Halloween happenings around the Alle-Kiski Valley

Residents participating in trick-or-treat should turn on their porch lights.

Community events

Allegheny Township: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Apollo: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28.

Arnold: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Brackenridge: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Buffalo Township: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Cheswick: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

East Deer: trunk-or-treat, 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 29 in East Deer Memorial Park. A movie suitable for children will be screened and there will be a small parade. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for vehicles. Trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

East Vandergrift: parade, 6 p.m. Oct. 26 on Quay Street. Trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Fawn: trunk-or-treat, 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28, Fawn Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 recreation hall, Firehouse Lane. Reservations required for vehicle trunks. Details: 724-994-9296 or fawnfireevents@gmail.com.

Frazer: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Freeport: parade, Oct. 25. Registration will begin at 6 p.m. at the fire hall, and the parade will begin at 7. There will be no advance number pick-ups. The parade starts at the fire hall and proceeds down Fourth Street to Riverside Drive, past the high-rise, up Fifth Street. Winners will be announced at 8:30 p.m. Rain date: Oct. 26. Trick-or-treat: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Harmar: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Harrison: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28.

Hyde Park: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28.

Leechburg: parade, 7 p.m. Oct. 26. Prizes will be awarded for costumes, groups and floats. Trick-or treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Lower Burrell: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

New Kensington: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28.

North Apollo: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Stop by the volunteer fire hall for free popcorn and hot chocolate.

Parks Township: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Plum: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Springdale: trick-or treat, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.

Springdale Township: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Tarentum: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Vandergrift: children’s parade, 5 p.m. Oct. 29. Lineup at 4 p.m. in Kennedy Park. Trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

West Deer: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

West Leechburg: trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Activities open to the public

Brackenridge

• Trunk-or-treat, 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 29 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 847 10th Ave. Park in the upper lot at the church and pass out candy. Decorating optional. Afterward there will be a fall party with pizza, drinks, snacks, games and prizes.

Fawn

• Trunk-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Center Church, 1575 Donnellville Road. Details: 724-226-2300.

• Haunted Mine, 748 Bull Creek Road, will be open from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Cost: Fridays and Saturdays, $25; Sundays, $20. Cash and credit cards accepted. Not intended for young children. No pets permitted. Details: 724-224-4720 or info@tour-edmine.com.

• Shadows Haunted Attraction, 748 Bull Creek Road, will be open from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Nov. 4. Cost: $15. Cash and credit cards, except Discover, accepted. Details: 724-472-5979 or theshadowshaunted attraction.com.

Gilpin

• Trunk-or-treat, noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at Gilpin-Leechburg Park, Park Road.

Harrison

• Campfire Ghost Stories, 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Yakaon shelter in Harrison Hills Park, Harrison. Wear a costume for a chance to win a prize. Bring a chair or blanket. Sponsored by the Allegheny County Parks Department.

• Boo Bash, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Natrona Community Park, 12 River Ave. There will be a DJ and candy giveaways. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by Building Block of Natrona.

Indiana Township

• Halloween Movies in the Park, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 on the lawn of the Hartwood Mansion. Bring a blanket. The movie will be “Hocus Pocus,” rated PG.

Kiski Township

• Haunted Trail, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 3 and 4 at Apollo Spring Church Sportsman’s Club, Route 56, Spring Church. Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 589, there will be games, concessions and the haunted trail. Admission: $5.

Leechburg

• Pumpkin Trail, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 28 at businesses on Market Street. The trail will begin at Leechburg Public Library and end at the fire hall, where the fire department will serve hot dogs. Parking available at the fire hall.

• Masquerade Ball, 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Marconi Club, 135 River Ave. Cost: $20 each; $30 per couple. Table reservations for six or more tickets will be sold for $10. Must be 21 to attend. There will be appetizers, music by The Mixmaster Mike Kepics, cash bar, basket raffle, 50-50 and prizes. This year’s theme will be Mardi Gras. Tickets: Leechburg Public Library, 139 Market St.

Lower Burrell

• Trunk-or-treat, 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at the American Legion, 1100 Wildlife Lodge Road. Details: Suzann at 724-309-4568.

Oakmont

• Halloween Tours, Oct. 27 at the Kerr Memorial Museum, 402 Delaware Ave. Tour the museum and learn how Halloween was celebrated in the Victorian era. Reservations required. Cost: $35. Reservations: 412-826-9295, leave your name and telephone number.

O’Hara

• Fox Chapel Area High School National Honor Society Boo Bash, noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the high school, 611 Field Club Road, free for children in prekindergarten through third grade. There will be treats, games and prizes. Costumes encouraged. Donations of money; single-serve breakfast cereal; cans of soup, ravioli and spaghetti; peanut butter singles and jars; protein bars; macaroni and cheese; and snack packs will be accepted for the district’s Backpack for Hunger, Fox Families Care, Second Harvest and Roots of Faith programs. Parents must accompany their children, and children should bring a bag for treats. Park near the tennis courts and use the athletics/fox statue entrance.

Plum

• Halloween movie party, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the municipal building gymnasium, 2000 Old Mine Road. Use the entrance in the rear of the building. The film will be “Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo.” There will be pre-show activities, a costume contest and popcorn. Bring a blanket. Reservations required. Reservations: tinyurl.com/2unejwrm.

Springdale

• Sweet Outreach, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Springdale Open Bible Church, 401 Colfax St. Treat bags with full-size candy bars will be handed out.

Tarentum

• Boo Festival, 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 28 in Riverview Memorial Park, First Avenue. There will be a sidewalk chalk art contest, food, crafters, hayrides, games and an obstacle course. Sponsored by the borough recreation board. Details: Carrie at 724-448-1470.

• Free trick-or-treat, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society and Museum, 224 E. Seventh Ave.