Harvest Home Dinner and Festival at St . Alphonsus
Dates : Sept . 8-10 Address : 201 Church Road , Wexford Contact : saintalphonsuswexford . org , or 724.935.1151
A delicious family-style cooked meal , a country store , a Chinese auction and raffles are just some of what is offered at St . Alphonsus ’ annual fall fundraiser . Kids activities include inflatables , spin art , games , treats and more . Visit the website for more information .
Hay Day and Family Green Fest
Date : Sept . 23 Time : Noon to 4 p . m . Address : Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater , 200 Hartwood Acres , Allison Park Contact : alleghenycounty . us / parks , or 412.767.9200
Hartwood Hay Day features free activities for the whole family , including hay rides , 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 ! The Family Green Fest ( formerly the Green & Innovation Festival ) features free educational and informational activities focusing on sustainability and the environment , as well as I Made It ! Market — a fantastical , nomadic , pop-up handmade indie crafts marketplace . Visit the website for more information .
The Hydref , Depreciation Museum ’ s Fall Festival and Market Faire
Date : Oct . 7 ( rain or shine ) Time : 11 a . m . to 4 p . m . Address : 4743 South Pioneer Road , Allison Park Contact : depreciationlandsmuseum . org , or 412.486.0563
There will be plenty of hot homemade food and activities for everyone ! Traditionally the entire town and countryside turned out for the annual Market Faire . You will meet skilled 18th century craftspeople , re-enactors and “ sutlers ,” purveyors of 18th century goods . Enjoy entertainment , demonstrations , live music , great food and activities for the children . You will find it all at the Hydref ! Hydref , which means “ autumn ” in Welsh , was named to commemorate the Welsh heritage of some of our early settlers . Check the website for more details .
Mars Applefest
Date : Oct . 7 Time : 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . Address : Corner of Grand Avenue and Pittsburgh Street , Mars Contact : marsapplefest . org
Take a bite out of fall in downtown Mars ! Sponsored by the Rich- Mar Rotary , Applefest features food , entertainment , exhibitors , crafts , games , and shopping . Visit the website for more information .
17th Annual McCandless Township Community Day
Date : Sept . 9 Address : McCandless Town Hall , 9955 Grubbs Road , Wexford ( Car cruise is not at this location . Check the website for more information .) Contact : townofmccandless . org , or 412.364.0616
Celebrate McCandless this fall ! Most of the activities will take place at the Town Hall , including the entertainment acts ( Center Stage , the Red Hot Ramblers , El Dorado , Pittsburgh Puppet Works , Michele ’ s Dance Center , Kardasz Brothers , InTransit and the Allegheny Brass Band ), booths from local vendors and groups , a variety of food , rides ,
children ’ s activities and the Frank J . Farina Jr . Memorial Car Cruise . The event will conclude with fireworks . Visit the website for more details .
Holy Spirit Parish Oktoberfest
Date : Oct . 7 Address : 104 North Avenue , Millvale Contact : holyspiritmillvale . org , or 412.821.4464
“ Prost !” Sponsored by G . T . E . V . D ’ Lustigen Isartaler and Holy Spirit Parish , enjoy traditional German food , beer and live musical and dance performances throughout the evening . For more details , visit the website .
Sewickley Harvest Festival
Date : Sept . 9 Time : 10 a . m . to 5 p . m . Address : Broad Street and Thorn Street , Sewickley Contact : sewickleyborough . org / calendar / event / 100-harvestfestival
Annual Sewickley Harvest Festival event with more than 100 vendor booths , arts and crafts , demonstrations , rummage sale , farmers market , flea market , children ’ s activities , food , music and more . Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Sewickley and the Quaker Valley Rotary . Visit the website for more information .
Sewickley Oktoberfest
Dates : Oct . 6-7 Address : Division Street Parking Lot , Sewickley Contact : sewickleyoktoberfest . com
Dust off your dirndls and lederhosen ! Live music , German beer and food . Sponsored by Village Green Partners , a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the Village of Sewickley thrive . For more information , visit the website .
Zelienople and Harmony Fall Festival
Dates : Oct . 14-15 Address : The towns of Zelienople and Harmony Contact : zhchamber . com , or 724.452.5571
Get outdoors and explore two charming and historic towns while participating in a variety of fun fall festivities in each town . Sponsored by the Zelienople-Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce , the festival includes food , shopping , music , historical tours , a chili cook-off , a car cruise and more . Visit the website for the schedule of events in each town . Visit the website for more information .
CREATE A JOVIAL JACK O ’ LANTERN Cheeseman ’ s Pumpkin Festival
Dates : Saturdays and Sundays in October Address : Kennedy Road , Portersville Contact : cheesemanfarm . com , or 724.368.3233
Start a new family tradition ! Take a hayride , pick a pumpkin , run and jump in the hay maze , spend some time enjoying the petting zoo and browsing seasonal items and gifts . Or maybe you want to put a little fright in your night . Then plan a visit after sunset to the renowned Cheeseman Fright Farm . Visit the website for more information on fees , schedules and other details .
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