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Phantom Fall Fest, Oktoberfests, and car cruises | KDKA Weekend Planner
The weekend is here, and it’s more than just Steelers vs. Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium, so if you’re still in need of plans, we’re here to help you have a fun one!
Kennywood Phantom Fall Fest
Beginning tonight, Kennywood kicks off its Phantom Fall Fest.
More than 300 actors will fill the park grounds, all with the intention of scaring.
There will also be six haunted houses and four scare zones.
The organizers said “Detached” is their newest and most horrifying haunt yet.
You can also enjoy fall food, jump on some of the rides, and more.
Phantom Fall Fest runs on select weekends until November 1, and you can get a full schedule as well as tickets right here.
Idlewild’s Hallow-BOO
This weekend is the return of Hallow-BOO at Idlewild.
All of the traditional favorites will be there, but there will also be brand-new characters for kids to meet.
The family fun runs on Saturdays and Sundays through October 26.
Check out the details on their website.
50s Fest and Car Cruise
Head down to Greene County this weekend for the 50s Fest and Car Cruise.
Traffic will be blocked off down the main drag in Waynesburg outside of the Greene County Courthouse on East High Street.
Along the road will be classic cars, food, music, and so much more.
It goes from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and it’s free to attend.
Visit Greene County has all you need to know at this link.
Pittsburgh County Fair
If you’re looking to squeeze in one more fair before the summer officially comes to a close, Pittsburgh is hosting its county fair on Saturday.
Now in its third year, Allegheny Commons Park West on the North Side will have all things homemade and homegrown.
From 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., there will be food, music, farm animals, a farmers’ market, and more.
It’s free to attend, and you can see more right here.
Green Tree Oktoberfest
If you’re ready for fall, you can kick off the season early at the Green Tree Oktoberfest.
It’s happening at Green Tree Park on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
There will be entertainment, arts and crafts, vendors, food, and family fun.
Of course, it just wouldn’t be a Pittsburgh-area event without fireworks.
Those are set to start around 8:15 p.m.
Check out the full Oktoberfest schedule of events at this link.
Some big changes are coming to Oakland for Pittsburgh Regional Transit riders, all of which include closures, construction, and the future of safety.
Riders who typically catch the bus on Fifth Avenue in Oakland should start preparing because starting Sunday, Pittsburgh Regional Transit says the bus lane on Fifth Avenue will be permanently retired.
It’s a part of their University Line project, designed to create a more reliable connection between Downtown, Uptown, and Oakland.
But without the Fifth Avenue bus lane, traffic is shifting.
“All of our bus operational movements are going to be moving over here to Forbes Avenue,” said Amy Silbermann, chief development officer with Pittsburgh Regional Transit.
For riders, this means big changes.
Seventeen outbound bus stops along Fifth Avenue will be eliminated, 9 bus routes will be rerouted, and all outbound buses will travel on Forbes with general traffic.
“Forbes Avenue is going to be more congested. We will have more buses than today,” Silbermann noted.
While the closure is permanent, the construction and renovation will be temporary, and part of a much bigger plan.
“Ultimately, that lane is going to turn into a two-way protected bicycle facility. All buses will remain on Forbes Avenue outbound for as long as we know,” Silbermann said.
This change will now leave Forbes as the main bus corridor.
“Ultimately, one lane on Forbes Avenue is going to become a bus-only lane. However, that’s not happening until later next year.”
In the meantime, PRT says it’s working with the city and Port Authority police to keep traffic moving. The entire project is expected to be completed by 2027.
“This is not about making buses rapid. This is about making buses move more reliably and continuously throughout the corridor,” Silbermann said. “Today, they get very bunched up because of the conditions. Once they get bunched up, they end up with big gaps in service, where you may wait a really long time and then get on a really overcrowded bus.”
PRT says they will have staff at select bus stops to help navigate through this transition.
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