Published by Jeremy. Last Updated on September 28, 2026.
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November in Pittsburgh is truly a month of change. If we are lucky the start of the month still has mild temperatures and peak fall colors, and by the end of the month winter is starting to descend upon the region.
As such, while there may still be a number of outdoor activities to enjoy this month, depending on the weather forecast you may also want to start moving inside for some experiences!
So if you are looking for things to do in Pittsburgh in November, check out the following options.
🏨 Book a Hotel in Pittsburgh
- Great Value: Drury Plaza offers excellent prices downtown.
- Good Views: Sheraton Station Square features stellar views from river-view rooms.
- Free Parking: Hampton Inn Strip District includes free parking and a great location.
🏡 Looking for an apartment rental? Find a deal on Airbnb!
Learn to Curl at the Pittsburgh Curling Club
With the dropping temperatures, winter activities start to return to the region. One of our absolute favorites is the Learning to Curl introductory classes at the Pittsburgh Curling Club in McKees Rocks!
This club has a rather stellar curling rink and offers a great in-depth lesson for those who want to learn this fascinating sport. But be warned, this one is oddly addicting!
In November 2026, the club will have Level One classes on November 7th, 14th, and 28th with a Level 2 Class on November 14th. Advanced registration is required.
Light Up Night
Pittsburgh loves fireworks celebrations, and one of our favorite shows of the year is for Light Up Night to celebrate the start of the Christmas season. The Christmas trees turn on all around the city and the night ends with an impressive fireworks show!
Looking to make a night of it with the fireworks? Grab a reservation at the much-coveted Altius or Monterey Bay Fish Grotto for front row seats to the show!
In 2026, Light Up Night should be taking place on the Saturday before Thanksgiving- November 21st. However, fun events are scheduled throughout the weekend!
Go for a Run on the EQT 10 Miler
Want to go on a run on a cool November morning with thousands of your fellow Pittsburghers? The EQT 10 Miler race is taking place on November 8th and includes 10 mile and 10k options for participants.
Don’t want to run? You can always cheer on your favorite runners, too! Read more about this great event here.
Enjoy the Maxo Vanka Murals in Millvale
Odds are good you’ve driven by St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church in Millvale a number of times without realizing what is inside. This church is home to numerous murals from acclaimed artist Maxo Vanka, and depicts religious scenes with social commentary from the era (namely around WWI and workers in the steel mills, as an example). Tours take place each Saturday and online registration is required.
Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer
Looking to dive into retro and vintage shopping? Look no further than the annual Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer event at the convention center in downtown Pittsburgh on November 6th and 7th!
Shop from dozens upon dozens of vendors selling fashion, collectibles, ceramics, textiles, furniture, and so much more for the small entry price of $10. More details can be found here.
An Enchanted Winter’s Eve at Phipps
Have you ever wanted to kick off winter in style, surrounded by some of the most beautiful plants and flowers in the city? In 2026, you can do just that at An Enchanted Winter’s Eve at Phipps Conservatory on November 19th!
Enjoy live music, take in the decorations, and more- all to kick off the start of Phipps Holiday Magic!
Three Rivers Film Festival
Love film and want to support local creators? The Three Rivers Film Festival is for you! This one features several films being screened around the city for two weeks- November 4th to 15th in 2026!
Mixburgh
Pittsburgh’s cocktail game has been improving tremendously with each passing year, and we are now getting a conference to celebrate all things cocktails and spirits. Join in on the fun at the aptly named Mixburgh on November 8th to 10th with numerous events, speakers, and other fun programming throughout the city!
Sports in Pittsburgh
November is always a fun sports month in Pittsburgh as both hockey and football seasons are finally in full swing!
On the Steelers front, they have home games on the 1st and 27th. The Penguins have a robust home schedule throughout the month as well with games on the 3rd, 5th, 14th, 19th, 25th, 28th, and 30th.
Pitt football and basketball are both in action in November and the Panthers football team has a home game on the 13th and the basketball team is playing on the 2nd, 5th, 17th, and 20th.
Shows in Pittsburgh
November is often a quieter month for concerts in Pittsburgh, but thankfully our local ensembles have many performances.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has something for you throughout November with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto on the 6th to 8th, The Music of Aretha Franklin on the 13th to 15th, How to Train Your Dragon on the 20th to 22nd, and Strauss and Tchaikovsky on the 28th and 29th to end the month.
PNC Broadway has shows of The Notebook and Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical scheduled in November, and The Pittsburgh Opera will be performing Orpheus & Eurydice on the 14th, 20th, and 22nd as well.