Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
Winter Wonderland
Winter celebration with festive lights, live music, interactive activities, and hands-on art-making for the whole family.
America 250: Hearth & Harvest Cooking Day
Experience colonial-era cooking & storytelling at Old Economy Village's fall celebration.
Holiday Glow at SouthSide Works
Free all-ages holiday celebration with glowing lights and festive cheer at SouthSide Works.
Glenshaw Century Club Holiday House Tour and Craft Fair
Holiday house tour and craft fair featuring three historic Glenshaw homes.
Weihnachtsmarkt (German) Christmas Market
Traditional German Christmas market transforms a historic village into a winter wonderland.
Let it Glow Tree Lighting Celebration
Festive tree-lighting celebration in Pittsburgh.
Tea at the Carnegie
Elegant tea service in Carnegie Museums' historic Founder's Room—a special family tradition.
Drumline Live Holiday Spectacular
DRUMLine Live brings precision marching-band energy to holiday favorites with gospel, soul, and Motown.
Winter Nights
Immersive winter tales experience at the museum through mid-January.
Woven Ornament Workshop
Hand-weave two Scandinavian star ornaments in this festive holiday craft workshop.
Light Up Night
Holiday celebration with hot chocolate at the Fairmont Pittsburgh.
Meadowcroft’s Taffy Pull & Fall Finale
Pull fresh taffy and celebrate fall at Meadowcroft's seasonal finale festival.
Holiday Eco-Market
Shop sustainable, recycled, and handcrafted holiday gifts from conscious vendors—eco-friendly market.
Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour
Pentatonix brings holiday cheer with their Christmas in the City Tour at PPG Paints Arena.
Slippery Rock Light-Up Night and Christmas Market
Holiday parade and Christmas market in downtown Slippery Rock with festive family fun.
Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees
Weekend holiday festival celebrating its 19th year with decorated trees and seasonal cheer.
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
Holiday Irish dance spectacular—world champions from Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
Dr. Seuss's holiday classic comes to life with colorful costumes, whimsical sets, and festive music.
Santa Trolley
Ride a festive trolley with Santa and explore seasonal holiday fun.
Santa at the History Center
Meet Santa and celebrate the holidays at Heinz History Center.
Saxonburg Annual Holiday Parade
Saxonburg's annual holiday parade on Main Street—a cherished family tradition.
Winter Wonderland: A Journey Through Ice and Time
Winter-themed journey through ice and history at Heinz History Center.
Butler Spirit of Christmas Parade
Annual holiday parade in downtown Butler with balloon animals and festive cheer for kids.
The Nutcracker
West Point Ballet's professional holiday production of The Nutcracker.
Light Up Mars
Holiday market, Santa photos, and festive cheer at Light Up Mars.
Gina Morgano & Friends' Annual Christmas Concert
Holiday concert with music, food, and seasonal cheer—a family-friendly celebration.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical (ASL Interpretation Available)
Dr. Seuss' musical adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas with ASL interpretation.
Miracle on Main Street
Free holiday event with horse-drawn carriage rides, parade, and festive fun in Zelienople.
EduNations Benefit Concert Featuring Selah
Uplifting Christmas benefit concert by vocal group Selah at Memorial Park Church.
Bethlehem — THE MUSICAL
Holiday musical stage production reimagining the beloved Nativity walk-through.
The Nutcracker Student Matinee
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's beloved holiday classic with Clara's magical Christmas Eve adventure.
2026 Holiday Market
2026 Holiday Market at David L. Lawrence Convention Center—handmade goods and festive shopping Dec. 4–6.
Uptown Winter Market
Winter market on Washington Road featuring seasonal goods and vendors.
Holiday Makers Market
Holiday Makers Market in Pittsburgh—30 local vendors selling handmade goods, baked treats, and more.
Breakfast or Lunch with Santa
Meet Santa and animal ambassadors over breakfast or lunch at the zoo.
Annual Tree Lighting & Indoor Market
Bethel Park's tree lighting ceremony and indoor holiday craft market.
MessFest, Presented by PPG
Hands-on messy science and festive experiments at MessFest—no cleanup required!
Ring Pittsburgh: A Holiday Concert in Handbells
Ring Pittsburgh: A Holiday Concert in Handbells—beautiful seasonal music at the Frick.
Greens and Goodies
Annual holiday market with fresh greenery, handmade ornaments, and festive treats.
Breakfast with Santa
Holiday breakfast with Santa, games, and festive fun—skip the mall crowds.
Jingle Bell Run 5K Pittsburgh
Run, walk, or stroll the festive Jingle Bell Run 5K in Pittsburgh.
Bridgeville Holiday Artisan Market & Winter Celebration
Holiday artisan market and winter celebration with local vendors and festive fun in Bridgeville.
Tickets On Sale Now For “The 2026 Sounds of Christmas- A Festive Celebration” featuring The Latshaw Pops Orchestra Coming To The Oaks Theater December 6th
Festive holiday concert with the Latshaw Pops Orchestra at the Oaks Theater, Dec 6.
2nd Annual Claus for a Cause
A festive holiday celebration for all families—meet Santa and enjoy seasonal cheer.
Cookies, Cocoa and Cheer: A Member Holiday Experience
Holiday treats, cocoa, and cheer at the Heinz History Center.
Chanukah Festival
Community Chanukah Festival and Public Menorah Lighting celebration.
Yuletide! A Holiday Spectacular
Family-friendly holiday musical filled with nostalgia, tradition, and seasonal magic on stage.
O Holiday Night: Clayton Tour at Your Own Pace
Self-guided holiday tour of Clayton mansion decorated for the season.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's Highmark Holiday Pops at Heinz Hall.
Highmark Holiday Pops
Pittsburgh Symphony and Mendelssohn Choir perform beloved holiday classics and seasonal favorites.
A Musical Christmas Carol
Pittsburgh CLO's holiday musical retelling of 'A Christmas Carol' by Dickens.
The Nutcracker
Classic holiday ballet at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg.
Butler Downtown Holiday Market
Butler's Holiday Market returns bigger and brighter — holiday shopping, crafts, and festive cheer for the whole family.
Bach Choir of Pittsburgh - The Beginning Sunrise
Bach Choir of Pittsburgh performs holiday spirituals and choral works in festive concert.
South Side Kids Breakfast with Santa
Free breakfast with Santa at South Side Kids' fifth annual event—perfect for little ones.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre w/ The Nutcracker
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker at Benedum Center.
Breakfast with Santa Claus
Magical holiday breakfast with Santa at the Fairmont Pittsburgh—a classic seasonal tradition.
Sounds of Christmas
Festive holiday concert with orchestra, singers, and dancers.
Irish Christmas - John Doyle
Celtic musicians John Doyle, Cathie Ryan, and Mick McAuley perform Irish Christmas music.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: It's A Wonderful Life In Concert
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra plays the holiday classic in concert.
Little Historians Storytime: Holiday Traditions
Learn about holiday traditions through stories at Heinz History Center.
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Candlelit holiday classic strings concert in an awe-inspiring Pittsburgh venue — a magical multi-sensory experience for families.
Breakfast with Santa
Festive breakfast with Santa at Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Pittsburgh, PA - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Tour
Trans-Siberian Orchestra's 30th-anniversary Christmas tour comes to Pittsburgh.
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
String quartet performs beloved Christmas carols by candlelight — a warm, magical holiday concert for families.
Feel The Love - Celebrating A B.E. Taylor Christmas
Feel The Love celebrates B.E. Taylor with a special holiday concert in Pittsburgh.
Victory Family Church Christmas Eve Services
Christmas Eve service at Victory Family Church — celebrate the holiday with community.
National Visit the Zoo Day
A special day to visit the zoo and support wildlife conservation with your family.
Special Holiday Open Days
Holiday scavenger hunt and hands-on fun at the museum for festive family fun.
Sensory Friendly Santa Trolley
Sensory-friendlyMeet Santa on a trolley with sensory-friendly accommodations—dimmed lights and quieter sound.
New Year's Eve Cruises
Celebrate New Year's Eve aboard a festive cruise with family and friends.
Noon Year’s Eve
Early New Year's celebration at the Aquarium with a noon ball drop and festive cheer.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Open House
Honor Dr. MLK Jr.'s legacy through community activities, creativity, and reflection for all ages.
More events outside the Pittsburgh area
2 events farther afield.
Celtic Angels Christmas
Celtic Angels bring festive holiday magic to State Theatre Center.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Cirque Dreams Holidaze brings acrobatic artistry and holiday magic to Capitol Theatre in Wheeling.