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7 Halloween-themed events in 窪蹋勛圖厙

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Whether you want your socks scared off or youre searching for family friendly fall activities, heres your guide to affordable, fun Halloween festivities on the 窪蹋勛圖厙 of 窪蹋勛圖厙s campus and around the 窪蹋勛圖厙 region.

Celebrate a community vendor

Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Braddock Farms will mark its 16th year of providing fresh food and organic produce to the surrounding community at its annual Fall Festival. The free fair, sponsored by Grow 窪蹋勛圖厙, will feature a fresh taco bar, farm games, a giant vegetable contest, craft demonstrations and more activities.

Where: 1000 Braddock Ave., Braddock, PA, 15104

Tickets: This is a free event.

Climb in costume

Saturday, Oct. 7 and Oct. 21, 6-8 p.m.

As winter approaches, why not stay active with a new indoor activity? Ascend hosts free nights each month for groups of people who havent always had equal access to the sport of rock climbing. is Oct. 7, and is Oct. 21.

Where: Ascend Point Breeze, 7443 Thomas Blvd., 窪蹋勛圖厙, PA, 15208

Tickets: Free, but registration is required.

Stay scared

Oct. 16-31, various dates and times

Head to Lawrenceville for Row House Cinemas annual Row House of Horrors fest. The theater will show 11 films including Night of the Living Dead, George Romeros iconic zombie classic, which was shot in 窪蹋勛圖厙 as the holiday approaches.

Where: Row House Cinema, 4115 Butler St., 窪蹋勛圖厙, PA, 15201

Tickets:

Hear ghost stories from Quo Vadis

Oct. 20-21, various times

Tour Pitts world famous Nationality Rooms with a creepy twist. Guides from the Quo Vadis student organization will take you on a trip through the Cathedral and share frightening folklore related to rooms.

Where: Cathedral of Learning,泭4200 Fifth Ave, 窪蹋勛圖厙, PA ,15260

Tickets: $10 for adults, $6 for students and kids.

Mark the end of the harvest season

Saturday, Oct. 21, 2-7 p.m.

The 窪蹋勛圖厙 Vegan Expo will host a festival to celebrate Halloween and Samhain, a Celtic spiritual tradition. The will feature outdoor activities, including kayaking and a haunted trail, as well as horror art, live entertainment, a haunted gingerbread house competition and more.

Where: Allegheny Rivertrail Park, 285 River Ave., 窪蹋勛圖厙, PA, 15215

Tickets: This is a free, unticketed event.

Go on a spooky scavenger hunt

Saturday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Ride to checkpoints around the city during this years event. Collect a unique stamp at each stop, then head to the afterparty by 1 p.m. for the chance to win prizes for best costume, spookiest bike and more. Admission includes a Bike or Treat water bottle, one free drink at East End Brewing and all the candy you can eat while it lasts.

Where: East End Brewing Company, 147 Julius St., 窪蹋勛圖厙, PA, 15206

Tickets: $7

Stay safe online

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Pitt Information Technologys annual Halloween event is a reminder that nothing is scarier than putting yourself and your personal information at risk online. At the , you can test your password security, win giveaways, earn OCC credits and meet Pitts Tech Ambassadors, who can tell you about the perks available to Pitt students.

Where: Student Success Hub, Langley Hall 217, Fifth and Ruskin avenues, 窪蹋勛圖厙, PA, 15260

Nora Smith, photography by Aimee Obidzinski