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:

Tacky Sweater Party❄️

December 11 | The Melting Pot
Join us on Thursday, December 11th for our annual Tacky Sweater Party! Enjoy a night of fun, laughter, and fondue with a special four-course meal for just $48 per person. Gather your friends, wear your most outrageous sweater, and make it a night to remember!

21+ Night: Stranger Science🧪

December 12 | Kamin Science Center
Kamin Science Center is getting flipped upside down this holiday season! Step into a world where science meets the supernatural, and nostalgia reigns supreme. At 21+ Night: Stranger Science, you’ll uncover the mysteries of the mind, explore strange creatures, and party like it’s 1985.

Witchy Winter Wonderland🧙

December 12 | Helltown Taproom Strip District
Live music, gingerbread houses, festive vegan food, witchy vendors, beer and more! Free Admission and indoors, with live music and a gingerbread house competition and display.

Pittsburgh Holiday Festival🎄

December 13 | Monroeville Convention Center
Experience the enchantment of a European and World-Themed Christmas market and the festive cheer of a holiday pop-up tasting room - all under one roof at the Monroeville Convention Center on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This is the largest and most unique INDOOR holiday experience!

FIRE FEST 2025🔥

December 13 | Grist House
Get ready to escape the cold and warm up at Grist House. Food trucks will be on site and there will be glass blowing demos by Hot Wheels from the Pittsburgh Glass Center all day long. There will also be fire performances in the evening.

Ongoing…

Phipps Holiday Magic🎄

November 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026 | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
The holiday season simply isn’t complete without a trip to Phipps Holiday Magic, where glowing gardens and festive displays make spirits soar. This year’s playful theme, “Wild Winter,” invites you into a wonderland of whimsical topiary wildlife and enchanting scenes at every turn.

Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience🏮

November 22, 2025 - January 11, 2026 | Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium
The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium makes spirits bright again this winter holiday season with Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience, presented by UPMC Health Plan, select nights November 22 through January 11, 2026. All new silk-and-steel lanterns will spark your imagination, including amazing animals, beloved holiday characters, traditional Asian icons, and ever so many enchantments. The lanterns will be paired with more than a million twinkling lights for an unforgettably shiny holiday experience.

Holiday Lights🎢

November 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026 (Select dates) | Kennywood
The holiday season shines bright at Kennywood! You could even say it glows with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Come to Holiday Lights and meet Rudolph and his friends Clarice, Bumble, and Sam the Snowman. Make family memories worth repeating with these classic Christmas characters.

The Nutcracker🩰

December 5-28 | Benedum Center
Set in turn-of-the-century Pittsburgh, Terrence S. Orr’s dazzling version of The Nutcracker highlights the city’s beloved landmarks, sports teams and history. Join Marie and the Nutcracker Prince on an unforgettable adventure through sparkling snow into the dreamy Land of Enchantment. Experience favorite dances, memorable scenes, magical costumes, shimmering snowflakes and the iconic Tchaikovsky score as you are swept into the most festive time of the year. Don’t miss your chance to experience it with your loved ones!

Downtown Bookstore Holiday Season Pop-Up📚

Until 2026 | One Oxford Centre
Amazing Books & Records is bringing books back Downtown this holiday season, and we're launching with a party in a big, beautiful space in One Oxford Center!

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