Fall is my absolute favorite time of year! The beautiful colors, the fantastic (usually) weather… Finally swapping summer’s swampy weather and lemonade for cool days and red wine. It is a welcomed change of pace after how It is also a great time of year to get outside and take part in some of the tons of activities the county has to offer! Between fall festivals and spooky parades, there will be plenty to choose from!
Fall Festivals
Weekend of October 3rd
Chippewa United Methodist Church on Darlington Road. Lots of fun for games for the kiddos on Saturday, along with pumpkin wagons, a bake sale and plenty of other activities. 10am-2pm. www.chippewaumc.org
Vanport Fall Festival, VFW Jefferson Street. The Crows Run Band will start playing at 1pm and there will be food booths, pumpkin painting and more. 12pm-5pm. 724-601-9953
Heritage Days Festival, Buttermilk Falls. Horse drawn wagon rides, live entertainment, crafts and food, even a petting zoo and pony rides! This festival also runs Sunday, October 4th as well. 8am-6pm www.villageofhomewoodjunction.org
Weekend of October 10th
Center Township Fall Festival, Center Grange Road. Held at the Fred Taddeo Park. There will be food, games, pumpkin patch and hay ride. Parade starts at 11:30am festival runs 12pm– 6pm. 724-774-0271 www.centerrec.com
Bridgewater Annual Pumpkinfest, Bridge Street. To open this years festivities will be a ‘Flag Retirement Service and Ceremony’. Sandy the Witch will be there, along with a petting zoo, pumpkin maze, crafts and more. 10am-3pm. 724-709-8432
Hopewell Fall Fest, Hopewell Community Park .All day pancakes (yay!), hayrides, corn maze, even a wild animal show. Tons more too! 8am-3pm 724-378-1460. www.hopewelltwp.com
South Side Historical Village Fall Social, Hookstown. Spend the day in this historic village and enjoy demonstrations, bake goods, a barn dance, apple cider press, and more. 11am-3pm.724-899-4165 www.sshva.wordpress.com
Saints Peter and Paul, Beaver. Fall festival runs all weekend, with a merchandise bingo on Friday, games and bounce house on Saturday and a large pasta dinner on Sunday. 7pm-9pm Friday, 2pm-8pm Saturday, 1pm-7pm Sunday. www.ssppbeaver.org
Weekend of October 17th
16th Annual Applebutter Fest, Vicary Mansion Freedon. Tour the Vicary Mansion and celebrate all things applebutter at this fun festival! 10am-5pm. www.bchrif.org
2nd Annual Autumn Splendor Tour, various locations throughout the County. Check out the website for exact locations and times, but this sounds like a great day! Check out local galleries, shops, make-your-own craft classes. www.straycatarts.com
Pumpkin Pancake Brunch, Harmony Museum’s Stewart Hall. Pumpkin and buttermilk pancakes is what’s on the menu! 9am-1:30pm. www.harmonymuseum.org
Weekend of October 24th
New Brighton Children’s HarvestFest, Townsend Park New Brighton. Bring the kiddos to build their own scarecrow! Drinks and snack will be provided. 12pm-2pm. www.newbrighton.org
Spooky Events
October 18th
Spooky Rails Train Show, Shenago Township. All age train show $5 for kids aged 13+, Kids 12 and under are free. 10am-3pm. www.blrhs.org
October 21st
New Brighton 1 mile Dash and Halloween Parade, main street New Brighton. The event starts at 5:30pm with the dash and the parade begins at 6pm. www.nbarc.net
October 24
An Evening of Tales and Hauntings, Vicary Mansion Freedom. 6:30pm is a presentation by the Center for Unexplained Phenomena, 7:15pm starts the judged costume contest (zombie is the theme!), and 8pm starts the story telling. Bring a chair and your stories to tell. $13 per person. Pre-registration required for this event. www.bchrlf.org
Beaver Falls Trick or Treat, 7th Avenue. Trick or treat through town! 1pm-3pm. 724-847-2808 x201
Beaver Halloween Parade, starts at Snitgers Bike Shop on Third Street. Be a part of the parade and the trick or treat through the shops. 9:45am gather to participate, parade starts at 10am. www.beaverareachamber.com
October 25th
YMCA Trick or Treat, New Brighton. Fun and safe night of fun for the kiddos in costume! 5:30pm. www.beavercountyymca.com
October 30-November 1
Night of the Living Dead Opera, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. Full length opera of George Romero’s cult classic. Parental discretion advised! 7:30pm Friday and Saturday, 2pm Sunday www.lppacenter.org
Not to sound cliché…. But happy Fall y’all! J
