8 Spooky-Good Halloween Party Recipes for Home or Office

From a color-changing Poison Apple Punch to mummified shepherd’s pies and blackberry spiders, these eight studio-tested recipes get oohs and aahs for their witty looks, and even more for their flavor.

6 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids, Inspired by Nature

Skip the store-bought costumes this year. With some simple materials—cardboard, butcher paper, wire clothes hangers—and a little imagination, you and the kiddos can craft these whimsical woodland creatures and enchanting insects, just in time for trick-or-treating in Pittsburgh.

Your Guide to Portals of Fear Haunted Attraction: Tickets, VIP Experience & What to Expect

The haunted house Portals of Fear features great performers and a memorable theme.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s ‘Giselle’ Is Fall’s Creepiest Ballet 

Just in time for Halloween, PBT kicks off its season with one of ballet’s darkest tales, complete with doomed romance, supernatural vengeance, and murderous ghosts who really know how to hold a grudge. But why does the music sound so lovely, when everyone is dancing themselves to death?

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These 10 Pittsburgh Legends Reveal Their Star on the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame for the 2026 Induction

Former Penguins owner Mario Lemieux, broadcaster Myron Cope, and photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris were among the 10 honorees celebrated at the Strip District Terminal.

Collier’s Cuts: In ‘The Social Reckoning,’ Aaron Sorkin Revisits Facebook, Where Things Have Gotten Worse

Sixteen years later, Sorkin returns to the topic of Facebook with The Social Reckoning, writing and directing an account of a rare moment when it looked like Mark Zuckerberg might actually be forced to confront the consequences of his actions.

Blue Fashion & Interior Design Ideas in Pittsburgh to Create a Calm, Stylish Presence

Discover blue interior design ideas and luxury fashion from Pittsburgh designers and boutiques like Larrimor's, Carabella, and madDesigns.

Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ at Places It Was Shot Near Pittsburgh

If spooky season has you thinking about this cinematic masterpiece, there’s two great ways to celebrate it this month at filming locations near Pittsburgh.

8 Lamb Recipes to Celebrate 35 Years of ‘The Silence of the Lambs’

Thirty-five years after Pittsburgh’s Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall gave Hannibal Lecter his cage, TABLE serves up eight lamb recipes for a watch party worth screaming about.

Jack O’Lantern Roasted Beets with Apple Cider Glaze

Before pumpkins, jack o’lanterns were carved from root vegetables. We carve golden beets instead, roast them until tender, and drizzle them with a brown sugar and apple cider glaze. Devilishly delicious.

Roasted Squash Salad with Mozzarella Skulls for Halloween

Roasted dumpling squash, crisp apple, kale, and pepitas make a healthy base. Grinning mozzarella skulls, shaped in a candy mold, and a homemade fig and honey vinaigrette make it a Halloween showpiece.

Mummified Shepherd’s Pie in Individual Crocks for Halloween

Piped stripes of mashed potatoes and a pair of candy eyes mummify our classic shepherd’s pie. Baked in individual crocks, it’s buffet-friendly and perfect for your next gathering of goblins.

Batty Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Harissa Hand Pies

A thick coat of glossy black sesame seeds makes these bat-shaped hand pies unlike any other Halloween appetizer, and a filling of sweet potato, black beans, harissa, and hot honey will have you coming back for more. Which is more than can be said for actual bats.

6 Frozen Cocktail Recipes for a Sweltering Pittsburgh Summer

From dill-infused vodka and coffee ice cubes to Aleppo pepper, these inventive frozen cocktail recipes from Pittsburgh's Fig & Ash deliver a wallop of flavor with every icy sip.

Disney Adult Dole Whip Cocktail

You don't have to go all the way to Disney to recreate this treat and you can even upgrade it to a cocktail for the adults in the room.

Frozen Tiki-Style Espresso Martini

Adding in flavors of banana and coconut with a frozen finish.

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Pittsburgh’s Best New Restaurants and Bars of 2026

From a Hungarian-inspired dining room earning national acclaim to a volcano-powered tiki bar and a speakeasy with caviar-topped late-night snacks, these are the openings making Pittsburgh hungry for more.

The Facts: Discover Everything Pittsburgh Public Schools Has to Offer

Where your child goes to school is one of the biggest choices your family will make. That's why Pittsburgh Public Schools puts the facts first in their message.

The 20 Best Pumpkin Patches Around Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh’s pumpkin patches are no longer just garden variety places to grab a Halloween gourd. Now they’re autumnal extravaganzas, with everything from hayrides and petting zoos to mini golf, zip lines, pumpkin-launching cannons, and on-site eateries. If Linus had to wait for the Great Pumpkin here, he could do a lot worse.

Pittsburgh’s Best Halloween Ghost Tours, Haunted Walks, and Paranormal Events

Pittsburgh’s ghosts have stories to tell—and this month, you can hear them on a riverboat, inside a 100-year-old manor, at an historic village, and on the streets where some of the city’s strangest stories unfolded.

Berry Scary Spider Treats with Blackberries and Chocolate

One blackberry, one blueberry, a little melted chocolate, and two candy eyes. That’s all it takes to make these funny, delicious Halloween spiders for your cheese board, dessert, or sundae.

Pumpkin Brown Butter Shortbread Ghost Cookies

These ghost-shaped shortbread cookies are made with pumpkin butter, cinnamon, and rich brown butter for a warm fall flavor.

5 Southwestern Green Chile Recipes to Try at Home

Editor-at-Large Gabe Gomez shares recipes with readers to create an entire five-course meal.

Green Chile Corn Madeleines with Smoked Honey Butter

These soft, golden madeleines combine sweet corn with roasted Hatch green chile for a mild kick.

Pumpkin Spice Martini Recipe: A Fall Cocktail That’s Hauntingly Good

Spice-infused vodka, espresso, and caramel syrup make a fall cocktail that works at happy hour and at the dinner table.

Colorful Cocktails to Cure the Blues

Drink the rainbow to cure the blues.

Grigio Spritz

Pinot Grigio, sparkling lemonade, fresh citrus juices, and fragrant basil for a light drink.

Frozen Melon Gin Spritz

Choose between cantaloupe or honeydew for a cocktail that'll take you to your happy place.

Horror and Thriller Books to Read From Pittsburgh Authors

Pittsburgh has a whole pumpkin patch full of horror and thriller authors writing books that take you as light or as dark as you want to go.

Palm Palm in East Liberty Named One of America’s Best New Restaurants

Here’s why Yelp named Palm Palm, a Legacy Hospitality restaurant, among the 25 best new restaurants in the country for 2026.

Janine Falvo Brings Her North Side Palate Home to Fairmont Pittsburgh

After two decades of cooking in Orlando, Sonoma, and Atlanta, the Top Chef veteran takes charge of Downtown’s fl.2 restaurant and every banquet, gala, and wedding at the Fairmont Pittsburgh.

Collier’s Cuts: Robert Pattinson Gets Close to an Oscar in ‘Primetime’ — While Brad Pitt Is Lost in the Woods in ‘Heart of the...

Sean Collier takes a look at Robert Pattinson in the new movie 'Primetime' and then checks out a shared screen from Brad Pitt and a dog in 'Heart of the Beast'.

Shop of the Week: Buck Mason in Sewickley is a Labor of Love

Of the Buck Mason stores across the U.S., the Sewickley location is particularly special thanks to husband Erik Ford and wife Leanne Ford.

The Best of Maison et Objet and Paris Design Week 2026: Ceramics, Color, and Craft

Ceramics at monumental scale, glass that seems to boil, and a rising tide of purple: the standout designers and objects from this fall’s Maison&Objet and Paris Design Week.

How to Make Decorating Decisions You Won’t Regret: Smart Ideas From a Pittsburgh Interior Designer

For an interior designer who spends her workdays immersed in what’s new and what’s next, Colleen Simonds never chased trends when it came to decorating her Pittsburgh home. Nearly a decade later, she still wouldn’t change a thing. The secret to her pick-and-stick decisions? Trust what you love, design for how you want to feel, and commit to choices that can go the distance. Although nine years in, she might be rethinking that ice maker.

Inside a Modern Rhode Island Cottage Inspired by Childhood Memories

Explore a modern Rhode Island cottage inspired by coastal memories, classic woodwork, vintage finds, and modern comforts.

Head Downtown for Halloween Fun, Photo Ops, and Vendors at the Pittsburgh Playhouse’s Fall Fest

Pittsburgh Playhouse's Fall Fest brings family-friendly crafts and activities, costumes and games, and a Halloween performance to Downtown.

Your Guide to Mr. Smalls Theatre: Ticket Upgrades, Bag Policy, Parking, and More

Here’s what you need to know about parking, transportation, bags, food, drinks and navigating Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale.

Dine and Stay in Living History… and Maybe Spot a Ghost at the Jean Bonnet Tavern

Along the Lincoln Highway, you can fill up on a hearty meal then tuck in for the night at the Jean Bonnet Tavern — and, perhaps, say hello to a ghost or two.

Fall Outdoor Activities and Adventures Near Pittsburgh—and One Worth the Drive

When the weather turns crisper, head outdoors for some autumn adventuring that isn’t the usual pumpkin patch. Try fall foliage hikes, haunted trail races, a UV-lit nature walk, and one very extreme jump off a bridge—if you dare.

Best Halloween Plays and Musicals in Pittsburgh: The Season’s Spookiest—and Silliest—Shows

From Dracula with a comic spin to Rocky Horror with props and plenty of audience participation, these Pittsburgh plays and musicals are bringing some theatrical tricks and treats to the stage in October.

Step Into Artist Amanda Ross-Ho’s Childhood Home at Mattress Factory

Reconstructed at 75% scale, the second floor of Amanda Ross-Ho’s childhood home at Mattress Factory looks convincing enough to invite recognition while remaining persistently unfamiliar.

Why the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh Is Still Singing After 118 Years — and Why It Matters

Music Director Daniel Singer takes us behind-the-scenes at the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh.

Sister Shelly Farabaugh: Prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh

Sister Michele “Shelly” Farabaugh was voted Prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh on April 16, 2026. Learn her story.

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Pittsburgh’s Best Views and Seafood

Pittsburgh's iconic seafood restaurant with the best view of the city is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

HEAD OF THE TABLE: The Leaders of Pittsburgh’s Local Businesses, July 2026

We're continuing our celebration of Pittsburgh's local businesses and the passionate people whose vision, talent, and hard work help our communities thrive.

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