Spooky season is here! Enjoy the sounds, sights and scents of fall, if that’s your thing — or avoid it altogether if it isn’t — with events and activities around the area this weekend. Here are some suggestions.

The full moon of Sept. 17 marked the start of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a Chinese tradition dating back more than 3,000 years.

The former Charles Morris Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Squirrel Hill will once again be a home for seniors — but with a fresh look and vision.

A stately stone home is on the market in the Murdoch Farms neighborhood of Squirrel Hill.

When Lavinia Ivanica was young, she would sneak sips of her mom’s coffee.

Seeing a dog in a funeral home is not what most people might expect — but Judy Ryave McGuire, director of aftercare and community outreach for Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. in Shadyside, and Laney, a 6-year-old goldendoodle, are a therapy team who provide comfort at funerals.

There’s a great crop of events happening all over Pittsburgh this weekend. From pretty performances to delicious food to maybe something a little weird, it’s a great time to try something fun or a little out there. Here are some ideas.

From bombastic battle demonstrations to silent parties, a variety of events will be taking place around Pittsburgh this weekend. It’s always a good time to try something new. Find an activity to fit into your busy summer schedule here!

Portugal native, global restaurateur and chef Antonio “Toni” Pais was a culinary leader and fixture in Pittsburgh for more than 40 years.

Still want to keep the party going after all of the Independence Day fireworks? Here are some ways to make the best of your post-holiday weekend around town.