Looking for fall fun in Pittsburgh? From a dog-themed fall festival to swimming with pumpkins, there’s plenty to do in the area this weekend!
Barktoberfest at Town Square Market
Oct. 17, 3-6:30 p.m.
2525 Rochester Road, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Cranberry Township’s town square market will be overtaken by dogs and their owners for this special annual event! Pet owners are encouraged to dress up their pets for the chance to win the Spooktacular Pet Costume Contest. There will also be on-site pet services and products, as well as live music and food.
Free | cranberrytownship.org
Children’s Pumpkin Swim
Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-noon
Seven Springs Mountain Resort | 777 Water Wheel Dr., Champion, PA 15622
Did you know that pumpkins float in water? Kids ages 4-12 can see for themselves at this indoor swimming event where participants can swim and play games with pumpkins in the pool! There are two separate time slots: one for children ages 4-7 from 10 to 11 a.m. and one for children ages 8-12 from 11 a.m. to noon.
$18 | 7springs.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/summer-activities/pumpkin-swim-event.aspx
Pumpkin Patch in the Park
Oct. 19, noon
Brentwood Park | Park Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15227
This annual event has been entertaining Pittsburgh families for 10 years! There are plenty of things to do, including pumpkin picking and painting, taking a train ride and making “ghosty pops.” Treat bags will be given to all children ages 12 and younger while supplies last.
