Events
Ice Skating at PPG Place
Enjoy ice skating in the crown jewel of Pittsburgh all season long!
Ticketing this year can be done online and pre-paid to guarantee your date and entry time slot and to avoid waiting in long lines. Walk-up in-person sales will also be available, however, long waits can occur for walk-up admission on busy dates. Waiting can be avoided if advance tickets are pre-purchased online.
Santa's House
Get ready to welcome Santa back in ‘tahn, as he returns to his cozy house in Heinz Hall Courtyard.
Grand Opening Day
Jumpstart your holiday shopping at the Grand Opening of the Peoples Gas Holiday Market. Merriment abounds with fun-for-everyone entertainment, food, drinks, and more.
Get into the holiday spirit with a hot mug of Glühwein or a delicious seasonal craft ale! Feel all the good feels as you break the ice with friends and family at the UPMC Ice Rink at PPG Place.
Peoples Gas Holiday Market
November 21 through Christmas Eve, The Peoples Gas Holiday Market fills Market Square with one-of-a-kind wares from local makers along with beautiful and practical gifts created by artisans from around the world.
Three Rivers All Ages Film Festival
Three Rivers Film Festival is hosting free All Ages Short Film screenings at 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM in the Harris Theater. This 55-minute block will play twice, back-to-back.
Registration at filmpittsburgh.org is requested but walk-ups are welcome.
Film Descriptions:
Alone (Directors: Alex Weight, Australia, 7 minutes)
A lonely robot on a long voyage seeks a companion.
Pow! (Directors: Joey Clift, USA, 8 minutes)
A young Native American scrambles to charge his dying video game console.
Soap Box (Director: Jimmy G. Pettigrew, Canada, 16 minutes)
A group of kids gather to compete in the annual soap box race.
Éiru (Director: Giovanna Ferrari, Ireland, 13 minutes)
The smallest child of an Iron-Age clan wants to become a mighty warrior.
Snow Bear (Director: Aaron Blaise, USA, 11 minutes)
Facing an unforgiving environment, a polar bear tries to find a friend.
Register Here:
3 PM Screenings: https://3rff2025.eventive.org/schedule/68e0436d301f28189874a835
4 PM Screenings: https://3rff2025.eventive.org/schedule/68e044f25e8621c344ad6efa
5 at 5 Bridge Party
Kick off Light Up Night with beer, bites, and bargains for just five bucks!
Discounts from 4-6 pm! Enjoy $5 adult beverages and more! Plus $5 mouthwatering eats from artisan food vendors. Score $5 vintage items and stellar deals on gifts including Light Up Night Merch, while DJ Arie Cole spins live.
Light Up Night
Highmark Light Up Night® makes its much-anticipated return brighter than ever, with live entertainment, holiday shopping, family fun, and so much more! There’ll be tree lightings across town, live music on three outdoor stages, a special “5 at 5” bridge party, plus some fantabulous fireworks displays, too!
City of Pittsburgh Tree Lighting with Zambelli Rooftop Fireworks
See the City of Pittsburgh’s annual tree lighting on the steps of the City County Building, with a Zambelli Fireworks finale.
PSO Free Concerts
Surround yourself with the sounds of the season! We invite you to enjoy downtown Pittsburgh’s kick-off to the holiday season with live music at Heinz Hall, led by Associate Conductor Moon Doh.
Performances are on Saturday, November 22 at 6:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Tickets are not required.
Blast! VIP Party
Kick off the holidays with a VIP party at Light Up Night featuring signature cocktails, craft beer, wine, hearty appetizers, and special desserts.
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and Highmark invite you to an exclusive VIP experience on Light Up Night! Join us for signature cocktails, craft beverages, hearty appetizers, and special desserts right above all the action in Market Square.
Tickets on sale soon.
Sister Bridge Lighting
Allegheny County, with support from Shiftworks Community + Public Arts, commissioned Pittsburgh-based artist Shikeith to highlight the iconic Roberto Clemente, Andy Warhol, and Rachel Carson Bridges with a light show during this year's holiday season.
Three Scores in Blue illuminates the county's Sister Bridges in dynamic hues of blue, with each bridge acting like a line of music and creating the appearance of a melody flowing across the Allegheny River. The bridges pulse and change in rhythm and tone, displaying a visual conversation on the river that reflects the improvisational style of jazz. Read more.
Xfinity Fireworks Spectacular with Supersized Zambelli Finale
The Xfinity Fireworks Spectacular returns with a supersized Grand Finale from Zambelli, the ‘First Family of fireworks’! This awe-inspiring show is best seen from the 6th St. (Roberto Clemente) Bridge, and the area overlooking the Allegheny River along Ft. Duquesne Boulevard, so get yourself riverside for live music, adult beverages, and the best seats in the house!