Editors’ Pick: Pumpkin Patch Parade
Saturday, October 28
Put on your Halloween costume and march in Lebo’s Pumpkin Patch Parade! 11 a.m., Washington Road, between Shady Drive and Lebanon Avenue. Group registration required here [1].
Reminder: Trick or Treat is October 31, 6 to 8 p.m.
An Evening of Western PA Ghost Stories and Legends
Monday, October 23
Very scary! Local author and professor Thomas White shares goosebump-inducing tales, 7 p.m., Mt. Lebanon Public Library. This is a program for adults.
Register here [2].
Using DNA in Genealogy Research
Monday, October 16
The Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society [3] presents Helen Shimek, leader of the DNA Special Interest Group of the Erie Society for Genealogical Research. Hear her update on using DNA to trace your roots. 1 p.m., Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
Autumn Food Fair
Wednesday, October 4 and Thursday, October 5
Hungry for Greek food? Enjoy traditional Greek favorites like moussaka, pastitsio, spanakopita and gyros, as well as delicious Greek pastries. 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church [4].
Sensory-friendly Concert
Sunday, October 29
Musician and inclusion advocate Joanie Calem is the featured performer at this sensory-friendly event, 4 p.m., Temple Emanuel of South Hills. [5] While the program is geared toward children, all ages are welcome!
Oasis Intergenerational Tutor Training
Wednesday, October 18
Interested in helping kids learn to read? Volunteers, age 50 or older, are needed to help children in grades K-4 improve their reading skills and self-confidence. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Register to become an Oasis tutor online [6] or call 412-393-7629.
Harvest Fest
Sunday, October 29
Lots of fun fall activities! 4 p.m., Southminster Presbyterian Church. Enjoy music, pumpkin painting for kids, face painting and food. Everyone is welcome! More information is available online [7] or call 412-343-8900.
Save the Dates
Fall Flower Show: Hometown Harvest
Opens Saturday, October 7
Don’t miss this celebration of the season! The Fall Flower Show at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens lasts only three weeks. Slots fill up fast! Information and tickets [8]
Recipe for Hope
Friday, November 3
Get your tickets [9] for the 18th Annual Recipe For Hope. Local TV and radio celebrities and Mt. Lebanon Magazine’s Doug Oster serve their favorite dishes to support Hair Peace Charities. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mayernik Center.
Voices from the Attic
Thursday, November 9
Author Carleton Young discusses his book Voices From the Attic: The Williamstown Boys in the Civil War, 7 p.m., Mt. Lebanon Public Library, in conjunction with The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon. Tickets here [10].