Happenings | September 2026

Art

Cranberry Artists Network September show is running at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Hours: 7:30 am-8:30 pm, Mon-Thurs., 7:30 am-5 pm, Fri., 7:30 am-4 pm Sat., closed Sun. For info, visit cranberryartistsnetwork.com.

Entertainment

Cranberry Men’s Chorus presents, The Soundtrack of Your Life, 7 pm, Saturday, Sept. 19, Pine-Richland High School auditorium, 702 Warrendale Rd., Gibsonia. Music from 50s, 60s & 70s. For tickets, call (412) 339-0661.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) registration is open for their School Time at Heinz concert series for school students. For registration, visit www.pittsburghsymphony.org/schooltime.

The Silence of the Lambs Cage Night, 5:30-10:30 pm, Friday, Oct. 30, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall. Celebrate the museum’s connection to this classic cinematic horror. Cost $35. For details, visit www.soldiersandsailorshall.org/.

Expos

Autism Safety Expo, Friday, October 30, Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company #4, 4370 Northern Pike, Monroeville. Presented by Autism Connection of Pennsylvania. For sponsor and vendor info, visit autismofpa.org/sponsor-and-exhibitor/.

Fairs / Fests

Mars Applefest, 10 am-4 pm, Saturday, Oct. 3, downtown Grand Avenue in Mars. For info, visit marsapplefest.com 

Pumpkin Fest & Flea Market, 8 am-1 pm, Saturday, Oct. 10, Ascension Lutheran Church, 8225 Peebles Rd., McCandless Twp. Homemade apple and pumpkin pies, hot dogs, homemade soups, and beverages. Pumpkins for sale. Vendors with crafts inside and outside of the church. Reserve a space for $20, contact vickig@zoominternet.net or (724) 816-0413. Church number is (412) 364-4463.

ReelAbilities Pittsburgh Film Festival, fall with an in-person screening on Sept. 3, at Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse, followed by  Sept. 4-13, virtual programming. For more information, visit FilmPittsburgh.org/ReelAbilities. 

Renaissance Fair, 10 am-3 pm, Oct. 3, Northland Library. Join Northland staff and friends for entertainment, workshops, and fun for all ages. The revelry will take place throughout the library. No registration is required, though some events may have limited times or slots. Visit northlandlibrary.org for details. 

Fundraiser

Hope Grows Uncorked & Skewered, 5:30-8 pm, Sept. 25, Iris Respite House, 183 Shafer Rd., Moon Twp. For details, visit hopegrows.org.

Murder at the Speakeasy, 7-9 pm, Friday, Sept. 4, or Saturday, Sept. 5, at Northland Library. Fundraiser benefits Northland Public Library Foundation. Sips, Sweets & Suspense. For info, visit northlandlibrary.org. 

Rock Against Cancer, 5 pm, Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Amphitheater at Pine Twp Community Park. Four bands: Genevieve Carlson & Friends, Buckingham Prep, Stealing Time, and The Hip Waders. Suggested donation $60 includes a meal and two drinks.  Visit bit.ly/RockAgainstCancer26. Hosted by Pine Township resident Mike Fitzgerald, who is a cancer survivor and Cancer Bridges board member. Proceeds benefit Cancer Bridges www.cancerbridges.org. 

Gala

Children’s Gala 2026: A Rainforest Adventure, 6-8 pm, Sept. 19, at Northland Public Library. A special evening at the library full of fun and wonder for families with young children. Strolling book characters, games, live entertainment, raffles, face painting, balloon artists, food, photo-op areas, and much more! Tickets are $25 per person. For details, visit northlandlibrary.org. 

Ecolution Fashion Show & Charity Gala, 6-10 pm, Wednesday, Sept. 30, The Pennsylvanian, downtown. For info, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/ecolution-fashion-gala-2026-pittsburghs-premier-sustainable-fashion-show-tickets

Gardening 

Ingomar Garden Club monthly meetings, 10:30 am, 1^st Wed. of the month, March-Nov., at Northmont Church, 8169 Perry Highway, McCandless Twp. Meeting, light luncheon & guest speaker. Prospective members are invited. Visit www.ingomar-garden-club.com for additional info. 

Health

North Hills Wellness Festival, 2-6 pm, Sept. 12, Body By Design Holistic Wellness Spa, 9576 Perry Hwy., in McCandless. Free community event designed to connect residents with some of the area’s leading wellness professionals, fitness experts, and holistic health businesses. For details, visit www.bodybydesignpgh.com.

Historical 

Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable, Robert Hilliard presents, Spies, Slaves, and Secrets of the Civil War, 7 pm, Monday, Sept. 21, at Hampton Township Community Center, 3200 Lochner Way, Allison Park. Presentation is free and open to the public.

Library/Reading 

Northland Library has numerous events scheduled for September. For a complete list of events, visit northlandlibrary.org. 

Meals / Nutrition / Teas 

Free Community Meal First Monday Meal, 5-7 pm each 1^st Monday of the month at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1719 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw. Meal includes entrée, starch, vegetable, salad, homemade dessert, and drink. Open to the public. For info, call (412) 486-0550. 

Harvest Home Dinner, 12:30-6 pm, Sunday, Sept. 13, at Saint Aidan Parish, St. Alphonsus Church, 221 Church Rd., Wexford. Delicious homemade meals featuring grilled chicken, ham, or pulled pork with plenty of sides. Gift baskets and a Steelers watch party. For info, visit saintaidanparish.org or call (724) 935-4343.

Movies  

Free Matinee Movies on Mondays: 2 pm, Sept. 7, no movie Labor Day; Sept. 14, Train Dreams; Sept. 21, Sentimental Value; at the Legacy Theatre at Cumberland Woods Village in McCandless Twp. For details, visit TheLegacyLineup.com. 

Horse Power, narrated by Academy Award nominee Josh Brolin, runs in 3D and 2D, through September at the Rangos Giant Cinema, at the Kamin Science Center. For details, visit KaminScienceCenter.org.

Nature

Inclusive Nature Sensory Walk, 11 am-noon, Sept. 26 & Oct.24, at Frick Park Environmental Center. For details, visit PittsburghParks.org.

Networking / Social 

Association of University People (AUP) welcomes singles 50+, who are four-year college graduates, to join them for various activities and to meet new friends. Events include happy hours, meals, meet-ups at live music venues and local wineries, book groups, day trips, and Scrabble. For further details email aupsingles@gmail.com.

Cranberry Township 55+ Club meets at 1 pm the 2^nd Tuesday of the month at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. Members must be residents of Cranberry Township. The Club features activities, social opportunities, and visits to nearby points of interest. For info, contact Frank at (724) 316-5807. 

Glenshaw AARP 3744 meets at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church, Mt. Royal Blvd. 2 pm, second Tuesday of the month. Call (412) 487-1041 for more info.  

UPMC Passavant Hospital Auxiliary Membership Opportunities! Are you looking for a stimulating opportunity for social interaction with other dedicated people in support of our community hospitals—UPMC Passavant McCandless and Cranberry? Then join the Passavant Hospital Auxiliary’s long tradition of caring. The Auxiliary meets at 10 am the 2^ndMonday of each month (Sept. through June). New members are always welcome!  For info, visit passavanthospitalfoundation.org/. Call (412) 748-6639 if you plan to attend a meeting. 

Women's Club of Southern Butler County meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month except for January, February and July. Meeting starts at 6:00 pm at Glade Run Presbyterian Church (back entrance) - 1091 Pittsburgh Rd (Rt. 8) – Valencia. Email info, womensclubofsbc@gmail.com or Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/1404514813435159/about.

Young at Heart 60+ Singles meet at various restaurants in Cranberry/North Hills areas at 1:30 pm on the 3^rd Wednesday of the month. To find out which restaurant and to reserve a seat, text or call (724) 831-0798 by Monday the week of the luncheon. 

Sales 

Rummage Sales, 8 am-2 pm, Sept. 5, and 10 am-2 pm, Sept. 6, St. Aloysius Campus, 3616 Mt. Troy Rd., Reserve Twp. Huge selection of kitchen items, jewelry, books, seasonal items, clothing etc. Baked goods available on Saturday. For more info, call Deb at (412) 337-1713. 

Treasures & Furniture Sale, 9 am-2 pm, Sept. 12, St. Matthew, Holy Spirit Campus, 608 Farragut St., Millvale. Six rooms of collectibles, religious items, holiday treasures, linens, framed artwork & furniture. If you have furniture to donate, call Deb at (412) 337-1713. 

Vintage Market is a non-profit store in Shaler that benefits The Blessing Board. Open 10 am-3 pm every Th/F/Sat in the Shaler Plaza, 880 Butler Street & Rt. 8 (look for the gray door between Rite Aid & Planet Fitness). 

Support 

Sensory Friendly afternoons, 1-5 pm, the 2nd Tues., of the month (Sept. 8, Oct. 13) at the Children's Museum. Regular admission rates apply. For details, visit accessibility@pittsburghkids.org.

Valley Care Foundation launched a grant initiative to support older adults in Sewickley, Ambridge, Aliquippa, and Coraopolis/Moon areas. To learn more, visit ValleyCareFoundation.org. 

Volunteering 

Hope Hospice, a non-profit organization in the North Hills, is looking for compassionate volunteers to visit patients at home or in facilities. Consider helping those in your community by reading, socializing, doing arts/crafts or merely offering your presence. Visit hopehospicepgh.org/ or call (412) 367-3685. 

Walkathon

Pittsburgh Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk presented by Highmark, Sunday, Oct. 4. The in-person 6.6K run (4.1 miles) begins at PPG Paints Arena. A 3.3K Family Walk (2.05 miles) is also offered to individuals and groups/families of four. A virtual option is available as well. To register or volunteer. visit www.mariolemieux.org.