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Mars ! Sponsored by the Rich-Mar Rotary , Applefest features food , entertainment , exhibitors , crafts , games and shopping . Visit the website for more information .
McCandless Township Community Day Date : Sept . 8 Address : McCandless Town Hall , 9955 Grubbs Road , Wexford ( Car cruise : North Allegheny Intermediate School . Check the website for more information .) Contact : townofmccandless . org , or 412.364.0616
Celebrate McCandless this fall ! Enjoy live acts including musical groups Kardaz , the Red Hot Ramblers , InTransit , and the Allegheny Brass Band ; dance performances by Center Stage and Michele ’ s Dance Center ; and a special puppet show from Pittsburgh Puppet Works . Booths from local vendors and groups , a variety of food , rides , children ’ s activities and the Frank J . Farina Jr . Memorial Car Cruise will also be featured . The event will conclude with a spectacular fireworks show . Visit the website for more details .
Pennies from Heaven Oktoberfest Date : Sept . 22 Address : Elias Fry Barn , 415 Knob Road , Wexford Contact : penniesfromheavenpittsburgh . org
Described as the charity event of the year ! Great food , unlimited cheer , classic rock music , magnificent prize baskets and a live auction like no other , all in a casual ( yes , you can wear jeans ) atmosphere featuring campfires and even s ’ mores . The Pennies from Heaven Fund is about families helping families . To date , it has helped more than 90,000 families and raised more than $ 2.3 million . Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and more details .
Pittsburgh Oktoberfest Dates : Sept . 28-30 Address : Big Butler Fairgrounds , 1127 New Castle Road , Prospect Contact : oktoberfestpitt . com
German beer , food and live music ! A three-day traditional German festival where you ’ ll find authentic German food , live music , German dancers , German and craft beer , wiener dog races , pet costume contest , a stein hoisting challenge , games ,
midway fun , children ’ s crafts , 100 + vendors and so much more . Visit the website for more information .
Sewickley Art & Music Festival 2018 Dates : Sept . 28 & 29 Address : Sewickley Business District , Sewickley Contact : exploresewickley . com / sewickley-art-music-festival
The 2nd Annual Sewickley Art & Music Festival features two days filled with incredible live music , art , cultural foods , and lots of craft brews — all in the heart of Sewickley . This event is free to the public . Must be 21 + to purchase alcohol , but kids of all ages are welcome . A wristband ($ 2 ) is required to purchase beer . Both wristbands and beer sales are cash only . Visit the website for more information .
Sewickley Harvest Festival Date : Sept . 8 Time : 10 a . m . Address : Broad and Thorn Streets , Sewickley Contact : quakervalleyrotary . org , or facebook . com / SewickleyKiwanis Presented by the QV Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs of Sewickley , the 28th Annual Harvest Festival features food , live entertainment , vendors , kids ’ activities , arts & crafts , and more ! It is the official kickoff to fall in Sewickley ! Merchant sidewalk sales and other events in town round out a fantastic and busy weekend in the village .
Shaler Fall Festival Date : Oct . 27 Address : Kiwanis Park , 1 Meyer Road , Glenshaw Contact : shaler . org
A fun fall family event courtesy of Shaler Township ! Featuring a children ’ s parade , crafts , games , straw obstacle course and more ! Visit the website for more information .
Zelie on Tap Date : Oct . 13 Time : 6 p . m . Address : Zelienople Community Park , 402 East Beaver Street , Zelienople Contact : myzeliepark . org , or eventbrite . com
A community fundraising event ! Enjoy craft beer vendors including ShuBrew , North Country , Conny Creek , Penn Brewery , Voodoo , Fractured Grape , Butler
Brew Works , Penn Brewery , BASH , Reclamation , Voodoo , Four Seasons , Rock Bottom , Big Rail , Apis Meadery and more . Munch with ShuBrew , Voodoo and other food vendors . Jam to a full-day concert lineup . An over-21 event with two sessions . For ticket inquiries and other details , visit the website .
MORE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Beginner Paddle at North Park Lake Date : Sept . 25 ( Other dates are available .) Time : 6:30 p . m . ( Registration is required .) Address : North Park Lake at the Boathouse , 10301 Pearce Mill Road , Allison Park Contact : ventureoutdoors . org
Starting with instruction on equipment and techniques , participants will then head to North Park Lake for practice . With experienced guides to lead the way , you ’ ll see just how easy it is to paddle — taking in the beautiful scenery of North Park as you kayak along the shoreline . Equipment , guides , and instruction are provided . The minimum age is 12 . Visit the website for information on fees and other details .
Lake Arthur Fall Foliage Cruises Dates : Weekends early September through October ( Check the website for the times . Reservations are advised .) Address : Moraine State Park , 118 North Shore Drive , Portersville Contact : morainepreservationfund . org / category / nautical _ nature , or 724.368.9185
Get inspired by the beauty of fall foliage reflected on water by participating in a cruise that includes a 1.5-hour fully narrated tour of Lake Arthur . The captains and first mates talk about park history , fascinating points of interest and answer questions . Weekend cruise tickets can be ordered online , or by calling . Visit the website for more information .
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