fun things to do in Pittsburgh

He's a heavy hitter, even with two strikes against him. Actor Kevin Brown is Troy Maxson in 'Fences' at Pittsburgh Playwrights.

‘Fences’ at Bat at Pittsburgh Playwrights (Wed., 8/20/25)

‘Fences’

Linkin Park in Concert at PPG Paints Arena (Tues., 8/19/25)

Linkin Park

Hazelbakers Canoes and Kayaks on Youghiogheny and at Laurel Hill State Park (Mon., 8/18/25)

Hazelbaker’s watercraft fun

Smash Mouth Plays Free Concert at Hartwood Acres (Sun., 8/17/25)

Smash Mouth

Pittsburgh Summer Restaurant Week (Sat., 8/16/25)

Summer deals on dining meals.

Bring your main squeeze or just have a good time solo at Little Italy Days in Bloomfield.

Bloomfield’s Little Italy Days Begins (Thurs., 8/14/25)

Little Italy Days

Potato tortilla and other small plate offerings. (Photo: C. Prentiss Orr)

Barcelona Wine Bar Also Features a Wide Array of Tapas (Wed., 8/13/25)

Barcelona Wine Bar

Look beyond the city to find wide-open beaches at state parks. This is one of several on the big lake at Pymatuning.

Pittsburgh Area Swimming Pools and Swimming Beaches (Tues., 8/12/25)

Pittsburgh area swimming pools and swimming beaches.

Rich, delicious chocolate gelato from Pappa J's Twin Plaza. (Photo by Rick Handler)

Drive-in and Drive-up Food, Ice Cream, and Movies (Mon., 8/11/25)

Ice cream, food, and movies on the open road.

Styx, Kevin Cronin, and Don Felder at Star Lake; Hartwood Acres Has KT Tunstall (Sun., 8/10/25)

Styx, Kevin Cronin, and Don Felder; KT Tunstall

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