Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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Arts + Culture,

Family,

Workshops & Classes

Sanskruti School of Indian Dance and Music

May 28, 2022 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join Sanskruti School of Indian Dance and Music for this all-levels class that will teach a combination of popular folk and light classical dance movements. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family,

Outdoor,

Workshops & Classes

Sanskruti School of Indian Dance and Music

May 28, 2022 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join Sanskruti School of Indian Dance and Music for this all-levels class that will teach a combination of popular folk and light classical dance movements. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor

Gateway Clipper Sunset Dinner

May 29, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Sunset Dinner Cruise & Tour Relax and Enjoy and Evening on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers READ MORE

Community,

Family,

Market Square,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

OpenStreetsPGH

May 29, 2022

OpenStreetsPGH is a free community event that opens miles of city streets for people to walk, run, bike, and explore spaces that would otherwise be used by motor vehicles. READ MORE

Community,

Convention,

Entertainment,

Family,

Sports + Recreation

East Coast Championships 2022

May 28, 2022 - May 30, 2022

Whether playing or spectating, the East Coast Volleyball Championship is a fun event to be a part of! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Convention,

Entertainment,

Family,

Shopping

3 Rivers Comicon

Jun 4, 2022 - Jun 5, 2022

Three Rivers Comicon is a family friendly pop culture event which will bring you a wide array of entertaining events READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor

Gateway Clipper Princess Cruise

Jun 5, 2022 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Party Like a Princess! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Workshops & Classes

Artillery and Chocolate at the Fort Pitt Museum

Jun 4, 2022 - Jun 5, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Entertainment,

Family,

Tours

World Ocean's Day at The National Aviary

Jun 8, 2022 | 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Workshops & Classes

Hop into History

Jun 8, 2022 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Kids ages 2–5 and their caretakers can explore the people, places, and stories that make Pittsburgh unique at the History Center’s fun and engaging Hop into History program series. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor

Gateway Clippers Froggy Country Cruise with Ben Gallaher

Jun 9, 2022 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Come aboard a Pre-Chesney Party Froggy Cruise with National Recording Artist Ben Gallaher & special guests November Blue! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family,

Music

Chris Tomlin & HillSong UNITED at PPG Paints Arena

Jun 10, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor

Gateway Clipper Saturday Luncheon

Jun 11, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Saturday Lunch Cruise & Tour Enjoy an Afternoon Cruise & Tour on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family,

Outdoor,

Workshops & Classes

Flamenco Pittsburgh at Allegheny Landing

Jun 11, 2022 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join Flamenco Pittsburgh for this all-levels class at Allegheny Landing, where participants will learn the basics of Flamenco dance. No experience necessary. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Family,

Music,

Outdoor

2022 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival

Jun 3, 2022 - Jun 12, 2022

After decades in Point State Park, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s ten-day, completely free Festival dedicated to music and art takes place entirely in the Cultural District. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family

National Theatre Live "Henry V"

Jun 12, 2022 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family,

Music,

Nightlife

Jersey Boys

Jun 7, 2022 - Jun 12, 2022

THE MOST EXCITING MUSICAL BROADWAY HAS SEEN IN YEARS.” – Chicago Tribune “THE CROWD GOES WILD!” – The New York Times “TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!” – New York Post READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Music

Hugo Cruz and the Caminos

Jun 15, 2022 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Original world + jazz fusion group led by Cuban composer, drummer and percussionist, Hugo Cruz. READ MORE

Community,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Junior Achievement Cornhole Competition

Jun 16, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Family,

Outdoor,

Tours

Riverboat Birding with The National Aviary and Rivers of Steel

Jun 18, 2022 | 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Join National Aviary Ornithologist Robert Mulvihill and the Rivers of Steel Explorer boat captain for a birding experience like no other! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor

Tomahawk Toss at Fort Pitt

Jun 18, 2022 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor

Gateway Clipper Fathers Day Dinner Cruise & Tour

Jun 19, 2022 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Father’s Day Dinner Cruise & Tour Celebrate with Dad aboard a Pittsburgh Cruise & Tour READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Liberty Magic: Mr. Messado in RINGISTRY

Jun 1, 2022 - Jun 19, 2022

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor

Snowball Day at The Carnegie Science Center

Jun 21, 2022

Family

Trolls & Pup Patrol Cruise

Jun 22, 2022 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Experience an afternoon with your favorite characters from television on this two-hour cruise sailing the three rivers READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor

Gateway Clipper Saturday Luncheon

Jun 25, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Saturday Lunch Cruise & Tour Enjoy an Afternoon Cruise & Tour on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers READ MORE

Family,

Nightlife,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies

Jun 25, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor

Gateway Clipper Superhero Kids Cruise

Jun 26, 2022 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Calling All Superheroes! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Family

National Theatre Live "King Lear"

Jun 26, 2022 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor

Gateway Clipper Wine Tasting Cruise & Tour

Jun 30, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wine Tasting Cruise & Tour Experience Wines from Around the World in Pittsburgh, PA READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Nightlife

Liberty Magic: Paul Gertner in STEEL CITY MIRACLES

Jun 22, 2022 - Jul 3, 2022

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Music

Puffs

Jun 10, 2022 - Jul 31, 2022

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Music

Best of Laser Floyd at The Carnegie Science Center

Jun 1, 2022 - Sep 5, 2022

Community,

Family

Introduction to Appreciating Birds

Sep 17, 2022 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join the National Aviary to learn about birds and what makes them so special with this exciting program. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

Mystery N Mayhem 5K - Pittsburgh

Sep 18, 2022 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fun with Friends & Family! Mystery Solving, Adventurous Scavenger Hunt! READ MORE

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan

Nov 24, 2022

Get ready to Turkey Trot LIVE this Thanksgiving day! The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan will be back to a live start line on Thursday, November 25! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Workshops & Classes

HIP-HOP CAMP: THE ELEMENTS OF HIP HOP DANCE

May 14, 2022 - May 28, 2022 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is thrilled to bring Hip-Hop Camp: The Elements of Hip-Hop Dance, with educator Christian “JITA” Brown. READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Music

Laser Beatles at The Carnegie Science Center

May 4, 2022 - May 31, 2022 | 2:00 pm - 12:00 am

Take the epic journey and follow George, Paul, John, and Ringo all the way from Please Please Me’s “Twist and Shout” to Abbey Road’s “Octopus’ Garden”. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Tours,

Workshops & Classes

American Indian Living History Weekend

Jun 11, 2022 - Jun 12, 2022 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family,

Tours

Guided Tours: Many Faces, One City

Jun 22, 2022 - Jun 24, 2022

Learn about fascinating stories of Pittsburgh history and enhance your museum experience on a Guided Tour at the History Center. READ MORE

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Beauty of the Burgh Tour

May 4, 2022 - Jun 30, 2022 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join Bike the Burgh while you cruise through the streets of the financial and cultural district, explore the Strip District and check out the North Shore. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

STEAM Maker Camp

Jul 11, 2022 - Jul 15, 2022 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Arts + Culture,

Family

Find Your Groove

Jul 18, 2022 - Jul 22, 2022 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Whiskey Walking Tour

May 7, 2022 - May 28, 2022 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Love whiskey? Walking? Pittsburgh? This sounds like the tour for you! READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family

Ireland 3D and 2D at The Carnegie Science Center

May 5, 2022 - Jun 1, 2022

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

The Roots of Pittsburgh

May 22, 2022 - Jun 4, 2022 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Family,

Music,

Outdoor

The Ibeji Drum Ensemble

Jun 5, 2022 - Jun 12, 2022 | 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor

Gateway Clipper Fleet Chicken & Ribs Lock & Dam Dinner Cruise & Tour

Jun 2, 2022 - Jun 23, 2022 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Chicken & Ribs Lock & Dam Cruise & Tour BBQ, Music, & Beautiful Sights! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Outdoor

Gateway Clipper Fleet Captains Dinner

May 7, 2022 - Jun 25, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Captain’s Dinner Cruise & Tour The Gateway Clipper’s Signature Dinner Cruise & Tour READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family

Music Mondays at the Carnegie Science Center

May 23, 2022 - Jun 27, 2022 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Entertainment,

Family,

Music,

Nightlife

Gateway Clipper Sunset Dinner

May 6, 2022 - Jun 30, 2022 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Sunset Dinner Cruise & Tour Relax and Enjoy and Evening on Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Mr. Messado's SCHOOL OF MAGIC FOR THE YOUNG AND YOUNG AT HEART

May 22, 2022 - Sep 25, 2022

Join superstar magician Mr. Messado for his new astonishing play designed exclusively for Liberty Magic. This 60 minute spectacular, featuring a combination of stunning magic and clean comedy, is full of interactive wonder. READ MORE