October 22
Children’s Halloween Luminary Trail Walk
Panhandle Trail, McDonald Trail Station. Sponsored by Washington County Parks & Recreation & McDonald Area Redevelopment Assn. Bring your young ghosts & goblins dressed in costume for a luminary lit walk on the Panhandle Trail. Tricks & treats provided to children under the age of 12 with family. Free admission; RSVP required; 7pm. 724-228-6867 www.mcdonaldtrailstation.com www.co.washington.pa.us
October 24
Jazz Brunch
Calendar of Events
The George Washington Hotel. Sponsored by the Washington Jazz Society. Held on the fourth Sunday of each month. Jam sessions are also held the second Tuesday of each month. Free admission. 724-229-1906
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October 27
Charleroi’s Halloween Spooktacular
Downtown Charleroi. Sponsored by TEAM Charleroi Business & Community Alliance. Join us for the largest Spookfest in the Valley. Trick or treat at downtown businesses, then enter the Halloween parade. Prizes awarded! 724-483-3070 www.teamcharleroi.org
October 27
Monongahela Halloween Parade
Chess Park, Rt 88 South to 2nd Street. Sponsored by the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce. The Ringgold High School Band leads the parade featuring individuals, groups, floats, mini floats, scouts & schools. $500 in cash prizes will be awarded. 6-8:30pm. 724-258-5919 www.cityofmonongahela-pa.gov
October 27
Annual Halloween “Boo Review” Costume Contest and Parade
Washington Crown Center. Calling all ghosts, princesses & super heroes! Join us for our Annual Costume Contest & Parade through the mall. 6:30pm. 724-228-4270 www.shopwashingtoncrown.com
October 28
Bill Schempp Memorial Smog-Halloween Parade McKean Avenue, Donora. 3rd annual event sponsored by the Donora Smog Commemoration Committee. Parade honoring the late Bill Schempp & the Donora Fire Company for their life-saving efforts during the
environmental disaster of 1948 “Killer Smog.” Free admission; line up 5pm; parade 6pm. 724-379-7387 www.donorasmog.com
October 30
Auction Company. Come join the fun. Open to the public. Check website for dates & times. Free admission. 724-222-8020 www.3riversauction.com
November 13
Steel City Reptile Expo
Washington County Fairgrounds. Come buy, sell & trade. Thousands of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates & dry goods at wholesale prices. Visit website for more details & vendor list. Adults $6; children 2-10 $3; under 2 free; 9am-4pm. 724-980-9911 www.steelcityreptileexpo.com
Monster Mash
Downtown Canonsburg. 3rd annual event sponsored by Our Town Cooperative Main Street Program. Spooky scavenger hunt through downtown followed by a monster mash with music, games, prizes, costume judging & much more! Free admission. 724-745-1515 www.downtowncanonsburg.org
October 30
Halloween 3 Tier Tea
Goody Two Shoes English Tea Room and Collectible Shoppe. Come for a goulish event. Door prize given. RSVP by Oct 23; 12:30 pm. 724-258-2244 www.teamap.com
October 30
Halloween Harvest at the Quail
The Shoppes at Quail Acres. Celebrate Autumn’s bounty. Join in the fall festivities that include good food, music & entertainment. 724-222-6077 www.quailacres.com
October 30
Halloween Party
Recreation Station. 3rd annual event. Join us for fun & surprises! Costume contest at noon. Games & prizes. Bring your own pumpkin to decorate! Must pre-register! Admission. 11am-2pm. 724-223-7805 www.recstation.org
October 31
Washington Antiques Fair Consol Energy Park. 32nd annual event sponsored by The Old Show Antiques, Inc. Hundreds of dealers. I-70 Exit 15. Turn right then right again into the mall’s parking lot. Stadium is on hill overlooking the mall. Adults $3; 12 & under free; 8am-2pm. 724-942-0357 www.washingtonantiquesfair.com
November November – December
Christmas Candlelight Tours
Montgomery Mansion Bed & Breakfast. Tour this lovely Victorian mansion by candlelight – finish your evening with a festive Victorian tea. $25. 724-663-7767 pittsburghhomes@hotmail.com
Weekends in November
Antique Auction
Three Rivers Auction Gallery. Sponsored by The Three Rivers
www.VisitWashingtonCountyPA.com
November 5-7
Holiday Open House
November 2
Election Day Soup & Bake Sale
McDonald Trail Station. Homemade soups, hot dogs & many baked goods. Vote, eat in or take out for lunch or dinner. Delicious! 7am-7pm. 724-926-8808 or 724-926-2861 www.mcdonaldtrailstation.com
November 4
Open House
Western Area Career & Technology Center. Tour the facility. Discuss the programs that are offered in health, business, construction, industry & logistics. Register for classes. 6-8:30pm. 724-746-2890 www.wactc.net
November 5-6
Jumonville French & Indian War Seminar
Jumonville Retreat Center. 22nd annual event sponsored by the Braddock Road Preservation Association. Come to the mountaintop where Washington & Jumonville clashed & hear noted historians, filmmakers & international speakers bring the stories to life! See artifacts & books for sale. Call for rates & details. Fri opening reception 7pm; Sat seminar 8am-5:30pm. 724-439-4912 or 1-800-463-7688 www.braddockroadpa.org
November 5-7
Christmas in the Village
Burgettstown (Eldersville). 23rd annual event. Crafters, parade, chili cook-off, museum & homemade food throughout the Village. Free admission & parking. 10am-5pm. 724-947-9015 www.christmasinthevillagepa.com
November 5-7
Holiday Open House
Heart’s in the Attic. Our primitive country shop will be decorated & ready for your holiday gift buying. Pencil & primitive twig trees & snowmen. 10am-6pm. heartsattic@pulsenet.com
The Riverside Village Shoppes. 19th annual event. Come to enjoy special holiday savings & a warm cup of wassail! The Serendipity Tea Room will feature some special menu items too! Free admission; Fri & Sat 11am-9pm; Sun Noon-6pm. 724-483-2290 www.riversidevillageshoppes.com
November 5-7
West Virginia Arts & Crafts Christmas Spectacular
Mylan Park, Hazel & JW Ruby Community Center, Morgantown, WV. Sponsored by the Family Festivals Assn, Inc. Just in time for the holidays! Shop over 160 booths of florals, decorative painting, jewelry, wood, dips & mixes & more! Adults $5.50; seniors (65+) $5; children 6-12 $1; under 6 free; Fri & Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. 724-863-4577 www.familyfestivals.com
November 8-29
Poinsettias & Wreath Sale
ARC Human Services, Inc. Workshop. 7th annual event. We offer many sizes & colors of poinsettias. Also available are cyclamen, amaryllis, pine wreaths, swags, centerpieces, roping crosses & grave pillows. Delivery date Dec 6. 724-222-6960 www.aadvantageinc.org
November 12-14
Holiday Open House
Willow Creek Crossing. 13th annual event. Join us as we celebrate the season filled to the brim with Santas, snowmen & holiday décor ready & waiting to satisfy all your shopping needs! 11am-6pm. 724-693-0191 willowcreekcrossing@verizon.net
November 13
Vendor Fair
Recreation Station. 3rd annual event. Your children can play while you shop…what could be better?! Free raffles, activities & surprises! Free admission; 10am-2pm. 724-223-7805 www.recstation.org
November 18
Santa’s Arrival Parade
Washington Crown Center. Our annual parade features local high school bands, police & fire departments, clowns & of course...arriving in a horsedrawn carriage, Santa! 6pm. 724-228-4270 www.shopwashingtoncrown.com
November 19-21
Greater Pittsburgh Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular
Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville, PA. 13th annual event sponsored by Family Festivals Assn, Inc. Over 200 artists & craftsmen featuring hand-crafted furniture, florals, ceramics, decorative painting, pet products & more! Visit with Santa! Adults $5.50; seniors (65+) $5; children 612 $1; under 6 free; Fri 10am-9pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. 724-863-4577 www.familyfestivals.com
November 19-21, 27-28
Christmas Open House
Greene County Historical Society Museum. See website for details. 724-627-3204 www.greenecountyhistory.com
November 20-21
Christmas at the Quail
The Shoppes at Quail Acres. Fill a gift box with your choice of specialty items from each store. Enjoy special goodies of the season. 724-222-6077 www.quailacres.com
November 26-28
Midnight Madness Sale Tanger Outlet Center. Nothing beats TangerStyle with brands you know, choices you want & prices you’ll love. 724-225-8435 www.tangeroutlet.com