Wonderade Punch List

The weather read

Punch List rule this weekend: Cool day: bring a jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.

10 to 11:30 am

Wild Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt Saturday morning is a good time to track down every hidden goose at the Frick and trade the finished sheet for a prize. Check in at the Grable Visitor Center when you arrive. The Frick Pittsburgh · Free · Indoors and out

12 to 1:30 pm

Third Annual Halloween Hoopla Pumpkin decorating, Halloween books, storytime and snacks at B is for Books, with costumes very much expected. Pumpkins are limited, so earlier in the window is the safer bet. B is for Books · Free · Indoors

2 to 3:30 pm

Trick or Treat & Costume Crawl at the Plaza at North Shore Kids trick-or-treat their way through The Plaza at North Shore, with treats from SugarBird and a costume contest. It's out in the open, so layer a jacket under the costume. The Plaza at North Shore · Free · Outdoors, open sun

5 to 6:30 pm

Family Night With Purpose CoCo the Clown brings face painting and balloon art, and kids eat free with an adult entrée. Round up your check to support the UPMC Mercy Burn Center. Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh Brewery & Restaurant · Free · Indoors

Also Saturday: Fall Family Day: Harvest at Hanna’s Town & Children’s Trick-or-Treat mixes log buildings, living history demonstrators, fall crafts and trick-or-treating across the historic site, plus storytime with local author Donna Dodgen. (Price not listed · Indoors and out)

Also Saturday: Trunk or Treat at Hartwood Acres brings costumed kids and decorated cars to the Mansion Lawn with no registration needed for trick-or-treaters, but it is weather permitting, so check the county parks Facebook page first. (Free · Outdoors, open sun)

Great weather. Stay outside as long as the kids will let you.

9:30 to 10:30 am

Aiki Junior Stars A gentle intro to aikido built on balance, focus and teamwork rather than competition, for kids ages 6 to 12. Each class runs 50 minutes, and the listing says book ahead. Allegheny Aikido · $60 · Indoors · Book ahead

11 am to 12:30 pm

Wild Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt Help Gail the goose find her flock on a free scavenger hunt across the Frick, with a prize at the end. Pick up your hunt sheet at the Grable Visitor Center first. The Frick Pittsburgh · Free · Indoors and out

1 to 2:30 pm

Family Fun Day w/ UPMC Burn Center UPMC Mercy is handing out battery tea lights for your jack-o'-lanterns, plus glow sticks and candy bags for trick-or-treat night. Kids eat free with an adult entrée, and BOB-FM brings a few surprises. Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh Brewery & Restaurant · Free · Indoors

3 to 4 pm

MATTHEW CORDELL, “Starman” FREE KIDS EVENT Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell visits White Whale with Starman, his picture book about David Bowie. Pitched at ages 4 to 12, it makes a great first author visit for an elementary schooler. White Whale Bookstore · Free · Indoors

5 to 6:30 pm

Family Night With Purpose Another Hofbrauhaus family night: face painting and balloons from CoCo the Clown, plus a free kids meal when an adult orders an entrée. Rounding up the bill helps the Copeland Burn Fund. Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh Brewery & Restaurant · Free · Indoors

Heads up: Trot & Treat with Kids of STEEL and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Riveters! 👻🍬🏃 takes over its part of town Sunday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.

Dinner, sorted · Giant Eagle Chuck Steak Night, at home Protein value: about 11 g protein per $

Chuck steak is this week's protein-per-dollar winner at Giant Eagle, about 11 g protein per $. Pair it with a chopped salad kit, buy-one-get-one russets and Italian bread for a steak night where everyone builds their own plate.

Market District Boneless Chuck Roasts or Value Pack Steaks	$6.99 lb.
Giant Eagle, Fresh Express or Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kits	$2.99 ea.
Giant Eagle Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag	Buy 1 Get 1 Free ($3.98)
Market District Authentic Italian Bread	$2.99 ea.
Red Raspberries 6 oz. pkg.	Buy 1 Get 1 Free ($3.98)

Fish Taco Night

Wild shrimp come in second for protein per dollar, about 10 g protein per $. Tacos make a hands-on dinner: set out the shrimp and sliced avocado and let everyone assemble their own. Extra Large Wild Red Peeled and Deveined Shrimp 2 lb. bag ($8.99 lb., about 10 g protein per $), Large Ripe & Ready Avocados (99¢ ea.).

The weekend bonus Turn the pumpkin pie into a dessert project: set out whipped cream and raspberries and let the kids decorate their own slices. It's an easy, sweet way to end a day of costumes.

Shady Brook Farms 85% Ground Turkey Value Pack, 3 lb. pkg. Giant Eagle · about 19 g protein per $	$11.99 ea.
Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb. ALDI · about 14 g protein per $	$5.99
Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings 40 oz. ALDI	$4.99
Pork Shoulder Butt Roasts Bone In Giant Eagle	$1.99 lb.

Ads run Oct 21 to Oct 28. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.