Things to do in Pittsburgh This Weekend - Visit Pittsburgh

The Hip Hop Nutcracker 💂

Dec 17 | Benedum Center
A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event.

WWE Night @ Pittsburgh Penguins 🐧🏒

Dec 17 | PPG Paints Arena
If you’re ready to rumble, join us for WWE Night on December 17! The main event begins at 7 PM when your Pittsburgh Penguins look to take down the Los Angeles Kings.

The Magical Polar Experience ☃️✨

Dec 18 | Benedum Center
Join us at the Benedum Center where you will be mesmerized by this fully interactive experience filled with the Holiday wonder of “The Polar Experience!” Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a conductor & stow-a-ways who will punch your tickets. You’ll then be seated where the fun will begin! Please come dressed in your pajamas & prepare for the adventure of a lifetime!

The Polar Express (3D) with Santa 🎅🚂

Dec 21 | Carnegie Science Center
Experience holiday magic and make merry memories at The Polar Express (3D) with Santa at The Rangos Giant Cinema! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the classic tale with added fun.

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A Christmas Story: The Play 🎅🐰

Through Dec 22 | Pittsburgh Public Theater
From the halls of the Parker family home to the merry madness of Higbee’s department store, this A++++++ production boasts the added charm of an all-star cast ready to show you sides of these iconic characters you’ve never experienced. This new holiday tradition is sure to be a gift that keeps on giving all season long.

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The Nutcracker 🩰❄️💂

Through Dec 27 | Benedum Center
The dazzling world of The Nutcracker returns to the Benedum Center this December. Set in turn-of-the-century Pittsburgh, The Nutcracker sweeps audiences into a thrilling journey with Marie and the Nutcracker Prince as they travel through sparkling snow into the Land of Enchantment.

Luis Carreon in La Bestia🪄🎩🐰

Through Jan 5, 2025 | Liberty Magic
Prepare for an incredible evening filled with magic, humor, and culture with Luis Carreon, also known as La Bestia! Beneath his dapper demeanor, there is a magician with astounding abilities and a cheeky sense of humor. Luis makes fun of preconceptions, cultural differences, and, of course, himself in this one-man act by fusing his Latin ancestry, real-life experiences, and bizarre humor.

Phipps Holiday Magic 🌟✨❄️

Through Jan 5, 2025 | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden
The holiday season isn't complete without a visit to Phipps Holiday Magic for festive displays and glowing gardens! With a whimsical theme of “Enchantment”, guests are sure to be captivated by a forest of fantasy. Phipps has pulled out all the stops for this year's Winter Flower Show with magnificent new displays featuring mystical creatures, gorgeous holiday trees and our signature floral delights, including amaryllis, orchids and 21 varieties of poinsettias.

The Science Behind Pixar 🏎️🤠🦸🤖

Through Jan. 5, 2025 | Carnegie Science Center
Step into the world of Pixar in this upcoming blockbuster exhibition with Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mike and Sulley, Nemo and Dory, and all your favorite Pixar characters! Flex your STEM muscles by taking on fun challenges throughout the two-story, 12,000-square-foot playground!

芸[Gei]: The Beauty of Ephemeral and Eternal 🥀🎴

Through Jan 18, 2025 | Contemporary Craft
Contemporary Craft invites viewers to explore the captivating duality between the beauty of Ikebana – traditional Japanese flower arrangement – and the eternal nature of well-crafted objects. Four artists engage with members of Sogetsu Ikebana Pittsburgh, sparking contemplation of time, materiality, and heritage.

KAWS + Warhol 🥫 💀

Through Jan. 20, 2025 | The Andy Warhol Museum
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Warhol presents KAWS + Warhol, the first exhibition to examine the dark themes present in the work of both artists. From skulls to car crashes, both artists deploy their signature bright colors and pop culture references while also presenting the lurid spectacle of death. The dark undercurrents in the work of KAWS and Warhol are magnified and brought into plain sight by presenting the two artists together for the first time.

The Stories We Keep: Conserving Objects from Ancient Egypt ⚱️🛕 📜

Through March 9, 2025 | Carnegie Museum of Natural History
The Stories We Keep features more than 80 ancient items—including the 4,000-year-old Dahshur boat, one of only four in the world. Engage with these objects like never before, have conversations with museum conservators, observe the care and restoration of objects in real time, and attempt the work yourself by reassembling replicas of ancient artifacts.

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Highmark First Night 2025 🥳🎆🥂

Dec 31 | Downtown Pittsburgh
Culminating with the city’s Countdown to Midnight and raising of the Future of Pittsburgh Ball, the six-hour celebration sprawls downtown Pittsburgh’s renowned 14-block Cultural District. Acclaimed national artists and Pittsburgh’s vibrant artist community ring in the new year for revelers with live music, dance, theater, visual arts, comedy, magic, kids’ activities, and a signature parade along with Pyrotechnico Fireworks displays at 6 pm and midnight.

Star Wars Night @ Pittsburgh Penguins 🐧🏒

Jan 9 | PPG Arena
Join your fellow Jedis as we look to defend PPG Paints Arena from invaders of the Great White North. This star-studded battle against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers starts at 7 PM.

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