5 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend

Plus, seasonal events around the city.

October 6, 2026

PM Staff,

PHOTO BY DAVE DICELLO

Halloween Hangout
Oct. 1-31 | The Plaza at North Shore

Long recognized as one of the most famous haunted attractions in the United States, ScareHouse is planning a big return this October. The brand’s creative team announced that it will partner with The Plaza at North Shore to present Halloween Hangout — something organizers are calling “the ultimate Halloween destination in Pittsburgh.” The event will run from Oct. 1-31 and feature haunted experiences, events, movies and themed food and drink from SugarBird.

Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza
Oct. 2- Nov. 1 | Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium will illuminate the first half of the zoo with thousands of artistically carved pumpkins glowing on your night walk through this gourd-geous new display. During the first full week of the festival, Oct. 2-9, gates open at 6:30 p.m.; starting on Oct. 10, gates will open at 6 p.m. for the rest of the event.

RiverBOO! 5K
Oct. 9 | Riverview Park Activities Building

Riverview Park’s quiet forest surrounds this hilly, winding course in Pittsburgh’s North Side. This unique sunset run/walk takes participants through the beautiful, scenic park, complete with a trip around the Allegheny Observatory on Observatory Hill. The course completes with a challenge as the final mile is almost all uphill. The RiverBOO! 5K is presented by the City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events. It is a family friendly event including a costume contest for all, and special seasonal activities sponsored by community partners. You can register online.

Fort Ligonier Days
Oct. 9-11 | Fort Ligonier

Fort Ligonier Days is a three-day festival that commemorates the Battle of Fort Ligonier, a key engagement of the French & Indian War. This three-day fall festival features historic battle reenactments, a grand parade on Saturday at 11 a.m., more 200 craft and food booths, a 5K walk/run and live musical entertainment.

Annual Country Fall Festival
Oct. 10-11 | Zelienople

Enjoy two days of musical entertainment, three towers of paranormal ghost walks, pumpkin and costume contests, chainsaw carving, a petting zoo, free horse-drawn wagon rides and historic encampments and demonstrations during the Zelienople Country Fall Festival.