Pittsburgh in May is when we truly feel like it is spring. The frosts end, temperatures warm, and all we want to do is be outside as much as we can before the (sometimes oppressive) summer heat rolls in.
So for this one, we wanted to share several great activities that are coming up for the month that you can enjoy outdoors, as well as many festivals (often libation focused) that take place in May!
Pittsburgh is a sports town, and for the past several decades it seems like the Pirates have not gotten the memo.
Despite the fact that the Pittsburgh Pirates have been, well, awful, PNC Park is often ranked among the best ballparks in the country- and we agree. It really is hard to beat taking in a game at this stunning ballpark.
So whether you are an armchair Pirates fan, a baseball fan at large, or are a die-hard Buccos loyalist, there are many things to keep in mind when visiting PNC Park for a game.
In this guide, we want to share everything you should keep in mind before visiting!
Pittsburgh is a sports city, there is no doubt about it.
We are lucky enough to have so much going on in the local sports scene that not a week goes by without a professional game of some sort. Throw on regional and local teams, and you have the opportunity to get out and enjoy a sporting event seemingly whenever you'd like.
In this one, we thought we'd take a look at all of the sports teams you would want to check out in the city, from the famous teams in the biggest leagues to minor leagues, colleges, and the independent groups you can join for a pickup game.
So if you're looking to enjoy sports in Pittsburgh, we've got you covered here!
Note: Our local colleges have dozens upon dozens of organized sports teams. We are only listing some that the universities and colleges are most well-known for in this one.
Although spring starts in March, Pittsburgh in April is when the season really starts to shine as the snow showers taper off and temperatures rise.
As such, this is the month where we start thinking of heading outdoors to enjoy the warming weather as best as possible.
In this one, we share several great things to do if you decide to visit Pittsburgh in April!
Pittsburgh in March can be hit or miss depending on the weather. Some years we get an early spring and it is a beautiful time to be outside. Others, the winter dreariness continues on.
As such, if you are looking to get out and explore Pittsburgh this month you'll need to be aware of the weather before making plans.
So in this month's feature, we have a mix of indoor and outdoor options to have you covered no matter what the forecast is!
We fully believe that every major city should have a store celebrating all things local- particularly locally created art, food, decor, and more.
In Pittsburgh, our premier store for all things local has an appropriate name- Love, Pittsburgh!
This shop has three locations in some of the busiest neighborhoods for visitors (Mount Washington, the Strip District, and the Cultural District downtown) and does a fantastic job showcasing local artists, products, and everything else Pittsburgh in all the best ways possible.
The Maridon Museum is a bit of a surprising find in Butler, as it focuses on stunning art from East Asia- particularly China and Japan (amongst others).
You may ask, “why is Butler of all places home to such a stellar collection?” and the answer is because local resident Mary Hulton Phillips began collecting Asian antiquities, all without actually traveling to Asia, and the collection became so vast that a museum was born in 2004 (a few years before her death in 2009).
Now, guests can visit the Maridon Museum to learn about Mary Hulton Phillips and see her stunning collection located just a block or so off of Main Street- for a very modest entry price as well!
On the surface it seems like February is the month where things quiet down in Pittsburgh. Winter is at its coldest, the month is short, and overall life moves at a slower pace than months in the more vibrant seasons of the year.
That being said, there are a number of things to enjoy in Pittsburgh throughout the month, and whether you want to get outdoors or stay warm inside we've got you covered in this one!
The Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show, aptly themed “A Moment of Beauty” for 2025, brings these two beautiful plants (both favorites of ours) to the forefront of the Conservatory while highlighting how some of the flowers with special art, lighting, and more.
The theme here invites you to take a few extra moments in each room to really stop and appreciate selected flowers, and we really appreciate the notion as you really do see more when you stop and reflect.
As always with our show features, we wanted to share a few of our favorite rooms from this show and hope you'll make it out to visit for yourselves!
Winter is in full gear in January in Pittsburgh, which means it is time to either embrace the season or rush to a museum or favorite libation spot to stay warm inside.
No matter which you pick, there are many great things to do in Pittsburgh in January- so check out the following options to get a few ideas on where to start!