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from signed books to Pittsburgh Penguins hockey sticks; Steelers tickets to American Girl dolls. You can be a vendor or spectator. All are welcome here! Visit the website for more information. 30th Annual Cecil Township Fall Festival Dates: Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 Address: Cecil Township Park, 3599 Millers Run Road, Cecil Contact: ceciltownship-pa.gov, or 724.745.2227 Celebrate Cecil with family and friends at the Fall Festival! There will be 100+ crafters, scrumptious food, a variety of entertainment, 50/50, Chinese auction, petting zoo, bounce houses for the kids and lots more. Visit the website for more information. Children’s Harvest Festival at Oliver Miller Homestead Date: Oct. 15 Address: 2301 Corrigan Drive, South Park Contact: olivermiller.org, or 412.835.1554 Take a walk back in time this fall to frontier days at the historic Oliver Miller Homestead! Children can try their hand at 18th century games and crafts such as tin punch, corn crafts, doll making, butter 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 is required. Visit the website for more information. 21st Annual Green Tree Octoberfest Dates: Sept. 16 & 17 (tentative) Address: 905 Greentree Road, Green Tree Contact: greentreeboro.com/octoberfest, or 412.921.1110 Celebrate fall at the Green Tree Octoberfest! In its 21st year, there is a lot of fun and excitement in store with contests, rides and attractions. Enjoy a car cruise, fireworks, free entertainment, crafters, food vendors and more. 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 and 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. Continued on next page > Bethel Park | Fall 2017 | icmags.com 33