Whether you’re looking for pumpkins, Oktoberfest, or a couple days of clinical updates at UIM 2026, we’ve rounded up plenty of ways to fill your calendar. No tricks, just plenty of treats in this list of upcoming events across the ‘Burgh.

Local and Regional Events

Phantom Fall Fest
Now – November 1
Kennywood

2026 Pittsburgh Fall Festivals Guide
Now throughout October

2026 Guide to Pittsburgh Farmers Markets
Now through November

Heinz Chapel Book Swap
October 1
Heinz Memorial Chapel

Oktoberfest Pittsburgh
October 1 – 11
Downtown Pittsburgh

Mars Applefest
October 3
Grand Avenue, Mars

Freedom Farms Fall Fest
Every Saturday and Sunday in October
Freedom Farms

Pupsburgh
October 3
PNC Park

TacoMania Super Fest
October 4
Southside Works

University of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
October 7
Bellefield Hall, Auditorium

Magic Pumpkin Trolley
October 9
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Fort Ligonier Days
October 9 – 11
Ligonier, PA

Zelienople Fall Festival
October 9 – 11
Main Street, Zelienople

Halloween Movies in the Parks
October 9, 10, 16, 17
Various Allegheny County Parks

Fall Flower Show: Alice’s Adventures in Autumn
October 10  – November 1
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Germany On Campus Oktoberfest
October 15
William Pitt Union, Ballroom

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: Giselle 
October 23 – 25
Benedum Center

Fall Colors Campus Tree Walk
October 28
Cathedral of Learning

Heinz Chapel Halloween Concert
October 30
Heinz Memorial Chapel

University of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
November 1
Bellefield Hall, Auditorium

Pitt Public Market
November 4
Gallagher Plaza

Pitt Jazz Salon Fall Concert
November 5
Bellefield Hall, Auditorium

Ink and Snow: Cozy Winter Card-Making
November 16
Hillman Library

Heinz Chapel Choir Campus Holiday Concert
December 1
Heinz Memorial Chapel

Holiday Market
December 4 – 6
David L. Lawrence Convention Center

The 35th Annual Nationality Rooms Holiday Open House
December 6
Cathedral of Learning