Events This Week in Pittsburgh

What's happening in Pittsburgh this week, you ask?

For things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend and upcoming events that will pique your interests, fire up your taste buds and inspire new adventures, look no further. Check back each week for an up-to-date list of what to do in the 'Burgh.

Happening This Week:

Silent Book Club🤫

September 16 | Aslin Brewing Company
Have you ever wanted to go somewhere to quietly read but also crave being around other people while you do it? Once a month, this Pittsburgh-area chapter of Silent Book Club meets for good conversation and even better books. Bring your own book, whether it be a physical copy, audiobook, or Kindle, and partake in 30 minutes of conversation followed by an hour of silent reading. This is just one chapter that operates in the Pittsburgh area, so be on the lookout for others popping up outside of the city.

Penn Brewery Oktoberfest 2025🍻

September 19-21 | Penn Brewery Northside
Pittsburgh's classic Oktoberfest is back at Penn Brewery for 2025! Join us the weekends of September 19-21 and 26-28 at Penn's Northside location for fresh beer, German food, and live oompah music! Friday and Saturday hours are 5-11:30PM, and are for guests 21+ only after 8pm; Sunday hours noon-7 PM and are open to guests of all ages. There is no cover charge, but VIP packages are available for purchase. Prost!

Party on the Mount🥳

September 20 | Shiloh Street
This annual event is a fundraiser brought to you by the Mount Washington Community Development Corporation. Launched in 2017 the block party was designed to showcase the businesses of our immediate neighborhood along with other local Pittsburgh favorites.

Steel City Spooky Market👻

September 20 | 901 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh’s spookiest outdoor market is HERE! Join us at Frankie Pace Park for the Steel City Spooky Market — a hauntingly fun vendor event filled with eerie vibes, local oddities, handmade goods, vintage treasures, horror merch, and more.

Wholey's 7th Annual Lobster Grab🦞

September 20 | Wholey's Fish Market
Our winner will have 60 seconds to grab as many live lobster as they can from the tank. At the end of the 60 seconds, whatever they are still holding is theirs to keep!
Also happening at 10am will be a special cooking class with Travis featuring lobster!
How do YOU become our winner? Each live lobster purchased from now until September 12th will enter you into our contest. We will pull the winner September 12th and that winner must be available to participate in our Lobster Grab event happening on September 20th at noon.

Bottlerocket Bookfair📚

September 20 | Little Giant Studio
Bottlerocket Social Hall and North Ave Candles are back with the second annual Bottlerocket Book Fair! Think Scholastic book fair - but if it was put together by a dive bar and your friendly neighborhood candlemakers. So come join us for a day of literary fun and nostalgia, enjoy a book-themed cocktail (or two) by Bottlerocket, shop locally, enjoy our reading area and add to your growing TBR pile!

Pittsburgh International Jazz Fest🎷

September 20-21 | 908 Liberty Avenue
The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival’s Saturday and Sunday outdoor concerts are FREE and take place on Liberty Ave. Tickets are required for all other events, including the Jazz Train, George Benson Tribute Concert, and Taste of Jazz. VIP passes and bundle packages are available.

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Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest 🌸

May 10 - Sept. 21 | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Summer Flower Show: Jungle Quest invites you on an unforgettable exploration! With wonderfully whimsical displays straight from the wild, Phipps provides an amazing experience for all.
This spectacular show features room after room of carefully crafted topiary animals, beautiful blooms, lush greenery and exciting interactive features. Prepare to be wowed as you explore a stunning safari all summer long!

Ongoing…

Phantom Fall Fest🎢

September 12 - November 1 | Kennywood Amusement Park
Kennywood's signature spooky-season event lets you do Halloween your way depending on the time of day. Come early for family-friendly fun, including festive food and a unique autumn atmosphere. Plus, enjoy your favorite coasters and rides during the day! Then, when the sun goes down, the Phantom takes screams to the extreme with six haunted houses and four scare zones.

Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival⚔️

August 23 - September 28 | West Newton
As you wander down the village streets and pathways of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, experience a 16th Century Medieval Amusement Park! Ready yourself to revel with master revelers, watch artisans create original works of their ancient craft, and be taken in by the tantalizing aromas of roast turkey legs, steak on a stake, fresh baked goods, and much more.

Catching Sunbeams from the Porch Swing of Wisteria Castle☀️

May 23 - October 26, 2025 | The Frick Pittsburgh
Explore abstract sculptures by Pittsburgh-based artist Atticus Adams in "Catching Sunbeams from the Porch Swing of Wisteria Castle." Adams’ pieces — most made from metal mesh and wire — hang from the windows and ceilings of The Frick Pittsburgh's historic greenhouse, adding a whimsical touch to the vibrant, flora-filled oasis. The exhibition includes never before seen works as well as a site-specific sculpture inspired by the Frick’s history, collections, and founder, Helen Clay Frick.

Carnegie Crawl🛍️

September 2 - October 10 | Carnegie
The town of Carnegie invites you to join them on Main Street every second Friday from May to October! Businesses stay open later and part of the street gets closed so folks can listen to live music while dining and shopping in Carnegie. Every Crawl is different!

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