Murrysville-Export Rotary Club Chili Oktoberfest
Date: Oct. 21 (Tentative. Check the website.)
Time: Noon to 6 p.m.
Address: Murrysville Volunteer Fire Company’s Picnic Pavilion,
3235 Sardis Road, Murrysville
Contact: murrysville-exportrotary.com, murrysvilleparecreation.
com, or 724.327.2100, x131 or 115
Keep it spicy this fall! With 30 types of hot and mild chili to sample,
the Chili Oktoberfest is the hottest event in town. Contestants of
all ages are eligible to enter and the event is family friendly, with live
entertainment, kids’ games, refreshments, Rivertowne beverages
and more! Hosted by the Murrysville-Export Rotary Club and in
cooperation with the Murrysville Recreation Department. Visit the
websites for ticket information and more details.
Pumpkin Days at Kerber’s Dairy
Dates: Check the website.
Address: 1856 Guffey Road, North Huntingdon
Contact: kerbers.com, or 724.863.6930
A fun destination for families this fall! Featuring hayrides, pumpkins
of all shapes and sizes, rainbow playground, tube slides, farm pets, mini
golf, good food and fall treats. Visit the website for more information.
Schramm Farms and Orchards
Dates: Check the website.
Address: 1002 Blank Road, Jeannette
Contact: schrammfarms.com, or 724.744.7320
Running through the end of October, there will be a huge selection
of pumpkins for your choosing. To add to the autumn atmosphere,
there are scarecrows and other festive displays. There is something for
the whole family. Enjoy play hay, two corn stalk mazes, pony rides,
hayrides, a corn box, and much more. There is also a wide selection
of refreshments including fresh-cut French fries made from the farm’s
own potatoes, apple cider slush, homemade candy and caramel apples
and more! Visit the website for more information on hours and other
details.
KEEP IT CRAFTY THIS FALL!
Plum Foundation’s Holiday Boutique Craft and
Vendor Show
Date: Oct. 21
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address: Plum Senior High School, 900 Elicker Road, Plum
Contact: pbsd.k12.pa.us/TheFoundation
This year’s event will again feature an assortment of handmade
treasures by local crafters with something for everyone! Cash and
Carry vendors will also be on site. Basket raffles will be offered
throughout the day and refreshments will be available for purchase
from the Pretzel Factory and Chick-fil-A. Proceeds from the event
benefit the students of the Plum Borough School District via
scholarships as well as assisting with funding of programs that enrich
and expand the educational experience of the students beyond what
the school district can provide. Visit the website for more information.
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Renzie Farmers Market
Dates: Through Oct. 28
Address: Renziehausen Park, 2200 Eden Park Boulevard and
Tulip Drive, McKeesport
Contact: renziefarmersmarket.com
Freshen things up in your home or wardrobe this fall with a wide
variety of original arts and crafts, clothing and accessories for sale
nearby at the Renzie Farmers Market! Also available are fruits and
vegetables, baked goods, prepared foods and much more. Visit the
website for more information.
THE SOUNDS OF FALL
‘Blockbusters’ by River City Brass Band
Date: Oct. 7
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Address: The Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman Street,
Greensburg
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.
Calliope Folk Song Night at Monroeville Public
Library
Dates: Weekly – visit the website for specific days.
Address: Monroeville Public Library Gallery Space,
4000 Gateway Campus Boulevard, Monroeville
Contact: monroevillelibrary.org, or 412.372.0500, ext. 4
Singers and instrumentalists of all ages are welcome at this informal
gathering of people who want to sing together and share songs, brought
to you by Calliope, Pittsburgh’s Folk Music Society. Since 1976,
Calliope has been a nonprofit educational and presenting organization
that promotes and preserves traditional and contemporary folk music
and its allied arts. All library programs are free, and no registration is
required. Visit the website for more information. n
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