Fall is a great time of year in Pittsburgh. There are so many things to do for all ages from pumpkin patches to amusement parks. Here are some of my favorites!
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All Things Fall!
Over 3000 carved pumpkins will decorate the Jack O’ Lantern Extravaganza at the Pittsburgh Zoo this October. In addition to the pumpkins, there will also be activities for children and seasonal things to eat. This is a fun thing to do with people of ...
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium - Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza
Starting October 4th, you can visit Phipps’ Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan. This installation celebrates the prominence of the chrysanthemum in Japanese culture through vibrant autumnal displays. Mums in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors...
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens - Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan
Fort Ligonier Days is a 3 day festival that commemorates a key battle in the French & Indian War. During the festival you can stroll through the city looking at craft vendors, listen to live music, watch the parade, eat delicious fall foods, and ...
Fort Ligonier Days - Family Fall Festival
Nothing makes you feel more at home in Pittsburgh than taking a cruise on the Gateway Clipper. They have so many fun fall and Halloween themed events happening this October. There is a Halloween Fun Kids Cruise where your kids can dress up, dance and...
Gateway Clipper - Three Rivers Sightseeing & Dining Riverboat Cruises
Phantom Fall Fest at Kennywood Amusement Park is a great way to ride some rides and walk through some haunted houses. Earlier in the day they have family friendly events, then the scare zones open later in the evening. This allows people of all ages ...
Kennywood - Phantom Fall Fest
Get in the spooky spirit with a fall beverage and explore the macabre, haunting history of Pittsburgh’s East End on a guided walk of The Frick Pittsburgh’s grounds. From Pittsburgh’s link to the “crime of the century” to the real life origins of the ...
The Frick Pittsburgh - Spooky Spirits Walk
Grab your team and test your spooky season knowledge during a Halloween-themed trivia night at the Frick! Trivia will include four rounds of questions and prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place.
The Frick Pittsburgh - Halloween Trivia Night
A traditional tiered tea service, with a twist! Designed for our younger visitors, or those young at heart, that want to get dressed up for all the treats and none of the tricks! Visitors are invited to dress up in a costume and participate in a high...
The Frick Pittsburgh - Trick or Tea
When: Friday, October 17, 6:00–10:00 p.m. Where: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tickets: $30 ($25 for Carnegie Museums Members) What lurks in Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s haunted halls? Monsters, mayhem, and Halloween surprises will greet...
Carnegie Museum of Natural History - Haunted Museum (21+)
Trick or Treat Events
ZooBoo is a kid's friendly Halloween event at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. Kids can wear their favorite costume and trick or treat throughout the zoo Saturdays, October 18 - 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sundays, October 19 - 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Daytime weekends only, Saturday & Sunday, October 18, 19, 25, and 26.
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium - ZooBoo
Kids will be able to go on a scavenger hunt throughout the museum to look for clues that take them to different trick or treat stations. There will also be a lot of Halloween themed activities like face painting, a photo booth and a spooky story time...
Heinz History Center - Haunted History Center Halloween
Now through October 26, visit Idlewild for festive fall fun during HALLOWBOO! You can trick or treat through Storybook Forest. They have daily meet and greets with Daniel Tiger and Spookley the Square Pumpkin. Plus enjoy festive fall treats and décor...
HALLOWBOO | Idlewild & SoakZone
Fall Festivals & Pumpkin Patches
My family loves to go here every year. Our favorite thing to do is take the hayride up to the pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkins. Another fun thing to do is walk through the fall festival to look at all of their cartoon and nursery rh...
Triple B Farms Fall Festival and Farm Market
Enjoy a hayride to the pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkin. Have fun walking through a 3 acre corn maze. They also have live music, food trucks, bounce houses and so much more! Every Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM September 20th...
Trax Farms - Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
I had a great time at the Fall Festival last year with my Toddler. You can pick your own pumpkins, apples and flowers. They have play houses for little kids to play in. There is also great food and cider. It is open every Saturday from 10-5 and Sunda...