Zombies of the Corn
Dates: Check the website for the September and October dates.
Address: 282 Rochester Road, Freedom
Contact: zombiesofthecorn.com, or 724.775.6232
Attention zombie fans!!! This Halloween season, go on an adventure
to hunt zombies or walk through a zombie compound. Listen to ghost
stories around the campfire while you roast a hot dog, or marshmallow,
or get your face painted zombie-style. Visit the website for more
information.
FALL FESTIVALS AND FAIRS
Adams Township Community Day
Date: Sept. 9
Address: Adams Township Community Park,
698 Valencia Road, Mars
Contact: adamstwp.org, or 724.625.2221, ext. 239
Celebrate what a great place Adams Township is to live with family
and friends at Community Day! Enjoy kids’ activities and games, food
and vendor booths and much, much more. Visit the website for more
details.
Avon Club Annual Fall Festival
Date: Sept. 30
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: Church Avenue between Dickson and Dalzell Ave.
in Ben Avon
Contact: avonclub.benavon.org
The Avon Club is a club for women who live or work in the
Avonworth School District and is a nonprofit organization that raises
money to benefit local Pittsburgh charities, food banks, Meals on
Wheels, women’s shelters, etc. Every year this festival is hosted to give
back to the neighborhood. This is not a fundraising event; it is meant
to kick-off the fall season and have neighbors come out and have fun!
There will be food, a DJ, used book sale, chili cook-off, pie baking
contest, local artisans and crafters, kids’ games and more! Visit the
website for more information.
Evans City Oktoberfest
Dates: Sept. 15-17
Address: Downtown Evans City
Contact: evanscity.us, or 724.538.8126
Enjoy this annual fall festival celebrated at different locations in
downtown Evans City. Some of the many activities include art, craft
and food vendors, a parade, contests, a car cruise and live music. Visit
the website for more information.
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 Amph itheater,
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.
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