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.
These Halloween outings in and around Pittsburgh bring just enough kid-sized spookiness to trick-or-treating, trolley rides, corn mazes, pumpkin adventures, and autumn-inspired crafts.
Be warned: hitting up every event in our biggest-ever guide to Pittsburgh’s autumn and Halloween events will leave you in grave condition. So pace yourself for 31 days of apple everything, pumpkin carving, fresh-pressed cider, steam engines, historical reenactments, and one-ton gourds so massive they’ll stop you dead.
So you’ve aged out of trick-or-treating. Congrats: You now have an all-access pass to grown-up Halloween in Pittsburgh, with adults-only parties, creepy cocktails, drag and comedy shows and DJs—and the chance to find out what really goes bump in the night.
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.
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'.
Two popular Pittsburgh pop-up restaurants—La Grassa and Lulá’ La Chula—are getting permanent homes this fall, bringing Detroit-style pizza to Lawrenceville and Oaxacan cooking to Etna.
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.
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.
DJ and music expert Selecta picks his most anticipated Pittsburgh concerts for the rest of 2026 from returning hometown heroes to international superstars.
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.
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.
Now at Scratch, the Troy Hill restaurant committed to locally sourced everything, chef Peter Henry will level up Pennsylvania-grown ingredients and seasonal simplicity with dishes like oil-and-salt-cured eggplant and popcorn grits.
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.
Part nightlife, part neighborhood festival, night markets turn Pittsburgh’s streets into alfresco parties after dark. Here’s where to shop local, catch live music, grab a bite, and hang out on crisp fall evenings.
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.
While communication has evolved—from handwritten notes to AI support— customers still seek connection, care, and quality. That’s what Louis Anthony Jewelers delivers to Pittsburgh
Behind every beautifully plated dinner, late-night wedding snack, corporate lunch drop, and perfectly timed event is a group of chefs who genuinely love what they do.