fun things to do in Pittsburgh

Kennywood's vintage Racer still rocks the coaster scene.

Entertainment Central Summer Guide (Early-to-Mid Season) 2025

Summers in Pittsburgh are packed with fun events and activities.

Memorial Day: Drive In and Drive Up Food, Ice Cream, and Movies (Mon., 5/26/25)

Food, ice cream, and movies

Pierce the Veil Plays Star Lake; Johnny Rawls and Billy Price Brunch Concert at City Winery (Sun., 5/25/25)

Pierce the Veil, Johnny Rawls and Billy Price

Carolyn Wonderland (photo: Mary Bruton)

Blues Guitarist Carolyn Wonderland Headlines Indiana’s Westsylvania Weekend; Food Truck Festival Continues at The Meadows (Sat., 5/24/25)

Carolyn Wonderland at Westsylvania, Food Truck Festival at The Meadows

Barry Manilow Visits PPG Paints Arena on Last Pittsburgh Appearance (Fri., 5/23/25)

Barry Manilow

Couglin’s Law Lays Down a Variety of Food, Beer, and Beverage Options (Thurs., 5/22/25)

Coughlin’s Law

Front Porch’s ‘Baby’ Continues Onstage at New Hazlett Theater (Wed., 5/21/25)

‘Baby’

Powerboat racing returns to the Allegheny in several different classes.

Pittsburgh Brewing Holding Two-day Regatta on Allegheny River at Company HQ

Powerboat racing, food, music and fun at Pittsburgh Brewing.

Gown made from recycled red velvet fabric by designer Brian David. (Photo by Monica Godfrey Garrison)

Ecolution Fashion Show Returns for 10th Anniversary Gala Event

The fun event features fashion, environmentalism, food, drinks, music, and dance.

Kentucky in 2008. Photo: JMSchneid and Wikipedia.

Parliament Funkadelic Featuring George Clinton at Roxian Theatre (Tues., 5/20/25)

Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton

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