Halloween activities lurk in North Allegheny area

From parades to Spooktaculars, here are some Halloween-themed activities lurking in the North Allegheny area throughout the month of October.

Trick-or-Treating

Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, Marshall and Town of McCandless all share the same day and time of 6 to 8 p.m. for Trick-or-Treating this Halloween, Oct. 31.

Bradford Woods Borough

Dress up and participate in the annual Halloween parade sponsored by the Bradford Woods Volunteer Fire Company, Oct. 28. Those attending should line up at Bradford Woods Community church at 6:15 p.m. More information can be found via the VFC’s Facebook page.

Franklin Park Borough

Halloween in the Park 2022 will be held at Blueberry Hill Park at the Activity Center, Oct. 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Space is limited. Program registration for children via the borough’s recreation page through www.franklinparkborough.us

Ingomar Volunteer Fire Company Halloween and Open House

The annual Halloween parade and open house will be held on Oct. 29. Come meet in costume at 4:45 p.m. in front of the Ingomar Elementary School on West Ingomar Road, ending at the VFC station on 9695 Harmony Drive, Parade starts at 5 p.m.

Marshall Township

Marshall Township is hosting a Mad Science Spooktacular, Oct. 26, 1-3 p.m. North Allegheny School District is closed that day. The event is for ages 6 to 12. Cost is $30 for residents, $35 for nonresidents. Register by Oct. 26 via Marshall Township Parks and Recreation page via www.twp.marshall.pa.us. Mad Science is hosted by the township, but will be run by Mad Science of Pittsburgh. Registration is open until filled, or until Oct. 23.

Town of McCandless

Attend the Notorious North Hills Volume II, “Storytelling of our nefarious history,” Oct. 27, at 7 p.m., at the Lodge at North Park on North Ridge Road, Allison Park. Tickets cost $50 and include dinner, drinks, presentation, and silent auction. Tickets can be reserved by calling 412-364-0616, Ext. 300.

Benefits the McCandless/North Allegheny Heritage Center.

North Allegheny Foundation

The Annual Trick Or Trot will be held on Oct. 29, at Marshall Middle/Elementary schools campus. The 5K Run begins at 8:30 a.m. with a 1-mile Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. The NA Tiger Marching Band will perform at 9 a.m. A costume parade will be held at 10 a.m.

The cost to participate is $25 for the 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run. The event benefits the NA Foundation, which provides grants and scholarships to students and staff. Register at www.northallegheny.org by Oct. 28. Assistance will be provided by North Allegheny ROTC. The donation goal is $25,000.

Last year the event raised more than $20,000, according to the school district.