Chinese auction is always awesome, with an eclectic array of prizes, from signed books to Pittsburgh Penguins hockey sticks; Steelers tickets to American Girl dolls. You can be a vendor or spectator. All are welcome here! Visit the website for more information.
30th Annual Cecil Township Fall Festival
Dates: Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 Address: Cecil Township Park, 3599 Millers Run Road, Cecil Contact: ceciltownship-pa. gov, or 724.745.2227
Celebrate Cecil with family and friends at the Fall Festival! There will be 100 + crafters, scrumptious food, a variety of entertainment, 50 / 50, Chinese auction, petting zoo, bounce houses for the kids and lots more. Visit the website for more information.
Children’ s Harvest Festival at Oliver Miller Homestead
Date: Oct. 15 Address: 2301 Corrigan Drive, South Park Contact: olivermiller. org, or 412.835.1554
Take a walk back in time this fall to frontier days at the historic Oliver Miller Homestead! Children can try their hand at 18th century games and crafts such as tin punch, corn crafts, doll making, butter churning, writing with a quill, bobbing for apples, sack racing and more. Visit the website for more information.
Dormont Fall Festival in the Park
Date: Oct. 28 Address: Dormont Park, 1801 Dormont Avenue, Dormont Contact: boro. dormont. pa. us, or 412.561.8900 x 227
A fun family event that includes both a pets’ and children’ s costume parade. There will be food, games, music and pumpkin decorating. Visit the website for more information.
Fall Fun Day
Date: Oct. 7 Time: 1 to 5 p. m. Address: Mingo Creek County Park – Shelter 6, 3111 Route 136, Finleyville Contact: co. washington. pa. us, or 724.228.6867
Join the park staff for a fun-filled day of pumpkin carving, scarecrow stuffing, hayrides, cider sippin’, and marshmallow toasting. Preregistration is required. Visit the website for more information.
21st Annual Green Tree Octoberfest
Dates: Sept. 16 & 17( tentative) Address: 905 Greentree Road, Green Tree Contact: greentreeboro. com / octoberfest, or 412.921.1110
Celebrate fall at the Green Tree Octoberfest! In its 21st year, there is a lot of fun and excitement in store with contests, rides and attractions. Enjoy a car cruise, fireworks, free entertainment, crafters, food vendors and more. Visit the website for more information.
The Hamilton Harvest Festival
Date: Oct. 21 Time: 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Address: Hamilton Presbyterian Church, 4500 Hamilton Road, Bethel Park Contact: facebook. com / hamiltonharvestfestival, or hamiltonpresbyterian. org
The outdoor grounds come alive with stage and traveling entertainment, vendors, artists, crafters, food booths, community groups and a special Children’ s Zone including a petting zoo! All from the community are invited to enjoy this family-friendly annual event as visitors or vendors. Visit the Facebook page or website for more information.
Hay Day and Public Safety and Health Day at South Park Fairgrounds
Date: Oct. 7 Time: Noon to 4 p. m. Address: 3734 Buffalo Drive, South Park Contact: alleghenycounty. us / parks
South Park Hay Day features free activities for the whole family, including hayrides, hay maze, bounce-house attractions, trackless train, arts and crafts tent, petting zoo, hikes, games, puppet shows, balloon artists, face painters, a strolling magician and much more! Public Safety and Health Day is an opportunity to meet the people who work to keep the public safe and healthy every day. You’ ll also be able to check out public safety, specialized emergency response and public works vehicles and equipment! Visit the website for more information.
Houston Pumpkin Festival
Dates: Oct. 13-15 Address: American Legion, 124 West Pike Street, Houston Contact: houstonpumpkinfestival. net, or 724.746.6740
The Houston Pumpkin Festival is a three-day community tradition held annually during the second weekend of October. Located at the American Legion Post # 902 Picnic Grounds, the festival features family fun for all ages including over 175 food and craft vendors, music and entertainment, children’ s games and activities, a parade, and many pumpkin-related contests. Admission into the festival is FREE! Proceeds from the festival benefit the Houston Volunteer Fire Department. Visit the website for more information.
Mt. Lebanon Artists’ Market
Dates: Sept. 23 & 24 Times: Sept. 23, 10 a. m. to 6 p. m.; Sept. 24, 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Address: Academy Avenue Parking Lot off of Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon Contact: mtlebopartnership. org / mt-lebanon-artists-market / about
Enjoy over 60 artists and crafters, live art demonstrations, food vendors, live music, children’ s activities and more at this juried fine arts festival. Organized by the Mt. Lebanon Partnership and a part of Plein Air Mt. Lebanon. Visit the website for more information.
Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest
Dates: Sept. 15-17 Address: East Pike Street and North Central Avenue, Canonsburg Contact: www. canonchamber. com, or 724.745.1812
“ Prost!” This festival features two stages— one with authentic German music and the other with continuous popular music— German cuisine and beer, as well as other ethnic and American foods. The Oktoberfest also features craft concourse vendors, amusement rides, games and much more. Check the website for more information.
Scott Township Octoberfest
Date: Oct. 7 Address: Scott Township Park, One Park Drive( off Lindsay Road), Carnegie Contact: scott-twp. com
Live music, German dancers, food, crafts, raffles, petting zoo and inflatables for children, hayrides and more. Visit the website for more information.
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