pittsburgh summer fun

August is a great month for strolling the tree lined streets of Shadyside and enjoying the fine arts and crafts during the Art Festival on Walnut. (Photo: Rick Handler)

EC Summer Guide (Mid-to-Late Season)

The Pittsburgh summer season is in full swing and is there for the taking.

Kennywood's vintage Racer still rocks the coaster scene.

Kennywoods’ Open for Summer Fun (Mon., 5/31/21)

Kennywood Park

EC Pittsburgh Summer Guide (Early Season)

The Guide includes many fun events and activities for the first half of summer.

Bikers—the self-propelled kind—are prolifically populating Pittsburgh's trails and streets this summer. (photo courtesy of Bike PGH, from a past PedalPGH event)

EC Summer Guide: Yes, Summer Is Happening in Pittsburgh

A one-stop guide to what's on, outdoors and in, for summer fun.

Makem and Spain leading the audience in Irish song sing-along.

Late Summer Short List 2019

There are still plenty of summertime fun things to do in Pittsburgh and the region.

Twenty One Pilots in concert action in 2018. The duo consists of Josh Dunn (drums) and Tyler Joseph (lead vocals).

Busy Friday: Three Rivers Arts Fest, Numerous Concerts, Pittsburgh Pride Fest, Jeremy Piven, Bantam Jeep Fest (Fri., 6/7/19)

Twenty One Pilots, Luke Bryan, George Clinton, Three Rivers Arts fest w/India.Arie, Death Cab for Cutie, Pittsburgh Pride w/Walk the Moon, Jeremy Piven, Bantam Jeep Heritage Fest, The Babys

Early Summer Short List: Sun and Fun in the Pittsburgh Region

The summer season is at hand and here are our activity and event recommendations for the early part of it.

Paradise Island Bowl and Beach; North Park Pool and Trails (Mon., 8/20/18)

Paradise Island Bowl and Beach, North Park Activities