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 [1]
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 [2]
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 [3]
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Dracula
Friday, October 31 through Sunday, November 2
Michael Pink’s sensuous ballet [4] 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 [5] 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 [6] 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 [7] 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 [8] 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.