Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: June 4-6. October

Welcome to October, when weekends are filled with football, pumpkin carving and Halloween costume making. In between there is lots of fun at local events. Here are a few suggestions.

Apple ‘n Arts Festival

This weekend the Delmont Apple ‘n Arts Festival will be full of live music and fun. The festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday at Shield’s Farm in Salem and has plenty to do both days.

A comprehensive live music program on both days rounds off your festival trip. Activities include face painting, train rides, a maze and apple throwing. The Fort Allen Antique Farm Equipment Association will conduct demonstrations and sell various products such as cornmeal and apple cider. There will also be tractor parades and parades.

The event is open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. View the full list of artists and get directions at delmontapplenarts.com.

Creepy caboose

Something spooky is happening this Saturday at the Darlington Station, 3032 Idlewild Hill Lane, Ligonier Township. The sixth annual Creepy Caboose event is perfect for kids and adults alike.

Attendees can listen to (friendly) ghost stories around the campfire, participate in face painting, see the Ligonier Rail Road Museum’s historic bobber caboose, and take part in sophisticated demonstrations. There will also be a food truck recap.

The event is free and takes place on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Learn more on the Ligonier Valley Rail Road Museum Facebook page (facebook.com/LVRRA).

Puppets and performance

Be one of the first to see You Are Here’s new Puppets and Performance exhibition. The opening is this Saturday at 6pm and is free and open to the public.

The exhibition offers a close look at the magic of puppets, from their creation to their dramatic animation by puppeteers. It features pieces by artists Tom Sarver, Joann Kielar, Lindsay Goranson and others.

You are here: 406 Clay Ave., Jeannette. For the full picture, visit yah406clay.org.

Wingfest

Crazy about chicken wings? This is the right event for you. On Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Live Casino hosts Wingfest, an opportunity for local purveyors of this delicious food to compete for Top Wing.

The fiery festival costs $5 per ticket, and children under 12 get in free. Local beer and wine vendors will be on hand to satisfy burning mouths. There will also be live music.

Wingfest will be held at Live Casino, 5260 Route 30, Hempfield. For tickets and information, visit pittsburgh.livecasinohotel.com.

Historical ghost trail

Learn about the ghostly legends of Ligonier at the Diamond Theater on the Ligonier Historic Ghost Walk Tours, available weekends throughout October. They begin this weekend with start times at 7 and 8 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Tour guides will highlight areas where paranormal sightings have been reported and explain the region’s fascinating history. Be prepared to go outside with comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. General admission tickets are $20.

Tours meet at the Diamond Theater, 210 W. Main St. For tickets, visit diamontheatre.com.