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. Pre-
registration required. 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 & 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.
Jefferson Hills Fall Festival
Date: Check the website.
Address: Jefferson Hills Municipal Building Community Room,
925 Old Clairton Road, Jefferson Hills
Contact: jeffersonhillslibrary.org
This fall festival will feature crafts, home, beauty, fashion, health and
wellness, and shopping. Also includes fun activities for kids, and food.
Proceeds benefit the Jefferson Hills Public Library. Visit the website for
more information.
23rd Annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Christmas
Festival
Dates: Oct. 20-22 and Oct. 28 & 29
Address: Washington County Fairgrounds, 2151 N. Main Street,
Washington
Contact: familyfestivals.com, or 724.863.4577
Fantastic foods, trolley rides, and meet Santa and clowns Glitter Dot
and Dapper! Enjoy musical entertainment and free on-site parking.
Fun of the whole family! Visit 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.
Washington Antiques Fair
Date: Oct. 29
Address: Washington Wild Things Park, 1 Washington Federal
Way, Washington
Contact: washingtonantiquesfair.com, or 724.942.0357
Have you been looking for years for that rare something to complete
a collection? Is bargain hunting your passion? The Washington Antiques
Fair may just be the place for you! Visit the website for more details.
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Bedner’s Farm and Greenhouse Fall Fest
Dates: Check website for the available dates and times.
Address: 315 Coleman Road, McDonald
Contact: bednersgreenhouse.com/events, or 724.926.2541
Celebrate fall with fun for the whole family! Pumpkin patches,
hayrides, Halloween activities, corn mazes and much, much more. Visit
the website for more information.
Great Pumpkin Weekends at the Springhouse
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 29
Address: 1531 PA-136, Washington
Contact: springhousemarket.com, or 724.228.3339
Join in all the old-fashioned fun… Pumpkin patch hayrides, giant
bale climb, giant pipe slides, corn maze, corn box, pumpkin games,
Pumpkin Land characters, a petting zoo and more. Visit the website for
more information.
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