Photo by Randy Strothman By Alyse Horn Twenty-five years ago Barbara Burns created Pumpkinfest, an event that is attended by thousands of children and parents, and is considered “one of the nicest children’s festivals in the city,” Burns said. “We want families to have an affordable neighborhood exp...

What: PumpkinfestWhere: East Allegheny Commons ParkWhen: October 10 from 1-5 p.m. For the 24th year in a row, Pumpkinfest organizers promise that the annual fall festival will be “all things orange and all things pumpkin.” Pumpkinfest is a children’s festival that takes place in East Allegheny Commo...