This weekend
Saturday + Sunday plans
Jillith Fair: Jill Sobule Tribute
Jillith Fair: Jill Sobule Tribute
Robert Morris Colonial Football vs. Norfolk State Spartans Football
Watch college football—Robert Morris vs. Norfolk State at Joe Walton Stadium.
Mars AppleFest
Community apple festival celebrating fall harvest with local food, crafts, and nonprofit activities.
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
Dazzling ballet spectacle retelling Sleeping Beauty with stunning light effects.
Freedom Farms Fall Fest
Freedom Farms' biggest event: weekends in October with fall fun for everyone.
ALL TOGETHER Scavenger Hunt
ALL TOGETHER Scavenger Hunt
Pupsburgh
Bring your pup to PNC Park's Riverwalk for a dog-friendly afternoon with local vendors and concessions.
Portersville Steam Show Apple Festival
Vintage steam engines, farm animals, train rides, cider pressing, and Amish donuts at a charming harvest festival.
Riverview Park Day Mushroom Hike
Guided mushroom hike exploring fungi at Riverview Park in Pittsburgh.
Glaive
Glaive
Archaeology Day
Hands-on archaeology exploration at Heinz History Center.
Robert Morris University Colonials Football vs Norfolk State Univ
Watch college football at Joe Walton Stadium in Moon Township.
Birding Expedition: Powdermill Avian Research Center
Guided birding adventure at Powdermill with real research & conservation.
Palestinian Oktoberfest!
Palestinian Oktoberfest!
50+ Walking Series with AARP: Invasive Species at Bethel Green
50+ Walking Series with AARP: Invasive Species at Bethel Green at Bethel Green – Lower Access
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens
Cheer on the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Montreal Canadiens.
Riverview Park Day 2026
Community celebration day at Riverview Park with activities for all ages.
Walk In + Make-It-Now
Walk-in glassmaking experience at Pittsburgh Glass Center—no reservation needed.
The Longest Table Pittsburgh
Free community potluck gathering around The Longest Table—meet neighbors and new friends over food.
Inclusive Story Hike – Frick Environmental Center
Sensory-friendlyAccessible nature walk combining stories and hiking at Frick Environmental Center.
Escape USS Requin: Attack!
Escape USS Requin: Attack! at Kamin Science Center
Storytime at the Museum
Storytime for little ones at Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Ki Ki B. Jones’ Charm School and Man Camp in the Steel City
Free workshops on life skills and personal development for today's youth.
Woody Waste Materials Curbside Collection
Woody Waste Materials Curbside Collection
Leechburg Annual Fall Festival 2026
Autumn celebration with fall fun at Riverfront Park in Leechburg.
Grits & Eggs Podcast - Pittsburgh, PA - Coming Thru America Tour
Grits & Eggs Podcast - Pittsburgh, PA - Coming Thru America Tour
History Alive! Meet the Sheep!
Meet Jacky and Patsy the ewes and learn about 18th-century farm animals at Fort Ligonier.
Styx Live In Concert
Legendary progressive rock band Styx with Southern rock supporting acts at PPG Paints Arena.
16th Annual Ellwood City Oktoberfest
16-year Oktoberfest tradition returns to Ewing Park with food, games & fun.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens (Home Opener)
Pittsburgh Penguins home opener—catch pro hockey with energy and family fun at PPG Paints Arena.
Pittsburgh Out of the Darkness Walk
Pittsburgh Out of the Darkness Walk
Foster The People Pittsburgh - Good Mourning Sunshine Tour
Indie-pop band Foster The People performs at Citizens Live at The Wylie.
Walk in Penn’s Woods
Guided nature walk through historic Penn's Woods with the Heinz History Center.
Neighborhood Flea – Schenley Plaza
Browse vintage finds and local vendors at this outdoor flea market in Schenley Plaza.
Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band
Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band at Roxian Theatre Presented By Citizens
Mystfit Market
Quirky marketplace celebrating art, makers, and mystical vendors—something for every curious explorer.
Jillith Fair & Women Who Rock Present Tracy Bonham, Maia Sharp, & Liz Berlin
Jillith Fair & Women Who Rock Present Tracy Bonham, Maia Sharp, & Liz Berlin
An Afternoon in Paris: Silent Film with Live Music
Silent film inspired by Jazz Age Paris, paired with live music—a unique cultural experience.
I’ve Got A Fire Tour with Pat Barrett - Greensburg, PA
I’ve Got A Fire Tour with Pat Barrett - Greensburg, PA at Word of Life Church
Foster The People: Good Mourning Sunshine Tour
Foster The People: Good Mourning Sunshine Tour at Citizens Live at The Wylie
Joe Machi
Joe Machi at Pittsburgh Improv
Maria Bamford
Maria Bamford at Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead
Human Creativity Festival
Arts and environmental festival at PJ Caul Memorial Park celebrating human creativity.
Inside Outside: Forest Bathing and Generative Writing – Frick Environmental Center
Inside Outside: Forest Bathing and Generative Writing – Frick Environmental Center in Pittsburgh
Improvement Movement: Your Perfect Real LIVE '26
Improvement Movement: Your Perfect Real LIVE '26 at Spirit Hall
Maria Bamford
Maria Bamford
Improvement Movement
Improvement Movement
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Manfred Honeck & Kirill Gerstein - Brahms - Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Manfred Honeck & Kirill Gerstein - Brahms - Pittsburgh
More events outside the Pittsburgh area
2 events farther afield.
Family Nature Walk
Guided nature walk for families at Powdermill Nature Reserve to explore local habitats & wildlife.
Meet Loaf - The Ultimate Meat Loaf Tribute Band
Meet Loaf - The Ultimate Meat Loaf Tribute Band at The Showroom at Wheeling Island