10 Reasons to Visit Pittsburgh in February – Outdoor/Indoors

Skiing at Seven Springs

Located about an hour southeast of Pittsburgh, the ski resort of Seven Springs is one of our favorite trips outside of the city in the winter.

Although you could make a whole weekend (or week) out of enjoying this resort during the winter, it is an easy trip for those looking to make a long day of it in the middle of winter when the slopes are at their finest. (And, if you're motivated for more, Seven Springs is home to some of the best snow tubing in PA!)

Spirits of the Burgh

Do you love our local Pittsburgh distilleries as much as we do? The brand new Spirits of the Burgh festival is for you!

The team behind the popular beer festival, Beers of the Burgh, is bringing back their spirits-oriented festival. Sample spirits and cocktails from over a dozen area producers like Liberty Pole Spirits, Big Springs Spirits, and more at The Pennsylvanian on February 28th, 2026, from 6 to 9 pm!

Imbibe North Side

Fancy other libations other than spirits? North Side's own beer fest, Imbibe North Side, is returning in 2026 after a multi-year hiatus!

Imbibe North Side will be taking place at Mattress Factory on February 7th from 7 to 10 pm and will feature a wealth of North Side libations producers like Allegheny City Brewing, Four Points Brewing, Refucilo Winery, Threadbare Cider, and so much more. Great performers like Alex Talbot and Norside Organ Trio will be providing the music, and 77 Club will be on-site for food, too!

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Walk In + Make-It-Now Classes at the Pittsburgh Glass Center

You may know that the Pittsburgh Glass Center is home to some amazing artists, an exhibition space, and structured classes. But did you know they also have Walk In and Make-It-Now classes that do not require reservations?

Swing by this gem on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday from 1pm to 5pm to make a glass paperweight or blow a glass ornament. This class is family friendly for kids 5+ as well, making for a great introduction to glassmaking techniques for a reasonable price point!

Please Note: Although these classes are open for walk-ins, they are limited to a maximum of six attendees per hour. Check in with the front desk to purchase a ticket and schedule your timeslot when visiting. When in doubt, arrive early!

Skiing at Laurel Mountain

Looking to get away from the crowds while skiing with some beautiful backcountry? A trip to Laurel Mountain is for you!

This spot outside of Ligonier is unique because it is an inverted mountain with the lodge at the top of the hill. Ski out to tackle some long runs with picturesque views of the Laurel Highlands. For the experts, tackle their double black diamond, the Lower Wildcat, said to be the steepest slope in the state!

Church Route on the South Side Slopes

The hills of the South Side Slopes may not be for the faint of heart, but if climbing staircase after staircase for incredible city views along the Church Route is a challenge you are up for, we can assure you that you will not be let down. We particularly like doing this route on a nice day in the winter as when the leaves are off of the trees you can have better views of the city!

Our favorite walk is a slightly modified version of the popular path, which can be found at the above link.

Gratitude Day at East End Brewing

East End Brewing is one of the city's oldest craft breweries, and one of their most popular beers, the Barleywine called Gratitude, has a diehard following for each release. The aptly named Gratitude Day showcases the release of barrel-aged variants of this popular brew, and will take place at East End Brewing on February 21st in 2026.

Watch a Movie at Row House Cinema

For our last pick for the month, we are thinking of people who don't want to do much at all when the weather is at its coldest. For you, we recommend checking out a classic film at Row House Cinema in Lawrenceville or Dormont. Their two arthouse theaters features many favorites throughout the month and allows guests to take in a beverage from the craft beer seller Bierport (next door) to enjoy during the film as well.

Movies at the Lawrenceville location tend to showcase weekly themes and Dormont has recently been showing more recent films in addition to classics. As of publication, February's schedule hasn't been announced yet, but we're looking forward to seeing the lineup soon!

This makes for a perfect indoor activity in winter if we ever heard of one! After, find a restaurant to enjoy nearby in Lawrenceville to complete your relaxing day.

Sports in February

The dead of winter means that it is prime hockey season, and all eyes are on the Penguins as they continue their quest for another cup! Home games in February 2026 are only on the 2nd and 26th (due to a break for the Olympics). So if you are looking to check out a game, don't miss these two dates in February!

Pitt basketball is also busy throughout the month with home games on the 7th, 10th, and 21st, too!

Shows in February

Although February tends to be a bit of a quite month in the Burgh, there are a number of great shows to check out to end our list.

Up first, the Pittsburgh Symphony has many shows throughout the month including Brahms' Third on the 6th to 8th, West Side Story on the 13th to 15th, Bruckner's Eighth on the 20th to 22nd, and more.

The Pittsburgh Ballet will be performing America 250 with the PBT Orchestra at the Benedum Center from February 20th to 22nd and PNC Broadway Series will be showcasing Wicked through the 15th and Beauty and the Beast starting on the 24th.