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

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Downtown 5k Tour

Oct 31, 2020 | 10:00 am - 11:00 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

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

North Shore 5k Tour

Oct 31, 2020 | 8:00 am - 9:00 am

From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route. We make plenty of stops for photo opportunities on this flat, fun route. READ MORE

Community,

Family

WQED's Frightfully Fun Drive Thru Trick Or Treating

Oct 31, 2020 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join WQED in a PBS Kids themed drive-thru event where kids can collect treats from their favorite show characters while in the comfort and safety of your car. READ MORE

Festival

Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins PopUp

Oct 30, 2020 - Nov 5, 2020 | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Giant Pumpkin Exhibit and Display READ MORE

Online & Virtual Events

Lit Fridays

Oct 30, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Lit Fridays is a literary-focused, virtual salon presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center READ MORE

Family

Owl-O-Ween

Oct 30, 2020 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Trick or Treat! Bring your kids to visit the National Aviary for Halloween fun with enhanced safety protocol READ MORE

Community,

Family,

Online & Virtual Events

Virtual Birding with Bob

Oct 28, 2020 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Who-o-o is that bird calling out in the night? READ MORE

Online & Virtual Events

Pittsburgh Virtual Trivia Night

Oct 28, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Find out just how much you know about Pittsburgh during our next night of (virtual) Pittsburgh history trivia! (You provide the snacks, and we’ll provide the facts.) READ MORE

Community,

Online & Virtual Events

The Pittsburgh History Speaker Series: Pittsburgh's Early Immigrants and Their Legacy

Oct 28, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

This inaugural event showcases the collaboration between Dollar Bank and Duquesne University's Department of History to support new local history research. READ MORE

Community,

Online & Virtual Events

Marketers in PJs: Episode 08

Oct 28, 2020 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Dissecting Marketing Strategies for Election Campaigns READ MORE

Online & Virtual Events

Collecting American Elections

Oct 27, 2020 | 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

There is no bigger moment in the life of the American democracy than when voters head to the polls to exercise their rights as citizens to appoint a new leader. READ MORE

Family

Penny Arcade: Halloween Costumes and Comedy

Oct 24, 2020 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

An outdoor kids comedy show! READ MORE

AWCommunity Day: Fall Edition

Oct 24, 2020 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Community Day at the August Wilson Cultural Center READ MORE

Community,

Family

Owl-O-Ween

Oct 24, 2020 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Trick or Treat! Bring your kids to visit the National Aviary for Halloween fun with enhanced safety protocol. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Online & Virtual Events

Dial-Up: Improvised Zoom Calls With The Frances Bros.

Oct 23, 2020 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Two Brothers. No Budget. Anything Goes! READ MORE

Community

Virtual Speaker Series with John C. Robinson

Oct 23, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Birding is fun! Plain and simple. READ MORE

Online & Virtual Events

Virtual Computer Basics with the Carnegie Library

Oct 22, 2020 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a virtual learning opportunity as they explore the basics of the Carnegie Library’s streaming and downloadable e-resources. READ MORE

Community,

Convention,

Online & Virtual Events

HiringPittsburgh Virtual Career Expo

Oct 22, 2020 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Free to the public. Online event. READ MORE

Online & Virtual Events

Public PlayTime Presents: A Tell-Tale Heart

Oct 22, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Experience Edgar Allan Poe’s iconic, macabre stories like never before during this commission adapted and performed by Alec Silberblatt. READ MORE

Online & Virtual Events

Some DNA Basics for Those With Ashkenazi Jewish Heritage

Oct 21, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

DNA has opened new frontiers in genealogy, but it can present complications for genealogists with Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. READ MORE

Online & Virtual Events

Artist Conversation: Photographing August Wilson

Oct 21, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

How do you capture the essence of America’s greatest playwrights on film? READ MORE

Community,

Shopping

Shopopoly

Oct 17, 2020 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pop into the shops you love and win! Downtown retailers are teaming up for a one-of-a-kind shopping excursion where you can win more than $6,000 in prizes and giveaways ? READ MORE

Community

JDRF 28th Annual Promise Gala

Oct 16, 2020 | 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm

JDRF Western PA 28th Annual Promise Gala READ MORE

Community,

Market Square

The Original Oyster House 150th Birthday!

Oct 12, 2020 | 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

The Original Oyster House will be filled with birthday cheer! READ MORE

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

Downtown 5k Tour

Oct 3, 2020 | 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

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Tours

Doors Open Pittsburgh 2020

Oct 3, 2020 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Go behind-the-scenes, have a unique experience, or simply explore a diverse collection of iconic and newly designed spaces in Downtown Pittsburgh and the North Side. READ MORE

Sports + Recreation,

Tours

North Shore 5k Tour

Oct 3, 2020 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

From bridges to stadiums to fantastic views of downtown and more, there is plenty to see on the North Shore 5k route. We make plenty of stops for photo opportunities on this flat, fun route. READ MORE

Online & Virtual Events

Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival

Oct 3, 2020 | 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

From Mississippi and New Zealand, acclaimed artists will perform right in their own homes for the free, online Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival. READ MORE

Tours

Black & Gold Sunset Tour

Aug 25, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Golden, squared—it’s our Best of the Burgh Tour around Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle during the golden hour! READ MORE

Community,

Family

Fall for Fairmont Food Drive and Photo Opp

Oct 26, 2020 - Nov 15, 2020 | 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Stop by and capture memories with Fairmont Pittsburgh! READ MORE

Tours

Best Of The Burgh Walking Tour

Aug 25, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Come join and explore the heart of Downtown by foot. READ MORE

Entertainment,

Family

EXTENDED! Mummies of the World: The Exhibition

Jul 6, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Explore 125 real mummies and related artifacts from across the globe! READ MORE

Community,

Sports + Recreation

Wellness Saturdays - Yoga at Fairmont Pittsburgh

Oct 31, 2020 - Dec 26, 2020 | 8:30 am - 11:00 am

The Health Club & Spa at Fairmont Pittsburgh invites you to join them for an energizing (and social distanced) yoga experience. READ MORE

Arts + Culture,

Family,

Tours

Pittsburgh Tours: Penn-Liberty Cultural District

Oct 3, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free guided walking tour in theater district READ MORE

Tours

Haunted Pittsburgh Cruise

Oct 2, 2020 - Oct 30, 2020

Hear "true" haunted tale of Pittsburgh while sailing on the Gateway Clipper READ MORE

Online & Virtual Events

Pittsburgh Humanities Festival @ Home

Oct 2, 2020 - Oct 23, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join the conversation this fall, wherever you are, as Pittsburgh Humanities Festival @ Home presents “smart talk about stuff that matters.” READ MORE

Tours

Pittsburgh Three Rivers Sightseeing Cruise

Aug 22, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020

Experience a one-hour tour on the iconic Gateway Clipper Fleet sailing the Pittsburgh River including the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio River. READ MORE

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