17 October occasions: From barely scary enjoyable to crafts, animal visits and rather more!

October is a stellar month to be a child in Kidsburgh. From spooky occasions to not-so-spooky fall actions, it’s all the time filled with issues to do for each price range and age vary.

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Oct. 1-31: Laser Family Halloween on the Kamin Science Center

While the science heart is getting ready for many new adjustments, they’re nonetheless doing a lot of our favourite native occasions, like semi-spooky laser reveals. Get into the Halloween spirit with music from the “Addams Family,” “Ghostbusters,” and “Beetlejuice,” plus classics like “Thriller” and “Superstition” underneath the lasers. Tickets are $7.

Oct. 2-12: Oktoberfest Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership needs native households to move right down to the Golden Triangle and soak up every part town has to supply. Festival-goers can immerse themselves in German-inspired actions for all ages in addition to the return of the Ferris Wheel on the Clemente Bridge. Highlights embody the ever-popular Stein Holding, in addition to an array of Karneval video games. Adding to the festive environment, an Oompah band and Bavarian-style musicians will fill the air with accordion melodies and energetic polka tunes. Admission is free.

Oct. 2-Nov. 2: Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza on the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

This family-friendly occasion is the right mixture of nighttime enjoyable, the spirit of autumn, and artistry with 1000’s of intricately carved pumpkins. The Extravaganza consists of actions for kids, gently spooky seasonal shows and specialty seasonal meals gadgets. Tickets are $20-$26 for adults, $15-$20 for youths.

Oct. 3-5: Release Party for “Life of a Showgirl” at The Lindsay Theater

Bring your little Swifties to Sewickey for a weekend of viewing Taylor Swift’s newest music video, “The Fate of Ophelia,” together with behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot, model new lyric movies, and Taylor Swift’s never-before-seen private reflections on songs from her twelfth studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Tickets are $12, and it’s strongly steered to buy them forward of time since this may occasionally draw an enormous crowd.

Oct. 4: The Electric Playground at Hazelwood Green

Join Hazelwood Local for The Electric Playground, a free neighborhood celebration that brings collectively video games, performances and hands-on actions for all ages. Hosted in partnership with Hazelwood Local and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, this occasion will function a reside live performance by Squonk, free video video games trials, STEAM showcases, and greater than 30 meals and retail distributors. The Electric Playground isn’t nearly enjoyable — it’s an opportunity to spotlight the unbelievable creativity, tradition, and innovation taking place throughout the Steel City, multi function thrilling afternoon. Find all of the deets proper right here.

Oct. 4: Little Hoopers Basketball Clinic at Sewickley Community Center.

This occasion is open to children in grades Okay-2 and hosted by Premier Youth & Community Center. Led by native basketball coach Emily Cottrill, this clinic will let even the youngest athletes expertise the game and be taught the fundamentals. All talent ranges are welcome; no basketball expertise is required. Dinner will likely be offered. Participants should put on sneakers and may convey a water bottle. Parents are welcome to both drop off or keep and watch. The price is $20 and registration is required.

Oct. 5: Riverview Park Day

From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., households are invited to a free celebration of historic Riverview Park on Perry Hilltop for actions, music, and household enjoyable courtesy of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Find extra data here.

Oct. 10: Parents Night Out: Youth Power Up Party at Attack Theater

Calling all superheroes! Capes, masks and large imaginations are welcome at Attack Theatre’s Parents Night Out occasion. Kids ages 5 and up will spend the night dancing, creating heroic crafts, and remodeling into their favourite characters by way of imaginative actions — all whereas discovering the ability of motion and play. Meanwhile, mother and father can get pleasure from a well-deserved night time off within the coronary heart of Lawrenceville, figuring out their little heroes are protected, lively and having a blast. This occasion runs from 5 p.m. to eight p.m. and the associated fee is… nothing. Sign up for this free babysitting here.

Oct. 10-12: Fort Ligonier Days

For children who’re into historical past (and people who suppose they aren’t, however could have enjoyable), Fort Ligonier Days are the right solution to discover a few of this area’s colonial historical past. With distributors, music, reenactments and kid-friendly actions, there’s something enjoyable for households each day of the pageant. Find vendor data and the total schedule proper here.

Oct. 10 and 17: Spooky Spirits Walk at The Frick Pittsburgh

Explore the macabre, haunting historical past of Pittsburgh’s East End on a guided stroll of the Frick grounds. From town’s hyperlink to the “crime of the century” to the real-life origins of town’s most enduring city legends, uncover the darker facet of the East End. Two drink vouchers and a candy deal with are included in the price of the ticket. Register prematurely for the Oct. 10 and Oct. 17 periods. Tickets are $50 for grown-ups and $25 for college kids.

Oct. 11: Banned Books and Breakfast for Kids at Vintage Max Mercantile

Did that October 5-11 is Banned Books Week? Throughout historical past, varied artistic endeavors have brought about a stir, however why? Vintage Max Mercantile, a bookstore and reward store in Bellevue, concludes the week with a morning of donuts and banned books readings only for children! Grab a seat and hear as they learn some cherished – but banned – youngsters’s tales from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Find extra data right here. This occasion is free, and walk-ins are welcome.

Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25: “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” at Allegheny County Parks

Grab your warmest blanket and a Thermos of scorching apple cider! It’s time for Halloween Movies within the Parks. This not-so-spooky occasion visits Hartwood Acres, Settlers Cabin, Deer Lakes Park, and Roundhill Park this month. The PG-13 movie screens at nightfall. Admission is free. Find dates and locations here.

Oct. 18: Creatures and Crafts at The Ellis School

Join the Ellis School and Humane Animal Rescue Pittsburgh on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a morning of festive fall enjoyable. This free neighborhood occasion is open to children in grades 1–4 (with an grownup chaperone) and guarantees a mixture of creativity, studying and seasonal treats. They will even have a particular go to from a Humane Animal Rescue wildlife ambassador (that’s some sort of attention-grabbing creature!). Advanced free registration is required.

Oct. 18-19: Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival within the Strip District

Have you seen a pumpkin greater than a automotive? Well, it is best to. From a pie-eating contest and big pumpkin sculptures to a floating pumpkin regatta, this pageant celebrates all issues pumpkin. There will likely be meals, distributors, demonstrations and plenty of fall enjoyable. Admission is free.

Oct. 24-26: Explore Bats with Park Rangers at Allegheny County Parks

Pittsburgh households are fortunate to get so many probabilities to be taught from wonderful park rangers across the area. This weekend, children will find out about fascinating nocturnal aerial predators at ranger-led stations after which get an opportunity to calm down round a campfire. Enjoy a brief, guided stroll, with flashlights offered. Enrollment for this exercise is free.

Oct. 28-30: Creatures of the Night Hike at Schenley Park

Yet one other nice probability to be taught from our native park rangers! Join Pittsburgh Park Rangers for a twilight hike on considered one of three hikes, together with an exploration of vegetation, nocturnal animals and legendary cryptids. Registration is free, however required.

Oct. 31-Nov. 2: “Dracula” on the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

Back by widespread demand, PBT will carry out Michael Pink’s acclaimed Dracula ballet on the Benedum Center on Halloween weekend. See Count Dracula make his chilling return to the Benedum stage, simply in time for Halloween. Based on Bram Stoker’s traditional Gothic horror story, this ballet options dramatic choreography, beautiful storytelling, opulent costumes, theatrical units and a gripping unique rating by Philip Feeney. NOTE: This efficiency isn’t really useful for younger youngsters, however is suitable for youths ages 14 and up. Tickets could be bought here.

Riverview Park Day photograph at high of story courtesy of Pittsburgh Parks Convervancy.

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