Events
Events
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December
Community,
Convention
Best Buddies Taste Buds 2025
Dec 8, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Best Buddies Taste Buds 2025 invites guests to enjoy an unforgettable evening of exceptional cuisine and meaningful connections. Held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on December 8, 2025, the event brings together top local chefs and devoted food enthusiasts in support of the Best Buddies mission to promote inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. READ MORE
Community,
Free event
Three Rivers Readers Book Club
Dec 10, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a lively discussion on Weird Black Girls by Elwin Cotman. Title selections will include genre books including memoirs, plays, poetry, photobooks, and novels. Attendees are welcome to join in-person or virtually using the link provided in your RSVP confirmation email. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event
Teen Choice
Dec 10, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for Teen Choice, where you can choose your own creative adventure! READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes
Job and Career: Build Your Best Resume
Dec 11, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Need help getting started with your resume? Learn everything from types of resumes to current formatting trends to getting your resume to potential employers. READ MORE
Community,
Free event
Coffee + Connect
Dec 12, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to enjoy some coffee and snacks and meet a representative from a local community organization to learn more about their services. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Family
Calliope Presents Lily Henley with Duncan Wickel
Dec 13, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
“Carrying the voices of women through history, and Henley’s work in American roots music, it’s a fascinating and beautiful release.” – THE GUARDIAN READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays
Play It Forward Toy Drive 2025
Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center will host the 2025 Play It Forward Toy Drive, a heartwarming annual tradition dedicated to bringing joy to children in need. Held December 12–13, the event invites the community to donate new or gently used toys to brighten the holiday season for families across the region. READ MORE
Community,
Free event,
Music
Holiday Sing Shop
Dec 13, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This month's informal afternoon concert will be the Pittsburgh Opera’s “Holiday” concert, featuring holiday favorites and a sing-along for the whole family! READ MORE
Community,
Holidays
Mingle All the Way
Dec 13, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
‘Tis the season to meet someone new! Mingle All the Way is a festive singles event designed to bring Pittsburgh singles together! READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Feelings and Feelings: Connecting with Students through Texture
Dec 13, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Designed fro K12 Educators, experience an entire unit of lesson plans in three hours of learning and creating READ MORE
Community,
Free event
Cookbook Club
Dec 13, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a new cookbook club with the Library! At select CLP locations, we will talk cookbooks, share stories and cultures and explore all things culinary. This month will feature The Encyclopedia of Cast Iron: Over 350 Recipes for the Cast Iron Connoisseur. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
Steelers vs. Dolphins
Dec 15, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Monday Night Football is here! Catch the Pittsburgh Steelers taking on the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium. READ MORE
Community,
Holidays
The Cheer you Deserve with Woodford Reserve
Dec 17, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Cheer You Deserve, Oh the Food we will Serve, On this winter's night, with Woodford Reserve READ MORE
Community,
Free event
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
Dec 17, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a lively discussion on The Wright Brothers, by David McCullough. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog and may also be available through one of our eResources, including Libby and Hoopla. READ MORE
Community,
Free event
Intermission: An Artful Networking Series
Dec 18, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Free event
Kids Choice
Dec 18, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Choose your own adventure! Continue a Kids Club activity; explore the supplies, toys and games in the children’s space; or teach other kids something you love. Children’s Services staff will be there to support you. For kids in grades K-5. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Music
Open Letters: Home is Where the Heart Is
Dec 19, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Propel Performing Arts Academy presents Open Letters: Home Is Where the Heart Is, a student-led original musical performance that explores meaningful themes and personal stories through music, movement, and creativity. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Film & Movies,
Free event
Library Lounge: Throwback Cinema
Dec 20, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a movie screening of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. All movies selected will be at least 20 years old. READ MORE
Community,
Family
Festival of Trees
Nov 29, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
This holiday season, we are excited to introduce a brand-new tradition: Pittsburgh Public Theater's Festival of Trees! READ MORE
Community,
Sports + Recreation
Edgar Snyder & Associates Holiday Hoops Classic
Dec 22, 2025 | 11:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Annul high school basketball tournament showcasing top Western PA high school teams in a series of games in a professional arena setting! READ MORE
Community,
Holidays,
Outdoor,
Sports + Recreation
The Christmas Eve 5k
Dec 24, 2025
The Largest Christmas Eve Race in the United States! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Entertainment,
Shopping
The Glamour Gala: Vol. 2
Dec 28, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Glamour Gala Fashion Show and Art Exhibit (GGFSAE) will be hosting their 2nd annual fashion show “The Glamour Gala Vol.2” on December 28, 2025 from 3:00-7:00pm. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Family
BNY Fab Lab Holiday Ornaments
Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025
Customize your holiday with a laser-cut wooden ornament! Use CAD software to design an ornament to take home for the holidays. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Free event
Teen Choice
Dec 31, 2025 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for Teen Choice where you can choose your own creative adventure! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Holidays,
Nightlife
2025 New Year's Eve Party at Cross Body Dance + Movement
Dec 31, 2025 | 9:30 pm - 2:00 am
What could be better than dancing the night away on New Year's Eve? Not much! ? READ MORE
Community,
Workshops & Classes
Ready to Run Pittsburgh Pre-Conference: Women of Color in PA Politics
Jan 16, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A panel of elected officials and experts focused on the issues of particular interest to women of color considering a run for office. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event
Celebrating 45 Years of CAPA: Alumni and Faculty Exhibition
Aug 29, 2025 - Jan 25, 2026
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trusts presenst an exhibition that celebrates the incredible talents of CAPA alumni and faculty for its 45th Anniversary. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Holidays,
Market Square,
Nightlife,
Outdoor,
Tours
Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley
Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Original BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is a festive, one-of-a-kind experience that brings the joy of the season to life on wheels. READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Nightlife
Got Rights?
Aug 21, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025 | 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Arcade Comedy Theater presents Got Rights? - a monthly comedy open mic that celebrates and centers comedy from queer individuals, women, and femmes! READ MORE
Arts + Culture,
Community,
Free event,
Workshops & Classes
Let's Speak English!
Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners. READ MORE
Community,
Entertainment,
Family,
Tours
Santa Fun Cruise & Tour
Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
Bring the whole family down aboard this Pittsburgh holiday tradition for a special meet-and-greet with Santa Claus! READ MORE
Community,
Family,
Free event,
Holidays
Yinzer Wonderland
Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
Enjoy free family-friendly activities on weekends throughout December, presented by Space Bar with support from the Downtown Placemaking Grant. READ MORE
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