Down on the Farm
Fall Fairs and Festivals
Halloween Activities and Events
Down on the Farm
HALF CROWN HILL ORCHARD PICK-YOUR-OWN
Where: 600 North Branch Road, McDonald For more info: hchorchard. com
Fall fun down on the farm! Half Crown Hill Orchard is a family-owned and operated farm and retail market providing homegrown apples, pumpkins and honey. Pick your own apples and have a guided orchard tour, available by appointment.
HOZAK FARMS FALL FESTIVAL
Where: 488 Anderson Hozak Road, Clinton For more info: hozakfarms. com
Make some new memories with your kids by taking them on a hayride to the pumpkin patch. Other activities include pumpkin painting, a straw pile, a maze and farm animals.
JANOSKI’ S PUMPKINLAND
Where: 1714 Route 30, Clinton For more info: janoskis. com
Take the whole family to celebrate the fall season at Pumpkinland! Walk to the pumpkin patch or enjoy a scenic hayride. The corn maze, haunted barn, pony rides, petting zoo and corn pit are all part of the fun. Shop food and craft vendors as well.
Fall Fairs and Festivals
CORAOPOLIS FALL FESTIVAL & ART WALK
When: September 26 Where: Downtown Coraopolis For more info: corycdc. org / events
Enjoy a fantastic day at this fall festival and art walk. There will be a lot of familyfriendly activities, food trucks and local vendors. Admire artwork created by local artists!
MCFALL FEST
When: October 10 Where: McDonald Presbyterian Church, 119 Station Street, McDonald For more info: mcdonaldpres. org
McFall Fest is old-fashioned fun for the whole family. The event will offer a bake sale and food, crafters and vendors, games for children and more. Check out Sandi’ s Treasure Chest resale shop while you’ re there.
NATIONALITY FESTIVAL AND OCTOBERFEST
When: October 1 – 3 Where: St. Malachy Campus, 343 Forest Grove Road, Kennedy Township For more info: archangelgabrielparish. org / festival
Prepare for outstanding cooking of
Italian, German, Mexican, Slovak and American cuisine by parish volunteers. Enjoy food, games, raffles and live music!
NORTH FAYETTE FALL FESTIVAL
When: October 17 Where: North Fayette Community Center Parking Lot, 580 Donaldson Road, Oakdale For more info: north-fayette. com / 339 / Parks-Recreation-Events
A costume contest for different age groups and categories plus a trunkor-treat parade will be part of the fun at this festival. Area businesses and organizations will distribute lots of treats. Crafts and refreshments will be provided too.
ROBINSON TOWNSHIP’ S ANNUAL AUTUMN FESTIVAL
When: September 19 Where: Burkett Park, 5515 Moon Run Park Road, McKees Rocks For more info: townshipofrobinson. com / special-events
The Autumn Festival will feature rides, games, live music, fireworks and food vendors galore.
Halloween Activities and Events
THE CURSE OF FRANKENSCHNOZ
When: October 10 Where: Western Allegheny Community Library, 181 Bateman Road, Oakdale For more info: westernalleghenylibrary. org
Frankenschnoz returns to the Youth Services Desk and you can pick his nose! Like an old challenge on“ Double Dare,” reach up in the monster’ s“ schnoz” and dig around for a spooky surprise. One per child while supplies last.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
When: October 21 Where: UPMC Events Center, 6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township For more info: moontwp. us
Enjoy trick-or-treating indoors with local community businesses and groups at the Halloween Spooktacular!
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