Fall fun Guide !
Fall fun Guide !
‘ Sweeney Todd ’ at The Strand When : October 18-27 Where : The Strand Theater , 119 North Main Street , Zelienople For more info : thestrandtheater . org
The season of All Hallows ’ Eve is the perfect time to bring the “ demon barber of Fleet Street ” to the stage ! One of the darkest musicals ever written , “ Sweeney Todd ” is the unsettling tale of a Victorianera barber taking revenge on humanity over his ruined life .
Yesterday Once More : A Tribute to the Carpenters When : September 14 Where : Cumberland Woods Village , 700 Cumberland Woods Drive , Allison Park For more info : thelegacylineup . com
The Carpenters were one of the most successful musical sibling duos of all time . This tribute captures a Carpenters concert experience with amazing accuracy .
Autumn in the Burgh
Autism Speaks Walk When : September 28 Where : Acrisure Stadium , 100 Art Rooney Avenue , Pittsburgh ( North Side ) For more info : act . autismspeaks . org
Raise funds through this walk that will allow this organization to continue to help people with autism through its research , advocacy , and programming .
Festival of Combustion When : October 5 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 . Hands-on activities for adults and kids , with demonstrations and experiences throughout the day and night , will add to the fun .
Handmade Arcade When : December 6 & 7 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 250 makers and artists and more than 10,000 enthusiastic shoppers .
Idlewild ’ s HallowBoo ! When : September 14 through October 27 ( Saturdays and Sundays ) Where : Idlewild Park , 2574 US-30 , 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 your favorite rides , and enjoy special entertainment perfect for the season .
Jack O ’ Lantern Extravaganza When : October 3 through November 3 Where : Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium , 7370 Baker Street , Pittsburgh ( 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 . These works of art will feature beloved zoo animals and familiar characters from the worlds of entertainment , science , fantasy , pop culture , sports and more .
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 .
Phipps Conservatory Fall Flower Show : Rhythm and Blooms When : October 5-27 Where : One Schenley Park , Pittsburgh ( Oakland ) For more info : phipps . conservatory . org
Enjoy magnificent , music-inspired displays of chrysanthemums at the Phipps Fall Flower Show .
Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Festival When : September 21 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 International Jazz Festival When : September 19-22 Where : Highmark Stadium , 510 West Station Square Drive , Pittsburgh ( South Side ) For more info : pittsburghjazzfest . org
The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival brings the best of jazz , with worldrenowned musicians , local jazz pros , and new artists-to-watch taking the stage to create a sound experience like no other . This annual event is presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center . Be ready to party , dance , sing and even make some musical memories !
Pittsburgh Irish Festival When : September 6-8 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 Food Festival When : September 6-8 Where : Our Lady of Victory Maronite Church , 1000 Tropical Avenue , Pittsburgh ( Beechview ) For more info : visitpittsburgh . com
Authentic Lebanese food , music and culture are all part of this annual festival .
Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival When : October 19 & 20 Where : 3 Crossings Campus ( between 28th Street and 29th Street ), Pittsburgh ( Strip District ) For more info : monsterpumpkins . com
Mark your calendar for the Monster Pumpkins Festival , featuring pumpkins so big , so heavy , and so fascinating-to-behold you ’ ll be doing double takes all day long !
Schenley Plaza Kids Day When : September 8 Where : Schenley Plaza , 4100 Forbes Avenue , Pittsburgh ( Oakland ) For more info : pittsburghparks . org
Kids Day , presented by Peoples Gas , includes carousel rides , interactive activities , live performances and more ! n
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