Animals & Zoos
Zoo, aquarium, and farm days
Freedom Farms Fall Fest
Freedom Farms' biggest event: weekends in October with fall fun for everyone.
Portersville Steam Show Apple Festival
Vintage steam engines, farm animals, train rides, cider pressing, and Amish donuts at a charming harvest festival.
History Alive! Meet the Sheep!
Meet Jacky and Patsy the ewes and learn about 18th-century farm animals at Fort Ligonier.
Flight Encounter with Edged Feather Experiences – FEC Amphitheater
Birds of prey encounter with expert Edged Feather Experiences at Frick Environmental Center.
Animal Encounters at the Schenley Park Visitor Center
Animal Encounters at Schenley Park—hands-on wildlife experiences.
ZooBoo
Gently spooky Halloween fun at the Zoo with trick-or-treating, characters & dance party.
Bark or Treat
Free Halloween costume parade for dogs at Hartwood Acres dog park—bring your pup.
Orange is for Orangutan Day
Dress in orange and celebrate orangutans with interactive activities and touch tables at the zoo.
Breakfast or Lunch with Santa
Meet Santa and animal ambassadors over breakfast or lunch at the zoo.
National Visit the Zoo Day
A special day to visit the zoo and support wildlife conservation with your family.
More events outside the Pittsburgh area
3 events farther afield.