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South Hills ramps up for Halloween

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Young trick-or-treaters pose for a photo last year during Mt. Lebanon's Pumpkin Patch Parade. This year's event is slated for 11 a.m. Oct. 26 along Washington Road between Shady Drive to Lebanon Avenue.
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Young trick-or-treaters pose for a photo last year during Mt. Lebanon’s Pumpkin Patch Parade. This year’s event is slated for 11 a.m. Oct. 26 along Washington Road between Shady Drive to Lebanon Avenue.

Spooky season has arrived, and ghosts as well as goblins will be out in force seeking treats until Oct. 31.

Traditional trick-or-treat events will be hosted throughout the South Hills.

With an array of activities, Bethel Park covers the gamut for those in search of frightening and fun thrills.

From 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 the municipality will hold trick-or-treat throughout the neighborhoods. Participating homes passing out candy should turn on porch lights. Those not participating should leave lights off.

The annual Spooktacular Parade will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 26. There are two parade routes for the northern and southern portions of the community.

Routes are available on the municipality’s Facebook page as well as at www.bethelparkpa.gov.

Spectators can dress in costume as a variety of special vehicles provide surprises for them along the way.

The community’s decorating contest will be judged between Oct. 21-30. There will be one winner per ward. Winners will be announced at the November council meeting.

To nominate a home call 412-831-6800, extension 211, or email: jdavin@bethelpark.net.

The Find Salty Junior competition continues through Oct. 28.

Each week the skeleton mascot will appear throughout the community. When residents find it, they should take a picture and submit it via the municipality’s social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram and X. The contest closes Friday at noon.

Winners are selected via a randomizer app live at 4 p.m. each Monday during the Bethel Park Minute.

Ten winners will receive a $25 gift card. Winners will be announced at the Nov. 11 council meeting.

A favorite Halloween attraction is Haunted Hundred Acres Manor, featuring zombies, creatures and monsters at 1 Hundred Acres Drive in the heart of South Park.

Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday as well as Sunday. Friday and Saturday times are 7 to 11:30 p.m.

While the attraction opened in mid-September on a limited basis, it will operate continuously from Oct. 24-Nov. 1 with lights out to be determined on Nov. 2.

Visit www.hundredacresmanor.com to order tickets.

Free shuttles to the attraction are offered from 30 Corrigan Dr.

PETERS TOWNSHIP

Peters Township, like Bethel Park, is also holding a home-decorating contest. Judging will be held Oct. 23 and winners will be announced Oct. 25. Participating homes will be posted so fans can drive by and check out the displays.

Also on Halloween, in Peters Township, the recreation center will hold a parking lot bingo from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 31. Players should dress in their favorite Halloween costume to be eligible to win special prizes. Bingo is played from the comfort of participants’ cars. Winners honk their horns. Prizes, not money, will be awarded.

Register by Oct. 28.

Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details on Halloween activities.

MT. LEBANON

Hours for trick-or-treat in Mt. Lebanon will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

The annual Pumpkin Patch Parade will start at 11 a.m. Oct. 26 and pass along the sidewalks between Shady and Lebanon avenues along Washington Road.

The event is free and features antique and sports cars, community organizations as well as mascots.

Following the parade, children can trick-or-treat at participating businesses along Washington Road. Signs will be posted in store windows of participating businesses.

OTHER EVENTS

South Fayette will hold trick-or-treat from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Police officers and volunteer firefighters will patrol the neighborhoods.

Upper St. Clair will also hold trick-or-treat from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 throughout the township.

TRUNK-N-TREAT

Crossroads Ministries will hold a trunk-n-treat event, rain or shine, Oct. 30, at its facility located at 81 Walter Long Road in Finleyville. Church members will dress up, decorate their cars and hand out candy to children, who must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required for the three different time slots: 6:30 to 7 p.m.; 7 to 7:30 p.m.; and 7:30 to 8 p.m. Visit www.crsmin.com to sign up for tickets. Call 724-348-1620 for more details.

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