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9 THINGS TO DO IN PITTSBURGH, PA (SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 08)

Pennsylvania Fall Foliage

Pennsylvania Fall Foliage

October • nature

Autumn reveals its stunning colors across the Keystone State

Monongahela & Duquesne Inclines

Monongahela & Duquesne Inclines

all year round • activity

If you haven’t ridden historical Pittsburgh funiculars, you haven’t seen the city yet

Linesville Spillway

Linesville Spillway

March–November • nature

Thousands of carp rise to the surface to be fed by visitors. You've never seen that much fish in one place!

Pittsburgh Fall Foliage

Pittsburgh Fall Foliage

October–early November • nature

Witness fall splendor in The Burgh and its surroundings

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

all year round (best in late March–August | late November–early January) • nature

Have yourself a top-notch garden experience in the green heart of Pittsburgh

Kayaking

Kayaking

May–October • activity

A must-do in the city which lies at the junction of three rivers

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

all year round (best: late May–early September) • nature

Reserve a day for a personal encounter with each of the 6,000 beautiful animals residing here

Cycling

Cycling

March–November • activity

Pedal your way around one of the most bike-friendly cities in the US

Halloween Events

Halloween Events

October 1–October 31 • event

Pittsburgh's scariest haunted houses and attractions

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Pittsburgh 4th of July Celebration

Pittsburgh 4th of July Celebration

out of rangeJuly 4 • event

Festivities at Point State Park culminate with the Flashes of Freedom Fireworks

Anthrocon

Anthrocon

out of rangeJune 29–July 2, 2023 • event

You're welcome to become a part of the premier furry convention, with or without a costume

Pittsburgh RV Show & Super Sale

Pittsburgh RV Show & Super Sale

out of rangeRV Super Sale: October 21–23, 2022 | RV Show: January 7–15, 2023 • event

Check out the US' longest-running indoor RV show!

Bloomfield Little Italy Days

Bloomfield Little Italy Days

out of rangeAugust 20, 2023 • event

Four days packed with spectacular Italian-themed entertainment

Barnesville Pumpkin Festival

Barnesville Pumpkin Festival

out of rangeSeptember 21–24, 2023 • event

Giant pumpkins highlight the fall harvest celebration

St. Patrick's Day Parade

St. Patrick's Day Parade

out of rangeMarch 11, 2023 • event

One of the US' largest celebrations, honoring the Irish patron saint

Christmas Lights in PA

Christmas Lights in PA

out of rangeearly November 2022–early January 2023 • event

Best places in the state to get yourself into the Christmas spirit

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

out of rangeJanuary 23, 2023 • event

The annual Squirrel Hill Parade is the main highlight of the vibrant celebration—Lunar New Year PGH

Westmoreland County Air Show

Westmoreland County Air Show

out of rangeJune 17–18, 2023 • event

Vintage aircraft and modern fighter jets in the air and on the ground

Kennywood Holiday Lights

Kennywood Holiday Lights

out of rangeNovember 19–December 31, 2022 • event

A popular Christmas display near Pittsburgh

Steel City Con

Steel City Con

out of rangeMarch 31–April 2, 2023 • event

The premier comic con event in Pennsylvania

Peoples Gas Holiday Market

Peoples Gas Holiday Market

out of rangeNovember 18–December 24, 2022 • event

A cherished European Christmas tradition comes alive in downtown Pittsburgh with a touch of local charm

Beers of the Burgh Festival

Beers of the Burgh Festival

out of rangeJune 3, 2023 • event

Taste dozens of craft brews from all across the Greater Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Beer Fest

Pittsburgh Beer Fest

out of rangeFebruary 24–25, 2023 • event

Pittsburgh Beer Fest, also known as Philly Invades Pittsburgh Beer Fest, is a wonderful beer fest, featuring different types of beer and mouth-watering food

Big Knob Grange Fair

Big Knob Grange Fair

out of rangeAugust 29–September 2, 2023 • event

Check out the famed truck and tractor pulls, livestock, and family-friendly entertainment at the fairground

Christmas Lights in Pittsburgh

Christmas Lights in Pittsburgh

out of rangemid-November 2022–early January 2023 • event

Explore the most dazzling holiday displays in Pittsburgh

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve

out of rangeDecember 31 • event

Parties, fireworks, river cruises, holiday lights, and plenty of activities to close out the year with a blast

Halloween

Halloween

out of rangemid-September–early November 2022 • event

Historic Pennsylvania is one of the best spots to celebrate Halloween

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