Fantastic Fall Fun
for children of all ages , and has been ranked among the top Oktoberfest celebrations . Keeping with the traditional , there will be favorite German foods and entertainment while adding an extra fun twist . Devoted to German cuisine and beer . Check the website for more information .
Pittsburgh Mac and Cheese Festival Date : Sept . 18 Address : 1000 Sandcastle Drive , Homestead Contact : macandcheesefestival . com
Enjoy top chefs , food trucks and vendors serving up the most amazing ( and cheesiest ) dish ! Also enjoy an amazing selection of craft beers , wines and ciders to sample . Over 30 kinds of mac and cheese to sample and vote for Pittsburgh ’ s best !
Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival Date : Sept . 26 Address : 4800 Kennywood Boulevard , West Mifflin Contact : facebook . com / PghPierogiFest , or kennywood . com
Pierogi Fest features more than 25 vendors offering different pierogi styles , great music and entertainment , and the ability to ride some of Kennywood ’ s most popular attractions . Visit the Facebook page for more details .
Scott Township Octoberfest Date : Oct . 2 Address : Scott Township Park , One Park Drive ( off Lindsay Road ), Carnegie Contact : scott-twp . com
Enjoy live music , German dancers , food , crafts , raffles , petting zoo , inflatables , hayrides and more ! Visit the website for more information .
Washington and Greene Counties ’ Covered Bridge Festival Dates : Third weekend in September Address : Ten festival locations — visit the Facebook page for more information . Contact : facebook . com / CoveredBridgeFestivalPA
This signature event usually kicks off the official fall season ! There are 10 festival locations to explore and enjoy . Arts & crafts , homestyle food , historical exhibits , unique entertainment and more — all amid beautiful scenery ! Each covered bridge has a charm of its own that brings people back year after year . Visit the Facebook page for more information .
Halloween Events
Brentwood Borough ’ s Pumpkin Patch Date : Oct . 17 Address : Visit the website for more details . Contact : brentwoodboro . com
Bring your little goblins to purchase their pumpkin for Halloween at Brentwood Borough ’ s Pumpkin Patch plus enjoy some crafting and treats ! Visit the website for more information .
Cecil Township Parks & Recreation Board Trail of Treats Date : Oct . 23 Address : Cecil Township Park , 3599 Millers Run Road , Cecil Contact : ceciltownship-pa . gov
Children 12 and under can wear their favorite costume and follow along the haunted illuminated trail to collect treats from area businesses ! Enjoy Halloween music and treats at the concession stand . Visit the website for more information .
Halloween Night Walk at McDonald Trail Station Date : Oct . 22 Address : McDonald Trail Station , Intersection of Panhandle Trail and South McDonald Street , McDonald Contact : co . washington . pa . us
Bring your young ghosts and goblins decked out in their Halloween costumes for a luminary-lit walk on the Panhandle Trail in McDonald Borough . Trick-or-treating will
be offered along the trail for children 11 and under . Pre-registration is required . Visit the website for more information .
Hay Day in South Park Date : Oct . 3 Address : South Park Fairgrounds , 1988 Brownsville Road , South Park Contact : alleghenycounty . us / special-events Enjoy free hayrides , hay maze , arts & crafts , barnyard petting zoo , face painting , airbrush tattoos , caricatures , inflatables , balloon art , puppet show , magician and more ! Food , beverages , and snacks will be available for purchase from local food trucks and vendors .
Jim Henson ’ s ‘ Dinosaur Train ’ Character Visit Dates : Sept . 18 & 19 and 25 & 26 Address : PA Trolley Museum , 1 Museum Road , Washington Contact : pa-trolley . org
Buddy the T-Rex from the hit PBS Kids series “ Dinosaur Train ” is visiting ! Bring a camera and enjoy this great photo opportunity with Buddy and ride a beautifully restored antique trolley to see him . Additional activities include a PBS Kids outreach table , children ’ s games and complimentary refreshments . Visit the website for more information .
Peters Township Haunted Trail Dates : Oct . 1 & 2 Address : Peterswood Park , 750 Bebout Road , Venetia Contact : peterstownship . com
This is a haunted trail for all ages ! To meet the needs of everyone in the family , the trail
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