Check out these fun events in the Pittsburgh area this week, from a Taylor Swift launch party to an apple festival!
Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl
Oct. 3-5, 3-9:30 p.m. Friday; 2:30-9 p.m. Saturday; 2:45-9 p.m. Sunday
The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center | 418 Walnut St., Sewickley, PA 15143
Swifties won’t want to miss this weekend-long celebration of Taylor Swift’s latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl!” Meet and mingle with other fans, witness the world premiere of one of her new music videos and more at this “Taygating” event.
$12 | thelindsaytheater.org/event/the-official-release-party-of-a-showgirl/
Hickory Apple Festival
Oct. 4-5, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
106 Main St., Hickory, PA 15340
This popular annual event attracts thousands of people every year with its parade, live entertainment and the opportunity to sample delicious apple treats! Don’t miss this festival’s unique and interesting attractions like the rock and roll pet show and the chainsaw sculpting and blacksmithing demonstrations. 2025 marks the festival’s 75th anniversary!
Free | hickoryapplefest.com
2025 Festival of Combustion
Oct. 4, 3-9 p.m.
Rivers of Steel: Carrie Blast Furnaces | 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Rankin, PA 15104
The Carrie Blast Furnaces are taken over by local artists at this fun, hands-on community event! Attendees can take part in arts and craft demonstrations held by sculptors, glassblowers, metalworkers and more. Don’t miss the live music and a fireworks show at the end of the festival!
$25, free for kids ages 18 and younger | riversofsteel.com/experiences/festivals/festival-of-combustion
