Who knew Pittsburgh had so many fun Halloween themed events! In this guide you will find Halloween parades and parties for kiddos all around town!
Happening every weekend in October from 11:30am to 6pm
Families are encouraged to wear their costumes as they enjoy trick or treating through the forest. Additionally other fall fun in the haunted train and hay maze. Also included are special live performances of Halloween themes such as “Monster Mash” and “Jack-0-Lantern Live”.
Please check the website for admission prices.
Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium Annual Zoo Boo
October 22nd and 23rd and October 29th and 30th
10am to 3pm
This annual event encourages kiddos to come dressed in their costumes as they will trick or treat throughout the zoo. They will also get to see the animals receive their special treats and enjoy fun fall activities along the way. Zoo Boo activities are included in general admission.
Adult – $16
Seniors (60+ years of age) – $15
Children (ages 2-13) – $14
Children under 24 months – Free
Set sail on the river for a Halloween Cruise. Enjoy an afternoon of sight seeing on the river combined with a Halloween costume party. Treats and fun prizes are included in the fun!
When: October 29th and 30th
Boards: 1:15pm
Sails: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
October 22nd and October 29th
11am to 3pm
Whooooo loves Halloween! The National Aviary does. They have gone all out to provide a fun filled fall experience! Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes to their visit to the aviary. Everyone is encouraged to be ready for candy , crafts and even a creepy crawly bug race! Also featured as part of the Halloween fun are extra special encounters with our favorite creatures of the night like owls and raptors! All the Halloween fun is included in the general admission!
Adults $14
Children $13 Children under 2 are free
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Halloween Costume Party
October 25th 7pm to 8pm
Dress in your best Halloween costume and join in the fun at the library’s Halloween party. Listen to stories and sing songs and even “parade” through the library in your costume!
Children’s Library- Main
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15213
For some featured events in your neighborhood see our list below:
Mt. Lebanon’s Pumpkin Patch Parade
October 29th 11am (Rain or Shine)
Where: Washington Road
The parade starts at the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery and runs through the uptown business district to Washington Elementary School.
Following the parade, children are welcome to trick or treat at participating businesses along Washington Road. Look for the orange “Trick or Treat” sign in their store / business window
Carnegie Borough Annual Children’s Halloween Promenade
October 29th 12pm
Registration begings at 12 non at the Main Street Bridge in downtown Carnegie. The promenade begins at 1pm. There are surprises and treat bags for all participants. The prizes for favorite costumes will be broken into five age catergories. Participation ranges from infants to 6th grade.
Sewickley Borough Halloween Parade
October 29th 10:30am
Begins at Broad and Thorn Streets
Parade your Halloween best through Sewickley’s main streets!
Robinson Town Centre Halloween Parade
October 29th 1pm to 3pm
Where: Park Manor Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Free treat bags, face painting, balloon animals and more! Check website for more details soon!
Nightwalk on the Panhandle Trail
October 22nd at 7pm
Night walk has become an annual Halloween tradition in Collier Township. More than 100 carved jack o’ lanterns illuminate the trail. Kids and families are encouraged to wear their costumes as they enjoy stories and cider by the campfire. Treat bags are also distributed to children 11 and under. Participation is free but donations are welcomed.
Plum Borough Education Association Festival in the Park and Costume Parade
October 23rd
Doors open at 11am Parade starts at 12pm
Boyce Park Ski Lodge
675 Old Frankstown Road
Monroeville/Plum
This fun event is held in memory of Kim, Brenna, and Mikaela Griffith who lost their lives during a flash flood on Washington Boulevard in 2011. This family centered event has a costume parade, lots of children’s activities, food and raffle prizes. Visit their website for more details.
Pine Township Halloween Party in the Park
October 22nd
100 Pine Park Drive
Wexford, Pa
1pm to 4pm
$3 per person
This is a party to celebrate our little ghosts and goblins with a special Halloween Party at Pine Community Park. There are a variety of children’s activities to enjoy including a petting zoo, train rides, prizes, storytelling, hayrides, a bonfire and costume contest. All of the proceeds collected will benefit the Pine Community Park development.
Marshall Township Halloween Parade
October 29th 1pm
Starts at 350 Northgate Drive at the old school parking lot and ends at Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Department 270 Northgate Drive
Kiddos will love marching along in their favorite costumes as they travel down Northgate Drive. The Parade ends at the Fire Department where treats and crafts await them!
October 22nd
Noon to 2pm
Caste Village Shopping Center
5301 Grove Road ,Whitehall
Fun to had by all in this South Hills shopping center’s Halloween event. Kids can enjoy pumpkin painting, hayrides, trick or treating and costume contests!
Cecil Township Trail of Treats
October 29th
Cecil Park
3640 Millers Run Road, Cecil
This event is geared toward children 12 and under. Children are invited to wear their costume and follow along the haunted illuminated trail to collect treats from area businesses. All enjoy Halloween music and treats at the concession stand.
All Ghosts and Goblins are invited to come and trick or treat at Tanger on Halloween night. Children 12 and under can trick or treat on the side walks of Tanger outlets.
Halloween Spooktacular at Moon Park
October 26th
4:30pm to 6:30pm
1350 Joe DeNardo Way (Ewing Road)
Moon Township, Pa
Moon Parks and Recreation hosts this annual Halloween event at Moon Park. This event will feature a treat bag for the first 400 children. Additionally there will be pumpkin painting, trick or treating, DJ, story time, and music from Moon Area School’s Marching Band.
