Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

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December 2019

January 2020

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Entertainment,

Sports + Recreation

Espolon Halloween Party at Five Iron Pittsburgh

Oct 29, 2021 - Nov 30, -0001 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Come to Five Iron Golf for a night of BOOS, BREWS and BIRDIES! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Photos with Santa (and his penguin helper)

Dec 14, 2019

Bring your camera, and don’t forget your wish list! Santa and his penguin helper will be visiting the National Aviary to help you prepare for the holiday season. Visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa and a penguin! READ MORE

Family,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Downtown 5k Tour

Dec 14, 2019 | 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Downtown Pittsburgh (or ‘dahntahn’ as the locals know it) is full of history, from the French and Indian War to the Underground Railroad. Learn about Fort Pitt, the Diamond Market, and more of Pittsburgh’s fascinating history on this 5k tour. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

...Mrs. Clause is Checking it Twice

Dec 14, 2019 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Visit with warm-hearted Mrs. Claus for stroy time as she reads holiday classics. READ MORE

Community,

Family,

Sports + Recreation

2019 Jingle Bell Run - Pittsburgh

Dec 14, 2019 | 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Jingle all the way to a cure for the #1 cause of disability: arthritis. Join us at Stage AE and jolly for a reason. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Yinzer Yuletide: Breakfast With Santa & Mickey's Christmas Carol

Dec 14, 2019 - Dec 22, 2019

Children of all ages will delight in a delicious breakfast with the big guy himself, followed by a special screening of Mickey’s Christmas Carol in the O’Reilly Theater. Photo opportunities and more magic included! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

Penguins vs. Kings

Dec 14, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Entertainment

Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run

Dec 14, 2019 | 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Get your jingle on at the MOST FUN & FESTIVE holiday fun-run around - all to battle the #1 cause of disability! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community

AWC Community Day Holiday Edition

Dec 14, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

These FREE family-friendly events feature local vendors, artisans, performers and community building at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Highmark Holiday Pops

Dec 13, 2019 - Dec 22, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm

It's the most wonderful time of the year READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Highmark Holiday Pops

Dec 13, 2019 - Dec 22, 2019

Deck the halls with boughs of holly – and all of your favorite holiday music! READ MORE

Community,

Family

Make-A-Wish & WISH 99.7 FM Light up A Child's Life Campaign

Dec 13, 2019 - Dec 20, 2019

Help make a child's wish come true this holiday season! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Yinzer Yuletide: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Dec 13, 2019 - Dec 21, 2019

Pittsburgh Public Theater will make room for both naughty and nice this holiday season with a special screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! Cozy up at the O’Reilly Theater for a movie experience like none other. Specialty cocktails and delectable holiday treats will be available for purchase. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Yinzer Yuletide: Pittsburgh Lights & Legends

Dec 12, 2019 - Dec 22, 2019

WQED's Rick Sebak welcomes you into his living room (a.k.a. the O'Reilly Theater stage) for an unforgettable evening of daring and divine performances from Pittsburgh's very best including Broadway legends, one exceptional "Tiny Opera Singer," juggling, clowning, ukelele...ing, and much more! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation

NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships

Dec 11, 2019 - Dec 14, 2019

For the second straight year, the NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championships come to Highmark Stadium, taking place this Dec. 11-14. READ MORE

Family

Polar Express Events

Dec 7, 2019 - Dec 22, 2019

Journey beyond your imagination this holiday season with our events inspired by the magical, heartwarming adventure to the North Pole. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

The Nutcracker

Dec 6, 2019 - Dec 29, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

A winter wonderland awaits at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker! It’s Christmas Eve in turn-of-the-century Pittsburgh when a mysterious gift sparks a wondrous adventure. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Good Fridays

Dec 6, 2019 - Dec 27, 2019 | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Half-price museum admission READ MORE

Family

Christmas Tree Display & Hanukkah Menorah Viewing

Dec 4, 2019 - Dec 20, 2019 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

See the majestic Heinz Hall Christmas Tree Display and Hanukkah Menorah open to the public on select dates this holiday season! READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Youth Open Studio

Dec 4, 2019 - Dec 25, 2019 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Youth Open Studio is a collaboration between The Andy Warhol Museum and Artists Image Resource (AIR), an artist-run printmaking facility on Pittsburgh’s North Side. READ MORE

Family

Superpower Dogs 3D

Dec 4, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

Join an immersive adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs. READ MORE

Shopping

Free Holiday Parking with Purchase

Nov 29, 2019 - Dec 21, 2019

Enjoy Free Parking with any $20 Fifth Avenue Place retail purchase. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Liberty Magic: Robert Ramirez is THE MUSICAL THEATER MAGICIAN

Nov 27, 2019 - Jan 5, 2020

Robert Ramirez is wearing tap shoes… and playing the piano…and singing while playing a ukulele. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Market Square,

Shopping

Peoples Gas Holiday Market™

Nov 22, 2019 - Dec 23, 2019

The Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ brings a cherished tradition to Downtown Pittsburgh that mixes international flair with local charm. Experience a one-of-a-kind shopping village as you stroll through an illuminated Market Square, weaving through wooden chalets brimming with high-quality gifts. READ MORE

Community,

Family

20th Anniversary Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive

Nov 22, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

Drop off a new or gently used sweater as part of The Children’s Museum’s annual Mister Rogers’ Neghborhood Sweater Drive. All sweaters collected will be donated across the Pittsburgh community. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Tinsel Town

Nov 22, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 5:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Annual Holiday pop-up bar READ MORE

Community,

Entertainment,

Family

Holiday KidsPlay

Nov 22, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

Holiday KidsPlay offers free fun, educational, and hands-on activities in collaboration with community partners. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

17th Annual Gingerbread House Display & Competition

Nov 22, 2019 - Jan 3, 2020

New home, same tradition! READ MORE

Community,

Family

Spirit of Giving from Around the World Exhibit

Nov 22, 2019 - Jan 1, 2020

Daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day READ MORE

Family

MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place

Nov 22, 2019 - Mar 1, 2020

Arts + Culture

Trumpet to the Tulips

Nov 15, 2019 - Mar 15, 2020

On display at SPACE Gallery READ MORE

Arts + Culture

"Boat Trip" at Wood Street Galleries

Sep 27, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

"Boat Trip" investigates recent artist projects, installations, and videos related to the fast disappearing Arctic Circle. READ MORE

Family,

Tours

Holiday Lights Tour

Nov 24, 2019 - Jan 12, 2020 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Holiday Lights Downtown Walking Tour READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

A Very Merry Pittsburgh

Nov 16, 2019 - Jan 5, 2020

Relive holiday memories and make new ones with your family at the Heinz History Center’s new exhibition, A Very Merry Pittsburgh. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Crafting Conversations: A Call and Response to Our Changing Climate through Art

Sep 1, 2019 - Jan 15, 2020 | 6:00 am - 12:00 am

Curated by Katy DeMent and Ann Rosenthal, the exhibiting artworks are organized thematically, addressing issues related to climate change through craft, while posing literal questions for the public to ponder. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Tours

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour

Jul 18, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Daily Downtown walking tour: Come join and explore the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh! Walk by and into must-see cultural and historical landmarks as well as iconic buildings. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Tours

Walk the Burgh Tour

Jun 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Historical 2-hour walking tours through various neighborhoods of the city READ MORE

Family,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Bike the Burgh Tour

Apr 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Historical city bike tour through various neighborhoods of the city READ MORE

Shopping

Gift Certificate Bonus Days

Dec 12, 2019 - Dec 14, 2019 | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Only a few shopping days left before the holidays! READ MORE

Family

Skate with Santa

Dec 7, 2019 - Dec 21, 2019 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Live Music at NOLA

Dec 6, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

Enjoy free live music every Friday and Saturday Evening 8:00-11:00 p.m. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Yinzer Scrooged: A Pittsburgh Christmas Carol

Dec 5, 2019 - Dec 21, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Set in present-day Pittsburgh, this comedy is an uproarious parody of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story, A Christmas Carol. In this radio-style rendition, classic characters like the notorious curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge, and the mischievous Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future are not so subtly re-imagined as local Pittsburgh legends and celebrities! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Live Music at Andys Bar

Dec 4, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019

Enjoy songs from the great American songbook, celebrate the legacy of Pittsburgh jazz and experience eclectic world music and fresh musical surprises. Jazz at Andys is open to the public – no cover charge. Check out our monthly schedule and join us for great music! READ MORE

Family,

Festival