Enjoy Summer in Downtown

While many summer festivals and events may be postponed, there are still many ways for you to enjoy summer in Downtown.

While enjoying the neighborhood, help keep Downtown reopening safely by wearing your mask when out and about, practicing social distancing, and staying home if you’re not feeling well.

Picnic at The Point

Enjoy a socially-distanced picnic at the Point. Stop by Market Street Grocery, located in Market Square, just a short walk away and stocked with everything you need for a delicious day out. Then, head on over to the Point and enjoy the beautiful green space and magnificent fountain that sprays water up to 150 feet in the air.

Bike around the ‘Burgh

Take a bike ride around Downtown with Healthy Ride. Downtown has miles of on-street and riverfront bike trails for you to explore, and Healthy Ride provides an easy and inexpensive way for you to cycle around the city.

Take a Self-Guided Walking Tour

Put on your shoes and take a 5-mile walking tour of Downtown. Explore unique city gems including the Fort Pitt Blockhouse, the Duquesne Incline, the City-County Building, and many other local highlights with this self-guided tour from Discover the Burgh.

Explore Outdoor Art

While waiting for the city’s museums and galleries to reopen, why not explore the variety of murals, statues, and other public art installments that are located all throughout Downtown? The Pittsburgh City Paper put together a Public Art Summer Scavenger Hunt to get you out and exploring local outdoor art.

Dine Outside

One of the more enjoyable and safer ways to enjoy your favorite restaurants is by dining outdoors. Downtown Pittsburgh’s historic central gathering space now features outdoor dining expanded to the majority of Market Square, with other outdoor dining opportunities throughout the neighborhood. Take a look at the full list of outdoor dining options here.

Unwind with Yoga in the Square

Pittsburgh’s favorite free yoga series is back! Enjoy outdoor, socially-distanced yoga classes in the heart of Downtown with Yoga in the Square. Every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., enjoy a happy hour de-stress class, and every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., join us for a special Sunday brunch yoga class. The yoga series will be limited to a 50-person capacity, and mask-wearing will be required for all participants.

Shop Local Goods at the Market Street Farmers Market

Shop local goods every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Market Square Farmers Market. Now in its 16th season, the Market offers regionally-grown produce, organic products, and small-batch foods from a variety of vendors each week, serving Downtown’s workers, residents, visitors, and more.