Check out our List of Pittsburgh Area Fall Activities

Looking for Something to do in Pittsburgh this Fall? 

Check out our list of area activities!

Cheeseman Pumpkin Festival and Fright Farm

When: End of September through October; check the website for exact dates and hours

Where: 147 Kennedy Rd, Portersville

For more info: cheesemanfarm.com

It’s become a family tradition to visit the Cheeseman Farm Pumpkin Festival! Take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, run and jump in the hay maze, spend some time enjoying the petting zoo, and browse seasonal items and gifts. Nighttime brings the Fright Farm, with a haunted hayride, corn maze, and scare-tastic walk-through attractions for teens and adults.

Harvest Valley Farms Fall Festival

When: October- visit the website for specific dates

Where: 125 Ida Lane, Valencia

For more info: harvestvalleyfarms.com

The entire valley is transformed from a full-time working produce farm into a fun-filled, pick your own pumpkin festival! Enjoy a hayride, go through a cornstalk maze or straw tunnel, visit the pumpkin patch, view farm animals, play pumpkin bowling and more.

Soergel Orchards Fall Festival Weekends

When: Check online for this year’s dates

Where: 2573 Brandt School Rd, Wexford

For more info: soergels.com

Don’t miss these popular fall weekends on the farm, with pumpkin picking, tractor rides, hayrides, games, apple picking (determined by availability), horse-drawn wagon rides, drinks from Arsenal Cider and Arrowhead Wine and great food from food barn and Back 40 BBQ.

Apple Festival

When: October 5 & 6

Where: Portersville Show Grounds, 1512 Perry Highway, Portersvlle

For more info: portersvillesteamshow.com

Apple dumplings, cider, butter, and other treats will be widely available at this annual festival. An Antique car rally, tractor pulls, and live music will add to the fun.

Ascension Lutheran Church Annual Pumpkin Fest & Flea Market

When: October 12

Where: Ascension Lutheran Church, 8225 Peebles Rd, McCandless

For more info: Contact Vicki at 724-816-0413 or vickig@zoominternet.net

Spend a crisp fall morning at the 10th Annual Pumpkin Fest and Flea Market! Homemade apple and pumpkin pies will be for sale, as well as hot dogs, beverages, pumpkins, and various other goodies. Lots of vendors will be selling crafts and other treasures at the flea market.

Butler Fall Fest

When: September 28

Where: Main Street, Butler

For more info: butlerfallfestival.com

Live entertainment, craft and food vendors, and a car cruise will all be part of this annual festival. The kids zone will include bounce houses, face painting, a petting zoo, and so much more.

Erntedankfest

When: September 21 & 22

Where: Old Economy Village, 270 16th St, Ambridge

For more info: oldeconomyvillage.org

This event celebrates the fall harvest and many of the tasks needed to prepare for winter. Artisans will be cooking, baking, and demonstrating many different crafts and skills. Music, food, and activities for the whole family make this a great fall tradition.

Evans City Pumpkin Fest

When: September 21 & 22

Where: Downtown Evans City

For more info: pumpkinfest.evanscity.us

Pumpkin Fest has an awesome lineup of pumpkin-themed activities and entertainment to get you in the mood for fall.

Freedom Farms Fall Festival

When: October 5 & 6, 12-14, and 19 & 20

Where: Freedom Farms Event Center, 34 Overbrook Rd, Valencia

For more info: freedomfarmspa.com

The fall festival is Freedom Farms’ biggest event of the year. The event features hayrides, a petting zoo, a pumpkin patch, farm-fresh food, face painting, a corn pit, hay mountain, and pick your own sunflowers. There will also be some local brewery vendors.

Hydref Market Faire

When: October 5

Where: The Depreciation Lands Museum, 4743 South Pioneer Rd, Allison Park

For more info: dlmuseum.org

This cherished autumn tradition offers entertainment, demonstrations, live music, and shopping. Vendors will be selling their handmade crafts, jewelry, textiles, and seasonal treats, all in a picturesque historical setting.

Mars Apple Festival

When: October 5

Where: Downtown Mars

For more info: marsapplefest.com

Fresh apple butter, pressed cider, baked apples, apple dumplings, and basically everything apples will be in abundance at this annual celebration of the fruit! There will also be live entertainment and about 100 vendors selling arts and crafts.

St Alphonsus Annual Harvest Home Dinner

When: September 8

Where: St Alphonsus Campus, 201 Church Rd, Wexford

For more info: saintaidenparish.org/harvesthome

Celebrate the season with fall fun and delicious autumn foods at St Alphonsus Harvest Home Dinner. The homemade meals will include side dishes made from locally harvested produce. Takeout will be available as well.

Sewickley Harvest Festival

When: September 7

Where: Broad and Thorn Streets, Sewickley

For more info: sewickleyborough.org

The Harvest Festival will include food, arts and crafts, live music, children’s activities, and all-day sidewalk sales by area merchants.

Sprankle’s Octoberfest

When: September 6-8

Where: Lernerville Speedway, 313 North Pike Rd, Sarver

For more info: sprankleoctoberfest.com

This one-of-a-kind Octoberfest celebration includes local vendors, musicians, amazing food, and of course, beer!

Wildbird Recovery Fall Migration Festival

When: September 15

Where: Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy, 120 Forsythe Rd, Valencia

For more info: wildbirdrecovery.org

This festival is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of distressed wild birds.

Hampton Twp Halloween Event & Parade

When: October 19

Where: Hampton Community Park, 3101 McCully Rd, Allison Park

For more info: hampton-pa.org/302/Halloween-Event-Parade

Hampton Township’s Halloween Event will include costume contests for children 10 and under, a parade, a haunted hayride through the upper orchard of the park, a Build-a-Bear raffle, and a photo booth. Pre-registration is required.

Haunted Trail at Camp Guyasuta

When: October 19

Where: 300 23rd St, Sharpsburg

For more info: campguyasuta.org/seasonal-events

Whether you’re looking for good family fun or the fright of your life, Camp Guyasuta is the place to be this Halloween season! There are designated scare times and plenty to do. The event also features a hayride, climbing, 600’ zipline (11 and up), a trading post, concessions and a bonfire. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pine Twp Trunk or Treat

When: October 20

Where: Pine Community Park, 100 Park Dr, Wexford

For more info: twp.pine.pa.us

Children (ages 2-13) can get into their costumes and trick-or-treat in the park. There will also be crafts and games.

Sewickley Halloween Parade

When: October 26

Where: Sewickley Municipal Building, 601 Thorn St, Sewickley

For more info: sewickleyborough.org

This spooky parade begins and ends at the Sewickley Municipal Building.

Zombies of the Corn

When: September 27 & 28, October 4 & 5, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27; November 1 & 2

Where: 282 Rochester Rd, Freedom

For more info: zombiesofthecorn.com

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.

Fall Foliage Kayak Float

When: October 9

Where: McDaniel’s Boat Launch Area (North Shore), Moraine State Park, 225 Pleasant Valley Rd, Portersville

For more info: events.dcnr.pa.gov

Join the park naturalist for an interpretive kayak paddle, providing an interesting look into the color of fall. Learn why plants are green and ultimately why they turn the colors they do in the fall. A limited number of kayaks are available. Due to increased demand, sign-ups for using park kayaks at programs are limited to two per year. Kayak and gear provided or bring your own.

Fall Warbler Bird Walk

When: September 24

Where: Barbers Point (North Shore), Moraine State Park, 225 Pleasant Valley Rd, Portersville

For more info: events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/fall-warbler-bird-walk

This fall birding walk will be led by the Todd Bird Club and Moraine State Park staff. An area of Barbers Point consistently hosts warblers on their fall migration. Interested bird watchers of all skill levels are welcome. Take your own binoculars or some will be provided.

Ole 5K

When: September 28

Where: North Park, South Ridge Dr, Allison Park

For more info: ole5k.com

All proceeds from the race will go to TASH, Inc., an organization that supports la Clinica del Pueblo, a nonprofit hospital that works to provide hope and opportunity to Oaxaca, Mexico’s impoverished and marginalized communities. A Mexican buffet, music and 50/50 raffle will be offered after the race.

Owl Prowl

When: October 17

Where: South Shore of Moraine State Park, 225 Pleasant Valley Rd, Portersville

For more info: events.dcnr.pa.gov

Join the park naturalist to learn about the wonderful owls that prowl the night woods in Pennsylvania. After a short discussion, the group will go in search of these night-flying creatures and do a little prowling of their own. Participants should bring a flashlight if possible and dress for the weather.

Allegheny County Music Festival

When: September 1

Where: Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, 4000 Middle Rd, Allison Park

For more info: alleghenycounty.us

This year’s festival headliner is Michael Cerveria, a two-time Tony winner, performing an evening of David Bowie music baked by a 10-piece Pittsburgh all-star band with special guests Scott Blasey and rob James of The Clarks.

Fall Music Festival

When: September 28

Where: Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Rd, Sewickley

For more info: fhnc.org

Mystic Knights and Dad Band will be featured during the Fall Music Festival! The music will be accompanied by children’s activities, food and lots of fun.

River City Brass Presents ‘Brass at the Movies’

When: October 4

Where: Carson Middle School, 300 Hillvue Lane, McCandless

For more info: rivercitybrass.org

River City Brass opens its season with hits from favorite blockbuster movies, including the music of John Williams, Danny Elfman, and other great cinematic composers. Brass from movies like “Star Wars”, “Jurassic Park”, “Jaws”, and “Batman” as well as classics such as “Gone with the Wind” will make this a show not to be missed.

Ruby Shooz Oldies Band

When: October 5

Where: Cumberland Woods Village, 700 Cumberland Woods Dr, Allison Park

For more info: thelegacylineup.com

Revisit the 50’s and 60’s with Ruby Shooz. The classic rock n roll show band guarantees a fun trip down memory lane. You’re sure to sing along to the memorable classics during this nostalgia-filled show.

‘Sweeney Todd’ at The Strand

When: October 18-27

Where: The Strand Theater, 110 N Main St, Zelienople

For more info: thestrandtheater.org

The season of All Hallows’ Eve is the perfect time to bring the “demon barber of Fleet Street” to the stage! One of the darkest musicals ever written, “Sweeney Todd” is the unsettling tale of Victorian-era barber taking revenge on humanity over his ruined life.

Autism Speaks Walk

When: September 28

Where: Acrisure Stadium, 100 Art Rooney Ave, Pittsburgh (North Side)

For more info: act.autismspeaks.org

Raise funds through this walk that will allow this organization to continue to help people with autism through its research, advocacy, and programming.

Festival of Combustion

When: October 5

Where: Carrie Blast Furnaces, 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Rankin

For more info: riversofsteel.com

This festival is a celebration of the industrial arts and American crafts. Hands-on activities for adults and kids, with demonstrations and experiences throughout the day and night, will add to the fun.

Homemade Arcade

When: December 6 & 7

Where: David L Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Downtown Pittsburgh

For more info: handmadearcade.org

This holiday market is Handmade Arcade’s longest-running and largest event, hosting up to 250 makers and artists and more than 10,000 enthusiastic shoppers.

Idlewild’s HallowBoo!

When: September 14 through October 27 (Saturdays and Sundays)

Where: Idlewild Park, 2574 US-30, Ligonier

For more info: idlewild.com

It’s the Idlewild you know and love, with a fun, family-oriented, Happy Halloween twist! Trick-or-treat through Story Book Forest, hop on your favorite rides, and enjoy special entertainment perfect for the season.

Phantom Fall Fest

When: Select dates in September and October

Where: Kennywood Park, 4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin

For more info: kennywood.com

Phantom Fall Fest lets you do Halloween your way. Family-friendly fun starts early, including rides, festive food, and a unique autumn atmosphere. When the sun goes down, the Phantom takes screams to the extreme with haunted houses and scare zones.

Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Festival

When: September 21

Where: Mellon Park, 6518 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh (Point Breeze)

For more info: pghccc.org

This all-day festival offers tons of Asian cuisine, musical and dance performances, exhibits, and games.

Pittsburgh Irish Festival

When: September 6-8

Where: Carrie Blast Furnaces, 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Rankin

For more info: pghirishfest.org

This event is one of the area’s largest celebrations of Celtic music, dance, lore, and food.

Pittsburgh Lebanese Food Festival

When: September 6-8

Where: Our Lady of Victory Maronite Church, 1000 Tropical Ave, Pittsburgh (Beechview)

For more info: visitpittsburgh.com

Authentic Lebanese food, music, and culture are all part of this annual festival.

Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival

When: October 19 & 20

Where: 3 Crossings Campus (between 28th St and 9th St) Pittsburgh, Strip District

For more info: monsterpumpkins.com

Mark your calendar for the Monster Pumpkins Festival, featuring pumpkins so big, so heavy, and so fascinating-to-behold you’ll be doing double takes all day long!

Schenley Plaza Kids Day

When: September 8

Where: Schenley Plaza, 4100 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh (Oakland)

For more info: pittsburghparks.org

Kids Day, presented by Peoples Gas, includes carousel rides, interactive activities, live performances, and more!

Steel City Impact Fall Festival

When: October 3

Where: 1100 Freeport Rd, Mars

For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steel-city-impact-fall-festival-tickets-981820199647

Join us for a cozy evening with all the fall feels, benefiting Steel City Impact! Outdoor event with food, drinks, dancing, & live music! 21+

Fort Ligonier Days

When: October 11-13

Where: Downtown Ligonier Main St, Ligonier, PA

For more info: fortligonierdays.com

Commemorating a key battle of the French & Indian War, Fort Ligonier Days draws tens of thousands of visitors each year to the quaint, picturesque town of Ligonier in the beautiful Laurel Highlands. The three day event features historic battle reenactments, top-rated juried crafts, delicious foods, local spirits, popular musical entertainment, a grand parade, and a 5K walk/run.

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