August in Pittsburgh is most certainly the peak of summer. Numerous sunny days means a number of great outdoor events, as well as many opportunities to beat the heat with ice cream, a cold adult beverage, a museum with air conditioning, and more.
In this one, we wanted to share some of the best things to consider checking out in Pittsburgh during the month!
So if you are looking for things to do in Pittsburgh in August, check out the following options!
There is no shortage of great pinball arcades in Pittsburgh, and for those who like taking a trip through history, a visit to Pinball Perfection in West View is a must.
This attraction, like others in the area, offers a wealth of machines set to free play mode for an hourly entry fee. But what makes Pinball Perfection a bit different from the rest is that their collection is as much a museum experience as it is a place to play.
The vintage machine collection here is serious!
July in Pittsburgh is one of our favorite months. There are long, hot sunny days, numerous events, and many opportunities to get out and enjoy the great outdoors of southwest Pennsylvania!
As such, it should be no surprise that this month's guide includes a number of outdoor activities as well as a few indoor favorites to round out the list. No matter what you do, you'll be having a great time if you visit Pittsburgh in July!
Looking for things to do in Pittsburgh in July? Check out the following options!
Although we are adults, we love seeing all the fun activities around Pittsburgh for kids, and we were recently invited out to check out Fun Slides Carpet Skatepark off of McKnight Road to check out their indoor activities.
True to its name, this one features an array of fun carpet slides for kids to play on, but we were impressed with how many other activities this one had as well.
We're going to say it a lot in this review, but seven-year-old us would've loved this one.
The Bloop Museum was a long-standing pop-up in Baltimore, showcasing the history of modern electronics in all forms from early RAM to the computers and electronic systems we are familiar with today.
But in 2026, The Bloop Museum relocated to Penn Hills Township, just east of Pittsburgh, and has slowly been building out their space for private tours and open houses.
So, naturally, we had to go check this one early in its build-out, and wanted to share a bit more about what you can see in this one!
Note: It is worth re-iterating that the Bloop Museum is, as of article publication, still a work in progress. Many rooms are still under construction and the museum plans larger expansions over time. What you may see in a future visit may have more/different exhibits than what we saw in our visit in June 2026.
We love that there are so many great rail trails in southwest Pennsylvania, and for those who like to get out and explore, you have hundreds of miles of trails to enjoy in the area.
A bit further away from Pittsburgh lies the Redbank Valley Trail, which runs approximately 42 miles from the Allegheny River near East Brady (connecting to the Armstrong Trail) all the way up to Brookville, PA, near I-80.
Naturally, we had to make the roughly 75-minute trip to a mid-point on the trail in New Bethlehem, PA, to check out the 20 miles closest to the city and wanted to share what you can expect when biking this stretch of the Redbank Valley Trail in this one!
June is always an interesting month in Pittsburgh. Spring is turning to summer, temperatures are rising (often rapidly), and many, many outdoor events take place throughout the month- including some of our very favorites.
So in this one we wanted to share a few June-focused events for you to check out if you decide to visit Pittsburgh this month!
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!
After 22 months of construction, the highly anticipated Arts Landing in downtown Pittsburgh had its ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 17th, 2026- just ahead of the NFL Draft.
As we have been eagerly looking forward to this park, I made my way down to the Cultural District to check out Arts Landing during the event and was pleasantly surprised at the space, amenities, and, of course, art!
So let's share a first look at what you can expect at Arts Landing!
We love the architecture and history of iconic churches, and, like many cities, Pittsburgh has seen its share of churches close over the years.
But rather than being demolished, many of these beautiful spaces have been de-sanctified, purchased by private investors, and given new life as a business with a unique setting!
In this one, we wanted to share a few of our favorite churches-turned-businesses in the Pittsburgh metro!
Note: While many may find it sad that churches are no longer being used for their original intent as a house of worship, we fully support the beautiful buildings being given a new life rather than being demolished.