Phantom Fall Fest
Kennywood's signature spooky-season event lets you do Halloween your way depending on the time of day. Come early for family-friendly fun, including festive food and a unique autumn atmosphere. Plus, enjoy your favorite coasters and rides during the day! Then, when the sun goes down, the Phantom takes screams to the extreme with six haunted houses and four scare zones.
The Last Splash
With an incredible first season of Shore Thing winding down, we couldn’t wave goodbye without one Last Splash.
The Last Splash is our heartfelt farewell that celebrates the memories made along the Allegheny River this year and looks ahead to Shore Thing’s return next spring. Alongside live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities, the day will also feature powerful, playful activations designed by the artists who helped us make this Thing happen; each piece invites us to reflect, connect, and sail forward together.
From industrial barges repurposed into Shore Thing’s platform, trees rooted in fabric planters, to murals like A New Wave by Janel Young symbolizing renewal and momentum, these works highlight the themes of transformation, sustainability, and imagination that are central to Riverlife’s mission. Participants will have the chance to take home a piece of iconic art from Shore Thing’s first season, carrying this time together with us into the future.
Following the main event, there will be an after-party aboard the Shore Thing from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, featuring food and drinks provided by our first-season vendor, BG.
This family-friendly event is open to the public and will include:
Free make-and-take art stations
Face painting
Opportunities to meet and engage with the artists behind the Shore Thing mural and the Pittsburgh Chandelier shade structure
Mommy (Parent) and Me: Play and Learn Series 101
Make the most of your baby’s wake windows with guided play activities, a chance to connect with other parents, and maximize milestones.
Classes designed for 2-6 months
Mommy (Parent) and Me: Play and Learn Series 102
Baby Connection is hosting classes at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center!
Series 102 is designed for babies 7-11 months.
Each series includes two guided sessions filled with play-based activities, parent connection and tips to support your baby’s development during wake windows.
$50 Non-Residents or $40 for Cranberry Residents
Mommy (Parent) and Me: Play and Learn Series 101
Make the most of your baby’s wake windows with guided play activities, a chance to connect with other parents, and maximize milestones.
Classes designed for 2-6 months
Mommy (Parent) and Me: Play and Learn Series 102
Baby Connection is hosting classes at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center!
Series 102 is designed for babies 7-11 months.
Each series includes two guided sessions filled with play-based activities, parent connection and tips to support your baby’s development during wake windows.
$50 Non-Residents or $40 for Cranberry Residents
Mommy (Parent) and Me: Play and Learn Series 101
Make the most of your baby’s wake windows with guided play activities, a chance to connect with other parents, and maximize milestones.
Classes designed for 2-6 months
Mommy (Parent) and Me: Play and Learn Series 102
Baby Connection is hosting classes at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center!
Series 102 is designed for babies 7-11 months.
Each series includes two guided sessions filled with play-based activities, parent connection and tips to support your baby’s development during wake windows.
$50 Non-Residents or $40 for Cranberry Residents
Mommy (Parent) and Me: Play and Learn Series 102
Baby Connection is hosting classes at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center!
Series 102 is designed for babies 7-11 months.
Each series includes two guided sessions filled with play-based activities, parent connection and tips to support your baby’s development during wake windows.
$50 Non-Residents or $40 for Cranberry Residents
Mommy (Parent) and Me: Play and Learn Series 101
Make the most of your baby’s wake windows with guided play activities, a chance to connect with other parents, and maximize milestones.
Classes designed for 2-6 months
All Aboard for Riverlife's Worldwide Day of Play
Make a Splash at the Worldwide Day of Play!
Whether you're a young child or a kid at heart, there’s something for everyone on this voyage of fun!
Climb aboard for:
STEM experiments fit for curious minds
Nautical-themed art activities
Shore-side games and playful challenges
All activities are FREE and open to all ages!
Drop anchor and join us as we bring the museum world to the riverfront with a tide of imagination, exploration, and play! Come rain or shine, the fun’s on deck!
It’s time to play the Riverlife way!
Mommy (Parent) and Me: Play and Learn Series 101
Make the most of your baby’s wake windows with guided play activities, a chance to connect with other parents, and maximize milestones.
Classes designed for 2-6 months
Penn Brewery Octoberfest
Holy Schnitzel! Pittsburgh’s signature Oktoberfest is back—and better than ever!
Kickoff Party:
O’zapft is!
Thursday, September 18, is the traditional Munich-style keg tapping featuring a maple bourbon cave-lagered beer and music by The Polkamaniacs! No admission charge—BUT the VIP ticket gets you guaranteed tastes of the special brew and tons of swag!
Main Oktoberfest Dates:
Fridays & Saturdays: Sept. 19–20 & 26–27, 5:00–11:30 PM (outside)
Family Sundays: Sept. 21 & 28, 12:00–7:00 PM (restaurant)
Penn Brewery Oktoberfest 2025
Holy Schnitzel! Pittsburgh’s signature Oktoberfest is back—and better than ever!
Kickoff Party:
O’zapft is!
Thursday, September 18, is the traditional Munich-style keg tapping featuring a maple bourbon cave-lagered beer and music by The Polkamaniacs! No admission charge—BUT the VIP ticket gets you guaranteed tastes of the special brew and tons of swag!
Main Oktoberfest Dates:
Fridays & Saturdays: Sept. 19–20 & 26–27, 5:00–11:30 PM (outside)
Family Sundays: Sept. 21 & 28, 12:00–7:00 PM (restaurant)
Summer Fridays at the Frick
Join The Frick Pittsburgh for activities starting at 5 PM. Music performance starts at 6:30 PM.
2025 Summer Fridays at the Frick are June 27, July 25, August 8, and August 29. Join them for live music, food trucks, artmaking, and family fun on the beautiful Frick lawns! See the full season schedule below.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival
On the campus of Saint Teresa of Avila Church, one of the North Hills' largest and most fun-filled annual summer parish festivals. Food, games, fun, raffles, musical entertainment, and more. Plus, the rides return this year!
Summer Concert Series - South Park Amphitheater
Concert starts at 7:30 pm with an opening performance by Buffalo Rose Vocal Trio. Local food trucks, Hop Farm Brewing, and Black Dog Winery will be on-site starting at 6:00 pm. This performance will take place, rain or shine, at an open-air amphitheater with no covered seating.
Summer Fridays at the Frick
Join The Frick Pittsburgh for activities starting at 5 PM. Music performance starts at 6:30 PM.
2025 Summer Fridays at the Frick are June 27, July 25, August 8, and August 29. Join them for live music, food trucks, artmaking, and family fun on the beautiful Frick lawns! See the full season schedule below.
Little Explorers: Garden Growers
Little Explorers is our weekday drop-in series for early learners to explore a new theme each day.
Every Tuesday at Garden Growers, children can engage with the garden and explore how we can care for and connect with nature.
This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but all ages are welcome.
Parents or caregivers must attend with children.
Neighborhood Flea SCHENLEY PLAZA, Oakland
Join us for all of the excitement of the Flea in this new green location at Schenley Plaza in Pittsburgh’s historic Oakland neighborhood. New and returning Flea sellers you know and love will be popped up and ready to explore from 10 AM - 3 PM every FIRST Sunday from June through October.
Find: vintage, collections, handmade goods, clothing, small batch food sellers, food trucks and more.
North Strabane Community Day - Children's Entrepreneur Market
Bring the whole family out for a day filled with activities, food, and music – plus the Children’s Entrepreneur Market! We anticipate 1,000 patrons to attend.
A Market Run By Kids! Come shop from Entrepreneurs Ages 5-17!
Click the link below for more information on the days activities and how to register your child.
Summer Concert Series - South Park Amphitheater
Concert starts at 7:30 pm with opening performances by Jimbo Jackson with Jason Caliguri. Local food trucks, Hop Farm Brewing, and Black Dog Winery will be on-site starting at 6:00 pm. This performance will take place, rain or shine, at an open-air amphitheater with no covered seating.
St. Aiden Festival
The Saint Aidan Festival is fun & meaningful for the whole family! Join each night for rides, live entertainment, indoor dining, bingo, game booths, and all your favorite carnival treats - like fresh funnel cakes!
Breakfast with the Animals | Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Wake up on the wild side at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium with this special Christmas in July-themed Breakfast with the Animals! Experience a scrumptious breakfast, an up-close experience with education ambassador animals, and a story time with special guests. When breakfast is complete, explore the rest of the Zoo to see our animals get a special breakfast treat.
Click the link below for more details.
Goat Fest PGH 2025
Goat Fest PGH is a celebration of South Side Park and the hard working goats who help keep the park clean from invasive-plants! This family friendly annual event acts as a fundraiser for the ecological restoration efforts of the park!
Breakfast with the Animals | Pittsburgh Zoom & Aquarium
Wake up on the wild side at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium with this special Christmas in July-themed Breakfast with the Animals! Experience a scrumptious breakfast, an up-close experience with education ambassador animals, and a story time with special guests. When breakfast is complete, explore the rest of the Zoo to see our animals get a special breakfast treat.
Click the link below for more details.
Summer Concert Series - South Park Amphitheater
Concert starts at 7:30 pm with an opening performance by Johnny Clawson and Kyle Sturrock. Local food trucks, Hop Farm Brewing, and Black Dog Winery will be on-site starting at 6:00 pm. This performance will take place, rain or shine, at an open-air amphitheater with no covered seating.
Summer Fridays at the Frick
Join The Frick Pittsburgh for activities starting at 5 PM. Music performance starts at 6:30 PM.
2025 Summer Fridays at the Frick are June 27, July 25, August 8, and August 29. Join them for live music, food trucks, artmaking, and family fun on the beautiful Frick lawns! See the full season schedule below.
Little Explorers: Garden Growers
Little Explorers is our weekday drop-in series for early learners to explore a new theme each day.
Every Tuesday at Garden Growers, children can engage with the garden and explore how we can care for and connect with nature.
This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but all ages are welcome.
Parents or caregivers must attend with children.
Breakfast with the Animals| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Wake up on the wild side at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium with this special Christmas in July-themed Breakfast with the Animals! Experience a scrumptious breakfast, an up-close experience with education ambassador animals, and a story time with special guests. When breakfast is complete, explore the rest of the Zoo to see our animals get a special breakfast treat.
Click the link below for more details.
Breakfast with the Animals | Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Wake up on the wild side at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium with this special Christmas in July-themed Breakfast with the Animals! Experience a scrumptious breakfast, an up-close experience with education ambassador animals, and a story time with special guests. When breakfast is complete, explore the rest of the Zoo to see our animals get a special breakfast treat.
Click the link below for more details.
Little Explorers: Garden Growers
Little Explorers is our weekday drop-in series for early learners to explore a new theme each day.
Every Tuesday at Garden Growers, children can engage with the garden and explore how we can care for and connect with nature.
This free program is included with museum admission. It is designed for early learners, but all ages are welcome.
Parents or caregivers must attend with children.
Tie Dye Party
Have you wanted to try tie dye but been intimated by the mess? Never fear! Join us at the Library for an all ages tie dye party! Bring along items to dye - 100% works best - and we'll supply the rest. Fun for the whole family!
Registration is required. To register, please fill out the form below.
Pittsburgh is Picklesburgh!
The free four-day festival takes place July 11-13, 2025. Picklesburgh returns to the Boulevard of the Allies between Stanwix and Smithfield Streets, as well as adjoining PPG Plaza, for its third year in this location.
Mark your calendar for the next Picklesburgh festival and relish the energy of this Only in Pittsburgh event.
Neighborhood Flea SCHENLEY PLAZA, Oakland
Join us for all of the excitement of the Flea in this new green location at Schenley Plaza in Pittsburgh’s historic Oakland neighborhood. New and returning Flea sellers you know and love will be popped up and ready to explore from 10 AM - 3 PM every FIRST Sunday from June through October.
Find: vintage, collections, handmade goods, clothing, small batch food sellers, food trucks and more.
Pittsburgh Reptile Show and Sale
Now with over 200+ Tables of 1000’s of Exotic Pets, More Snakes, More Lizards, More Fun!
Independence Day Celebration on the North Shore Great Lawn
Experience Pittsburgh’s largest Fourth of July firework display during the City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Celebration from 4-10 p.m. on July 4.
Events and activities are subject to change:
Kicking off at 4:00 pm, activities will include non-stop musical entertainment across two stages on the PNC Great Lawn. Check out the People's Food Truck Corral for local cuisines from around the area while gazing up at our 80 foot tall hot-air balloon! Also be sure to visit our Family Fun Zone, and catch some local performers on the Sargent Electric Solar Stage. Looking for more? Be sure to check out the Grandview Park Band Stand for live music, kid's activities, local refreshments, and a premier view of the fireworks display!
The fireworks display begins at 9:35 p.m. lighting up the skyline for a jaw-dropping 25-minute celebration!
Click the link below for more information.
4th of July Events in Pittsburgh
Check out several 4th of July Events happening in the Pittsburgh Area!
https://thepittsburghmoms.com/guides/fourth-of-july-in-pittsburgh