Pittsburgh · PA
Things to do with kids in Pittsburgh — October 2026
146 family events in October 2026, 102 still to come. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Eastern Time.
What’s on now in Pittsburgh →Still to come
Oct22ThuPumpkins and patchesThrough Nov 1
Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza at Pittsburgh Zoo
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
From $18All ages
Oct22ThuSTEM & discoveryThrough Nov 1
Fall Flower Show: Alice's Adventures in Autumn at Phipps
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
From $13.95All ages
- Outdoors
Through Nov 1
Triple B Farms Fall Festival
Triple B Farms
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM
CMU presents STEM Club
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hazelwood
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 19 · 10:30 AM
Trolley Tots (ages 2-5) at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
From $25Ages 2–5
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PM
Animal Encounters at the Schenley Park Visitor Center
Schenley Park Cafe and Visitor Center
Free
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 23 · 9:00 AM
Assemble No-School Day Camps (STEAM)
Assemble
From $30
Oct23FriOutdoorsFri, Oct 23 · 6:30 PM
Creatures of the Night at Beechwood Farms
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
Oct22ThuSTEM & discoveryThrough Mar 7
Garden Railroad: Fairies and Gnomes at Phipps
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
All ages
- Outdoors
Fri, Oct 23 · 4:00 PM
Hops and Hayrides at Trax Farm Market
Trax Farm Market
From $12
- Community
Tue, Nov 3
J Days (no-school day program) at JCC Squirrel Hill
JCC Squirrel Hill
From $85
- Community
Through Nov 5
Ligonier Scarecrow Contest
Diamond Park and downtown Ligonier
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM
No-School Day Science Camps at the Mad Science Lab (K–Gr 5)
The Mad Science Lab
From $39
Oct24SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
National Chemistry Week Celebration at Kamin Science Center
Kamin Science Center
With admissionAll ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Owl-O-Ween at the National Aviary
National Aviary
From $17.95All ages
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24
Phantom Fall Fest Daytime Trick-or-Treating at Kennywood
Kennywood
Paid
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Soergel Orchards Fall Festival 2026
Soergel Orchards
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24
Spooky Weekend Workshops for Ages 9+ at the Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
PaidAges 9+
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Trax Farm Market Fall Festival
Trax Farm Market
With admission
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
ZooBoo at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
From $23All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 15 · 11:30 AM
PBT Children's Division Sunday Workshops (Vampirina Ballerina, The Nutcracker)
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre studios
From $45Ages 3–7
Oct22ThuCommunityThrough Feb 5
Wild Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt at The Frick Pittsburgh
The Frick Pittsburgh
Free
Nov14SatCommunitySat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM
It's a Beautiful Day at the Museum: Character Meet-and-Greets and Trolley Rides
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Oct 22 · 11:00 AM
11AM Storytime
Norwin Library Community Room
Oct22ThuSTEM & discoveryThu, Oct 22 · 1:00 PM
Bats: Creatures of the Night Homeschool Program at Forbes State Forest
Forbes State Forest
FreeAges 8–12
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30 AM
Brick Club for Homeschoolers at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
From $10Ages 6–14
Oct22ThuSpooky and hauntedThu, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM
Campfire Ghost Stories at North Park
North Park – Boathouse Lawn
Free
Oct22ThuSTEM & discoveryThu, Oct 22 · 1:00 PM
Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership – Frick Environmental Center
Frick Environmental Center
- Oct22ThuArts & crafts
Through Nov 4
Franken-Stuffies / Build-a-Friend in MAKESHOP
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh – MAKESHOP
With admission
Oct22ThuSpooky and hauntedThu, Oct 22 · 5:00 PM
Lego Challenges: Spooky Houses
Penn Hills Library
Oct22ThuOutdoorsThu, Oct 22 · 5:00 PM
The Secret Lives of Squirrels at Raccoon Creek State Park
Raccoon Creek State Park
Free
- Oct23FriNot-so-scary
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:30 PM
Boo! A Sensory Friendly Halloween at the Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
From $8
- Oct23FriSpooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM
Campfire Ghost Stories at Harrison Hills Park
Harrison Hills Park – Yakaon Shelter
- Spooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM
Creepy Crawlies: Live Reptiles and Amphibians (Ross Township)
Evergreen Community Park
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:30 PM
Great Pumpkin Festival and Halloween Movie on the Lawn
Cranberry Township Municipal Center and Armstrong Great Lawn
FreeAll ages
Oct23FriCommunityFri, Oct 23 · 5:00 PM
Halloween Happenings at Phipps
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
From $13.95
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM
Halloween Movie Night: Hocus Pocus (Marshall Township)
Elias Fry Barn, Knob Hill Park
Free
Oct23FriArts & craftsFri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM
Offworld: A Space Adventure (Proud Peacock Productions)
Three Stories
From $15
- Trick-or-treat
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:30 PM
Sensory Friendly Trick-or-Treat at Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
From $16All ages
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Oct 23 · 1:00 PM
Tech25 presents Vibe Lab! Digital DJing for Teens
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main (Oakland)
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
ALL AGES - Neon Halloween
Painting with a Twist - Pittsburgh, PA - South Side
From $29All ages
- Oct24SatArts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Autumn: Nature's Mosaic at Point State Park
Point State Park
Free
- Oct24SatOutdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Bats N'at at Point State Park
Point State Park
Free
- Oct24SatSpooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM
Campfire Ghost Stories at Boyce Park
Boyce Park – Four Seasons Activity Center
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Chess Knights
Norwin Library Community Room
- Community
Sat, Oct 24
Fall Family Night (Hempfield Township)
Hempfield Park Smail Auto Group Amphitheater
With admission
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Family Halloween Party: Monster Mash Bash
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Lawrenceville
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM
Fireworks at Murrysville Community Park
Murrysville Community Park
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Gourds in the Garden at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden – Weisbrod Learning Pavilion
With admission
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Halloween Trail of Treats (Monroeville)
Monroeville Community Park West
Free
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Haunted Halloween Hootenanny
Shaler North Hills Library
All ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Knight Writers
Norwin Library Community Room
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 11:30 AM
McKinley Park Community Grove Ribbon Cutting Ceremony + Community Celebration
300 Michigan St, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Paint Pumpkins with Police (Fox Chapel)
Fox Chapel Borough Building (behind the Police Station)
Free
Oct24SatSports & playSat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Parent Survival Nights at The Little Gym South Hills
The Little Gym of Pittsburgh-South Hills
From $50Ages 3–12
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Sensory Nature Walk and Parent/Caregiver Education Seminar
Frick Environmental Center
Ages 14+
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Something Wicked on Wabash!
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – West End
- Costumes and parades
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Township Halloween Parade (Hampton Township)
Hampton Community Center
Free
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Trick or Treat on the Trail — Murrysville
Murrysville Community Park
FreeUp to 10
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Trick or Trolley at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
With admission
Oct24SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Trunk or Treat at South Park
South Park – Wave Pool Parking Lot
Free
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Trunk or Treat Spooktacular (Findlay Township)
Clinton Community Park (Falcon pavilion)
Free
- Oct24SatArts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Visiting Artist Matthew Buchholz: Pittsburgh Cryptids at the Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
With admission
Oct24SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
World Gibbon Day at Pittsburgh Zoo
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium – Tropical Forest Complex
From $23All ages
- Oct25SunSpooky and haunted
Sun, Oct 25 · 7:00 PM
Campfire Ghost Stories at Settlers Cabin Park
Settlers Cabin Park – Moccasin Shelter
- Spooky and haunted
Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM
Halloween Spooktacular (Pine Township)
Pine Community Park Amphitheater
From $5All ages
Oct25SunSpooky and hauntedSun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
Haunted History Center Halloween
Heinz History Center
With admission
Oct25SunSTEM & discoverySun, Oct 25 · 5:30 PM
Sensory Inclusive Time at Phipps Fall Flower Show
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
From $13.95All ages
Oct25SunArts & craftsSun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM
Sunday Songwriters Series at Schenley Park Visitor Center
Schenley Park Cafe and Visitor Center
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
The Fall Forecast at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden – Weisbrod Learning Pavilion
With admission
- Oct25SunTrick-or-treat
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Trunk or Treat at Hartwood Acres Park
Hartwood Acres Park – Amphitheater Parking Lot
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Oct 26 · 11:00 AM
11AM Storytime
Norwin Library Community Room
- Spooky and haunted
Mon, Oct 26 · 6:00 PM
Spooky Art For Teens
Norwin Public Library
- Community
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:30 PM
Commission Discussion Session
Municipal Building
Oct27TueSports & playTue, Oct 27 · 12:30 PM
Read, Move & Groove at The Little Gym South Hills
The Little Gym of Pittsburgh-South Hills
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM
Haunted Harvest — South Fayette Township
Original Farmers Market, South Fayette Township
FreeUp to 12
- Community
Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM
Resiliency Advisory Board
Municipal Building
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Oct 28 · 11:00 AM
Squonk presents Way of the Drum at CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians
CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP)
Free
- Spooky and haunted
Thu, Oct 29 · 3:00 PM
Creepy Creature Craft Shop
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main (Oakland)
Oct29ThuSTEM & discoveryThu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Halloween STEAM
Cranberry Public Library
- Community
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Scary Tales in the Courtyard at Mt. Lebanon Public Library
Mt. Lebanon Public Library
Free
Oct29ThuOutdoorsThu, Oct 29 · 5:45 PM
Whose that Hoot? Owl Prowl at Forbes State Forest
Forbes State Forest
Ages 7+
Oct30FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PM
Animal Encounters at the Schenley Park Visitor Center
Schenley Park Cafe and Visitor Center
Oct30FriCostumes and paradesFri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Halloween Storytime & Costume Party at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
With admission
- Outdoors
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM
History Hike for Keystone State Park's 81st Birthday
Keystone State Park
Oct30FriCommunityFri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM
Hocus Pocus in the Plaza
Schenley Plaza
Oct30FriSpooky and hauntedFri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM
Mad Science Spooktacular at the Mad Science Lab
The Mad Science Lab
From $29
- Spooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:30 PM
Naturalist Char Ross presents Creepy Critters of the Night
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown
- Not-so-scary
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
Not-So-Spooky Family Halloween at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
With admissionAll ages
- Spooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Pittsburgh Puppet Works: Inky's Haunted Woods Adventure
Peters Township Public Library
- Oct30FriSTEM & discovery
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
Star Party at Hillman State Park
Hillman State Park – K. Leroy Irvis Radio Control Model Airport
Free
- Trick-or-treat
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Toddler Trick-or-Treat
Monroeville Public Library
Free
Oct31SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
ALL AGES - Halloween Cuties
Painting with a Twist - Pittsburgh, PA - South Side
From $29All ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Attack Theatre presents Monster Machinery & Spooky Shape: A Creative Movement Adventure for Grades K-5
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Brookline
- Oct31SatCostumes and parades
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Costumes & Surprises on Halloween at the Children's Museum
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
With admission
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM
Halloween @ Main
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main (Oakland)
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Halloween Party
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Knoxville
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 7:00 PM
Houdini 100: The Great Firetruck Ladder Escape at Arts Landing
Arts Landing
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Pumpkin Patch Parade
Washington Road
Oct31SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Pumpkin Patch Parade (Mt. Lebanon)
Washington Road parade route (Mt. Lebanon Cemetery to Lebanon Avenue)
Free
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
The Nightmare Before Christmas (3D) at Kamin Science Center
Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center)
From $12
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
West Mifflin Halloween Celebration
West Mifflin Community Park
Up to 10
Already happened
- Trick-or-treat
EndedPast · Oct 14 · 6:30 PM
Allergen-Friendly Trick Or Treat at Soergel Orchards
Soergel Orchards
- Sports & play
EndedPast · Oct 14 · 3:15 PM
Magic The Gathering With Rohan! (6th Grade & Up)
Mt. Lebanon Public Library
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 11:00 AM
11AM Storytime
Norwin Library Community Room
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 1:00 PM
Forest Bathing with 10.27 Healing Partnership – Frick Environmental Center
Frick Environmental Center
- Festivals and parties
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 6:00 PM
Halloween Movie Night
Mt. Lebanon Public Library
All ages
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 3:00 PM
Isaac Bower Studio presents Cojiform
CLP – Carrick
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 12:30 PM
Job and Career: Career Cruising
CLP – Downtown
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 6:00 PM
Kid Canvas Painting: Halloween Edition (Pine Township)
Pine Community Center
From $28Ages 6–12
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 3:30 PM
Kids Club
CLP – Downtown
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 6:00 PM
Magic Show with Magician Chuck Caputo
Norwin Public Library
All ages
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 11:00 AM
PCSI presents Record Review
CLP – Downtown
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 3:00 PM
Special Interest Deep Dive: Cryptids
CLP – Main (Oakland)
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 3:30 PM
Super Science
CLP – Sheraden
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 4:00 PM
Teen Choice
CLP – Knoxville
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 4:00 PM
Teen Choice
CLP – West End
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 4:00 PM
Teen Time
CLP – Hill District
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 4:00 PM
Teen Time
CLP – Mt. Washington
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 3:00 PM
Teen Time: Taller de Arpillera
CLP – East Liberty
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 6:30 PM
Halloween Movies in the Parks: Round Hill Park
Round Hill Park – Visitors Center
- Pumpkins and patches
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 10:00 AM
Magic Pumpkin Trolley at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
From $22
- Not-so-scary
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 5:30 PM
Monster Mash Parent Survival Night at The Little Gym North Hills
The Little Gym of Pittsburgh - North Hills
From $50Ages 3–12
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 6:00 PM
Monster Mystery Family Night at Kamin Science Center
Kamin Science Center
From $15All ages
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 7:30 PM
Movies in the Park: Coco (Monroeville)
Tall Trees Amphitheater
Free
- Festivals and parties
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 5:00 PM
Tween Halloween Party
Monroeville Public Library
Ages 10–13
- Trick-or-treat
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 2:00 PM
Baldwin Borough Trunk-or-Treat
Baldwin Borough Municipal Building
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 6:30 PM
Halloween Movies in the Parks: Deer Lakes Park
Deer Lakes Park – Carp Field
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 10:00 AM
History of a Tree at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden – Weisbrod Learning Pavilion
With admission
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 11:00 AM
Punkin Chunkin at Hartwood Acres
Hartwood Acres Park – Amphitheater
FreeAll ages
- Trick-or-treat
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 11:30 AM
Trick or Treat at the Library
Penn Hills Library
All ages
- Cooking
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 12:00 PM
Hometown Homegrown Local Food Showcase at Phipps
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
With admissionAll ages
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 9:00 AM
Migratory Bird Walk in North Park — McCandless
North Park – Beaver Shelter
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 10:00 AM
Nature's Changing Colors at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden – Weisbrod Learning Pavilion
With admission
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 19 · 11:00 AM
11AM Storytime
Norwin Library Community Room
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 19 · 6:30 PM
Boo Bingo
Peters Township Public Library
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
Chess Knights for Beginners
Norwin Library Community Room
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 3:30 PM
Allegheny County Park Rangers present Mr. McSlithers, Eastern Rat Snake
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Allegheny
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 10:30 AM
Move and Groove
Norwin Library Community Room
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 4:30 PM
Tree Pittsburgh presents Fall for Leaves
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Mt. Washington
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 2:00 PM
Westmoreland Transit Info Session
Norwin Library Community Room
Free
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 6:00 PM
European Spanish Class
Norwin Library Community Room
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 6:00 PM
Halloween Paint n Sip for Kids (Ross Township)
Ross Township Municipal Building
From $35
Oct21WedSpooky and hauntedEndedPast · Oct 21 · 5:00 PM
Halloween Spooktacular (Moon Township)
UPMC Events Center
Free
- Cooking
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 12:00 PM
Norwin Nibblers
Norwin Library Community Room
Free
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 6:00 PM
Parks and Recreation Board
Municipal Building