Mars Applefest
Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mars
Head to this delightful hometown event in the heart of downtown Mars and experience a variety of arts and crafts, food vendors, live entertainment, games and more!
Free | marsapplefest.com
Grammy Sue Sings!
Oct. 10, 11-11:45 a.m. | Pittsburgh
Join Grammy Sue and her guitar at the Carnegie Library’s Lawrenceville branch for songs and sing-alongs; for ages 6 and younger
Free | carnegielibrary.org
Dormont Street and Music Festival
Oct. 10, 1-8 p.m. | Pittsburgh
This all-ages festival in Dormont offers a full day of live music across three stages and features bands, food, arts and crafts and activities for all.
Free | boro.dormont.pa.us
Animal Encounters at Schenley Park
Oct. 16, 2-4 p.m. | Pittsburgh
Stop by the Schenley Park Visitor’s Center to see some amazing animals at this meet-and-greet session.
Free | pittsburghparks.org
Mission of Mercy 2026
Oct. 16-17, 6 a.m. | Pittsburgh
This two-day dental and hearing clinic at the D.L. Lawrence Convention center serves all patients in need. Services are provided at no cost by local clinical professionals with no eligibility or insurance requirements.
Free | mompgh.org
Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkin Festival
Oct. 17-18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday | Pittsburgh
Head to the Strip District to see 1,000+-pound pumpkins and amazing pumpkin carving artists and enjoy other seasonal fun at this annual event.
Free | monsterpumpkins.com
Dek Hockey Clinic
Oct. 24, 9-10 a.m. | Allison Park
Kids ages 4 to 12 can learn the basics of dek hockey at this clinic held at the North Park Dek Hockey rink. Wear your favorite Pittsburgh Penguins gear!
Free | alleghenycounty.us
Halloween Pet Parade
Oct. 29, 6 p.m. | Pittsburgh
Dress your pet in a costume and stroll through the historic Mexican War Streets to celebrate Halloween and have “pawsitively” unforgettable night of fun!
Free | mexicanwarstreets.org
