WHERE TO GET SPOOKED THIS OCTOBER Halloween Season Hits the ’Burgh
October in the Pittsburgh area brings plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the season. Beyond costumes and candy, local attractions are putting on events ranging from fun and lighthearted to spooky. Here are three worth putting on your calendar. Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza kicks off in early October and runs through early November. Every night during the month-long event, the zoo transforms into a glowing wonderland. Zoo staff line the walking trails with thousands of carved pumpkins arranged in fun displays and all lit up after dark. Some of the pumpkins are more silly and
traditional, and some are incredibly detailed, but they all come together to add a very “Halloweeny” atmosphere to the zoo. And during the day, the ZooBoo weekend events include trick-or-treating stations, kids’ activities, and plenty of chances to show off your costume. Phantom Fall Fest at Kennywood This annual festival turns up the spooky while still keeping things fun. It also runs through the first of November, so there’s still time to see what it’s all about. During the day, things are more family-friendly, with rides, decorations, and festive food. But the real Halloween fun (and scares) begin after the sun goes down. There are six haunted houses and four scare zones open every evening. This year, there’s a new haunted house called Detached, and
it’s definitely not for the kids. Phantom Fall Fest is a fall tradition that keeps growing, and if you haven’t been yet, it might be time to go. Haunted Pittsburgh Ghost Tours If you’re in the mood for something a little more grown-up, the Haunted Pittsburgh Ghost Tours are a great way to spend an evening. Tours happen Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. and run through early November. They kick off at Station Square and take you up the Monongahela Incline and through Mount Washington while your guide shares some of the area’s creepiest stories and legends. The tours are more entertaining than scary, but they offer a fun way to learn more about local history while getting in the Halloween spirit.
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Ingredients • Olive oil • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 3/4 cup flour • 2 large eggs, beaten • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese • 1 oz ranch
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with olive oil and set aside. 2. Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper. 3. Set out three shallow bowls. In the first, combine flour and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the eggs to the second bowl. Mix panko, Parmesan, and ranch seasoning mix in the third bowl. 4. For coating, dip seasoned chicken breasts in flour, coating both sides. Then, dip the chicken in the beaten eggs and, finally, the panko mixture. 5. Place each coated chicken breast in the prepared baking dish. 6. Spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray. 7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165 F and is golden brown.
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