Week of Oct. 8
Pumpkin Patch
Christ United Methodist youth will sell pumpkins Oct. 10-31 on the edge of the church property at 44 Highland Road. Pumpkins may be purchased at any time of day. Project benefits the youth mission trip to Costa Rica.
Halloween Trail
Canonsburg Hospital will hold its annual Halloween Trail from 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the hospital’s Fitness Trail (follow signs to trail entrance). Children under 12 are invited to come dressed in their favorite costume to meet “haunted” hosts. In case of inclement weather, the Halloween Trail will be held indoors.
Pumpkin Festival
The 31st Annual Houston Pumpkin Festival takes place Oct. 10-12 on the grounds of the American Legion Post #902. For more information, call 724-746-6740.
Fall Festival
Trax Farms holds its Fall Festival every weekend through Oct. 26. The events are free and include hayrides, live music, vendors and more. For more information, call 412-835-3246.
Halloween events
Community Library of Castle Shannon will hold the following Halloween events:
• Halloween Parade – 2 p.m. Oct. 26. Dress up and march through Castle Shannon. Refreshments, raffles and prizes afterward. No registration required. Rain or Shine.
• Pumpkin Decorating Contest – Drop off decorated pumpkin entries between 1-4 p.m. Oct. 24 or 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25. Pumpkins will be judged at the end of the Halloween Parade and winners must be present to win. Entry forms for the Pumpkin Decorating contest are available at the circulation desk.
• Halloween Story Time/Costume Party – 6 p.m. Oct. 28, ages 2-14. Halloween stories, games, snacks and a spooky craft. Registration required.