Family Fun Guide To Halloween Events & Activities
There are plenty of kid-friendly Halloween happenings around town that are sure to get you and your children into the spirit!
There are plenty of kid-friendly Halloween happenings around town that are sure to get you and your children into the spirit!
Kids, adults & pets rejoice - because Halloween is in full swing, and there are great activities for all ages and scare-levels! Fun parades, zombies, dance parties, face painting, and even a race for little dogs dressed like hot dogs... who could possibly resist the super fun & affordable Halloween festivities we have in store for you this weekend and the week ahead? With these prices, we're guessing no one!
A little store called Bloom's Cut Rate has been a McKeesport landmark for 68 years. If you think the merchandise hasn't changed since then, well, it only seems that way.
As many as 70 billboards have gone up in the area promoting a place called the Haunted Hayloft. But, one of the billboards on Perrysville Avenue on Pittsburgh's North Side has its critics.
Who can resist Halloween candy? If you have food allergies, it may be in your best interest. Most candy treats contain at least one of the top three allergy triggers for kids.
Find out when the little ghouls and goblins will be making their rounds in your community this Halloween!
It's the time of the year for Trick-Or-Treating and the City of Pittsburgh has put together a guide to help parents and kids get ready.
Halloween costumes must meet federal flammability standards, but it doesn't mean they won't burn. With the help of the Holiday Park Fire Department, KDKA-TV's Susan Koeppen set several costumes on fire – all of them are currently on store shelves and were purchased from various retailers.
Halloween is just around the corner and if you're looking for a great costume idea, look no further than the stars!
Halloween just isn't the same without grinning pumpkins to greet trick or treaters. Check out these designs for some carving ideas.
Kids and adults alike get into the Halloween spirit. But what about pets? Here are some costume ideas for animals.
Check out these celebrities all decked out for Halloween! Here's the good, the bad and the crazy.
Pittsburgh Zombie Fest 2011 was held in Market Square where hundreds of Pittsburghers dressed in zombie garb detailed with fake blood and gore. At night, the Pittsburgh zombies took to the streets for "The Walk of The Dead."
Scrambling to find a last-minute costume for that Halloween party? Here are a few costumes that you probably can put together from stuff you already have.
Thoughts to ghouls, ghosts and candy take over around Halloween. Here are a few of the bone-chilling (and lighthearted) classics to get you in the mood.
Let's face it. Halloween is all about the sweets! Here are some tips on keeping the candy mayhem to a minimum and a few recipes for spooky lookin' treats.
Channel your inner Martha Stewart by creating inexpensive and easy crafts for Halloween. The kids love it, and it's a perfect way to spend quality time together.
American history is rich with tall tales, legends and hauntings. Here are just a few of the ones people are still talking about.
The pumpkin is king of the Halloween season. Here are some of the many interesting ways it's used, including a few you may not have thought of.
Western Pennsylvania has plenty of great places for a perfect day of pumpkin picking; but these are a few favorites!
Can you handle the horror? Get your share of scare when you visit these local haunts known for their spooks and chill-worthy antics!
If you love a good scare, this is definitely the time of year for you with all sorts of haunted houses popping up around the area. One of the scariest around is Hundred Acres Manor in South Park.
Looking for a good scare to get into the Halloween spirit? Pittsburgh has some great haunted houses that are sure to put some fright in your night!
It's the first day of fall and people are starting to think about scaring up some Halloween fun. Scarehouse is one of this area's most popular haunted attractions and it's getting ready to open its doors for the spooky season. This year though, you'll find some hauntingly familiar scenes behind those doors.
Are you into urban legends and local haunts? If so, western Pennsylvania has a lot to offer! The area is teeming with legends, myths and a ghost or two. We've come up with a list of notable area haunts for you to check out... but only if you dare!
A police officer from Carnegie Mellon University was hurt in a motorcycle crash while riding in former President Trump's motorcade.
Some fans said they were at the game because Trump was there. Other fans said they could do without the former president making an appearance.
The Steelers rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat the New York Jets 37-15 on Sunday Night Football.
Former President Donald Trump's team is launching a bus tour of Pennsylvania in Sharon Hill Monday.
Oct. 21 is the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania.
A police officer from Carnegie Mellon University was hurt in a motorcycle crash while riding in former President Trump's motorcade.
Some fans said they were at the game because Trump was there. Other fans said they could do without the former president making an appearance.
The Steelers rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat the New York Jets 37-15 on Sunday Night Football.
Former President Donald Trump's team is launching a bus tour of Pennsylvania in Sharon Hill Monday.
Oct. 21 is the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania.
Some fans said they were at the game because Trump was there. Other fans said they could do without the former president making an appearance.
Former President Donald Trump's team is launching a bus tour of Pennsylvania in Sharon Hill Monday.
Oct. 21 is the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania.
Former President Donald Trump said of golfer Arnold Palmer, "this is a guy that was all man."
A federal judge in Pennsylvania is considering a request to direct the state's election officials to take additional steps to verify the identification and eligibility of voters living overseas.
While medications and other medical interventions can be a huge help, there are some simple things you can find right now at home to make yourself more comfortable. Karen Trichtinger, a certified menopause coach, joined us with some product recommendations.
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We all have that person in our lives who is difficult to shop for - but there are unique ways to find them a great gift.
Sheetz lost to rival Wawa in a convenience store customer satisfaction survey.
Skilled nursing centers in Western Pennsylvania are in jeopardy.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We know Katie prefers Halloween on the lighter side. So, we sent her to the Chipped Fang in the Strip District to learn more about this immersive mocktail experience featuring vampires.
Daisy joined us this morning on the South Side where they've got a spooktacular soiree that the whole family can enjoy this weekend, including the dogs!
The award-winning global sensation known as "Stomp" joined David and Heather in the PTL studios to preview their shows at the Benedum Center and even gave us a sneak peek of their performance!
Get ready to re-live some 90s nostalgia! The band Hanson is back in Pittsburgh and we sat down with them ahead of their shows in McKees Rocks.
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Skilled nursing centers in Western Pennsylvania are in jeopardy.
A man from Beaver Falls said a check washing scam almost cost him nearly $2,000.
A rise in counterfeit airbags has inspired a new campaign for consumers.
Emergency medical services operations across the state have been in crisis
At Soergel's Orchard Farm, they say they flash pasteurize their cider.
While medications and other medical interventions can be a huge help, there are some simple things you can find right now at home to make yourself more comfortable. Karen Trichtinger, a certified menopause coach, joined us with some product recommendations.
While there's no changing the transition, change is coming in a different form. Research is being done right here at the University of Pittsburgh to take a closer look at the whole of menopause.
We talked to Dr. Beth Prarie, an OB/GYN and menopause specialist with AHN, about finding ways to keep your own heat from rising.
We first talked with Dr. Mary Claire Haver on Thursday's show in a preview of our special, Menopause Unfiltered. Here's part two of that conversation.
The Steelers rallied from an 11-point deficit to beat the New York Jets 37-15 on Sunday Night Football.
Adam Lowry and Mason Appleton scored a pair of quick third-period goals to help the Winnipeg Jets defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 to remain the only unbeaten NHL team.
Avery Johnson threw three touchdown passes and No. 17 Kansas State beat West Virginia 45-18.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to attend the Steelers home game on Sunday against the Jets, the team said.
Today's game features two of the top teams in the Presidents Athletic Conference!
Pittsburgh-based PPG Industries plans to lay off about 1,800 employees amid efforts to cut costs.
Artificial Intelligence is changing life as we know it, and it may be the key to the future of the Pittsburgh region.
Pittsburghers will still be able to get half-off milkshakes whenever a certain Penguins player scores this season.
You've heard of Spirit Halloween. Now are you ready for Spirit Christmas?
The Big Lots in North Versailles is among the latest to close after the company filed for bankruptcy.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
Portals.org confirmed Philadelphia will have a Portal open up next week in Love Park.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Pop star Liam Payne of One Direction died after falling into an interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, officials said.
The crash happened while the motorcade was en route to Acrisure Stadium for Sunday night's Steelers-Jets game.
Watch as Chris Mueller joins KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and Rich Walsh for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
Former President Donald Trump took a break from campaigning in Pennsylvania to watch the Steelers battle the New York Jets on Sunday night. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer spoke to several fans who shared differing opinions on the former president's visit to Acrisure Stadium.
It's not Halloween yet, but as of Sunday, Thanksgiving is 38 days away for those who want to avoid the pumpkins and candy.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast.
Former President Donald Trump was in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 19 for a rally.
Team PTL had some spooky fun at the first-ever Fall Fest from Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University on Oct. 17, 2024.
Some people in the Pittsburgh area saw the once-in-a-lifetime comet streaking across the sky.
The northern lights were visible across the Pittsburgh area on Thursday.
Former President Barack Obama was in Pittsburgh on Thursday to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris.