Sep 22, 2026 - Things to Do
What to do in Pittsburgh this October
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October brings a fresh crop of fall fun, with plenty of spooky season in the mix.
Zoom in: From family festivals and Oktoberfests to monster markets and more, here are the best things to do in the Pittsburgh area this October.
- Grist House Oktoberfest | Sept. 30-Oct. 3 | Grist House Command, Collier Twp. | Times vary | Free
- Oktoberfest Pittsburgh | Oct. 1-11 | Downtown | Noon-8pm Sunday-Thursday; noon-10pm Friday-Saturday | Free
- Plaza at North Shore Halloween Hangout | Oct. 1-31 | 151 Mazeroski Way | Times vary | Free
- Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza | Oct. 2-Nov. 1 | Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium | 6:30pm-11pm | $18+
- Pumkingfest | Oct. 3 | Southern Tier Brewing Co. | 1pm-11pm | Free
- Barktoberfest | Oct. 3-5 | Dough Daddy, Gibsonia | Noon-3pm | Free
- Haunted Three Rivers Cruise | Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 30 | Gateway Clipper Fleet | 6pm and 7:40pm | Adults $37; kids $21
- Festival of Combustion | Oct. 3 | Carrie Blast Furnaces | 3pm-9pm | $25 advance; $30 at the gate; kids and teens are free
- Monster Market | Oct. 8-9 | 202 Hometown Tacos, Bellevue | Times TBA | Free
- Allentown Night Market | Oct. 10 | Warrington Avenue | 7pm-11pm | Free
- Pittsburgh Walk of Fame Inductee Ceremony | Oct. 13 | Strip District Terminal | 10:30am | Free
- Spooky Spirits Walk | Oct. 15 | The Frick | 6pm-7:30pm | Members $45, nonmembers $55, students $25
- Monster Pumpkins Festival | Oct. 17-18 | The Stacks at 3 Crossings | 10am-6pm | Free
- Boo! A Sensory Friendly Halloween | Oct. 23 | Children's Museum of Pittsburgh | 5:30-7:30pm | $8
- Millvale Fright Night Market | Oct. 24 | Grant Avenue | 4pm-9pm | Free
- Witchburgh | Oct. 30-31 | Novo Asian Food Hall, Strip District Terminal Market | 4pm-9pm | Free
- Haunted History Center Halloween | Oct. 25 | Heinz History Center | 10am-2pm | Free for kids; included with admission