Sat, Nov 14 · 5pm–7:30pm
Holiday Glow at SouthSide Works
SouthSide Works Town Square — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Free all-ages tree lighting in Town Square with Santa's arrival and holiday activities.
Details at SouthSide Works ↗Pittsburgh, PA family events this month
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Weekend of Nov 13–15
Big outings
Nov 13 – Jan 3
Kennywood Holiday Lights
Kennywood — West Mifflin · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
More than three million lights, 20+ family and thrill rides, Santa, Rudolph and friends, and a new ice-skating stunt show.
Fri-Sun Nov 13-Dec 13, then daily Dec 18-Jan 3 (closed Dec 24-25). Guests 15 and under need an adult 21+.
Details at Kennywood ↗Nov 13 – Feb 28
UPMC Rink at PPG Place opens
UPMC Rink at PPG Place — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Downtown's outdoor ice rink around the PPG Place holiday tree opens for its 26th season.
Details at Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership ↗Museums, gardens & more
Fri, Nov 13 · 11am–11:45am
Horse Power (3D)
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Fri, Nov 13 · 11am–11:30am
Story Time Under the Stars
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Fri, Nov 13 · 11:30am–12pm
Freeze
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Fri, Nov 13 · 12pm–12:30pm
Beginners Guide To the Universe
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Fri, Nov 13 · 12:30pm–2:30pm
BNY Fab Lab FLASH Activity: Optical Magic
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Fri, Nov 13 · 1pm–1:30pm
Speed of Space
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Fri, Nov 13 · 1:30pm–2pm
Make Some Noise
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Fri, Nov 13 · 2:45pm–3:30pm
Ohio: Wild at Heart
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Fri, Nov 13 · 3pm–3:30pm
Big Astronomy
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30pm–4pm
High Voltage
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Fri, Nov 13 · 4pm–4:30pm
Guide to the Autumn Sky
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Fri, Nov 13 · 5pm–6:30pm
BNY Fab Lab – Vinyl Cutting 101
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Fri, Nov 13 · 8pm–10:10pm
Pride & Prejudice (2005)
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Nov 13 – Dec 11 · 10:30am–10:30am
BNY Fab Lab Workshop: 3D Printed Jewelry
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Nov 13 – Nov 20 · 1:30pm–2:20pm
The Football Town
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Nov 13 – Nov 20 · 4pm–4:45pm
America the Beautiful (2D)
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Library storytimes & programs (7, free)
From Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Nov 13
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- CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
- CLP – East Liberty Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
- CLP – Woods Run Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
- CLP – Knoxville Sat, Nov 14 · 3:30pm
- CLP – Main (Oakland) Sun, Nov 15 · 10:30am
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- CLP – Lawrenceville Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
- CLP – Main (Oakland) Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
- CLP – Brookline Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
- CLP – Homewood Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
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- CLP – Mt. Washington Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
- CLP – Allegheny Sun, Nov 15 · 10:30am
Saturday, Nov 14
Sunday, Nov 15
Weekend of Nov 20–22
Big outings
Sat, Nov 21
Highmark Light Up Night
Downtown Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh's 65th Light Up Night with tree and bridge lightings, live music on two stages and the Holiday Market.
Details at Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership ↗Nov 13 – Jan 3
Kennywood Holiday Lights
Kennywood — West Mifflin · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
More than three million lights, 20+ family and thrill rides, Santa, Rudolph and friends, and a new ice-skating stunt show.
Fri-Sun Nov 13-Dec 13, then daily Dec 18-Jan 3 (closed Dec 24-25). Guests 15 and under need an adult 21+.
Details at Kennywood ↗Nov 13 – Feb 28
UPMC Rink at PPG Place opens
UPMC Rink at PPG Place — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Downtown's outdoor ice rink around the PPG Place holiday tree opens for its 26th season.
Details at Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership ↗Nov 20 – Jan 10
Holiday Magic! at Phipps
Phipps Conservatory — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Winter flower show and holiday lights at Phipps.
Details at Phipps Conservatory ↗Museums, gardens & more
Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am–10:30am
BNY Fab Lab Workshop: Vinyl Tote Bag
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Fri, Nov 20 · 12:30pm–2:30pm
BNY Fab Lab FLASH Activity: 3D Quilt Squares
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Fri, Nov 20 · 5pm–6:30pm
BNY Fab Lab – Basic Circuitry and Soldering 101
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Nov 13 – Nov 20 · 1:30pm–2:20pm
The Football Town
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Nov 13 – Nov 20 · 4pm–4:45pm
America the Beautiful (2D)
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Library storytimes & programs (8, free)
From Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Nov 20
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- CLP – Downtown Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
- CLP – Main (Oakland) Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
- CLP – Woods Run Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Saturday, Nov 21
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- CLP – East Liberty Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
- CLP – Woods Run Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
- CLP – Main (Oakland) Sun, Nov 22 · 10:30am
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- CLP – Hazelwood Sat, Nov 21 · 1pm
- CLP – Hill District Sat, Nov 21 · 2pm
Weekend of Nov 27–29
Big outings
Nov 13 – Jan 3
Kennywood Holiday Lights
Kennywood — West Mifflin · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
More than three million lights, 20+ family and thrill rides, Santa, Rudolph and friends, and a new ice-skating stunt show.
Fri-Sun Nov 13-Dec 13, then daily Dec 18-Jan 3 (closed Dec 24-25). Guests 15 and under need an adult 21+.
Details at Kennywood ↗Nov 13 – Feb 28
UPMC Rink at PPG Place opens
UPMC Rink at PPG Place — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Downtown's outdoor ice rink around the PPG Place holiday tree opens for its 26th season.
Details at Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership ↗Nov 20 – Jan 10
Holiday Magic! at Phipps
Phipps Conservatory — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Winter flower show and holiday lights at Phipps.
Details at Phipps Conservatory ↗Museums, gardens & more
Fri, Nov 27 · 12:30pm–2:30pm
BNY Fab Lab FLASH Activity: Turkey Time
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Library storytimes & programs (6, free)
From Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Nov 27
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- CLP – Mt. Washington Fri, Nov 27 · 11am
- CLP – Homewood Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
Saturday, Nov 28
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- CLP – East Liberty Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
- CLP – West End Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
- CLP – Woods Run Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am
- CLP – Main (Oakland) Sun, Nov 29 · 10:30am
- CLP – Squirrel Hill Sun, Nov 29 · 10:30am
Sunday, Nov 29
Weekend of Dec 4–6
Big outings
Nov 13 – Jan 3
Kennywood Holiday Lights
Kennywood — West Mifflin · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
More than three million lights, 20+ family and thrill rides, Santa, Rudolph and friends, and a new ice-skating stunt show.
Fri-Sun Nov 13-Dec 13, then daily Dec 18-Jan 3 (closed Dec 24-25). Guests 15 and under need an adult 21+.
Details at Kennywood ↗Nov 13 – Feb 28
UPMC Rink at PPG Place opens
UPMC Rink at PPG Place — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Downtown's outdoor ice rink around the PPG Place holiday tree opens for its 26th season.
Details at Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership ↗Nov 20 – Jan 10
Holiday Magic! at Phipps
Phipps Conservatory — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Winter flower show and holiday lights at Phipps.
Details at Phipps Conservatory ↗Museums, gardens & more
Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am–10:30am
BNY Fab Lab Workshop: 3D Printed Telescoping Fidget Toy
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Fri, Dec 4 · 12:30pm–2:30pm
BNY Fab Lab FLASH Activity: Makers Take Flight
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Fri, Dec 4 · 7pm–8:42pm
Home Alone (1990)
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Sat, Dec 5 · 2pm–3pm
Powdermill Family Nature Walk
Powdermill Nature Reserve — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2–3 p.m.
Details at Carnegie Museum of Natural History ↗Dec 4 – Dec 11 · 3pm–3pm
BNY Fab Lab Workshop: Holiday Ornaments
Kamin Science Center — Pittsburgh · Allegheny Co. · Pittsburgh
Details at Kamin Science Center (formerly Carnegie Science Center) ↗Library storytimes & programs (9, free)
From Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Dec 4
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- CLP – Woods Run Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
- CLP – Main (Oakland) Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
- CLP – Downtown Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
See all 2 branches
- CLP – Lawrenceville Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
- CLP – Allegheny Sun, Dec 6 · 10:30am
See all 2 branches
- CLP – Allegheny Fri, Dec 4 · 3:30pm
- CLP – Carrick Sat, Dec 5 · 3pm
Saturday, Dec 5
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- CLP – Squirrel Hill Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
- CLP – West End Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
- CLP – Woods Run Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
- CLP – East Liberty Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
- CLP – Main (Oakland) Sun, Dec 6 · 10:30am
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86 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to Pittsburgh, PA this weekend.
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