Halloween is just around the corner and whether you’re looking for spooky, scary, or silly ways to celebrate, there’s plenty of fun to be had in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Thursday, October 26:
Yelp’s Haunted History | Heinz History Center
Wear your best Halloween costume and get your share of spooky sights, sounds, and snacks at this festive event featuring hands on activities, a DJ, and more.
Rocky Horror Pop Up Bar | Hotel Monaco
Sip on themed beverages and cocktails while you check out the decadent decor and dueling screens looping “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
PDP Farmers Market | Market Square
Stop by the last Farmers Market of the year for seasonal goodies, trick-or-treat, and live music.
Friday, October 27:
Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Presents Dracula | Benedum Center
Be transported back to Transylvania with this performance featuring special effects, classical music, and spine-tingling choreography.
Member Spook-tacular Halloween Event | Children’s Museum
Every member of the family can enjoy this not-so-spooky night of fun with costumes, crafts, and more.
Heavenly Halloween Bash | Renaissance Fulton Pittsburgh Hotel
Enjoy this fun evening filled with a drinks, food, a special disco ball, a DJ, and a costume contest.
Halloween Party | Howl at the Moon
Come have a ghoulishly good time at this annual party filled with drink specials, music, and games. Plus, wear a Halloween costume for free admission and the costume contest.
Rocky Horror Pop Up Bar | Hotel Monaco
Sip on themed beverages and cocktails while you check out the decadent decor and dueling screens looping “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
Saturday, October 28:
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Presents Dracula | Benedum Center
Be transported back to Transylvania with this performance featuring special effects, classical music, and spine-tingling choreography
Fright Up Night | Market Square
Eat, drink, and be scary at this special Saturday Night Market filled with food, games, music, tricks, and treats.
Rocky Horror Pop Up Bar | Hotel Monaco
Sip on themed beverages and cocktails while you check out the decadent decor and dueling screens looping “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
Fort Night: Fall Harvest | Fort Pitt Museum
Tour the fort, hear spooky historic stories, and feast on fall-themed food at this special night celebrating the season of harvest.
Sunday, October 29:
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Presents Dracula | Benedum Center
Be transported back to Transylvania with this performance featuring special effects, classical music, and spine-tingling choreography.
Boo To You Too! | Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
Come prepared to party with limited activities (decorating treat bags, face painting, and fortune teller) at 4:00 p.m. and more fun starting at 5:30 p.m. Costumes are welcome but not required.
Tuesday, October 31:
Bike or Treat: Scavenger Hunt!
Join this spooky city-wide scavenger hunt that will have you hunting for buckets of zombie cycling caps, free bike share credit, and candy. Track down the treats by following along on social media.
Ongoing events:
Terror Trolley Tours
Hop aboard the Terror Trolley and hear haunting tales of Pittsburgh’s deepest darkest secrets while you tour the city.
Haunted Pittsburgh Downtown Ghost Tour
Join Haunted Pittsburgh on a spine-tingling walking tour through one of America’s most haunted neighborhoods every Friday and Saturday through early November.
Katie’s Kandy – If all this talk about Halloween has you craving some candy, be sure to check out our most recent Shop Downtown segment on KDKA’s Pittsburgh Today Live. We talk with Jon Weston, owner of Katie’s Kandy!
