Events

Name: Downtown Pittsburgh
Address: Pittsburgh, PA

See what’s happening in Downtown Pittsburgh with the official neighborhood calendar.

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November 2019

December 2019

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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

Holiday Lights and Late Nights

Nov 29, 2019 - Nov 30, 2019

The National Aviary warms up the cold nights of early winter with extended hours and a holiday light display! READ MORE

Family,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Downtown 5k Tour

Nov 29, 2019 | 9:00 am - 10:00 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

Arts + Culture

Thanksgiving Tradition

Nov 29, 2019 - Dec 1, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 5:00 pm

We invited the Strauss Family to Thanksgiving READ MORE

Community

Amen to Action 2019

Nov 29, 2019 | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Amen to Action, in partnership with the Meals of Hope and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, will pack more than one million meals for Pittsburgh’s hungry at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Friday, November 29. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Secret Speakeasy: Tales of New Orleans by Seth Neustein

Nov 29, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Internationally touring mentalist Seth Neustein brings an intimate evening of elegant mystery and intrigue to a New Orleans themed Secret Speakeasy®. 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,

Family

Family Day at the Mattress Factory

Nov 29, 2019 | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This Black Friday, families can skip the lines at the mall and stop by the Mattress Factory on Friday, November 29, from 1-5 PM, for a day of family-friendly, hands-on activities and three buildings of installation art. READ MORE

Community

Meals of Hope Meal Packing

Nov 29, 2019

Join us for the Meal Packing 2019 and let’s bring happiness and joy for people in need on Thanksgiving Day! READ MORE

Family

Family Day 2019

Nov 29, 2019

FREE with regular museum admission: $20; seniors and students $15; veterans $10; children under 6 free. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family

Live Performance: Many Nations

Nov 29, 2019 - Nov 30, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Please join Many Nations in the Theater as they share some of the stories and social dances that people would see at native gatherings and powwows across the US. READ MORE

Community,

Family

Thanksgiving Brunch & Dinner at fl.2

Nov 28, 2019 - Dec 1, 2019

fl.2 Executive Chef Julio Peraza has created a decadent, savory spread for Thanksgiving brunch and dinner. 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

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Les Miserables

Nov 26, 2019 - Dec 1, 2019

Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. 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,

Entertainment

School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play

Nov 8, 2019 - Dec 8, 2019

“A GLEEFUL AFRICAN MAKEOVER OF AN AMERICAN GENRE.” -The New York Times 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

Arts + Culture

By the Grace of God (Grâce à Dieu)

Nov 29, 2019 - Dec 12, 2019

Alexandre lives with his wife and children in Lyon. One day he discovers by chance that the priest who abused him when he was a boy scout is still working with young people and long repressed memories awaken. 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