Arts + Culture,

Holidays,

Shopping

Handmade Arcade Holiday Market

Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Handmade Arcade’s Holiday Market - Pittsburgh’s largest handmade shopping event - returns on December 5-6 to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Shop from more than 290+ makers and artists selling handcrafted clothing, accessories, art, home decor, jewelry, bath & body products, and more unique items - all in one place! READ MORE

Entertainment

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Dec 5, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

You’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may be a Prime Suspect! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Music

Sounds of the Season

Dec 5, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Holiday Concert of Familiar favorites with Pittsburgh Concert chorale! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Film & Movies,

Holidays

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987)

Dec 5, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Take any means of transport you need to join us at Kamin Science Center on Fri., Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. for “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles!” READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Holidays

The Nutcracker

Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025

Pittsburgh’s Favorite Holiday Tradition! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Community,

Free event,

Workshops & Classes

Let’s Read English! – The Gift of the Magi

Dec 5, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to practice your English-reading skills! We will read and discuss a short story together. This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Hannibal in Bookends

Dec 4, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Hannibal in Bookends is a dramatic retelling of a life on the stage and across the table. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Brian Jay Corrigan, JD PhD in Charles Dickens, Conjurer

Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

It is 1843, and a 31-year-old Dickens is riding the crest of extraordinary fame. Even as he prepares to write his most celebrated work, A Christmas Carol, he attends an evening of magical theatre that will change his life. Fascinated by the art form, he becomes Charles Dickens, Conjurer. Here is a world of wandering spirits, a tragic death, sweat-shops, debtor’s prisons, hypnotism, mysticism, and a most extraordinary bird. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Family,

Holidays

A Christmas Story: The Play

Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

WE TRIPLE-DOG-DARE YOU TO GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Love and Information

Dec 3, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025

Love and Information is a kaleidoscopic play that explores the way we seek, process and share information in an age of constant connection. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Holidays

Yippee Ki Yay (the parody celebration of Die Hard)

Dec 2, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

Acclaimed retelling of classic film Die Hard?from Richard Marsh – Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner and New York cop (one of these is untrue). 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,

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

Entertainment,

Family,

Film & Movies

The Polar Express

Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025

All aboard! “The Polar Express” is making its annual rounds at the Rangos Giant Cinema! READ MORE

Nightlife,

Tours

BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley

Nov 28, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025

Experience Pittsburgh’s top holiday sights like never before! READ MORE

Tours

Holiday Lights Tour

Nov 26, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026

Walk the Burgh's holiday tour! Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy an evening in Downtown Pittsburgh, learning about the history of the city, discovering beautiful squares and pieces of architecture, while getting to see all the festive holiday lights and decorations. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

Andy Warhol: Vanitas

Nov 26, 2025 - Mar 9, 2026

Andy Warhol: Vanitas explores the ephemeral nature of life as seen through the eyes of one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century. READ MORE

Family,

Holidays

Holiday Bonus Season At Our Haus!

Nov 26, 2025 - Dec 29, 2025 | 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

This holiday season, from November 25 through December 29, Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh Brewery & Restaurant is giving back with its Holiday Bonus Cards—where the more guests celebrate, the more they earn. READ MORE

Film & Movies

Ocean Paradise

Nov 26, 2025 - Feb 24, 2026

Journey to the far reaches of the Pacific Ocean, where blue-green islands, pink-hue atolls, and coral reefs thrive with a dizzying array of wildlife and tropical beauty. READ MORE

Arts + Culture

I WILL BELONG TO ONLY ME

Nov 22, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025

Titled after a line from her own writing, I Will Belong to Only Me marks the first U.S. solo survey of Peju Alatise (b. 1975 in Lagos, Nigeria). A defining figure in contemporary African art, this exhibition brings together two decades of her work across sculpture, installation, text, and film. READ MORE

Community,

Family,

Free event,

Holidays

23rd Annual Gingerbread House Display & Competition

Nov 22, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

The City of Pittsburgh's annual Gingerbread House Competition returns for the 23rd year! See the dazzling array of edible houses on display this holiday season! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Free event

Picture This

Nov 8, 2025 - Feb 1, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Picture This is a free public art exhibit featuring vibrant photos by renowned Pittsburgh photographers, personal recordings, and interactive activations, this new multimedia exhibition reveals the power of connecting across generations. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment

Under The Radar

Sep 20, 2025 - Mar 21, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for an entertaining night of hilarious comedy at Under The Radar and support Pittsburgh's vibrant improv scene! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Co-Workers

Sep 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Co-Workers takes you behind the scenes of an everyday office where anything but the usual happens! READ MORE

Entertainment

Comedy Bingo Night with Barbara, A Mother

Sep 13, 2025 - Feb 14, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A comedy variety show featuring improv, characters, games, and more! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Market Square,

Music,

Nightlife

Con Alma Late Happy Hour

Sep 12, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025 | 10:00 pm - 12:00 am

Con Alma keeps the vibes flowing with two daily Happy Hours—early evenings feature $8 Latin-style cocktails, wine, and $1 off select beers, while late nights bring $9 martinis, Old Fashioneds, and select wines. 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

Entertainment,

Nightlife

Irony City: Am I The Jagoff?

Aug 2, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Join veteran comedy troupe Irony City at Arcarde Comedy Theater as they deftly navigate social missteps on the first Saturday of each month. READ MORE

Tours

Black & Ghost Tour

Apr 1, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Experience the spookiest of Pittsburgh’s Downtown! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family,

Holidays,

Music

A Christmas Story: The Play

Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

Be a holiday hero and bring your brood downtown this season to bask in the warm glow of holiday lights and experience the joy of a tale that is anything but your average Christmas “story. 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

Free event,

Holidays

Holiday Bonus Season At Our Haus!

Nov 25, 2025 - Dec 29, 2025 | 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Earn $15 Bonus Cards Throughout The Holidays READ MORE

Family,

Holidays,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation

UPMC Rink at PPG Place

Nov 14, 2025 - Mar 1, 2026

Dive into winter-themed activities in downtown Pittsburgh and skate around a towering Christmas tree! READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Market Square,

Outdoor,

Tours

Best of the Burgh Walking Tour

Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Take a walk with a knowledgable local guide to explore Downtown Pittsburgh's architecture, history and culture. READ MORE

Family,

Outdoor,

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Bike the Burgh - Beauty of the Burgh Tour

Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

This tour is perfect if you are new to the city and you would like to see the most interesting spots of Pittsburgh! READ MORE

Holidays,

Tours

Holiday Sparkle Dinner and Cruise Tour

Dec 5, 2025 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Best Holiday Parties are Aboard a Pittsburgh River Cruise! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Holidays,

Tours

Comedy Bus - Holiday Ride

Dec 5, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

INTERACTIVE COMEDY SHOW AND PARTY BUS ALL ROLLED INTO ONE 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

Entertainment

House Team Spotlight

Nov 7, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Arcade Comedy Theater presents the House Team Spotlight! READ MORE

Entertainment,

Market Square,

Music

Con Alma Early Happy Hour

Sep 16, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Con Alma keeps the vibes flowing with two daily Happy Hours—early evenings feature $8 Latin-style cocktails, wine, and $1 off select beers, while late nights bring $9 martinis, Old Fashioneds, and select wines. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Nightlife,

Tours

Comedy Bus Tour

Jan 31, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Get ready for a sightseeing tour like no other! Hop aboard the Burgh Bus where the laughter never stops. Enjoy stunning skyline views and hilarious local comedians! READ MORE

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