October is Halloween Family Fun Fest Month featuring tons of autumn treats, but what about the younger crowd? We've put together a list of not so scary, family friendly attractions for every age including fun events from Allegheny County Parks!
Pittsburgh North is bursting with family fun of all kinds! Whether you're searching for the perfect family-friendly pumpkin patch, fall festival, or trunk or treat event, Macaroni KID Pittsburgh North has everything you need to plan your ultimate fall and Halloween Pittsburgh North excursion!
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1. Halloween Movies at the Allegheny County Parks
Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy free movies in the parks! Guests are welcome to bring their own food, drinks, and snacks.
Fall Movies in the Parks are free for all and weather-permitting. In the event of cancellation, updates will be posted to Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). Closed captioning is available upon request.
Featured Movie: Halloween Town, Rated PG | Run Time: 1 hr 24 min. Showing at the following locations
- Settlers Cabin Park on October 18th
- Time: 5:30 to 8:00 PM
- Address: Moccasin Shelter in Settlers Cabin Park, Papoose Drive, Carnegie, PA, 15106
- North Park on October 19th
- Address: North Park Boathouse Lawn, 10301 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA, 15101
- Hartwood Acres on October 25th
- Address: Hartwood Acres Mansion, 200 Hartwood Acres, Allison Park, PA, 15238
- Round Hill Park on October 26th
- Address: Round Hill Visitors Center, 934 Round Hill Rd #832, Elizabeth, PA, 15037
2. Halloween Events at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza at The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium 10/3 to 11-3
Zoo Boo @ Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium - Beginning 10/19
3. Hallowboo at Idlewild Park and Soak Zone
Idlewild's HALLOWBOO Fall Festival - Every weekend
4. Trunk or Treat and Touch a Truck Event at Sam's Club at Mt. Nebo Pointe
Trunk or Treat at Pittsburgh North Mt. Nebo Sam's Club - 10/13
5. Connected Nest and Empowering Moms Fall Family Olympics
Fall Family Olympics: a day of games, surprise guests and family festivities,10/13
6. Sing Move Play: Musical Halloween Celebration at Slippery Rock University
Sing Move Play: Musical Halloween Celebration @ Slippery Rock University - 10/19
7. Freedom Farm Fall Festival Days
Fall Festival Day on Saturdays and Sundays in October and Trunk or Treat on 10/27
8. Audubon Society Creatures of the Night
Creatures of the Night - Audubon Society - Beginning 10/11
9. Howl-o-ween's Bark or Treat
Howl-o-ween's Bark or Treat - Hartwood Acres Dog Park - 10/19
10. Pumpkin Chunkin - 10/19 from 11 to 4 at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater
11. Sensory-Friendly Trick or Treat at Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Sensory-Friendly Trick or Treat - 10/25
12. Pumpkin Patch Trolley at the PA Trolley Museum
Enjoy a ride to the pumpkin patch, games, refreshments, and Educational Exhibits - 10/19
13. Haunted Space Mansion for K-5th Grade
Haunted Space Mansion for K-5th grade 10/27
14. Animal Friends Halloween Party for Pets
Animal Friends Halloween Party for Pets - 10/27
15. Local Trunk or Treat Events
Click on the interactive list below to get details on each Trunk or Treat event!
Macaroni Kid Pittsburgh North Links to Local Trunk or Treats by Macaroni KID Pittsburgh North
Want to Add More Fall Fun in Pittsburgh North
While Halloween may be the main event, don't forget to enjoy some classic fall activities in Pittsburgh North! For more ideas on apple picking, leaf peeping, and local fall festivals, check out our content:
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We always recommend confirming details before heading out to an event.
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