Pittsburgh Will Surprise You
Kick off your winter weather months with holiday cheer and festive celebrations in our city of multitudes
Ready or not, winter is upon us, but just because it's cold outside doesn't mean Pittsburgh isn't heating up with fun! Enjoy our plethora of holiday celebrations, local shops where you can get gifts, and warm and cozy coffee shops sure to make you melt.
Get ready for an unforgettable November in the city!
It's the start of the holiday season, and Pittsburgh has all you need to celebrate until the end of the year.
Light Up Night, our annual kickoff to the holiday season, is on November 22 and headlines the month of November in the Steel City. Thousands flock to Downtown Pittsburgh to watch tree lighting ceremonies, ice skate at PPG Plaza, shop at the Peoples Gas Holiday Market, take in the entries of the annual gingerbread house making contest at the City-County Building, and, of course, meet Santa Claus himself. There are also concerts happening right along Fort Duquesne Boulevard all night long, with a big name that's yet to be announced closing out the show before fireworks dazzle over the Allegheny River.
Outside of Light Up Night, there's plenty of holiday happenings going on throughout the city. Places like Kennywood, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, and more have their own light displays that shine throughout the season. Here's our full list of this year's holiday light shows and displays.
For those looking to adventure outdoors this winter, Pittsburgh is packed with more activities than you might realize. Head to Boyce Park for skiing, snowboarding, tubing and more. In addition to the ice rink at PPG Plaza, there are several others outside of the Downtown scope, including in Oakland, the North and South Hills, and more. There are also several parks around the area, like Schenley Park and Frick Park, that make for great sledding locations.
So, whether you’re a local or just visiting, November is packed with exciting events and things to do for the whole family in Pittsburgh. Don’t miss out on fall in the city!
