This weekend in Steubenville, OH

This flea market features only Prince of Peace flea market items, with no outside vendors. Shoppers will find leftover pieces from past craft shows along with newly donated goods, including craft items, children’s items, new-in-box products, lightly used merchandise, small household appliances, books, clothing, lamps, and small furniture, with even more available than can be listed here. Proceeds benefit Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

Registration is open for the 2026 Swissvale Mile, a welcoming experience for runners and walkers of every age and ability. Participants can choose a timed one mile run or an untimed walk that welcomes dogs. The course is flat and follows pleasant neighborhood streets lined with trees.

A spirited dance fitness fundraiser at the YMCA brings the community together to move for a meaningful cause. This high-energy class benefits the WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital Breast Cancer Patient Fund, and all funds raised support patients in the community. Admission is $5 for YMCA members and $10 for non-members. A 50/50 and a gift basket auction add to the fun. Attendees are encouraged to wear pink, bring their best moves, and may dress as a witch with a favorite hat or simply come as they are.

This season, the Swissvale Farmers Market features fresh food, locally crafted products, and other offerings for shoppers to discover.

Trash Cat Rescue will be at the Bloomfield Saturday Market with adoptable cats to meet if the weather cooperates. Merchandise will be available for purchase, and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about how to get involved with cat rescue.

Spyridon Studios hosts a weekly pottery class for kids. Participants can build sculptures, experiment with the wheel, or choose small pieces to paint. The session encourages hands-on creativity with clay and color.

This neighborhood effort brings people together to clean up Troy Hill. Participants gather at Troy Hill Citizens Park to receive supplies, then spread out to care for a different area of the community. Bringing a friend or neighbor is welcome, and packing water or snacks is a good idea. All cleanup tools are provided.

This open meeting welcomes anyone interested in OA, such as students, healthcare professionals, and those in a support role. Visitors are asked to honor the anonymity of everyone present. The meeting space and restrooms are wheelchair accessible, and the group meets in the DePalma Room. Information about visitor etiquette is available.

A cozy story hour at a local bookstore invites children to explore imagination through engaging stories and playful moments. Led by Shannon Monroe, who brings each tale to life with creativity and lively character voices, the gathering celebrates laughter, friendship, and the joy of books. Little readers are welcome to bring a favorite stuffed animal.

This inaugural booster bash is a community music festival supporting the Weir Band’s goal of new uniforms, featuring local bands, vendors, and involvement from Weir Band students.

An open air marketplace at The Strip District Terminal brings together a changing mix of local vendors with handmade goods, homemade treats, and more. While you browse, enjoy live music from a Pittsburgh DJ and explore the Terminal’s distinctive dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Please note that applications for the 2026 season are closed, and vendors and performers should communicate only with The Terminal through official channels.

Bakery Square hosts a free Halloween celebration open to the public, filled with seasonal activities and treats. Choose a pumpkin at the donation-based Urban Pumpkin Patch, with proceeds supporting the Larimer Consensus Group. Children can take part in complimentary fun including festive face painting and hands-on crafts, and trick-or-treat bags are live printed while supplies last. The day also features a Sanderson Sisters appearance, a pumpkin bounce house on the lawn, a spooky scavenger hunt, and Halloween movies on the big screen. Complimentary popcorn and cotton candy at the Trick or Treat table add to the festivities. All complimentary offerings are first come, first served, and registration is highly recommended.

A dog-friendly Halloween stroll along Butler Street invites pups to trick-or-treat at participating businesses. Participants check in at Ivy's Doggie Ice Cream Pawlor to pick up a treat bag and a list of stops, and pre-registered pups receive a special extra. Costumes are encouraged for a festive outing. On-site professional photography by Scrimshaw Media is available for $10 per dog, providing a full set of digital images with no reservation needed. If a dog is shy or scheduling is tricky, call 412-251-0294 or email pghdogicecream@gmail.com to make arrangements. Ivy's serves as the event hub, where Ivy and Stormie are crafting new seasonal dog-friendly ice cream flavors for a spooky treat between photos and trick-or-treating.

Enjoy a Halloween-themed river cruise for families. This two-hour outing welcomes guests of all ages for a ghostly good time with music from a First Class Entertainment DJ and appearances by character friends. A snack bar and a full-service bar are available on board, and all purchases are cashless. Tickets are $36.66 for adults, $26.19 for children, and $5.24 for infants.

SAHC is offering a free self defense class through the Sexual Assault Help Center, an organization dedicated to ending sexual violence, human trafficking, and stalking. The Empowered Self Defense workshop runs for two hours and blends conversation with hands-on skills to help reduce risk and teach life-saving techniques. It begins with a 30-minute discussion that challenges common myths about how people who cause harm behave. Participants then examine Power and Control, looking at tactics that create vulnerability and increase risk. The session also explores how the brain reacts in frightening situations and practical ways to move through those responses. The final portion focuses on adaptable physical strategies for protection that can work for any level of ability. This class welcomes everyone across ages, abilities, and genders, with accommodations available for those who have movement-related disabilities. Comfortable clothing and water are recommended, and participants are encouraged to take care of themselves throughout the workshop. The Sexual Assault Help Center also provides round-the-clock survivor support, community prevention education, and free risk reduction programs like this workshop.

A community trunk or treat brings family friendly Halloween fun to Tobacco Depot. Admission is free, with complimentary candy and popcorn. The festivities include music and a charity raffle, and costumes are encouraged to keep the spooky spirit going. Local businesses will be on hand, and kids can check out a state highway patrol car. Hosted and funded by The Avenue Bagel Company, Cutting Edge Lawn Care, Anthony’s Barbershop, Tobacco Depot, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Step into a Halloween party where music bingo takes center stage and guests pick a side as heroes or villains. Expect lively rounds of play, dancing, and a charged atmosphere built for costumes and celebration. The Hero vs. Villains costume contest awards a cash prize to the standout look, and the night also features karaoke, trivia face-offs, trick-or-treat candy, and plenty of giveaways. Plan on multiple music bingo rounds, at least six in total, with prizes up for grabs. Extras include door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and swag bags with fall-inspired goodies, along with signature cocktails and themed drink specials. Food and beverages are provided on a first come, first served basis. Please note that the 50/50 raffle accepts cash only. Some raffle prizes require entry tickets, and those ticket purchases can be made with any payment method.

This fundraiser, the biggest of the year, features dinner, baskets, small games of chance, and more.

Eight different DJs each perform a 30 minute set. There is no cover. To be added to the list, contact Tia Roberts at @t_awr.

The 8th Annual Lip Sync Challenge takes place at the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling, WV. Tickets are on sale now.

Celebrate the publication anniversary of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility at a Regency-themed ball in the ballroom on the third floor of the Renaissance Building in downtown Steubenville, above Leonardo’s Coffeehouse. The evening features authentic and adapted English country dances accompanied by live string music and guided by experienced callers, with refreshments available. New and seasoned dancers alike are welcome. An optional practice session and a pre-ball instructional hour are offered to help guests feel comfortable before the main dancing begins. Dress neatly, with formal wear encouraged and Regency attire especially appreciated. This is a family-friendly gathering. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for ages 8 to 18, and free for children under 8. Patron tickets are $50 per person and include an added donation to the Steubenville Athenaeum in support of this and related programs.

Mike Super unveils a completely new, family friendly magic show at the Byham Theater in Pittsburgh. The performance blends big laughs with astonishing illusions for an experience that entertains all ages. Returning to this stage, he brings a fresh set of surprises for local audiences. Tickets are selling quickly.

Enjoy a Halloween-themed evening filled with spooky fun and camaraderie, culminating in the reveal of the Heritage Players 2027 season.

Experience a 90-minute Halloween pop-up bar at Eleventh Hour Brewing Co. in Pittsburgh, filled with eerie decor, themed cocktails, music, interactive games, and photo-worthy moments. This is not a haunted house. It is a social setting geared toward adults, where costumes, drinks, playful challenges, and spooky snapshots come together for a night with a darker twist. Availability is limited and spots often sell out quickly.

A chilling film series spotlights iconic creatures and eerie atmospheres across four celebrated titles. King Kong (1933, rated PG) invites audiences to voyage with filmmaker Carl Denham and his crew to Skull Island, where a towering beast awaits, presented in partnership with the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club. John Carpenter’s The Thing (rated R) heightens the tension in Antarctica as a research team contends with an alien that can mimic anyone, introduced by the Horror Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Carpenter’s The Fog (rated R) then casts a supernatural pall over a coastal California town, with another introduction by the Horror Studies Center. Closing the lineup, The Nightmare Before Christmas (rated PG) offers a playful 3D visit to Halloween Town as Jack Skellington grapples with the allure of Christmas.

A roaring campfire at the Four Seasons Activity Center in Boyce Park sets the scene for spooky stories and songs suitable for all ages. Halloween costumes are encouraged, with a chance to win prizes. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets for comfort by the fire. An American Sign Language interpreter will be on site.

Lakeview Cantina features live music alongside delicious drinks and bites, with patio views perfect for lingering.

Homeroom Hangover makes its first appearance at The Block O Sports Bar in Jewett, bringing a high energy show filled with nonstop hits, rock and pop-punk throwbacks, and huge sing-along moments. Tickets are limited, with $12 presale options and $15 admission at the door. Song requests are welcome.

Barracuda brings a Halloween-themed blast of 70s hard rock to Zanders in Plum Boro. Expect classic rock tunes driven by big guitar riffs and powerful vocals, keeping the energy high from start to finish. Costumes are welcome but not required, and the night is set for loud, danceable rock and a festive celebration.

Celebrate football with a Parisian twist at Bakery Square in Le Courtyard. This Steelers watch party blends black and gold spirit with French inspired fun, featuring a Steelers and French trivia Kahoot with a first place prize of a Steelers Paris gift basket from the Steelers Pro Shop, a live roaming mime, 3D Eiffel Tower chalk art by The Chalking Dad that doubles as a photo opportunity, an interactive art experience with VC2, and a Paris themed photo booth with an Eiffel Tower backdrop and baguette props. Custom Steelers rally towels will be available while supplies last, and complimentary croissants and pastries will be offered while supplies last. City Kitchen will open with a full bar and select hot menu items, and the regular brunch menu will resume later.

Brush lettering meets pumpkin decorating in a beginner friendly workshop from Sip & Script at Bakery Square in Pittsburgh. Learn the basics of brush lettering with step by step instruction and demonstration designed to build confidence so you can add custom lettered details to pumpkins, stationery, wedding signage, or home decor. The class includes 1.5 hours of guided practice plus a take home beginner kit with watercolor paper, tracing paper, a Brush Lettering Guides Bundle, a Tombow brush marker, a round paintbrush, an inkpot pre filled with gouache, a pipette, and all the writing materials you need. Everything in the kit is yours to keep. Attendees may arrive early to choose a seat, and food and drinks are available to purchase throughout the session. Left handed learners are welcome. The curriculum is tailored for first time calligraphy students and uses tracing paper with guides to help build muscle memory and develop a personal style, while also serving as a refresher for anyone who has tried calligraphy before and wants to explore the supplies in the beginner kit. Guests 16 and under may attend with a ticket when accompanied by a ticketed adult at all times, with the understanding that people nearby may have a drink or two. Details about cancellations and refunds are provided by the organizer.

This quarter auction invites participants to bid on prizes using numbered paddles and quarters. Admission at the door is $5 and includes one paddle, and additional paddles can be purchased for $1 each. Attendees should bring quarters to bid, or quarters can be purchased at the door. For each item, the announcer sets a quarter amount. Participants choose which of their paddles to play for that item and place the required number of quarters for each active paddle in the bin on the table. After the quarters are collected, numbers from all purchased paddles are called. If a number for a paddle that was not played is called, that bidder is not in the running. If a number for a paddle that was played is called, that bidder wins the prize for only the quarters placed. For example, someone holding three paddles could enter a two quarter item with two of them for a total of four quarters and would win if one of those active paddle numbers is called. The auction features two rounds with a break in the middle. The organization benefits from vendor table fees, food sales, entry fees, extra paddle sales, a 50/50, any other raffle that takes place, and quarters placed on items donated to the organization, including one item from every vendor.

Spend an afternoon of tabletop fun at Ruckus Café on the last Sunday of each month. A curated selection of board games will be available, including modern favorites like Ticket to Ride and Wingspan plus story-driven and strategy titles such as Mice & Mystics and Rolling Heights. Guests are welcome to bring personal favorites to share with the group. Coffee drinks and fresh-made food from the Ruckus menu will be available throughout the gathering, and outside food or beverages are not permitted. Expect a friendly, inclusive atmosphere with options for every experience level. Arrive with friends or come solo and meet new people. Whether you are new to board games or a long-time player, there is a seat waiting at Ruckus Café.

A monthly gathering for Pittsburgh songwriters, producers, and musicians to share works in progress and focus on the craft. Participants can bring a finished track, a demo, or a rough idea. The group listens, offers constructive feedback, and explores songwriting, production, and mixing. All styles and experience levels are welcome. Expect time to workshop songs, exchange practical tips, connect with local artists and potential collaborators, and hear what others are creating. Bring the tools you use to make music, including instruments, laptops, MPCs, or anything else you write or produce with.

A regularly scheduled Sunday Yu-Gi-Oh! local event takes place at Top Deck Cards and Games. The entry fee is $10, and prizes are determined by attendance.

Shadyside Presbyterian Church hosts a program that traces paths of exile, pilgrimage, and destiny through musical storytelling inspired by Beowulf and Anglo-Saxon laments. Instrumental pieces grounded in early melodic traditions thread through the performance, shaping a soundscape of hazardous journeys, remembrance, and longing. The medieval ensemble Sequentia appears under the direction of Benjamin Bagby and Norbert Rodenkirchen, with Bagby on voice and Anglo-Saxon harps and Rodenkirchen on medieval flutes. Presented as a Renaissance and Baroque Legacy concert.

Franklin on Penn hosts a high-energy drag pageant that celebrates standout talent, bold personalities, and spirited competition. Performers and contestants from far and wide take the stage with charisma and charm. Indi Skies concludes her tenure as the inaugural MGSBA, followed by the crowning of the next Miss Gay Steel Bridges America 2026. Tickets are available through Eventbrite or at the door.

Guided by the full moon, this yoga practice invites reflection and the release of habits that may keep life out of alignment. The focus is equilibrium, explored through complementary forces such as yin with yang, ebb with flow, and the interplay of contraction and expansion. The intention is to support letting go while reconnecting with what you genuinely desire at ASCEND South Side.

Presented by Don't Let the Scene Go Down on Me! Collective and Bottlerocket, Snõõper performs at Bottlerocket Social Hall in Pittsburgh. Additional acts will be announced. The event welcomes all ages, with tickets priced at $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Suggested for listeners of Devo, Guerilla Toss, The Spits, and Viagra Boys.

Follow a hostage negotiator with global experience as she returns to her childhood home and discovers more than she expected. The play blends worldwide stakes with neighborhood roots, exploring how memory walks alongside the present. A post-show Q&A with the creative team invites conversation, and late seating is not permitted.