Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
Castle Blood 2026: Friday & Saturday Nights
Theatrical haunted house blending scares, escape-room puzzles & storytelling for 33 years.
Sensory Friendly Magic Pumpkin Trolley
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly Halloween trolley ride with dimmed lights and lower sound—perfect for sensitive kids.
Halloween Movies In The Parks
Spooky double-feature outdoor movie nights in Pittsburgh parks throughout October—bring blankets and enjoy Halloween fun.
Magic Pumpkin Trolley
Plant magic pumpkin seeds and ride a trolley through seasonal enchantment.
Creatures of the Night - Audubon Society of Western PA
Stroll Audubon trails at night to spot costumed nocturnal creatures and hear autumn stories.
Trunk or Treat
Trunk-or-Treat at Victory's Cranberry Campus—Friday, Oct 16 for the whole family.
ZooBoo
Gently spooky Halloween fun at the Zoo with trick-or-treating, characters & dance party.
Campfire Ghost Stories
Family-friendly campfire ghost stories and songs perfect for fall and spooky season fun.
Haunted History: What Happened in Your House?
Uncover spooky stories about your home's past at Heinz History Center's haunted history program.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Candlelit concert of Halloween classics in an atmospheric Pittsburgh venue.
LIVING HISTORY DAY! FALL FAMILY DAY: HARVEST AT HANNA’S TOWN, CHILDREN’S TRICK OR TREAT!
Living History Day at Hanna's Town—harvest crafts, trick-or-treating & fall fun.
Haunted History Center Halloween
Explore spooky history and Halloween fun at the Heinz History Center.
Pumpkin Patch Parade
Mt. Lebanon's festive autumn parade celebrating the season with pumpkins and community spirit.
Winter Wonderland
Winter celebration with festive lights, live music, interactive activities, and hands-on art-making for the whole family.
Let it Glow Tree Lighting Celebration
Festive tree-lighting celebration in Pittsburgh.
Winter Nights
Immersive winter tales experience at the museum through mid-January.
Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour
Pentatonix brings holiday cheer with their Christmas in the City Tour at PPG Paints Arena.
Meadowcroft’s Taffy Pull & Fall Finale
Pull fresh taffy and celebrate fall at Meadowcroft's seasonal finale festival.
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.
2026 Holiday Market
2026 Holiday Market at David L. Lawrence Convention Center—handmade goods and festive shopping Dec. 4–6.
Jingle Bell Run 5K Pittsburgh
Run, walk, or stroll the festive Jingle Bell Run 5K in Pittsburgh.
Breakfast or Lunch with Santa
Meet Santa and animal ambassadors over breakfast or lunch at the zoo.
Highmark Holiday Pops
Pittsburgh Symphony and Mendelssohn Choir perform beloved holiday classics and seasonal favorites.
The Nutcracker
Classic holiday ballet at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre w/ The Nutcracker
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker at Benedum Center.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra celebrates the season with Holiday Brass Spectacular at Heinz Hall.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Pittsburgh, PA - The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Tour
Trans-Siberian Orchestra's 30th-anniversary Christmas tour comes to Pittsburgh.
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.
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
3 events farther afield.
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Classic holiday ballet production at Capitol Theatre.
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.