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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