The Best Corn Mazes Near Pittsburgh to Visit This Fall

You’ll be totally shucked when you head into these confounding corn mazes, where getting lost is the point and getting out can require solving intricate designs, navigating by flashlight, sipping wine—or all three.

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.

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.

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3 Things You Didn’t Know About Fallingwater and Frank Lloyd Wright

For Fallingwater’s 90th anniversary, its director, Justin Gunther, shares three surprising things you may not know about Frank Lloyd Wright and the iconic home he built over a waterfall. And with the Laurel Highlands peaking with autumn color, there’s no better time to visit—or revisit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Frozen Sauvignon Blanc Cocktail

A smooth, icy slush with bright citrus flavors and a spicy touch of jalapeno.

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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.

Olivia Rodrigo at PPG Paints Arena: What to Know Before You Go

We've got 'real big expectations' for Olivia's two nights in Pittsburgh. Make sure you're prepared with information on parking, bag policies, ticketing, and more.

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.

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.

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.

Savory Pumpkin Dip with a Halloween Skull Cheese Board

Bacon, garlic, shallot, and cheddar turn pumpkin into a bewitching savory dip, and a brie skull with a salami wig and a crown of marigolds turns the cheese board around it into the life of the party.

Colorful Cocktails to Cure the Blues

Drink the rainbow to cure the blues.

Lamb Loin With Green Chile Harissa

This lamb loin with green chile harissa combines tender lamb with a spicy green chile sauce and smooth chickpea purée.

Poison Apple Punch: A Color-Changing Halloween Cocktail

Poison Apple Punch is a fun Halloween drink made with ginger beer, apple cider, vodka, prosecco, and butterfly pea tea.

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.

Blackberry Bourbon Bramble with Blackberry Popsicles

Because we're all kids at heart, everyone at TABLE perks up when they see a popsicle garnishing a cocktail.

Collier’s Cuts: Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson Face Off in ‘Verity’ While Tom Cruise Goes Wild in ‘Digger’

Sean Collier takes a look at two very different releases at the movie theater this week with Anne Hathaway in Verity and Tom Cruise in Digger.

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'.

Collier’s Cuts: Director Zach Cregger Follows ‘Weapons’ with a New ‘Resident Evil’ Movie

Zach Cregger follows up 'Weapons' by reviving a horror property that never had a signature movie: 'Resident Evil.' Is it worth the watch?

Your Fall 2026 Horoscope for the Autumn Equinox

See how planetary aspects influence your life during this transformative season.

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.

The Hottest Interior Design Trends for 2027: More Pattern, More Personality, More Craft, More Everything

Textile designer and trendspotter Saana Baker traveled to the world’s leading design fairs to suss out what’s shaping interiors for 2027. Her takeaways: goodbye bland, hello decorative excess, unruly botanicals, custom-looking textiles, and patterns packed with history and meaning.

‘Ulster American’ Heats Up barebones in Braddock With a Three-way Brawl

David Ireland’s dark comedy closes the company’s 23rd season, October 9 through 25.

The 10 Best Horror Movies You Can Watch in Pittsburgh Movie Theaters This October

Here are the 10 best horror movies you can see at Pittsburgh-area theaters this October — unranked, because we just can’t pick favorites.

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.

Guide to PPG Paints Arena: Seats, Parking & Nearby Dining

Get insider information about PPG Paints Arena, including bag policies, parking tips, and dining options nearby.

Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s Colleen Doyno Shares How to Watch a Musical

Colleen Doyno shared some thoughts on appreciating and watching musicals with us in advance of PMT’s upcoming revival of Evil Dead: The Musical.

5 of the Best Haunted Houses and Attractions in Pittsburgh to Fill Your Spooky Season

Fill your calendar with frights, from traditional spookhouses to full fall festivals — many add drinks, carnival games and 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.

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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