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JACK O’ LANTERN EXTRAVAGANZA
When: Select dates October 1 through November 1( Check the website for details.) 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- 5k-run / 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 event promotes the best of jazz, with 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 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
The festival is back for another weekend full of delicious food, live music and celebrating Lebanese culture!
PITTSBURGH MONSTER PUMPKINS FESTIVAL
When: October 17 & 18 Where: 3 Crossings( between 28th and 29th St.), Pittsburgh( Strip District) For more info: monsterpumpkins. com
Mark your calendar for the Monster Pumpkins Festival, which features pumpkins so big, so heavy, and so fascinating-to-behold, you’ ll be doing double takes all day long. n
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