Events

8 Oktoberfests in Pittsburgh to Celebrate Fall with a Beer

We have a soft spot for all things Oktoberfest, and after getting to enjoy the celebration in Munich for its wild party, we love checking out all of the Pittsburgh Oktoberfest celebrations that take place throughout September (with some spilling into August and October).

As there are no shortage of events taking place in breweries and other public places, we thought we would share a few of the top Oktoberfest events you may want to consider. Prost!

Note: This article features a mix of Oktoberfest celebrations that have been announced in 2026 as well as celebrations that were regulars in previous years that we hope will return. These will be noted in each section and we will continue to update this article as more event dates are announced.

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Take a Swim With Your Pup at Pooches in the Pool on Labor Day

Summer festivities begin to wind down throughout September, and Allegheny County Parks sends the season off with a bang (or maybe it's a bark) with their annual Pooches in the Pool event!

Grab your favorite furry friend and snag tickets to this one as you and your dog have a chance to take a swim in one of three county pools on Labor Day Monday!

Note: This article was sponsored by Allegheny County Parks. All opinions are our own. Images were provided courtesy of Allegheny County Parks.

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Schwirian Farm Sunflower Festival is a Must Visit

Our visit to Schwirian Farm for their annual sunflower festival at their farm just outside of Elizabeth, PA, was a few years in the making. 

The reason for this is that prior to 2021, the annual festival was brief- just a day or so (the rest of the season the farm would be closed to the public). As such, it shouldn't be a surprise that we simply missed it by either being out of town or not being on top of tracking when that exact date would be.

But starting in 2021, the festival changed. Instead of being just a single day, it runs for a full week thanks to its incredible popularity (in 2026 the festival began on July 13th and runs until the 28th- however, check their social media for updates on the end date). Since I had this one on my calendar for a full year to ensure I didn't miss it when it came back, we made sure to go on the very first day and were very glad we did.

In this one, we wanted to share a bit more about what you can expect when visiting the Schwirian Farm Sunflower Festival!

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Baconburgh is Pittsburgh’s Bacon-Themed Food Truck Rally

We love a good food truck rally, and, to be honest, don't really need much of an excuse to go out to attend any when they pop up around the city.

Pittsburgh food trucks are, admittedly, pretty delicious, and we'll eat at many of our favorites every chance we can get.

But give those food trucks a theme, and we are all-in. So when the crew behind Beers of the Burgh teamed up with local influencer, Alex Eats Too Much (a great friend of ours), to bring a bacon-themed food truck rally to life, aptly named Baconburgh, you know we were there in its inaugural year.

Now that this one is returning as an annual event, we wanted to share a bit more about what you can expect when attending!

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Phipps Summer Flower Show – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

The summer shows at Phipps Conservatory are always bright and vibrant, and 2026's Summer Flower Show goes through the looking glass with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland!

Check out rooms decorated with the Queen of Hearts, Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, and so much more in this one.

As with all flower shows at Phipps Conservatory, we do not like to give away what you can see at all the rooms. So in this one, we wanted to share a few of our favorites. To see the rest, well, you'll have to visit for yourself!

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Enjoy Music All Summer Long in Allegheny County Parks

We love seeing live music in the area, and there are no shortage of great concert venues in Pittsburgh to check out a show.     

But some of the best music experiences in Pittsburgh are when free music performances pop up, and one of our favorites is during the Allegheny County Summer Concert Series which takes place at two great locations in the county!

We made our way up to Hartwood Acres to check out a show and wanted to share a bit more about what you can expect and how to get the most out of these free events!

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Scraposaurs Invade Pittsburgh Botanic Garden in 2026

The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden in Oakdale is one of our favorite nature spaces in southwest Pennsylvania, and its mission to convert the former industrial site into a collection of beautiful gardens is nothing short of impressive.

One element of the gardens that we love, in addition to the nature, of course, is that they often have extra art and decorations that change throughout the years. In 2026, the Scraposaurs have invaded the garden, and these dinosaurs made out of reclaimed metal fit in just right with the reclaimed nature of the park itself!

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The Carnegie International is a Once Every Four Year Treat

Move over, Olympics, the art world has its own once every four-year special event!

The Carnegie International at the Carnegie Museum of Art is the longest-running international art show in North America, and showcases works from artists from around the world every four years (okay, fine, four years-ish).

We got to check out the 2026-2027 Carnegie International during a media preview event, and this one really showcases the theme, If The Word We, quite beautifully.

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10 Great Ways to Celebrate the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

NFL Draft Week in Pittsburgh is here!

We are really thrilled that Pittsburgh was chosen to be the home of the 2026 Draft, and for those who are visiting, rest assured, our city knows how to throw a party. From the big event at Acrisure Stadium itself (okay, fine, it'll always be Heinz Field to us) to numerous pop-up events throughout the North Shore, downtown, and throughout the city, there really is a lot to do during this one.

So whether you're coming into the city to check out the NFL Draft or are a local and want to get in on all of the football-themed fun, we've got you covered with some of the top things to do during the Draft!

Note: Most of the areas with programming will have metal detectors at entrances. The NFL's clear bag rules are in effect in virtually every event space in the city mentioned in this one. You may be asked to show your QR code for admittance to the Draft area and Point State Park; however, during our visits we were not asked to show ours.

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Seven Springs Pond Skim is an End of Season Blast

We didn't choose the ski life, the ski life chose us.

In recent years, we've been hitting the slopes at our area ski resorts more and more. Along with it, comes jumping into all things ski culture with the fun events and festivities scheduled throughout each season.

But there is one that should be toward the top of your list, and that is the end of season Pond Skim. At Seven Springs, this one is quite a blast!

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