{"id":316255,"date":"2026-10-28T18:49:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T18:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/316255\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T18:49:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T18:49:38","slug":"13-events-for-celebrating-halloweekend-in-pittsburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/316255\/","title":{"rendered":"13+ events for celebrating Halloweekend in Pittsburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s going on in Pittsburgh this weekend, Oct. 29-Nov. 1? Find out here.<\/p>\n

Check out our\u00a0Live Music Guide<\/a>\u00a0for details about festivals and concerts on the horizon this fall. For a comprehensive guide to October art happenings around the region, see our\u00a0NEXT in the Gallery<\/a>\u00a0series.<\/p>\n

Note: For outdoor events, please check each event\u2019s social media pages and websites for updates about weather-related cancellations and postponements.
Have a cool event we should know about?\u00a0Email us<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Thursday, Oct. 29
Cee Jay Awards at the New Hazlett Theater
7 p.m.
We all have to wait patiently until until March 17, 2027, for the 99th Academy Awards, but we can strike a pose on the green \u201cthrift carpet\u201d to support a great local cause. Dubbed \u201cthe Oscars of Reuse,\u201d the third annual Cee Jay Awards & Fundraiser<\/a> is hosted by the region\u2019s hub for building material reuse and conservation: Construction Junction. Don your best upcycled look for this lively evening celebrating sustainability, creativity and community impact on the North Side. The eco-festivities will spotlight \u201cexceptional reuse projects and the behind-the-scenes heroes who make them happen\u201d in the Burgh.<\/p>\n

Be there to find out who will receive this year\u2019s iconic Cee Jay trophy during the main awards ceremony. Mingle with the winners, bid on fantastic prizes and check out salvage art displays. The festivities will also feature delectable drinks and appetizers. Built in 1889 as the first Carnegie Music Hall (and dedicated by President Benjamin Harrison), the New Hazlett Theater provides a historic setting for the event. Tickets<\/a>.\u2028<\/p>\n

\"\"\u201cNosferatu: A Symphony of Horror.\u201d Film still courtesy of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.<\/p>\n

Thursday, Oct. 29
\u201cNosferatu: A Symphony of Horror\u201d with live score by Tom Roberts at the Harris Theater
7 p.m.
More than 100 years ago, a menacing vampire dubbed Count Orlok was unleashed on the silver screen by world-renowned director F. W. Murnau. Why stream this iconic horror film on the small screen when you can watch it in all of its Gothic glory at Downtown Pittsburgh\u2019s historic Harris Theater<\/a>. Even better? In the city that birthed the nickelodeon and zombies \u2014 this is your rare opportunity to see the seminal German Expressionist film like never before as acclaimed pianist, composer and arranger Tom Roberts provides a captivating soundtrack.<\/p>\n

Follow Thomas Hutter as he travels to remote Transylvania and \u201cwitnesses a nightmare come to life in the shape of a vampire.\u201d What will transpire when the count has a craving for Hutter\u2019s wife? When the flick premiered at Berlin\u2019s zoological gardens in 1922, it became an instant cultural icon \u2014 and a subject of controversy \u2014 because the estate of \u201cDracula\u201d author Bram Stoker sued Prana studio over copyright claims and won. While some copies of the film survived, the majority of Hans Erdmann\u2019s score has been lost. Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u201cHadestown\u201d national tour. Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.\"\"\u201cHadestown\u201d national tour. Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.\"\"\u201cHadestown\u201d national tour. Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.<\/p>\n

Thursday, Oct. 29-Sunday, Nov. 1
\u201cHadestown\u201d at the Benedrum Center
7:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 1 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
You only have a few more chances to experience this show-stopping production<\/a> that\u2019s been decorated with eight Tony Awards plus a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album. Showcasing music, lyrics and book by acclaimed singer-songwriter Ana\u00efs Mitchell, the theatrical experience explores themes of industry, nature, doubt, faith, fear, love and poverty. Reimagining two ancient Greek myths \u2014 the intertwining love stories of Orpheus and Eurydice and of Hades and Persephone \u2014 the blockbuster musical spotlights the innovative stage direction of Rachel Chavkin.<\/p>\n

Descried as a \u201cgenre-defying new musical that blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale,\u201d the production is performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers. Taking audiences on \u201ca hell-raising journey to the underworld and back,\u201d the show combines seductive melodies, poetic direction, mesmerizing storytelling and more. Equal parts haunting and hopeful, \u201cHadestown\u201d was the most honored show of the 2018-2019 Broadway season. Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Image courtesy of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy.<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 30
\u201cHocus Pocus\u201d at the Plaza at Schenley Plaza
3-9 p.m.
Looking for some family-style Halloween fun? Join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy<\/a> for this festive night under the stars, as Oakland\u2019s green space transforms into a Halloween HQ with engaging activities, carousel rides and a classic movie. Meet the film\u2019s legendary Sanderson Sisters during a special appearance of Winifred, Sarah and Mary portrayed by Fairytale Princess Visits. <\/p>\n

Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs to find your favorite spot on the lawn for a special screening of the 1993 Halloween classic \u201cHocus Pocus.\u201d Set in Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween night, the fantasy film follows the adventures of a \u201ccomically villainous trio of witches\u201d portrayed by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. Hop on the historic Schenley Plaza Carousel for rides throughout the event (additional fee required). The movie will start at 7:30 p.m. Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 30
Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District
5:30-9 p.m.
Friday\u2019s weather forecast promises an idyllic autumn night for strolling the streets of Downtown and visiting venues throughout the Cultural District and experiencing the vibrancy and energy of the city. A signature production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the expanded crawl schedule<\/a> features free arts programming, exhibition openings and creative experiences every final Friday, so find the sidewalk stop signs identifying participating venues to get started. Showcasing Pittsburgh\u2019s dynamic art and entertainment scene, the multi-venue open house highlights visual art, live music, dance, film, outdoor installations, spoken word and more.<\/p>\n

The October Crawl gets extra spooky with a Halloween Party at Wood Street Galleries<\/a>, definitely a stop to make on your rounds. The event features a record release show by noise artist Aaron Dilloway, projections, sculptures and installation by Sandy Loaf, Isabella Schubert-Jones and Tyler Thompson and Halloween artwork by Gab Wound. While at Wood Street Galleries, check out \u201cSound of the City,\u201d an immersive audio installation by NYC-born artist and composer Hprizm, co-founder of the seminal hip-hop group Antipop Consortium. Don\u2019t miss the opening of \u201cCharlie Wallace: The Stars Are Watching\u201d at 707 Gallery and \u201cPublic Utility Commission\u201d at SPACE Gallery. Stroll throughout Arts Landing to explore a wide variety of artwork by prolific Pittsburgh artists. Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo courtesy of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum.\"\"Photo courtesy of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum.\"\"Image courtesy of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum.<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 30
\u201cThe Silence of the Lambs\u201d Cage Night at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum
5:30-10:30 p.m.
Halloween in the Burgh is not complete without this ultimate cinematic creep-fest in Oakland. Before watching Jonathan Demme\u2019s 1991 film starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins, check out a replica of the haunting cage located exactly where the escape scene was shot, complete with a live Hannibal Lecter and the original rug and bed frame from the film. Find frights around every corner as the historic building is transformed into two floors of Halloween entertainment and attractions<\/a>. Brave souls can snap selfies with Hannibal and check out the original cage blueprints created by the movie\u2019s metal fabricator Joe Steinmetz.<\/p>\n

Visit the \u201cCreepy Vendor Market\u201d to shop for macabre merch from Wicksburgh, CreepXCouture, Buffalo Bill\u2019s House and many more. The eerie event also features entertainment from caricature artist Howard Bender, exorcist bishop Victor Cianca, oracle readings, Raven\u2019s 3rdEye Tarot and more. Watch \u201cThe Silence of the Lambs\u201d screening on the auditorium\u2019s theater-sized screen \u2014 if you dare \u2014 and attend a dance party with DJ Teddy T in the ballroom. Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photo courtesy of Needs More Fog.\"\"Photo courtesy of Needs More Fog.\"\"Halloween Hangout runs Oct. 3-31 at The Plaza at North Shore. Photo courtesy of ScareHouse x The Plaza at North Shore.\"\" Photo courtesy of ScareHouse x The Plaza at North Shore.<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 30, & Saturday, Oct. 31
Devil\u2019s Night & The Final Hangout at The Plaza at North Shore
6-10 p.m.
If you have yet to venture into The Halloween Hangout, you have one more weekend to experience the latest ScareHouse attraction at The Plaza at North Shore<\/a>. This weekend, the haunted attraction hosts a doubleheader of frightful merrymaking. With a maritime twist on the haunted house concept, the larger-than-life Halloween attraction is not to be missed. Anchoring the immersive experience is a haunted pirate ship where the \u201cdead are docking on the North Shore.\u201d Kick off the weekend of sinister revelry with Devil\u2019s Night<\/a>, promising \u201ca wicked dose of waterfront madness.\u201d Step into the nautical nightmare realm to encounter bizarre ScareHouse creatures, Stolen Stitches Sideshow freak-show acts, fire performers, a psychic and more. See live mermaids make a splash inside a colossal 41,000-pound tank and groove to spooky tunes with DJ GeeNoMoney.<\/p>\n

Return on Saturday for The Final Hangout<\/a> to close out Halloween with one last spine-tingling adventure on the haunted high seas. Ramping up the thrills, the immerse shipwreck will come alive with pirates, ghostly creatures and mysterious characters interacting with attendees. Dress to slay and make waves for the colossal costume contest awarding $500 and $200 prizes (think: cursed captains, sinister sirens and vamp-pirates). The Final Hangout will also feature gravity-defying feats by O\u2019Ryan the O\u2019Mazing, tarot readings, music by TJ the DJ and more. Both nights will feature themed food and beverages for sale from SugarBird, like Mummy Dogs, Pumpkin Martinis and Spiked Caramel Apple Cider Slushies. Information<\/a>.
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Friday, Oct. 30, & Sunday, Nov. 1
\u201cHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1\u201d at Heinz Hall
7 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
If witchcraft and wizardry are more your cup of tea, don\u2019t miss this special night with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra<\/a>. Experience \u201cHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows\u201d like never before in this thrilling Halloween weekend production. Watch the feature film on the big screen at Heinz Hall as Harry\u2019s last year at Hogwarts arrives. Conducted by Jacob Joyce, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra adds to all the onscreen drama by performing Alexandre Desplat\u2019s score live. Discover why the \u201cfinal battle for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has never been so emotional.\u201d Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 30
Phipps After Dark: House of Haunts at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
7-10 p.m.
Gather under the glowing glasshouse as Phipps transforms into a haunted garden for just one night. Pre-game Halloween by exploring the spookier side of botany at the local landmark. Dress in your most creative Alice in Wonderland-inspired costume and slide down the rabbit hole for a fantastical night to remember. As dusk descends, snap costume pix in front of captivating botanical backdrops and listen to historic tales told by the Psychic Vincent Sisters. The haunted happening also features airbrush artists, sweet treats from Nectar Candy Cart. A cash bar will be open until 9:30 p.m. Be one of the first 300 guests to arrive and receive a free potted mum to take home. Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Pittsburgh Art Book Fair. Photo by Sean Eaton courtesy of Carnegie Museum of Art.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct. 31, & Sunday, Nov. 1
Pittsburgh Art Book Fair at Carnegie Museum of Art
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
One of Pittsburgh\u2019s most breathtaking indoor spaces provides the backdrop for printed matter of all kinds. Moving the publications from the Hall of Sculpture to the ornate Carnegie Music Hall Foyer, the fourth annual Pittsburgh Art Book Fair<\/a> will showcase more than 70 exhibitors selling original publications. New this year will be five Carnegie International artists featured in the lineup: Gabriela Pinilla, Mathili Bavkar, Priyesh Gothwal, ungovernable study and Fe Avila. Expanding the definition of the art book, the free celebration brings together local, national and international artists, publishers, collectives and independent presses.<\/p>\n

Held during the run of the 59th Carnegie International, this year\u2019s fair \u201chighlights artists as publishers, storytellers and producers of knowledge.\u201d Step beneath the soaring 50-foot ceiling of gilded baroque d\u00e9cor and pillars of marble from five different countries to peruse and purchase artist books, zines, publications and new releases. What\u2019s wonderful about this homegrown event is that attendees can also meet and talk with the makers, publishers, and communities who create the original works presented. Go beyond the page to explore the people, process and perspectives at free programming offered during the fair. On Saturday, don\u2019t miss a performance in the Music Hall by asinnajac. Return on Sunday for programming led by Sweet Abyss. Information<\/a>. Read more about the fair<\/a> in NEXT.<\/p>\n

\"\"Lee Terbosic. Photo by Justin Boyd.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct. 31
Houdini 100 \u2013 The Great Firetruck Ladder Escape at Arts Landing
7-9 p.m.
If you\u2019ve been mesmerized by his acclaimed \u201cIn Plain Sleight\u201d show at Liberty Magic, you won\u2019t want to miss what\u2019s next in the wild world of Lee Terbosic<\/a>. One of the magic industry\u2019s top performers \u2014 who also happens to be a Steel City native son \u2014 is taking to the skies to attempt an epic Halloween night escape that has deep ties to Pittsburgh. Merging magic and history, Lee will attempt an upside-down straitjacket escape suspended 100 feet above Arts Landing from a Pittsburgh Fire Department ladder truck \u2014 \u201cwith a burning lifeline creating a dramatic race against time.\u201d The awe-inspiring event marks 100 years since Harry Houdini\u2019s passing and a decade since Lee\u2019s own Houdini 100 escape above Downtown Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

Back in 2016, Pittsburgh legends Franco Harris, Rocky Bleier and Tom Savini helped secure Terbosic in his straitjacket. This year\u2019s special guests will remain a surprise. A nationally touring magician, actor, comedian and daredevil, Lee was born and raised in Pittsburgh. He has performed for major universities, Fortune 500 companies and audiences that include Aaron Paul, Jack Black, Wiz Khalifa and Michael J. Fox. The free Houdini 100 event<\/a> features music by DJ Midas and DJ Bonics from 7 to 8:30 p.m., followed by a stunt program at 8:30 p.m. and Lee\u2019s escape at 8:45 p.m. Costumes are encouraged. Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct. 31-Sunday, Nov. 1
\u201cNight of the Living Dead \u2018N At\u201d at City Theatre Company
8 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Immersive theater fans will rejoice that Bricolage Production Company<\/a> is back just in time for some homegrown Halloween shenanigans. The company\u2019s signature Midnight Radio series<\/a> returns this fall with not one but two \u201cPittsburghian parodies presented in partnership with City Theatre.\u201d Where better to stage \u201cNight of the Living Dead \u2018N At\u201d than in the very city that birthed zombies on the big screen? Watch as \u201cslippy stalkers shamble all over tahn to feast on all yinz brains.\u201d<\/p>\n

Adapted by Bricolage co-founder Tami Dixon, the new twist on the horror classic features musical guest Cello Fury. Dubbed a \u201cblood curdling night of aural anarchy,\u201d the spooky show is directed by Bricolage co-founder Jeffrey Carpenter. Musical director for this \u201cnight of living jags\u201d is Deana Muro. Reinventing the classic 1940s radio broadcast, Bricolage\u2019s Midnight Radio format is augmented by commercial parodies, musical underscoring and live Foley sound effects. Running through Nov. 15, the show is presented in The Lillie Theatre. Several shows are already sold-out so get those tickets now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct. 31
Tirips Redrum: Halloween Party & Costume Contest at Spirit
8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Step into the ominous Overlook Hotel for Spirit\u2019s 11th annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest<\/a>. To help create one of the city\u2019s go-to Halloween destinations, local artist and designer Thommy Conroy will transform both floors of the Lawrenceville venue into the iconic setting for Stanley Kubrick\u2019s 1980 film \u201cThe Shining.\u201d Fusing opulence, glitz and glamour with \u201cterror lurking around every corner,\u201d the haunted happening will include dance performances by Slow Danger, specialty boozy snow cones and lots more. A marquee attraction is Spirit\u2019s highly anticipated costume contest hosted by the Moon Baby, which boasts impressive prizes include $500 cash, Spirit\u2019s Golden Ticket (a year of free admission to Spirit shows), and a pizza party courtesy of Bacardi. Channel your inner Johnny, Wendy or Danny as you test your skills with the outdoor maze lounge and ax throwing. Neon De Facto will reimagine The Shining\u2019s eerie score, and local bands will heat up the snowdrift-themed Lodge. Keep the dance party vibes going late into the night in the Gold Room with sounds by Teen Wolf Too, B2B, Brotha Mike and DJ Minx closing out the night. Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

12 more things to do this weekend<\/p>\n

Thursday, Oct. 29: Spirits in the Garden<\/a> at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, 4-7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Thursday, Oct. 29: A Cat Lover\u2019s Halloween Party<\/a> at Rescue & Relax, 6-10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Thursday, Oct. 29: Michi Tapes 5-Year Anniversary<\/a> at Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 30: Greenwood Week 2026: Coworking Day<\/a>, at Emerald City Pittsburgh, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. <\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 30: Pittsburgh Honky Tonk Halloween: Zombie Tonk<\/a> at Spirit, 7-11 p.m.<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 30-Sunday, Nov. 1: \u201cShrek the Musical<\/a>\u201d at Robert Morris University Theatre, 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 30: Trevor Austin<\/a> at the Pittsburgh Improv, 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct. 31: Pumpkin Palooza: An East Liberty Halloween Adventure<\/a> at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 1-4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct. 31: \u201cHorror of Dracula<\/a>\u201d (1958) new, uncensored 4K restoration at the Harris Theater, 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct. 31: Nightmare on Greenfield Avenue Halloween Party<\/a> at Mondays Brewing, 6-10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct. 31: Stop the Violence Pittsburgh Halloween Boat Party<\/a> on the Gateway Clipper Fleet, 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Sunday, Nov. 1: Walk4Friendship and Friendship 5K<\/a> in Squirrel Hill starting at 1922 Murray Ave. and finishing with a carnival celebration at the Bartlett Street Playground, 9 a.m.<\/p>\n

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