / event / 2026-pittsburgh-empower-walk-5krun / e767076
Participation in this event directly supports programs and services for the autism community.
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
When: September 17 – 20 Where: August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Avenue, Downtown Pittsburgh For more info: pittsburghjazzfest. org
This festival features world-renowned musicians, local jazz pros, and new artists taking the stage to create a sound experience like no other. Be ready to dance, sing and make some musical memories!
PITTSBURGH IRISH FESTIVAL
When: September 11 – 13 Where: Carrie Blast Furnaces, 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard, Rankin For more info: pghirishfest. org
This event is one of the area’ s largest celebrations of Celtic music, dance, lore and food.
PITTSBURGH LEBANESE FESTIVAL
When: September 10 – 13 Where: Our Lady of Victory Church, 1000 Tropical Avenue, Beechview For more info: facebook. com / pghlebanesefestival
This food festival is a weekend full of delicious food, live music and celebrating Lebanese culture.
PITTSBURGH MONSTER PUMPKINS FESTIVAL
When: October 17 & 18 Where: 3 Crossings Campus( between 28th and 29th Streets), Pittsburgh( Strip District) For more info: monsterpumpkins. com
Pumpkins so big, so heavy and so fascinating-to-behold, you’ ll be doing double takes all day long! n
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