Halloween may be over after Friday, but the fun never stops in the Pittsburgh area! There’s still plenty to do after the spooky season ends.
The Great Pumpkin Smash
Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Kamin Science Center | 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Say goodbye to your Halloween jack-o’-lanterns and send them off with a bang at this community event! Attendees can drop their pumpkins and watch as they splatter, and learn about the physics that make that possible. Attendees are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes one last time.
Free with museum admission ($5 off if you bring a carved pumpkin to smash) | kaminsciencecenter.org/events/the-great-pumpkin-smash
Dino Dig
Nov. 1, noon-1:30 p.m.
Ross Community Park | 1000 Ross Municipal Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15237
This children’s archaeology event is perfect for dinosaur lovers! Kids will be able to split rocks with archaeological tools to find miniature dinosaurs and other treasures. Participants should wear clothes that they don’t mind getting dirty, and should bring goggles and a small hammer.
$20 for Ross Township residents, $25 for non-residents | ross.pa.us
La Escuelita Arcoiris Día de Muertos Community Event
Nov. 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
La Escuelita Arcoiris | 5915 Beacon St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead at this community event! Attendees can enjoy delicious tamales, get their faces painted, enjoy live traditional music and dance and even participate in an all-ages parade. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair!
Free | spanishleap.com
