Hey there! Here’s your hand-picked list of fun around town for October 3–10, 2025. Have an amazing week exploring 🍂
Mars Applefest
Sat, Oct 4 • Downtown Mars (North Suburbs) — 150+ vendors, food, games, crafts and small-town charm in the heart of Mars. Cost: generally free to attend; vendors/activities vary. Presented by local organizers in Mars, PA. More Info
Freedom Farms Fall Fest
Weekends Oct 4–26 • Valencia (North Suburbs) — Tractor rides, corn maze, hay mountain, petting zoo and PYO flowers—classic fall fun for families. Cost: ticketed. Presented by Freedom Farms. More Info
Phipps Conservatory Fall Flower Show: Visions of Japan
Oct 4–26 • Oakland (East End) — Dazzling chrysanthemum displays, moon gates, bridges and a floating “dragon” transform the glasshouse for peak fall vibes. Cost: regular Phipps admission. Presented by Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. More Info
Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza at the Pittsburgh Zoo
Oct 2–Nov 2 • Highland Park (East End) — Thousands of artist-carved pumpkins glow along an evening walking trail; ZooBoo returns later this month by day. Cost: timed tickets required. Presented by Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. More Info
Freshworks: Moire del Carmen — “Baquiné” (KST)
Oct 3–4 • KST’s Alloy Studios, East Liberty (East End) — New dance-theatre work exploring grief, joy, and Puerto Rican tradition, with post-show discussion. Cost: Pay-What-Moves-You $15–$30. Presented by Kelly Strayhorn Theater. More Info
Festival of Combustion (Rivers of Steel)
Sat, Oct 4 • Carrie Blast Furnaces, Swissvale/Rankin (East Suburbs) — Iron pour, blacksmithing, glassblowing, makers marketplace, music, fireworks. Cost: $30 at the gate; under 18 free. Presented by Rivers of Steel. More Info
Reel Q Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ Film Festival (40th Anniversary)
Oct 3–12 • Various, with Opening Night at The Warhol (North Shore) and “Global Shorts” at City of Asylum (North Side) on Mon, Oct 6. Cost: mix of ticketed & free events. Presented by Reel Q with partner venues. More Info
Sound Series: Rafiq Bhatia at The Andy Warhol Museum
Tue, Oct 7 • The Warhol Theater (North Shore) — Boundary-pushing guitarist/composer in an intimate museum set. Cost: tickets required. Presented by The Andy Warhol Museum. More Info
Row House Cinemas: “Laugh Til You Die” Film Series
Oct 3–9 • Lawrenceville (East End) — A week of darkly funny flicks to kick off spooky season at the neighborhood single-screen gem. Cost: regular cinema admission. Presented by Row House Cinemas. More Info
Pop Up Music — Fall Series (Visit North Hills)
Fri, Oct 3 & Fri, Oct 10 • North Hills (multiple sites) — Free evening sets (6–9 pm) featuring local acts; a relaxed way to start the weekend. Cost: free. Presented by Visit North Hills. More Info
Andy Warhol: Vanitas (Exhibition Opening)
Opens Fri, Oct 10 • The Warhol (North Shore) — A fresh look at mortality and glamour through Warhol’s lens; exhibition runs through Mar 9, 2026. Cost: museum admission. Presented by The Andy Warhol Museum. More Info
Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead! Peak leaves, mums in bloom, and cozy nighttime strolls make this the perfect time to get outside, see art, and sip something warm. Keep an eye out later this fall for special architecture and home-focused tours around the city—great chances to peek inside historic spaces and gorgeous buildings before the holidays roll in. 🏛️✨
