I didn't grow up in Pittsburgh, but I remember having my go-to pumpkin farm. I used to head to Soergel's, but since moving to Dormont (South Hills area), we just didn't want to head North, I know, typical Pittsburgh who doesn't want to cross bridges and tunnels.
So while Trax is still a trek for us, it's on this side of town! This year we went out to get some Pumpkins for our son's first Halloween. While he definitely isn't going to be doing any of the multiple activities (that look super fun!), it was still a really nice trip out. Parking is fairly easy and plentiful, although we went early on a Sunday morning in October. There's a large area outside to get any size pumpkin you want. Inside there's also a huge selection of different colored pumpkins, gourds and holiday decorations.
But that's not all. The market inside is broken into three huge sections. There's the grocery store, the retail section (with decorations, home goods and outdoor supplies) and a smaller decoration section with wreaths, plants etc. It's well curated and pretty much everything I picked up I wanted to buy!
I was so impressed that I wanted to bring my mom the next time, during the Christmas holiday. It did not disappoint! There's a massive selection of decorations and gifts, as well as a whole Santa room! You can also pick up your Christmas tree, live wreaths and many more Christmas items.
The market portion is not large, but there's a lot of locally made goods as well as fresh produce. There's a small deli section, but the meat selection isn't big. It's not a huge grocery store like you'd think, but there's definitely enough to grab items to make for a decent dinner. There's also a little hidden upstairs room in the market that has vintage crammed into every nook and cranny! I didn't notice this on my first trip and just took a quick look around the second time. I definitely want to spend more time up there next time I visit!
I forgot to mention they also have a dedicated tasting room for Arsenal Cider too! Plus, there's a small selection of craft beer in the market. You can grab lunch and head to the tasting room for a little boozy fun.