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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 Amphitheater, 200 Hartwood Acres, Allison Park Contact: alleghenycounty.us/parks, or 412.767.9200 Attorney Carolyn Russ 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 fa