Halloween weekend is full of fun options for little kids (check out tons of events here) and it’s also a fun time for grownups who have their own plans. But what about tweens and teens who don’t really want to go trick-or-treating this year, but still want some kind of Halloween-related experience?
Below, we’ve rounded up some fun possibilities that your tweens and teens might just love, including a family podcasting experience, ropes course climbing and more:
Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct 31: Dragons “Zip or Treat” Halloween Spooktacular at Dragon’s Den
Halloween gets an adventurous twist inside Dragon’s Den’s historic church in Homestead. Visit on Friday for pumpkin carving from 5–8 p.m. ($10, supplies included) and free trunk-or-treating from 5–9 p.m., with ropes course climbing packages available for $35. On Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., kids can tackle the indoor ropes courses in costume and enter a costume contest (Saturday climbing tickets are $25 for the lower course and $35 for the upper course). And on Saturday night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. they can enjoy the free Dragon Awakens climbing experience! Find more info here.
Friday, Oct. 30 and Sunday, Nov. 1: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1” at Heinz Hall
The full film will be shown on the big screen, with the Pittsburgh Symphony performing the iconic score live. This is a great event for the whole family on this spooky weekend, or for kids who aren’t into trick-or-treat any longer. Friday’s show begins at 7 p.m. and Sunday’s happens at 2:30 p.m. This show is rated PG-13. Tickets start at $43.
Saturday, Oct. 31: Family Podcasting at SLB Radio, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Turn your family’s stories into a podcast at the SLB Radio Youth Media Center, located inside the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Kids and their grown-ups can try microphones, digital recorders and mixers while asking questions, swapping memories and recording together. The free activity is recommended for families with children ages 8 and older, and no experience is needed. Find more info here.
Photo courtesy of Fun Fore All.
Saturday, Oct. 31: Trick-or-Treat Mini Golf, Fun Fore All. Combine trick-or-treat with a Halloween-themed round of mini-golf. Kids can show off their costumes and golf skills on the creepy course and receive a trick-or-treat bag of goodies. Admission is $13 for grownups and older kids, $10 for kids ages 3-12, ages 2 and younger are free with a paying adult. Ten percent of admissions go to Rowan Elementary PTA.
Saturday, Oct. 31: Hoops and Haunts Halloween Carnival Fundraiser, noon to 3 p.m.
The 2nd Annual Hoops & Haunts Halloween Carnival Fundraiser is designed to supporting the South Park High School Boys Basketball Program, but this family‑friendly Halloween event featuring carnival games, three activity stations, photo experiences, prizes and basketball challenges welcomes folks from every community. Details here.