5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Oct. 20-22

Those craving spooky experiences, artistic endeavors or some home brew and fun will have plenty to do this weekend.

Art after dark Westmoreland Art

On Friday from 5 until 7 p.m., the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg will be hosting Art after Dark.

Partnered with Stage Right, the museum hosts a night themed as a “mystic museum mystery.” Guests will encounter a variety of spooky characters who will take them through a series of quests inspired by The Westmoreland’s collection. They will be tasked with finding clues, completing challenges and solving the mystery of October’s Art on Tap.

Tickets are $12 for members and $15 for non-members.The night will include live music, live pumpkin carving, food, signature cocktails and beer tastings. For more, visit thewestmoreland.org.

Felting workshop

On Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m., local artist Loretta Radeschi will host a felting workshop at the The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art off Boucher Lane in Ligonier Township.

Guests will be led through the process of creating three-dimensional, needle-felted gourds and pumpkins. Radeschi will be teaching the class using llama fleece and dyed wool.

No experience is necessary to participate. Packages of llama fleece will be available for purchase at the end of the workshop.

For more, visit sama-art.org.

Stage Right Harvest Fest

Stage Right School for the Performing Arts will be hosting a second annual Harvest Fest fundraiser from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center.

The family-friendly event will feature Octoberfest-inspired foods, local beer and wine tastings, fall-themed activities, a children’s area, silent auctions and basket raffles and live music throughout the day.

The event will be a combination of indoor and outdoor activities for guests of all ages. For more, visit the Stage Right Facebook page.

2023 Hobgoblin Hikes

Sponsored by Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation, Hobgoblin Hikes are half-mile guided outdoor walks through the woods of county-owned parks. Visitors will be led through tunnels and cemeteries, and past more than 100 zombies, ghosts and monsters.

The Hobgoblin Hikes alternate among parks every year. This year, the first hike will be offered at Cedar Creek Park in Rostraver on Saturday.

Parents are encouraged to attend with their children. Visitors are still welcome to dress in costume.

For more, call Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation at 724-830-3950 or visit co.westmoreland.pa.us.

Home Brew and Chill

The Downtown Greensburg Project has announced the return of Home Brew and Chill. On Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m., guests can attend a local home brew competition at All Saints Brewing Co., 1601 State Route 119 in Hempfield.

For $35 admission, attendees will have access to live music, food, yard games and beer samples.

20 home brewers will be competing for best in show. For more, visit downtowngreensburgpa.us.