Free events in Butler, PA

This season, the Swissvale Farmers Market in Pittsburgh features fresh foods, locally crafted items, and more.

This free Halloween event features a pumpkin patch, hands-on arts and crafts, and trick or treating at businesses in the area. It is hosted by East Allegheny Community Council and Discover Deutschtown.

Don't Let the Scene Go Down on Me! Collective partners with Bottlerocket Social Hall to bring back the annual Halloween cover show, a free, all-ages evening of bands performing as their favorites. Chris' Vanity Project performs as Oasis, Mégane takes on The Smiths, Short Fictions interprets Neutral Milk Hotel, Aloner covers Radiohead, and Useless pays tribute to Dinosaur Jr.

Stage AE officially hosts the Pittsburgh Steelers tailgates in Pittsburgh. This outdoor celebration takes place rain or shine and welcomes guests of all ages. Opening ahead of every home game at Acrisure Stadium, it is known as the region’s largest tailgate, featuring free admission, live music, food and drink specials, and chances to win prizes and autographed items.

Children in grades 1 through 8 can volunteer by reading stories to cats, giving the animals helpful social time while enjoying a fun reading session. This popular program is available by appointment only and often fills quickly. To reserve a spot, call 724-789-1150 and speak with the Client and Adoption Specialists.

Enjoy a few casual rounds of Commander. New players are welcome, and those who would like a walkthrough can arrive a little early. There is no cover, and parking is free after 6 p.m. in Brookline.

Brentwood Library hosts a free support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Meetings offer opportunities to socialize, learn, and take part in physical and mental exercise. Free parking and light refreshments are available. For questions, contact Chuck at 412-400-9967.

Enjoy an evening of trivia, friendly competition, food, and drinks. Play for free with a team or join one when you arrive. The top teams win prizes and bragging rights.

Pillar Pittsburgh offers a free meetup for moms with babies from birth to age three. It provides a welcoming space to spend time together, listen, and offer one another support while navigating parenthood. Coffee and tea are available, and there is a full kitchen for those who wish to bring their own drinks or snacks.

This free intermediate Slovak class series from WPSCA is intended for learners with some prior knowledge and takes place at Brentwood Public Library. Instruction is led by Božena Hilko, a native of Slovakia with extensive experience teaching children and adults. She previously taught at the high school level in Slovakia and holds a master’s degree in foreign language education from the University of Pittsburgh. The library requests that class participants do not park in the library lot. For registration or questions, contact Božena at bozi@comcast.net.

Explore Pittsburgh’s longest-running art crawl along Penn Avenue, featuring a lively mix of art, dance, music, shopping, and dining. This free monthly event has brought people from across the region together since 1998, with no registration required.