Mingo Park Fall Group Hayrides
Dates : Various October dates available . Check the website . Address : 3111 Route 136 , Finleyville Contact : co . washington . pa . us / 164 / Parks-Recreation , or 724.228.6867
Ride into fall on one of Mingo Creek Park ’ s hay-filled wagons . Hayrides are approximately 50 minutes in length . Groups can enjoy the fall splendor as they travel through Mingo Creek Park . Group size is limited to 25 people per wagon . The use of a picnic shelter and a fire circle two hours before or after the scheduled hayride is included . Visit the website for more information .
Pumpkin Patch Trolley
Dates : Oct . 13-15 Address : 1 Museum Road , Washington Contact : pa-trolley . org , or 724.228.9256
All aboard for fun this fall ! Ride the trolley to the pumpkin patch for some fall family memories ! Check the website for more details .
Simmons Farm Fall Activities
Dates : Through October . Check the website for the exact dates . Address : 170 Simmons Road , McMurray Contact : simmonsfarm . com , or 724.941.1490
Fall into some fun with hayrides , acres of pumpkins , a corn maze , hay maze , petting zoo , apple picking and more . Extra weekend activities include live music , apple slingshot , pony rides , a butterfly house , food concessions , a pumpkin typhoon and face painting . Visit the website for more information .
Trax Farms Fall Festival
Dates : Saturdays and Sundays through October Address : 528 Trax Road , Finleyville Contact : traxfarms . com , or 412.835.3246
The annual fall festival on this 151-year-old farm is a tradition for many families in the area . There ’ s something for everyone , from grandparents to grandkids . Enjoy a hayride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin or see if you can find your way through the giant , 4-acre corn maze ! Visit the website for more information .
THE SOUNDS OF FALL ‘ Blockbusters ’ by River City Brass Band
Date : Oct . 10 Time : 7:30 p . m . Address : Upper St . Clair High School , 1825 McLaughlin Run Road , Upper St . Clair Contact : rivercitybrass . org
Enjoy music from Hollywood ’ s biggest hits ! Now playing : “ Ben Hur ,” “ Indiana Jones ,” “ Saving Private Ryan ,” “ Titanic ,” “ Independence Day ,” “ Slumdog Millionaire ” and more . Visit the website for more information .
‘ Double Trouble ’ by the Washington Symphony Orchestra
Date : Oct . 14 Address : Trinity High School , 231 Park Avenue , Washington Contact : washsym . org , or 724.223.9796
Enjoy an evening of musical pairings by the talented musicians of Washington Symphony Orchestra ! Visit the website for more details .
Little Lake Theatre Production of ‘ Clue : The Musical ’
Dates : Check the website for the October dates . Address : 500 Lakeside Drive South , Canonsburg Contact : littlelake . org / clue-the-musical , or 724.745.6300
The popular board game springs to life on the Little Lake stage in this uproariously funny musical . Join your favorite suspects as they sing and dance their way to solving the mystery of who killed Mr . Boddy , in which room , and with which weapon . Audiences will play along , selecting cards that represent the killer , weapon and room at the beginning of the show , resulting in a hilarious new version of the play each night , with 216 possible solutions .
* Recommended for ages 15 and over .* Visit the website for more information .
The Thomas Jefferson High School Fall Festival of Bands
Date : Oct . 7 Time : Doors open at 6 p . m .; opening ceremonies begin at 7 p . m . Address : 310 Old Clairton Road , Clairton Contact : tjband . com Admission : $ 8 ; Children under 5 receive free admission .
If you love marching band music and want to show your support for hard-working , talented high school musicians and performers , you will not want to miss this event , featuring several of the region ’ s finest marching bands , including the renowned Thomas Jefferson Jaguar Marching Band . Plenty of food and beverages will be available for purchase . Visit the website for more information .
OUTDOOR FALL FUN Friday Night Flicks Presents ‘ Ghostbusters ’ ( Rated PG )
Date : Oct . 13 Time : Dusk Address : Peterswood Park Amphitheater , Venetia Contact : peterstownship . com , or 724.942.5000
Bring some blankets and chairs and enjoy a fantastic fall evening under the spooky stars ! Enjoy a free family-friendly movie at the brand-new amphitheater in Peterswood Park . Visit the website for more information .
Jack O ’ Lantern Jog
Date : Oct . 28 Address : Canon-McMillan High School , 314 Elm Street Extension , Canonsburg Contact : canon-mcmillan . dollarsforscholars . org , or 724.747.4418
The 13th Jack O ’ Lantern Jog will be held rain or shine ( no refunds will be given ) with a BRAND-NEW location and course . The 5K run and one-mile stroll will both start from the Canon-McMillan High School . This race is a fundraiser to benefit the Community Scholarship Foundation of Canon-McMillan . Enter the event and bring your friends and families . All 5K finishers will receive a medal . Visit the website for more information .
Rotary Club of Upper St . Clair-Bethel Park 29th Annual Rotary Chicken BBQ
Date : Oct . 7 ( Tentative . Check the website .) Address : Westminster Church , 2040 Washington Road , Upper St . Clair Contact : portal . clubrunner . ca / 5025
The chicken BBQ will take place rain or shine . Enjoy BBQ chicken , baked beans , coleslaw , roll , dessert and drink at an affordable price .
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