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Get Ready for Halloween with This Ghoulish Guide to the Golden Triangle πŸ‘»

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The days are getting shorter and the air is getting colder, which can only mean one thing…Halloween is right around the corner! Get into the spirit of spooky season in heart of the Steel City with these spine-tingling tours, frightfully fun festivities, a BOO-tique crawl, and much more! πŸŽƒ

Black & Ghost Tour

πŸ“… All Year Round

πŸ’Έ $16 – $28

Walk The Burgh offers a history tour with a spooky twist that allows you to see the most mysterious Downtown has to offer. Learn about iconic landmarks and their eerie stories, and perhaps about the spirits that lurk within.

Haunted Pittsburgh Ghost Tour

πŸ“… Thursday, October 19 – Sunday, October 29

πŸ’Έ $10 – $20

Did you know Downtown Pittsburgh has a dark side? Join Haunted Pittsburgh for a spine-tingling, outdoor walking tour filled with some of the Burgh’s greatest ghost stories. Prepare to learn some spooky Steel City secrets.

Burgh Bus Halloween Drag Show

πŸ“… Saturday, October 21

πŸ’Έ $39

You don’t want to miss Pittsburgh’s only drag show on wheels! This special Halloween-themed ride will feature Luna Skye, Indi Skies and Calipso as the Sanderson Sisters. BYOB and join this fabulously spooky, one-of-a-kind experience. Costumes are STRONGLY encouraged.

Downtown Boo-tique Crawl

πŸ“… Thursday, October 26

πŸ’Έ FREE to attend!

Join us for a spook-tacular evening of style and treats at the Boo-tique Crawl! Trick-or-treat your way through downtown boutiques, including Fresh Nostalgia, 306 Forbes Boutique, Boutique LaPasserelle, New Age Attire, Larrimor’s, and Steel City Clothing. Discover the latest in fall fashion, indulge in chic treats, and savor tasty beverages at each stop. It’s a hauntingly stylish shopping experience you won’t want to miss! 

Halloween at Howl at the Moon

πŸ“… Friday, October 27

πŸ’Έ No Ticket Needed

Have a ghoulishly good time at Howl at the Moon! Enjoy drink specials, games, and everyone’s favorite costume contest! Whether you’re bar hopping all weekend or plan on looking for a one-stop party, you don’t want to miss this.

‘Fright Up Night’ Night Markets

πŸ“… Friday, October 27 & Saturday, October 28

πŸ’Έ Free to Attend

Get ready for a frightfully fantastic evening! It’s your favorite Market Square Night Market…with a spooky twist! Dust of your costumes, don your spookiest attire, and gather your friends and family for an event that promises fun, food and a little bit of fear!Our vendors will have their booths decorated and filled with spooky goodies. There will be Halloween- and fall-themed vendors including Dark Star Designs,Β Em Tree,Β AZ Home Details,Β Songbird Artistry,Β Wild Moon WitcheryΒ and more!Β Plus, enjoy on-theme live music and entertainment for a scary-good time!

During the Night Market, the PPG Plaza tree will put on a spooky spectacle of dazzling lights with a Halloween-themed twist, making it the perfect spot for a selfie or two. πŸ“Έ

Boo N Brew Halloween Dance Cruise

πŸ“… Saturday, October 28

πŸ’Έ $30

Put on your BOO-gie shoes and get ready to party! The Gateway Clipper Fleet is hosting the 21+ Halloween event of the year! This spook-tacular night includes psychic and tarot readings, prizes, food, drinks and so much more. Wear your best costume and take in the views of Pittsburgh from the river as you dance the night away.

Sienna Mercato – Tricks & Treats

πŸ“… Saturday, October 28

πŸ’Έ $13

Halloween isn’t just for candy anymore. This Halloween costume party will be filled with spook-tacular thrills and chills. The rooftop bar will be transformed into a Halloween haven filled with costumes, cocktails, and more!

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