September 26, 2024
By: Rachel Lau
Spooky season is here!
Around the City:
Jack O' Lantern ExtravaganzaOctober 3-November 3 | Pittsburgh Zoo
Thousands of artistically carved pumpkins will glow in the night during the walk-through Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza. These gourd-geous works of art will feature beloved Zoo animals and familiar characters from the worlds of entertainment, science, fantasy, pop culture, sports, and more, presented with sound, light, and other special effects. This family friendly event is the perfect combination of nighttime fun, the spirit of autumn, and artistry.
Phantom Fall Fest
October 4 | Kennywood
Kennywood's signature spooky-season event lets you do Halloween your way depending on the time of day. Come early for family-friendly fun, including festive food and a unique autumn atmosphere. Plus, enjoy your favorite coasters and rides during the day! Then, when the sun goes down, the Phantom takes screams to the extreme with six haunted houses and four scare zones.
Phipps Fall Flower Show
October 5-27 | Phipps Conservatory
Phipps' Fall Flower Show: Rhythm and Blooms celebrates an array of musical genres accompanied by countless chrysanthemums in marvelous shapes, sizes and colors. Each room is inspired by a different genre of music, from rock and roll to classical, jazz, hip hop and more!
Neighborhood Flea
October 13 | South Side Works
Shop Flea sellers including new and returning flea friends selling: vintage, collections, handmade wares, small batch food, sweets, flowers, drinks and more! We'll still have your favorite food trucks and some new activities!
Pittsburgh Coffee Week
October 13-19 | All over the city
Pittsburgh Coffee Week (PCW) is an annual series of coffee-themed community events organized by coffeehouses, roasters, and organizations affiliated with Pittsburgh’s coffee industry. We strive to provide a platform for businesses to present themselves, build community among coffee establishments, support and provide opportunities to local coffee professionals, grow and engage non-professional coffee enthusiasts, and increase the visibility of coffee in the Pittsburgh region.
Around Bakery Square:
OktoberfestOctober 4-5 | City Kitchen
Grab your steins, savor delicious Bavarian bites, and groove to the oompah tunes at Bakery Square's Oktoberfest! Join us at City Kitchen for a two-day long Oktoberfest celebration.
Trivia Night
October 10 | City Kitchen
Join us as we put your knowledge and love for trivia to the test at City Kitchen - Bakery Square, where you'll compete for prizes and pride! Play for a chance to win a $50 gift card to City Kitchen!
Steel City Squash Happy Hour
October 11 | City Kitchen
Play in an open squash session at the brand new Steel City Squash facility in the Larimer neighborhood. Head over to City Kitchen afterward for $2 off drinks and mingle with fellow players. All skill levels welcome!
Halloween Movie Trivia
October 24 | City Kitchen
Big fan of Halloween movies? Join us as we put your knowledge and love for Halloween movies to the test at City Kitchen - Bakery Square, where you'll compete for prizes and pride! Play for a chance to win a $50 gift card to City Kitchen!
Halloween Hooplah
October 26 | Lawn
Head over to Bakery Square for some Halloween Hooplah! Select your pumpkin from the "Urban Pumpkin Patch," enjoy complimentary childrens activities, snack on some sweet treats and more! Activities include:
- Festive Face Paint
- Pumpkin decorating
- Complimentary Kettle Corn and Cotton Candy Spooky Scavenger Hunt
- Trick or Treat table
- Halloween Movies on the big screen
- Donation-based Urban Pumpkin Patch (proceeds to benefit Larimer Consensus Group)
Takos & Trivia
Every Tuesday | tako torta
Grab a marg and take a seat because trivia is getting SPICY! Trivia is hosted by the amazing minds at Buzzworthy Pub Trivia. Join from the bar, the jungle, the lounge, anywhere in the restaurant! All questions are posted on the big screens so you can play along wherever you are.
Find more October events at BKSQ here.
See ya in November!