Guide to Spooky Events Happening in Pittsburgh
Campfire Ghost Stories
Enjoy family-friendly ghost stories and songs by the glow of a campfire. Events are weather-permitting check website for details!
Bring blankets and chairs! If you wear a Halloween costume, you’re eligible for a chance to win a prize.
North Park Boathouse Lawn -Saturday, October 18 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
South Park Community House- Sunday, October 19 from 7:00pm-8:00pm
Boyce Park Four Seasons Activity Center- Saturday, October 25 from 7:00-8:00pm
Harrison Hills Park Yakaon Shelter- Sunday, October 26 from 7:00-8:00pm
Halloween Movies in the Parks
This year’s free movie in the park is Beetlejuice (2024, PG-13) and will begin around 6:25pm-6:40pm.
Bring blankets, chairs, your favorite movie snacks. Events are weather-permitting so check website for details!
Hartwood Acres Park Mansion Lawn- Friday, October 17th
Settlers Cabin Park Moccasin Shelter- Saturday, October 18th
Deer Lakes Park Carp Field- Friday, October 24th
Round Hill Park Visitors Center- Saturday, October 25th
Punkin Chunkin
Time to send those squash a-sailing at the 9th annual Punkin Chunkin! Watch as pumpkins are launched across the amphitheater field in Hartwood Acres Park by a full-size trebuchet.
Punkin Chunkin is free and open to all ages, with fun and games for the whole family, even furry friends!
Hartwood Acres Amphitheater Saturday, October 18th from 11:00am-4:00pm
Living Dead Weekend
When: October 24-26, 2025
Where: Inside Monroeville Mall (The filming location for George A. Romero's Zombie Classic Dawn of the Dead)
This event is for Zombie and Classic Horror Movie fanatics. Enjoy a celebration of George Romero's "Night of the Living Dead" movie in the very town where it was created! You will enjoy movie screenings, celebrity appearances, and film location tours.
Tickets, hours, vendor and guest information can be found at their website!
Ohio Township Haunted Trail
Haunted Trail Walk- Less Spooky on October 24, 2025 at 6:00pm
Haunted Trail Walk on October 25, 2025 at 9:00pm
The Ohio Township Haunted Trail is a free annual Halloween event at the Ohio Township Community Park. Expect spooky lights, sounds and actors in the woods. The ‘Less Spooky’ night offers a less-scary experience if needed!
Bushy Run Battlefield Paranormal Night
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Where: 1253 Bushy Run Road Jeannette, PA 15644
Phone: (724) 527-5584
Expect a guided nighttime exploration of the historical site with a visiting paranormal group who will attempt to document paranormal activity. Details on tickets and event by calling or on website!
Zombies of the Corn Haunted Attraction
When: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from September 26th- November 1
This is your chance to stop the zombie apocalypse in Pittsburgh now! Tickets include Zombie Shoot Ride, 150 Zombie Killing Paintballs, Walk thru the Zombie Compound, FunHouse 3D, Z-MAZE, Spooky Ghost Stories, Campfires & Facepainting
Parking by Boy Scout Troop 444 ($5 donation per car is appreciated!)
Haunted Mini Golf at Hopewell Windmill
Where: 2142 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa PA 15001
This haunted outdoor mini golf experience is Halloween fun for the whole family. Featuring glow in the dark golf balls, Halloween music, and Halloween decorations. But watch for surprises around each corner! The course before dark is encouraged for younger kids.
Pricing: Haunted Mini Golf Pricing KIDS OPEN-6PM $10, KIDS 6PM-CLOSE $11, ADULTS OPEN-6PM $11, ADULTS 6PM-CLOSE $13, WALK-THROUGH $5.00
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