Celebrate Father’s Day in Downtown

Downtown is the place to be this Father’s Day! Celebrate the dads in your life and treat them to a special day out, pick up a gift, or enjoy all that Downtown has to offer.

Events & Happenings

Father’s Day Brunch | Gateway Clipper | Sunday, June 16, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Set sail on the Gateway Clipper for a special Father’s Day brunch! Enjoy dining on the water while listening from music, the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s! A full-service bar featuring various brands of liquor, beer, wine, and soda will be located on both decks of the vessel. Reservations required.

Father’s Day DRAG Brunch | Metropolitan Club | Sunday, June 16

Please join Kierra Darshell’s Sunday Drag Brunch for a Father’s Day Special at Metropolitan Club (formerly Perle) located at 25 Market Square (next door to NOLA downtown Pittsburgh).

Doors open 11:30 a.m. – Showtime 12:30 p.m.

Admission includes simply the best Drag entertainment around, a full brunch all-you-can-eat buffet & complimentary refreshments. All ages welcome.

“Almost Famous” Dads Eat Free | Primanti Brother’s | Sunday, June 16

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Instead of doing chores, Dad can enjoy a fun, casual environment and have an Almost Famous Primanti Bros. sandwich – and maybe a cold beer – all while spending quality time with his family

A purchase of at least $3.99 by someone at the table is required to get the deal. Everyone who dines on that day will also receive a coupon for $5 off for a return visit through the end of July.

Father’s Day Dinner | Gateway Clipper | Sunday, June 16, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Experience a great day relaxing in the sun, enjoying our all-you-can-eat dinner buffet and the beautiful sights of the Three Rivers! Enjoy dining on the water while listening from music, the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s! A full-service bar featuring various brands of liquor, beer, wine, and soda will be located on both decks of the vessel. Reservations required.

Benny Benack II & III Father’s Day Special Performance | Wolfies Pub | Sunday, June 16, 7:00 p.m.

The Benny Benack father-son duo is stopping through Market Square to celebrate Father’s Day with you! Both are well accomplished Pittsburgh-based jazz musicians who come from a long line of success. From performances on the Heinz Hall stage, all the way to Belarus, you will not want to miss this spectacular Father’s Day affair.

Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival | Downtown Pittsburgh | Through Sunday, June 16, 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Spend Father’s Day at the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival and shop around from local artists while enjoying performances like Origami, a monumental, 40-foot shapeshifting shipping container and a gravity-defying dancer.

Check out our website for a full listing of events this weekend.

Gift Guide

Father’s Day Celebration | Fifth Avenue Place | Wednesday – Friday, June 12- 14, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

This year, express your gratitude to the man you have respected and admired. Find specially selected Father’s Day gifts at Fifth Avenue Place and receive a free Father’s Day Gift with any retail purchase of $25 or more. Receipts can be redeemed in the Center Court from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. daily.

Limit: One per person. First 100 people daily and while supplies last.

Father’s Day CD Cards | Children’s Museum | Wednesday – Saturday, June 12 – 15, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Create a one-of-a-kind gift for dad, grandpa, uncle, or any special man in your life with the Saturday Light Brigade! SLB staff will conduct an interview about that person and record it on a CD that can be decorated, affixed to a special card and brought home that day. Kids and adults can record alone or together and can also record a special song or poem that will be cherished for a lifetime. Workshop cost is $15. Registration is required.

love, Pittsburgh | 805 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

love, Pittsburgh is a local shop dedicated to supporting artists from the Pittsburgh area. love, Pittsburgh’s mission is to connect makers to shoppers, by serving the local community as well as the thousands of visitors who travel to Downtown and Mount Washington each year.

PG&H | 536 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

PG&H is a new retail showroom featuring a rotating inventory of high quality, beautiful home goods, produced by regional makers. The idea of PG&H is for shoppers, designers, architects, and restauranteurs to step into one space where they can see products that range from furniture, dishware, textiles, wall coverings, and more.

Steel City | 625 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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Steel City is a retail store nestled in historic Downtown Pittsburgh. Shoppers can find an amazing selection of their famous t-shirts, fleece, socks and hats alongside their exclusive “in-store only” and previous season’s items.

Sport World Specialties | 645 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Find the perfect gift for the sports fanatics in your life, and check out SportsWorld Specialties. Choose from autograph items, different sports memorabilia, sports cards, sports publications, and more.

Wigle Whiskey | 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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Wigle is dedicated to creating a vital, educated community around the highest quality, most inventive, bursting-with-terroir fermented and distilled products in the world. Shop from their many made from scratch whiskeys, or take a tour of the distillery and barrelhouse. On Father’s Day, treat Dad to an Old Fashioned and a flight of Wigle spirits.

Inkwell at Oxford | 424 Fourth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Inkwell at Oxford features over twenty lines of greeting cards, memorable children’s gifts, Pittsburgh keepsakes, novelties for the wine lover, candles, chocolates, and other interesting seasonal gifts.

Heinz Healey’s | 160 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa 15222

For over 29 years, located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, Chas Schaldenbrand has been in the men’s clothing business. Chas has over 50 years of retail experience and will ensure your shopping experience is a pleasant and exciting one. Heinz Healey’s is dedicated to dressing the man who demands the best in fashion and fit.

Larrimor’s | 249 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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Larrimor’s men’s offerings include custom menswear and suiting, made-to-measure and custom dress shirts. They also carry luxury and designer casual wear for a more relaxed look, as well as tuxedos and formalwear for those special occasions. High-quality men’s shoes and accessories complete the look. Experience impeccable customer service and get the perfect fit from one of our expert in-store tailors.

Joseph Orlando Clothiers | 300 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Joseph Orlando Clothiers is located in the historic Carlyle Building, and offers distinguished service featuring made-to-measure wares, luxury designers, and a high level of personal service.

Check out our Directory for all the great options for shopping and eating Downtown.

By Anna Wolf, PDP Marketing & Special Events Intern