Things to do in Pittsburgh This Weekend - Visit Pittsburgh

Dashboard Confessional - Fall Tour 2024 🎤🎸

Sept. 17 | Stage AE
Get ready, Pittsburgh! Dashboard Confessional is bringing heart-stirring melodies and raw, emotional lyrics to town this fall. Catch Chris Carrabba and his band live, as they perform hits from their extensive catalog, including fan favorites and new tracks from their latest album.

Megadeth - Destroy All Enemies Tour 🤘🎸🎶

Sept. 18 | Stage AE
Prepare for an epic night of headbanging and electrifying riffs as Megadeth storms into Pittsburgh on the Destroy All Enemies Tour! It’s going to be a night of pure metal mayhem that you won’t forget!

Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival 🎺🎤🎶

Sept 19-22 | August Wilson African American Cultural Center
Presented by the AWAACC, this unique festival showcases Pittsburgh's jazz legacy and brings the music to life. With performances from national and international artists, along with more than 140 local musicians, the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival welcomes everyone to celebrate jazz in the city.

Phantom Fall Fest🎃👻

Sept. 20 - Oct. 27 | Kennywood
Experience the ultimate fall thrill with spooky rides, ghostly attractions, and festive fun for all ages. Enjoy haunted houses, delicious fall treats, and eerie entertainment as the park transforms into a Halloween haven. Whether you're a thrill-seeker or just in for the seasonal cheer, Kennywood's Phantom Fall Fest is your go-to destination for a spine-tingling good time. Grab your costume and join the fun—if you dare!

(Untitled) Art Party 🖼️🎨🍾

Sept. 20 | Carnegie Museum of Art
Come spend a memorable evening with us in the famous Sarah Scaife Gallery at the Carnegie Museum of Art. This dazzling event, set in the iconic 1974 Sarah Scaife Gallery, promises a night of art, music, and endless fun. Get ready to make your own story at this unforgettable celebration of creativity!

Sip & Swirl 🍾

Sept. 20 | Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Taste wines from regional and national vineyards, sample hors d’oeuvres, and enjoy live music – all while supporting the Zoo’s local and international conservation programs. There will also be an auction of art created by our resident animals!

Mavuno Festival & Exhibition: A Celebration of Local BIPOC Artists🎉

Sept. 20 | Sweetwater Center for the Arts
Originally established to create opportunities that had not been afforded to them in the traditional art world, Women of Visions, Inc. was co-founded in 1981, by a diverse group of African American women in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Women of Visions Inc. is the longest-running collective of Black women visual artists in the United States. Members of Women of Visions, Inc. work in a variety of artistic mediums, which include: Painting, fiber art, collage, mixed media, printmaking, photography, ceramics, jewelry-making, graphics design, murals, and three-dimensional works. Nearly half of the members act regularly as teaching artists.

Oktoberfest at the Hazelwood Brew House🥨🍺

Sept. 20 - 22 | Hazelwood Brew House
Prepare to celebrate in style with mouthwatering meals, excellent brews, and joyous festivities as you raise your steins. Come enjoy an evening of upbeat music, traditional Oktoberfest games, and lots of cheers. Hazelwood Brew House is the place to be if you want hearty pretzels or are simply there for the positive energy.

Triple B Farms Fall Fun🌻

Sept. 21-22 | Monongahela, PA
This autumn, dive into a festival that blends classic charm with carnival excitement. Enjoy family-friendly favorites like picking your own pumpkins, cutting sunflowers, and hopping on hayrides. It’s a fall festival like no other—come make memories with us at Triple B Farms!

Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Festival 🌟🧧

Sept. 21 | Mellon Park
Enjoy an exciting day that will feature stunning performances, delectable food, and brilliant crafts that highlight the rich cultural legacy of China. This festival offers a fascinating and immersive experience, complete with traditional dances, musical acts, delectable food, and family-friendly activities.

Steelers vs. Chargers 🏈

Sept. 22 | Acrisure Stadium
The North Shore will be buzzing with excitement as the Steelers take on the Chargers Sunday at 1pm.

Ongoing…

A Woman's Place: How Women Shaped Pittsburgh 👩 🧓🏿

Through Oct. 6, 2024 | Heinz History Center
From pioneering investigative journalism to leading their country to Olympic gold, Western Pennsylvania women have made an immeasurable impact in America, but too often, their stories have been overlooked.

Beginning this spring, the History Center will flip the script and take an unprecedented deep dive into the lives of these fierce and unflappable women who helped change the world inside this major new exhibition.

The Science Behind Pixar 🏎️🤠🦸🤖

Through Jan. 5, 2025 | Carnegie Science Center
Step into the world of Pixar in this upcoming blockbuster exhibition with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mike and Sulley, Nemo and Dory, and all your favorite Pixar characters! Flex your STEM muscles by taking on fun challenges throughout the two-story, 12,000-square-foot playground!

芸[Gei]: The Beauty of Ephemeral and Eternal 🥀🎴

Through Jan 18, 2025 | Contemporary Craft
Contemporary Craft invites viewers to explore the captivating duality between the beauty of Ikebana – traditional Japanese flower arrangement – and the eternal nature of well-crafted objects. Four artists engage with members of Sogetsu Ikebana Pittsburgh, sparking contemplation of time, materiality, and heritage.

KAWS + Warhol 🥫 💀

Through Jan. 20, 2025 | The Andy Warhol Museum
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Warhol presents KAWS + Warhol, the first exhibition to examine the dark themes present in the work of both artists. From skulls to car crashes, both artists deploy their signature bright colors and pop culture references while also presenting the lurid spectacle of death. The dark undercurrents in the work of KAWS and Warhol are magnified and brought into plain sight by presenting the two artists together for the first time.

The Stories We Keep: Conserving Objects from Ancient Egypt ⚱️🛕 📜

Through March 9, 2025 | Carnegie Museum of Natural History
The Stories We Keep features more than 80 ancient items—including the 4,000-year-old Dahshur boat, one of only four in the world. Engage with these objects like never before, have conversations with museum conservators, observe the care and restoration of objects in real time, and attempt the work yourself by reassembling replicas of ancient artifacts.

Coming Soon...

2024 Highmark International StrEAT Festival 🌮 🍱 🥙

Oct. 5-6, 2024 | The Backyard at 8th & Penn Ave.
The Highmark International StrEAT Festival brings a vibrant summer event to the downtown community and provides a place for Pittsburgh families and friends to learn more about different cultures from around the world via food from 80+ vendors and live music.

RV Fall Show 🚙🚐

Oct. 11-13 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center
The RV Fall Show features the newest RV models and state-of-the-art equipment in one location. You may discover anything you're looking for here, including stylish motorhomes, adaptable travel trailers, durable truck campers, and roomy destination trailers. Come see a fantastic display of RVs, toy haulers, diesel pushers, and more!

Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival 🎃

Oct. 19 | The Stacks at 3 Crossings
Step into a pumpkin paradise where colossal gourds, some tipping the scales at over 2,500 pounds, steal the show. Enjoy giant pumpkin displays, thrilling pumpkin carving, jaw-dropping pumpkin drops, horse carriage rides, a 5K run/walk, hay bale painting, nearly 100 food and craft vendors, a kids zone, glass blowing, and loads of FREE family fun!

SpaceBurgh 👩‍🚀 🚀 🛰️

Oct. 19, 2024 | Market Square
SpaceBurgh is a free festival of space science, robotics, and science fiction, taking place in Market Square Pittsburgh from noon-8 p.m. Their mission is to inspire and educate the public about the wonders of space through engaging activities, interactive exhibits, and fascinating presentations.

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