Ok, there might be a crazy heat wave going on, and it may not feel like Halloween is coming up, but it doesn’t matter because it’s still Fall! And there are plenty of Fall themed events this month. Halloween fans can experience an evening of ghost stories, haunted museums after dark, and paranormal hikes. If you aren’t into scary stuff you can make your own candles, pumpkin spice cocktails, and try the BRN/Endure Barre class. Fall into October events!
Straight Up with Stassi Live
10/4, 8pm | The Roxian
The authority on everything basic, Stassi Schroeder, brings her hit podcast to town. The Vanderpump Rules star will share shocking stories, next level basic tips, celeb gossip, relationships, and more!
An Evening with the Ghosts of Pittsburgh
10/10, 7:30pm – 9:30pm | Oaks Theater
Prepare for some serious scares! The first two nights (10/4,10/5) sold out, but a third show has been added. The night recounts the true tales of ghosts in Pittsburgh in 1907. There will be new ghosts, new stories, new videos. Being terrified never sounded so much fun!
Jacked O’Lantern
10/11, 6pm – 7:30pm | BRN Fitness
Get Jacked! Here’s how the evening is carved out–half of the participants start at BRN, half start at Endure Barre, each class going for 30 min each. Endure Barre will be doing a TRX Barre Class, while BRN will be doing a Sound Class. After completing each session you can enjoy a Quantum Spirits beverage.
Hartwood Fest
10/12, 5:30pm – 10pm | Hartwood Acres Mansion
The event benefits the historic Hartwood Acres stables. Some of the spooktacular festivities include dinner from Hartwood Restaurant, live music, rides, bonfire smores bar, desserts.
Unnatural History: Haunted Museum after Dark
10/18, 6pm – 10pm | Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Experience the haunted museum after dark! Some of the many activities include making your own science experiments in Frankenstein’s lab (very cool!), observing brain and rat dissections (very gross!), spooky scavenger hunt, trick or treat, costume contest (very awesome!), and creepy trivia.
Cookies and Candles
Warm and Cozy 10/18, 6pm – 8pm | Drink Up Witches! 10/25, 6pm – 8pm | The Candle Lab Pittsburgh
During each night you can pour your own custom-scented 8oz candle. Choose from over 120 fragrances, creating your own custom unique scent. The Call Me Crazy Cookie Lady will teach you how to decorate a half a dozen cookies. Ticket includes custom 8oz candle, 6 hand decorated cookies.
Pumpkin Spice Cocktail Class
10/21, 6pm – 8pm | Wigle Whiskey
Pumpkin Spice season is everywhere. And here’s where you can learn how to make the perfect cocktail. Ticket includes Wigle Whiskey flight, Pumpkin Spice cocktail session with expert bartenders, light snacks from Threadbare Cider House Kitchen.
Paranormal Investigation Hike
10/26, 7pm – 9:30pm | Dead Man’s Hollow Conservation Area
Go into the woods for your very own paranormal investigation! This is some Blair Witch Project vibes here. You’ll hike in search of Hollow’s haunted trails while two environmental experts review the history and lore of the conservation area.
Yoga Paint Party
10/26, 11am – 1:30pm | Carnegie Museum of Art
Yoga and art all in one night! Tickets include one hour of yoga, materials, painting that reflects your yoga, free admission to the museum. Use your body as a paintbrush to create a painting with your yoga mat! $45
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