Editors’ pick: Pumpkin Patch Parade

Saturday, October 25

Mt. Lebanon’s annual family-friendly parade will run along Washington Road, starting at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery and ending at Lebanon Avenue. The parade begins at 11 a.m. Trick-or-treat takes place on October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Project TND (Towards no Drug Abuse) @ Outreach Teen & Family Services

Saturdays, October 4, 11, and 18

Group counseling program for teens and young adults, 14-19, to stop or reduce their use of cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana and/or hard drugs. The program also strives to stop or reduce weapon carrying and victimization. $175 for all three sessions; not covered by insurance. 615 Washington Road Terrace Level 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. outreachteen.org/event

Autumn Greek Food Fair

Wednesday, October 1 and Thursday, October 2

Enjoy a variety of Greek favorites, such as pastitsio and spanakopita, baklava and more. Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 123 Gilkeson Road. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. holycrosspgh.org

Neighborhood Flea

Sunday, October 12 and Saturday, October 25

Shop vintage, handmade goods, small batch food, food trucks, entertainment and more on October 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or at the Night Market, October 25, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the SouthSide Works. neighborhoodflea.com

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Dracula

Friday, October 31 through Sunday, November 2

Michael Pink’s sensuous ballet unfolds like a silent movie, featuring dramatic choreography, exquisite storytelling, opulent costumes, theatrical sets, a gripping score and haunting special effects.

Purses and Power Tools Bingo

Saturday, October 11

This fundraiser features bingo, raffles, designer purses and brand-name power tools. The $50 admission benefits the Junior League of Pittsburgh’s mission to advance women’s leadership and to combat food insecurity. Heidelberg Volunteer Fire Department, 456 1st Street, Carnegie. Doors open at 1 p.m., bingo starts at 2 p.m.

Celebrity Hoops for Hospice

Wednesday, October 22

Charity basketball game featuring Penguins, Pirates and Steelers alumni including Steve Blass and Neil Walker. Free autographs, half-time shot contests and chances to win signed Cam Heyward and Evgeni Malkin merch. Proceeds benefit Family Hospice children’s bereavement programs. Baldwin High School, 4653 Clairton Boulevard. 7 p.m.

Laser Family Halloween

Through October

Have a ghoulish good time at the Carnegie Science Center with Halloween hits such as The Addams Family, Ghostbusters and Beetlejuice. Do the Monster Mash and the Time Warp and enjoy eerie classics such as Thriller and Superstition under the lasers.

Book Banning: Past and Present Concerns

Friday, October 10

The Mt. Lebanon Public Library is hosting a panel discussion from 7 to 8:30 p.m., on the history and current state of book banning in America. At press time, the makeup of the panel were still being determined. Refreshments will be provided.

Stilwell Scares

Saturday, October 25 and Friday, October 31

Homemade haunted house created by Mt. Lebanon High School student Merritt Pittle. Walk through four creative, scary scenes with animatronics and props. 124 Stilwell Court, 6 to 8 p.m. Free admission. Monetary donations for Animal Friends accepted.