Jurassic World, WYEP Ball Top Pittsburgh Weekend Events

PITTSBURGH, PA - If you want to be cruel, you can say that dinosaurs have been to PPG Paints Arena already this month with Phil Collins and Bob Seger both having performed there. But the dinosaurs that will be at the arena this weekend are much more terrifying.

For the first time, “Jurrasic World” comes to life in a touring show. If you go, expect your trip to Isla Nublar to take a terrifying turn after the Indominus rex escapes and causes chaos in the park.

You’ll watch as a team of scientists unravel a corrupt plan and attempts to save Jeanie, an all-new dinosaur, from a terrible fate. Along the way, you’ll experience some of “Jurassic World’s” most iconic dinosaurs including Blue the Raptor, Triceratops, Pteranodons and the mighty T. rex.

Catch performances Oct. 24 and 25 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 26 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Oct. 27 at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Other weekend highlights:

• Owl-O-Ween, Oct. 26 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., National Aviary, North Side.

Owls, raptors, bats, vultures and other creatures of the night will greet you at the National Aviary's annual family-friendly harvest festival. Come ready for costumes, candy, crafts, and photo opportunities of winged creatures. The even is included with regular admission.

• Fright Up Night, Oct. 26, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Market Square.

The final Downtown Saturday Night Market of the year turns into Fright Up Night. Enjoy Halloween decorations, themed entertainers, and special vendors, including The ScareHouse, The Psychic Shop, Keystone Crystals, Art's Not Dead, Slaughtered Lamb Designs, Legendary Luminaries, and 837 North Candle Co.

• WYEP’s Hellbender Ball, Oct. 26th, 7 p.m., Thunderbird Cafe, Lawrenceville.

The Hellbender Ball is named after the Eastern Hellbender, a nocturnal salamander that was recently designated as Pennsylvania’s state amphibian. The live music costume party of the season sees some of your favorite local artists transform into such chart-topping musicians as Madonna, Elvis, Beyonce and Elton John.

• Dirty Dozen Bicycle Race, Oct. 26, 8 a.m. Rhododendron Shelter, Lake Drive, Highland Park.

The 37th annual punishing bicycle ride up 13 of the Pittsburgh area’s steepest hills has been moved from its traditional Thanksgiving weekend spot to the last weekend in October to avoid potential wintry weather issues. The challenging race always draws throngs of onlookers throughout the city and the awards ceremony at East End Brewing Co. is always a good time.