Events

A Fair in the Park Brings Artists to Mellon Park

We are fortunate to have so many talented artists in the Pittsburgh area. With these artists come the art shows, and there are truly a number of excellent events to enjoy throughout the year.

One annual event that has become one of our favorites is A Fair in the Park by the Craftmen's Guild of Pittsburgh. This one showcases 80+ artists (many of whom are local members of the guild) with a variety of mediums, with the stunning Mellon Park as the backdrop for three days every September.

A stroll around the park while shopping for art on a nice late-summer's day? It really is hard to beat that one- if you can get parking at least.

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10 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 (and spill into 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 2025 as well as celebrations that took place last year that we hope are returning this year. These will be noted in each section.

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The Pittsburgh Mocktail Mixer Crowns the City’s Best

The Teetotal Initiative helps individuals in the greater Pittsburgh area sustain sobriety, and is a great organization for those who are sober and sober curious.

One part of their work is to help encourage restaurants and bars to offer non-alcoholic mocktails on their menus and have options for everyone.

The Pittsburgh Mocktail Mixer brought all of these components together for a fundraiser for the organization while showcasing the local mocktail scene with a friendly competition to find the best Mocktail in Pittsburgh!

We were guests of the Teetotal Initiative for the first-ever mixer, and share more about what it was like in this review!

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Allegheny County Wine & Spirits Festival Celebrates Local

We love how many festivals we have in southwest PA focusing on our regional libations.

For those who like wine and spirits and want to check out a festival with a relaxed vibe, don't overlook the Allegheny County Wine & Spirits Festival each July. This one brings roughly two dozen local producers to the stunning grounds of Hartwood Manor, and was quite the fun event.

We were invited to check this one out by Allegheny County Parks, and share more about what you can expect in this review!

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7 Awesome Places to Enjoy Sunflowers Near Pittsburgh

When it comes to enjoying fields of sunflowers near Pittsburgh, we have to admit that we're quite spoiled. Between the many farms open to get photos within a field and others open for pick your own bouquets, you really have a number of options to get out and see these gorgeous flowers in southwest Pennsylvania. 

But there is one caveat- most of the fields require a bit of a drive outside of the city.

In this one, we wanted to share a few fields you can visit as well as give you an idea of costs and their respective opening dates as these flowers can have quite a limited blooming period!

Note: We are updating this article for 2025 dates and pricing as they become available, but note that many listings still include 2024 information. Please reconfirm at the farms directly via their respective links below as prices, dates, and times are liable to change based on bloom progress. Most of the farms below are cash only.

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Pittsburgh Banjo Club’s Wednesday Practice is a Classic

When it comes to music institutions in Pittsburgh, it feels like we've sadly lost many to history.

But there is one musical experience in Pittsburgh's North Side that still exists to this day, and that is the Pittsburgh Banjo Club. Founded in the 1980s, the Pittsburgh Banjo Club has become a beacon for banjo lovers to play together. Even better? Their Wednesday night practices take place weekly at the Elks Lodge #339 on Cedar Avenue starting at 8 pm, and is completely free for visitors to attend!

Free live music from a Pittsburgh institution? You'll get just that with the Pittsburgh Banjo Club!

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10 Free Concert Series to Enjoy Live Music in Pittsburgh

It doesn't take much to find great music in Pittsburgh. From our thriving theaters in the Cultural District to numerous concert venues and one-off events at businesses all over the city, you really don't have to go far to find good music.

But finding free music, and perhaps more importantly, recurring free music can be a bit harder.

So in this one, we thought we'd share some great recurring concert series that are worth checking out. Some are on a year-round schedule, others are seasonal, and even more are on select nights that change weekly or monthly. But the one thing that ties them altogether- they're free!

Note: Please reconfirm all schedules prior to visiting as performances are prone to change. The days of the week and/or months featured below are representative of historical schedules only.

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Phipps Conservatory’s Summer Flower Show – Jungle Quest

The summer shows at Phipps Conservatory are always bright and vibrant, and 2025's Summer Flower Show goes animal with the theme Jungle Quest!

Go on a floral safari while seeing some stunning animals of the Serengeti, forest, and 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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A Guide to Pittsburgh Farmers Markets and Artisan Pop-Ups

When it comes to seasonal markets, Pittsburgh does them quite well. Hardly a week goes by in the spring, summer, and fall without a pop-up event- be it a weekly farmers market, monthly artist roundup, or a neighborhood yard sale.

As with everything on our site, it has been our mission to visit all of these markets over the years.

After visiting many, we realized that not all of them necessarily warrant their own article. So we decided to do things a little different for this topic and compiled a selection of all of our favorites to share the important information you need to know before you go!

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The Pittsburgh Thunderbirds Bring Ultimate Frisbee to South Side

Did you know Pittsburgh is home to a professional Ultimate Frisbee team?

The Pittsburgh Thunderbirds are part of the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) and play their home games at Highmark Stadium throughout the season, typically running from May to July. 

So, what is Ultimate Frisbee all about, and what can you expect from a game? We were guests of the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds at the home opener in the 2025 season and share more in this one!   

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