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Celebrate the season and take in the cheerful atmosphere of a home decked for the holidays with The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens "Home for the Holidays at Clayton" specialty tour! 🎄🎁

Discover how various groups in Pittsburgh celebrated the holidays during the Gilded Age, from the Henry Clay Frick family to their dedicated staff. Engage in lively discussions about the origins of beloved seasonal traditions, all while exploring Clayton—the Frick family’s home from 1882 to 1905 and Pittsburgh's last fully preserved Gilded Age mansion! 🏠👀

"Home for the Holidays at Clayton" tours run Tuesday through Sunday from November 23 to January 5! 📆✨

Click here to schedule a tour ➡️ https://www.thefrickpittsburgh.org/Event-Home-for-the-Holidays-at-Clayton

Pittsburgh will surprise you! 👀✈️

Move over, pumpkin bagels—there’s a new fall favorite in town! 🎃🍂 Save & send this to someone you want to try DiAnoia's Eatery’s FAMOUS pumpkin gnocchi bowl with! 😋

Ready to discover the obscure side of Pittsburgh? 👀✨

There's no better time than spooky season to discover the city's hidden gems! Explore a few of our favorite haunts that won’t show up on your typical tour – perfect for thrill-seekers and anyone looking for something a little off the beaten path! 👻🪄

📲 Click the link below & check out our list of 13 favorite haunts (which we thought was the perfect number, unless you have triskaidekaphobia, the fear of the number 13)!

https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/blog/weird-pittsburgh/

Pittsburgh is ! 💡

Step into the world of Pixar at the Carnegie Science Center in this blockbuster exhibition with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mike and Sulley, Nemo and Dory, and all your favorite Pixar characters! 👀✨ Visit this month and enjoy $4 off admission to The Science Behind Pixar exhibition!

Dive into the minds of the artists and computer scientists who help bring Pixar’s award-winning films to the big screen! 🎥 Replicate Pixar magic using science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through more than 50 interactive and hands-on displays scattered throughout the two-story, 12,000 square-foot playground! 👾

Hurry in – exhibit closes January 5, 2025! 📆➡️ https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/events/the-science-behind-pixar/

Halloween-themed drinks are no joke — it’s not just about packing in all the horror movie references and puns (though we’re totally here for that). 💀🍹

Check out Pittsburgh’s best witchy watering holes and supernatural pop-ups, where you can sip spooky cocktails without getting spooked! 🎃👻 From eerie elixirs to seasonal sips, these spots have all the chills and thrills! 🥂⬇️

📍Cocktails from the Crypt- Downtown
📍 Burton Bar at Mixtape- Bloomfield
📍 The Chipped Fang by Scarehouse- Strip District
📍 The Witching Hour at Wigle Whiskey- Strip District
📍 Jekyl & Hyde (Open year round!)- South Side

Check out our complete guide to Halloween themed bars and restaurants in Pittsburgh 👉https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/blog/halloween-pop-ups-bars-and-restaurants-in-pittsburgh/

Phantom Fall Fest at Kennywood is BACK! 👻🎃

Arrive early for a day filled with family-friendly fun, but as the sun sets, the Phantom unleashes spine-chilling screams with six haunted houses and four terrifying scare zones! 💀🩸

At Phantom Fall Fest, enjoy:
🎢 More Than 30 Rides and Attractions
🍎 Festive Fall Food & Decorations
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family-Friendly Activities During the Day
💀 Six Sinister Haunts
😱 Four Fearsome Scare Zones
AND MORE!

Now open Friday-Sundays till October 27! 📆

For more Pittsburgh haunts 👉 https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/events-festivals/halloween-events/

✨ Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven ✨

Immerse yourself in the interplay of light and shadow in what is the most comprehensive exhibition to date of this remarkable Pakistani-American artist. Now on view The Westmoreland Museum of American Art 👀

From large-scale installations to intimate drawings, Anila Quayyum Agha’s work evokes wonder and contemplation, inviting you to become part of the art! 🖼️🎨

Check it out now till January 5, 2025! 📆

For more information 👉 https://thewestmoreland.org/exhibitions/anila-quayyum-agha-interwoven/

Pittsburgh is SPACEBURGH! 🚀🪐

Get ready to explore the universe right here in the Burgh! 👀👽 SpaceBurgh Festival is coming to town on October 19th, 2024, from 12-8 PM and it's going to be out of this world! 🌎

SpaceBurgh is a festival of space science, robotics and science fiction, dedicated to celebrating Pittsburgh’s role as an emerging space city with incredible advancements in space, tech and robotics! 🤖✨

🌟 What to expect 🌟
🧑‍🚀 Meet a recent NASA Astronaut
🔭 Interactive Space Exhibits – Dive into hands-on science and technology.
🤖 Robotics Demos – See cutting-edge robots from K-12 groups, Carnegie Mellon and more!
🌕 Carnegie Science Center – Build your own rovers and test objects in a wind tunnel!
🌌 Presentations – From the Allegheny Observatory, Moonshot Museum & University of Pittsburgh!
📝 Meet Science-Fi writers from Pittsburgh Writers
🎶 Live Music & Space-Themed Brews – Enjoy out-of-this-world tunes & drinks from local craft brewers!

Stay tuned for the full schedule of presentations, demos and more! Click here 👉 https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/events/spaceburgh/

Prost, Pittsburgh! 🇩🇪🍻

Join us for Oktoberfest in Downtown Pittsburgh! For 11 days, Market Square & the Sixth Street Bridge will be transformed into a lively Biergarten & Karneval! 🎡🥨

Enjoy live music, Feats of Strength competitions, Dachshund Races, a KinderPlay family zone, a 60-ft Ferris wheel with breathtaking city views and MORE!! 🌆✨

Click here for more fall festivals and events 👉 https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/blog/fall-fairs-festivals-and-events/

Join us at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium for their NEW Jack O’Lantern Extravaganza, where thousands of glowing pumpkins will light up the night with stunning designs featuring Zoo animals and well-known characters from entertainment, science, fantasy and more! 🎃✨

Bring the whole family for a night of fall fun—explore themed areas with a Pittsburgh twist, enjoy kid-friendly activities, gently spooky displays and savor seasonal treats! 🍂👻

📍 Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
📆 October 3- November 3
⏰ 6:30-10:30 PM

For more Pittsburgh fall festival & events 👉 https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/blog/fall-fairs-festivals-and-events/

🏆 Big things are happening in Pittsburgh! 🏆


We’re beyond excited to share that Pittsburgh has been awarded 8 NCAA Championship events for the 2026-2028 bid cycle—more than any other city! This is a testament to our city’s dedication to sports, community and world-class hospitality. 🏙️🏀🏈



Read more 👉 https://www.sportspittsburgh.com/media/press-releases/pittsburgh-wins-most-ncaa-events/

Looking for the best spots to catch Pittsburgh’s stunning fall foliage? 🍂🍁 The leaves are already changing, and peak colors are coming soon—expected in the first and second weeks of October! 👀

Check out some of our favorite scenic spots 👇👇

📍Point State Park
📍Three Rivers Heritage Trail
📍Emerald View Park
📍Hartwood Acres
📍Frick Park
📍Schenley Park
📍Allegheny Commons Park
📍Laurel Highlands

Click here for more info: https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/blog/fall-in-love-with-pittsburgh-fall-foliage/

Cheers to a city that is full of craft beer culture! 🌆🍻 Recently tabbed as one of the best beer cities in America, Pittsburgh is a must-see destination for craft beer enthusiasts! 🤩

Click here for a full list of the best breweries in the Burgh 👉 https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/restaurants-culinary/craft-breweries/