Events This Week in Pittsburgh

For 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.

Classics N'at: A Tell-Tale Heart 📜

Oct. 22 | Virtual 
Hosted by the Pittsburgh Public Theater, Public Playtime presents a new series, Classics N'at! This month's live reading is a new commission of Edgar Allan Poe's stories titled A Tell-Tale Heart. The series will run once a month through June 2021 and will cover a variety of classics including The Three Musketeers and Romeo & Juliet. 

A Very Burgh Paws Party 🐶

Oct. 22 | Virtual
Tune-in to a video call filled with furry friends! Hosted by the Humane Animal Rescue, A Very Burgh Paws Party is a one-of-a-kind celebration of pets to help raise funds for domestic and wildlife animals. 

Halloween Drive-In Movies 🎃

Oct. 23 & 24 | Hartwood Acres Park
Enjoy your favorite family-friendly Halloween movies drive-in style! This free event is hosted by Allegheny County and features “Hocus Pocus” and “Nightmare Before Christmas.” 

Fall Fest & Market at The Terminal 🍎

Oct. 25 | The Terminal in the Strip District
Celebrate the fall season in Pittsburgh’s Strip District! The fall festival will feature 13 local vendors and a costume contest with awards for the Best Four-Legged Friend Costume, Best Adult Costume and Best Kid Costume. 

Ongoing… 

Row House Drive-In Cinema 📽

Now-Oct. 31 | The Terminal Strip District
Experience a classic drive-in at the heart of Pittsburgh’s Strip District! During the weekends in October, Row House Cinema and The Terminal will host family-friendly and Halloween-themed movie screenings with Row House popcorn, beer, soda and fun prizes. 

Last Chance… 

Downtown Fall Cocktail Trail 🥂

Now-25 | Downtown Pittsburgh
Celebrate the season with fall cocktails! Presented by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and Pittsburgh City Paper, visit various downtown restaurants offering hand-crafted, fall-inspired drinks. All restaurants will be following strict health and safety guidelines for a safe experience. 

National Aviary Owl-O-Ween 🦉

Oct. 24 | National Aviary
Trick or Treat at the National Aviary! Featuring enhanced safety protocols, the National Aviary’s Owl-O-Ween event returns for a weekend of fall fun. 

ZooBoo Drive-Thru 🦁

Oct. 24 & 25 | Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Safely experience the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium while driving through a Trick-Or-Treat Trail! Wave to your favorite animals and Halloween characters, and enjoy sweet treats along the way. 

Coming Soon… 

Spirits of Halloween at Dr. Tumblety’s 🎩

Oct. 31 | Dr. Tumblety’s 
Experience an eerie Halloween afternoon of masked mingling and seasonal shopping at Dr. Tumblety’s Apothecary and Tasting Lounge in Pittsburgh's Allentown neighborhood! Halloween day at the shop will be filled with seasonal cocktails, raffles, live music and more. 

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Please Note: Some events have been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak precautions. These listings may not reflect the most recent updates. Please check official event and venue websites to confirm the status. Thank you for understanding.