Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Oct.31-Nov. 2

Halloween is upon us, and plenty of spooky happenings will be popping up in the next few days. As we enter November, Westmoreland County is jumping with other weekend happenings, too. Here are just a few:

‘Rocky Horror’ events

If you’re a fan of “Rocky Horror,” you’ve got multiple opportunities to check out the cult classic this weekend.

Westmoreland Performing Arts will be presenting the stage show, “The Rocky Horror Show,” at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road. Don’t forget your costumes, props and energy for this 50th anniversary show with new cast members and old favorites. Performances will be held Friday and Saturday at 8 and 11:59 p.m. Get tickets at discoverwpa.com.

At 222 Main St. in Irwin, the Lamp Theatre and Split Stage Productions will also shock the story to life with “The Rocky Horror Show,” with prop bags available for $10. The cast will take the stage at 10 p.m. Friday for the Halloween night performance, and at 8 and 11:50 p.m. on Saturday. Get tickets at lamptheatre.org.

Monster Bash at Live Casino

For late night Halloween tricks and treats, head to Live Casino Pittsburgh in Hempfield for a Monster Bash. The party will include live music and dancing, as well as a $100 flash tattoo event that will partially benefit Educated Athletes First.

Make sure to dress in your Halloween best to participate in the costume contest, with a scary good grand prize of $2,000.

The party is open to those 21 and older and will be held in Sports & Social Steel City and PBR Pittsburgh at the casino, 5260 Route 30, Hempfield. It starts at 9 p.m. Friday and wraps up at 2 a.m. Saturday. Tickets are $20 cash at the door. Learn more at livech.com/Pittsburgh.

‘War of the Worlds’ Radio Play

In 1938, Orson Welles broadcast a radio play based on the science fiction alien invasion novel, “War of the Worlds.” It was so realistic that some listeners believed it was real. Now, that radio play will be brought to life at the Geyer Performing Arts Center in Scottdale. Just don’t panic!

The performance will be fully immersive, with a live cast, vintage commercials and side effects. Take yourself back to 1938 with this remake of the full original drama. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Geyer Performing Arts Center, 111 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale. To learn more and get tickets, visit geyerpac.com.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Classic rock legends Bachman-Turner Overdrive return to the Palace Theatre in Greensburg this weekend to bring their memorable hits and fan-loved deep cuts to the stage. Led by original member Randy Bachman with a great new lineup revived in 2023, Bachman-Turner Overdrive will dazzle with tried-and-true classics including “Takin’ Care of Business” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet.”

Tickets range from $88 to $219, with VIP options available. The show will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. To learn more and get tickets, check out westmorelandculturaltrust.org.

Greensburg Holiday Market

When Halloween is over, we all know what comes next. We’re headed for the holidays, and it’s best to be prepared early lest those gift-giving occasions sneak up on you.

Get into the spirit of a new season with this massive market of more than 80 vendors, and enjoy some holiday surprises to really amp up the cheer factor. Entry is $5 with free entry for those under age 18, and a portion will benefit Hempfield Parks and Recreation.

The event will be held at the Hempfield Athletic Complex, 220 Forbes Trail Road. Head over between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday. Learn more at the Downtown Greensburg Project’s Facebook page.