Are you looking for fun things to do in Pittsburgh this holiday season? Here is a list of 20 of the best ways to get into the festive spirit!
October 7, 2023 – January 28, 2024
The Red Dress at The Frick Art Museum
14 years, 51 Countries and 380 artists collaborated on this fantastic embroidered dress that tells their stories in stitches. Details
November 16, 2023 – November 17, 2023
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents The Nightmare Before Christmas with a live musical score. Details
November 17, 2023 – December 24, 2023
Peoples Gas Holiday Market
Stroll through the wooden chalets in an illuminated Market Square at the twelfth annual Peoples Gas Holiday Market™. Details
November 17, 2023 – January 7, 2024
Winter Flower Show and Light Garden
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens present magnificent new displays of flowers, trees and holiday lights. Details
November 17, 2023 – February 25, 2024
Ice Skating in Downtown Pittsburgh
The spectacular one-of-a-kind outdoor ice skating rink at PPG Place opens with glowing lights and picturesque views of Downtown Pittsburgh. Details
November 18, 2023
Highmark Light Up Night®
The 62nd Highmark Light Up Night, features shopping, entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks display. Details
November 18, 2023 – December 23, 2023
Kids Holiday Selfie Garden
On weekends and black Friday, the Heinz Hall Courtyard transforms into a child’s television dreamland with holiday-themed decor. Details
November 23, 2023
33rd Annual YMCA Pittsburgh Turkey Trot
Help fight food insecurity in the community and run off all the turkey and cranberry sauce you will eat later. Details
November 24, 2023 – January 1, 2024
Kennywood Holiday Lights
Experience two million lights, classic rides, seasonal food, and entertainment at the Kennywood Holiday Lights event. Details
November 24, 2023 – January 3, 2024
Holiday Lights Mini Golf
Play mini golf under the lights at Fun For All in Cranberry. Plus visits from holiday characters and a hot chocolate bar. Details
November 24, 2023 – December 30, 2023
Zoo Lights
Twinkle, shimmer, and shine your way through the season as you Drive-Thru or Walk-Thru the Zoo surrounded by stunning light displays. Details
December 1, 2023 – December 2, 2023
Handmade Arcade
Shop for one-of-a-kind handmade products and artist’s wares at the largest holiday market in the region at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Details
December 2, 2023
Ohiopyle Winter Market
Take a trip to the mountains and enjoy a traditional open-air winter market, belly-warming food, and other winter festivities. Details
December 3, 2023
Nationality Rooms Holiday Open House
Tour the University of Pittsburgh’s Heritage Rooms. Enjoy traditional treats, and shop for handcrafted and cultural items. Details
December 9, 2023
EveryBody Outdoors Series: You Belong Here
Venture Outdoors welcomes people of every size, shape, and weight to join their last hike of the year and explore the holiday in Downtown. Details
December 9, 2023
Chanukah Bash
3rd Annual Chanukah Bash at Ascend Point Breeze. Climb, enjoy music, games, conversation, a menorah lighting plus an ugliest Chanukah sweater contest. Details
December 9 – 10, 2023
The Lawrenceville Cookie Tour
Do your holiday shopping in Lawrenceville, meet local business owners, and snack on all kinds of homemade cookies, now in its 26th year. Details
December 14, 2023
Light – A Multifaith Celebration Through Song
Come together to celebrate the eighth night of Chanukah through song and the lighting of candles. Details
December 31, 2023
Highmark First Night Pittsburgh
Come together to celebrate the eighth night of Chanukah through song and the lighting of candles. Details
