50 ideas for September fun in the Beaver Valley (and a few Pittsburgh suggestions)

Scott Tady, Beaver County Times
Updated ·9 min read

Make it a September to remember, with all kinds of fun activities to choose from in the Beaver Valley, and a bit beyond.

Here is our September Fun Calendar to help you pick a good time:

Sept. 1

Big Knob Grange Fair continues in New Sewickley Township with a demolition derby and the Eldorado Band. bigknobgrangefair.org

Saint Luke Parish Festival at Good Samaritan in Ambridge continues with live music from Dancing Queen at 7 p.m. saintluke.net/festival

Documentary Week begins at the Lindsay Theater, Sewickley. thelindsaytheater.org

Acrisure Stadium Kickoff & Rib Cookoff outside the Pittsburgh Steelers stadium with live music starting at 7:30 p.m. from The Clarks and Chip & The Charge-Ups. acrisurestadium.com

Rob James of The Clarks, the popular Pittsburgh rock band headlining Sept. 1's rib cookoff at Acrisure Stadium.
Rob James of The Clarks, the popular Pittsburgh rock band headlining Sept. 1's rib cookoff at Acrisure Stadium.

Sept. 2

Saint Luke Parish Festival at Good Samaritan in Ambridge continues with live music from the Dick Tady Orchestra at 2 p.m. with polka Mass at 5:30 p.m., and Jimmie Ross & The Jaggerz at 7:30 p.m. saintluke.net/festival

Big Knob Grange Fair continues with monster trucks and Crow's Run Band. bigknobgrangefair.org

Sept. 3

Saint Luke Parish Festival at Good Samaritan in Ambridge continues with live music from The Cavaliers at 3 p.m. and Johnny Angel & The Halos at 7:30 p.m. saintluke.net/festival

Acrisure Stadium Kickoff & Rib Cookoff continues with musical acts Tres Lads at 7:45 p.m. and The Commonheart at 9:15 p.m. acrisurestadium.com

The Commonheart bring the soul-rock band's national tour back home to Pittsburgh.
The Commonheart bring the soul-rock band's national tour back home to Pittsburgh.

Sept. 4

Hopewell Park Labor Day Car Cruise, noon-4 p.m., with up to 300 cars expected plus three food vendors and over 25 auction baskets. hopewelltwp.com

Acrisure Stadium Kickoff & Rib Cookoff continues outside the Pittsburgh Steelers with a free blues concert starting at 2:30 p.m. with Jimmy Adler, Dan Bubien & The Delta Struts and Billy Price. acrisurestadium.com

Final day for "Vikings: Warriors of The North Sea," an international touring exhibition, at the Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh. carnegiesciencecenter.org

Practice rowing boats like Vikings at Carnegie Science Center's new exhibit.
Practice rowing boats like Vikings at Carnegie Science Center's new exhibit.

Sept. 5

Flowers Meet Fashion: Inspired by Billy Porter runs through Sept. 10 at Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh. phipps.conservatory.org

"Flowers Meet Fashion: Inspired by Billy Porter" flower exhibit finishes its extended run at the Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh.
"Flowers Meet Fashion: Inspired by Billy Porter" flower exhibit finishes its extended run at the Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh.

Sept. 6

Watercolors exhibit featuring Ellwood City artist Beth Beiter to be shows in the Back Hall Gallery at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center during regular business hours the month of September.

Watercolors from local artist Beth Beiter will be displayed throughout September in the Back Hall Gallery at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center.
Watercolors from local artist Beth Beiter will be displayed throughout September in the Back Hall Gallery at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center.

Sept. 7

Summer in The City, 6 p.m. at Falls Park in Beaver Falls, a ticketed Beaver Falls Community Development Corp. event with music from Harmony Hot Haus and food from Crop & Kettle and cash bar. beaverfallscdc.org

Sept. 8

Big Knob Antique Tractor & Equipment Show, opens 5-10 p.m., Big Knob Grange, 336 Grange Road, New Sewickley Township. Continues Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

"9-to-5: The Musical" opens at The Strand Theater, Zelienople. Also staged on Sept. 9-10, 14-17. thestrandtheater.org

Joe Munroe & Friends classic-rock and kick off to 2023 Monaca ArtWalk., 6 p.m. Washington Plaza, Monaca.

Pittsburgh Irish Festival runs through Sept. 10, Carrie Blast Furnaces, Rankin. pghirishfest.org

Sept. 9

Crush & Brew, wine & beer tasting from local breweries, home brewers and more, 5 p.m. Old Economy Village, 1401 Church St., Ambridge. eventbrite.com

More: Old Economy Village in Ambridge hosts contest seeking home brewers and wine makers

11th annual BBQ & Chili Cookoff and Blues Fest, noon to 8 p.m., Hopewell Community Park. Music from Angel Blue & The Prophets, Gordon James Band, River City Blues Band, Bail Jumpers and Lori Russo & The Uppercuts.

Baby Bello art studio grand opening, 4-7 p.m. 2200 Ninth Ave., Beaver Falls. Tour the studio, which is also the new home of Stray Cat Studio, and play with clay, listen to live music and enjoy locally prepared foods. straycatarts.com

Beaver Wine Festival, 3-7 p.m. Third Street, Beaver. eventbrite.com

The Delaneys, classic rock and originals, 6:30 p.m. Settlers Ridge Concert Series at the Settlers Ridge shopping complex in Robinson Township.

Sportsman's Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., New Beaver Borough Volunteer Fire Department, 898 Wampum-New Galilee Road. Continues 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10.

Bridgewater Open: Putts in Pubs, 1-8 p.m. mini-golf themed bar crawl at eight Bridgewater bars/restaurants.

Sept. 10

Spay-Ghetti No Balls, 1 p.m spaghetti and meatballs dinner and auction benefitting the Beaver County Humane Society, Paradise Pub, Center Township.

Sept. 11

"Behind The Stage Door," an award-winning documentary on Pittsburgh concert promoter Rich Engler, screens at 4 p.m. at the Lindsay Theater, Sewickley. thelindsaytheater.org

Sept. 12

September Night Mart, 5-9 p.m., Third Street, New Brighton, with vendors, food and music.

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra performs “Beatles to Bourbon Street,” 7:30 p.m. at Beaver Falls Middle School. bvcommunityconcert.org

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra.
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra.

Sept. 14

"An Evening with Marie Benedict," 6 p.m. Community College of Beaver County Dome, Center Township.

"An Evening With Marie Benedict," acclaimed novelist from Upper St. Clair, will take place at the Community College of Beaver County.
"An Evening With Marie Benedict," acclaimed novelist from Upper St. Clair, will take place at the Community College of Beaver County.

Third Annual Wine Tasting to Benefit McGuire Memorial Home, 7 p.m. Beaver Station Cultural & Event Center, Beaver. beaverstation.org.

"How to Oil Paint Landscapes" featuring James Sulkowski, an artist listed in Who's Who of American Art, a public event with refreshments from 7-9 p.m. at the Merrick Art Gallery, New Brighton. merrickartgallery.org

A painting by James Sulkowski to be shown at a special event at the Merrick Art Gallery.
A painting by James Sulkowski to be shown at a special event at the Merrick Art Gallery.

Nicole Travolta, actor, comedian, impressionist, makes her western Pennsylvania debut live at The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center, Sewickley. thelindsaytheater.org

Nicole Travolta in the poster for her comedy show 'Doing Alright" that's playing one-night-only at the Lindsay Theater in Sewickley.
Nicole Travolta in the poster for her comedy show 'Doing Alright" that's playing one-night-only at the Lindsay Theater in Sewickley.

Sept. 15

Beaver Tales, unique storytelling event in Beaver, 7 p.m. Irvine Park. beaverheritage.org

Pittsburgh Fashion Week starts 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments and cocktails then a runway modeling show at The Wintergarden at PPG. eventbrite.com

Pittsburgh Fashion Week has a big opening night program.
Pittsburgh Fashion Week has a big opening night program.

Sept. 16

Cruisin' on The Ridge, car cruise with live music from The Hoot Owls, noon to 5 p.m., Beaver County Radio, Dutch Ridge Road, Brighton Township. beavercountyradio.com

Fall Dreams Craft and Vendor Event, 2-7 p.m. Antoline Park Field, Monaca.

Fort McIntosh Garrison reenactment, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. River Road, Beaver. 45 re-enactors will participate with demonstrations including blacksmithing, spinning, weaving and making cords. In addition, there will be presenters on the history of trade items, 18th century education, brain tanning hides, as well as an 18th century surgeon, midwife  and muleteer.  "Sutlers" will sell books, paintings and jewelry.

Historical re-enactors will return to Fort McIntosh in Beaver for an annual event.
Historical re-enactors will return to Fort McIntosh in Beaver for an annual event.

Sept. 17

Haunted Mini-Golf lasts through the Halloween season at The Windmill in Hopewell Township. hopewellwindmill.com

Sept. 19

"The Spanish Flu" a 7 p.m. free lecture at Beaver Station Cultural & Events Center. Part of the Beaver Area Heritage Foundation lecture series. beaverheritage.org

Sept. 20

Early Childhood Activities at The National Aviary, for little learners ages 2 to 5 with art activities, sensory play, and books to read.  After story time, spend the morning exploring the National Aviary’s habitats and see beautiful, colorful birds up close. aviary.org

Sept. 21

Beginners Hike, on the North Country Trail, 5:30 p.m. meeting up at Cannelton Road, Darlington Township in the Game Commission parking lot. meetup.com

Ray Sokolowski art exhibition opening reception, 5-8 p.m. at Mark Renger's Gallery, 549 Beaver St., Sewickley. The artist did a team sculpture of the 1923 Hope Harvey football team, Art Rooney’s first football team. Exhibition runs through Oct. 21.

Local artist Ray Sokolowski (left) with John Wayhart, who's holding a sculpture of his grandfather, Frank Wayhart, who played on a football team with Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney.
Local artist Ray Sokolowski (left) with John Wayhart, who's holding a sculpture of his grandfather, Frank Wayhart, who played on a football team with Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney.

Capitol Fools 7:30 p.m., Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. a fast-paced satire group poking fun at both sides of the Washington D.C. political aisle. trustarts.org

Scenery along the North Country Trail in Beaver County.
Scenery along the North Country Trail in Beaver County.

Sept. 22

Zombies of The Corn haunted attraction opens for the season in New Sewickley Township. zombiesofthecorn.com

"Burst Your Bubble" comedy trivia game show with table magic, 7 p.m. Celebrations Bar, North Fayette Township.

Standup comedy night, with headliner Mo Alexander, featured comics Amanda Averell and Chris Nakis and host Asher O'Bryant, 7:30 p.m. Iron Horse Community Theater, Ambridge. ironhorsetheatrecompany.

Sept. 23

Autumn Authorfest, 1-3:30 p.m. Carnegie Library of Beaver Falls. meet local authors and stock up on fresh reading for the fall,

Jambridge music & beer festival, outside Merchant Coffee Co., Ambridge. jambridge.org

More: Jambridge announces music lineup with California, Pittsburgh & Beaver County bands

Tri-State Pet Expo, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Beaver Valley Mall. Inaugural event to help pets through better nutrition, positive training, enrichment and education regarding physical, mental, and overall wellness.

Monaca Fall Fest, 2-6 p.m. downtown Monaca. monacapa.net

Kitchen Tour & Tasting, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. visits five houses in Beaver and Brighton Township. Beaver Valley branch of AAUW fundraiser includes food samples by local chefs. a marketplace at Dutch Ridge Elementary School, basket raffle, bake sale, boutiques, jewelry and purse sale, recipes, book signing, door prizes and food trucks.

Alba Flamenca, live flamenco music, 7:30 p.m. Iron Horse Community Theatre, Ambridge. ironhorsetheatrecompany.ticketleap.com

Cash & Killer, tribute to Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Strand Theater, Zelienople. thestrandtheater.org

Craft & vendor show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Raccoon Township Fire Hall.

Aliquippa Serbian Car Cruise, 5 p.m., 2619 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa.

The 21st annual Gateway Engineers Tour the Montour fundraising bicycle ride of 10 or more miles, starting at the Montour Trail's mile zero in Coraopolis. Four rest/snack/water stops will be along the trail, and the Trail’s safety patrol will be out in full force. Registration at: montourtrail.org/tour-2023/

The new logo for Jambridge music festival in Ambridge.
The new logo for Jambridge music festival in Ambridge.

Sept. 24

Freddy's Haunts haunted trail is open for the season, 192 McCune Road, Independence Township. freddyshaunts.net

Tri-State Pet Expo, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Beaver Valley Mall. Inaugural event to help pets through better nutrition, positive training, enrichment and education regarding physical, mental, and overall wellness.

Sept. 27

"Moulin Rouge: The Musical" opens at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org.

"Moulin Rouge: The Musical" arrives in Pittsburgh.
"Moulin Rouge: The Musical" arrives in Pittsburgh.

Sept. 28

Trivia Thursday 7:30 p.m. at Koehler Brewing, Ellwood City. koehlerbrewingcompany.com

Sept. 29

The Turpentiners, country and rural swing music, 8 p.m. Fermata Brewing, Ambridge. fermatabrewing.beer

Sept. 30

Walk to End Alzheimer's begins 8 a.m. at Irvine Park, Beaver, walking along River Road. Register at act.alz.org/beaver

Brighton Township Fall Festival, noon to 6 p.m. Hardy Field.

Ellwood City Fall Fest, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lawrence Avenue.

Sip in The City, noon to 4 p.m. craft beer sampling while checking out downtown Beaver Falls businesses. eventbrite.com

Bigfoot/WPA Cryptid and Supernatural Expo with guest experts, Johnstown Masonic Conference and Event Center, Johnstown. eventbrite.com

Rebuild Better Together benefit concert with Blues Attack and David Granati's For Those About to Rock Academy. Benefits rebuildbettertogether.org, which supports the spinal cord injury community in Beaver County and western Pennsylvania.

David Granati and his For Those About to Rock Academy will play a benefit show Sept. 30 at Beaver Station Cultural & Events Center.
David Granati and his For Those About to Rock Academy will play a benefit show Sept. 30 at Beaver Station Cultural & Events Center.

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This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: September Fun: 50 cool things to do in the Beaver Valley & beyond