fun things to do in Pittsburgh

Kennywood's vintage Racer still rocks the coaster scene.

Kennywood and Idlewild Amusement Parks (Mon., 7/7/25)

Kennywood and Idlewild Amusement Parks

Hanna's Town was the site of the first British court west of the Allegheny Mountains. (Photo by Jerrye and Roy Klotz, M.D. and Wikipedia)

History Day Trip to Hanna’s Town (Sat., 7/5/25)

Hanna’s Town

environmental exhibits

Fourth of July Fun (Fr., 7/4/25)

Happy Independence Day!

Shinedown, L. to R.) Barry Kerch, Eric Bass, Brent Smith, and Zach Myers. (Photo by Ebru Yildiz )

July ’25 Concert Guide: Shinedown, Wiz, Teddy Swims, Frankie Valli, Kesha, Vince Gill, and The Wallflowers

July’s shows are diverse and legendary.

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

Barcelona Wine Bar Features a Wide Selection of Tapas (Wed., 7/2/25)

Barcelona Wine Bar

The Broadway touring production of 'Back to the Future' flies into the Benedum for a Pittsburgh CLO run. (Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurpyMade.)

CLO Opens ‘Back to the Future’ at Benedum (Tues., 7/1/25)

‘Back to the Future’

OpenStreetsPGH on City Streets Today; Allegheny County Music Festival w/Randall Bauman Ramble at Hartwood (Sun., 6/29/25)

OpenStreetsPGH, Allegheny County Music Festival

Dave Minarik often seems divinely inspired while playing his drums.

The Clarks Live at Stage AE; Inside Out at CMOA w/Pittsburgh Honky Tonk and NASH.V.ILL; Squirrel Hill Night Market (Sat., 6/28/25)

The Clarks, Inside Out at Carnegie Museum, Squirrel Hill Night Market

Bret Michaels performing in New York in 2014. (Photo: Rjkowal and Wikipedia)

Bret Michaels in Concert at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows (Fri., 6/27/25)

Bret Michaels

Summer in Pittsburgh offers plenty of flow with which to go.

Kayak on the Rivers and Lakes with Kayak Pittsburgh (Thurs., 6/26/25)

Kayak Pittsburgh

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