Events

Summer Guide

CitiParks & CitiParks Office of Special Events are ready to make your Summertime planning easy!

Farmers Markets

Satisfy your appetite for fresh-picked fruits and vegetables by visiting farmers markets presented by CitiParks. All markets sell farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese and baked goods, while several locations also sell flowers, small gifts and hot prepared foods to go!

Dollar Bank Cinema In The Park

Grab a blanket or lawn chair and head out for an unforgettable evening of free cinema under the stars! Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park entertains throughout the summer in various park settings. Movies begin at dusk.

Roving Art Cart

Unleash your creativity outdoors this summer with Citiparks' Roving Art Cart! Join us for free multi-media art projects in regional and neighborhood parks. Experience painting, beading, sculpting, and special guest artists all season long.

ARTWorks

Celebrate creativity at the 23rd Annual ARTWorks Exhibition! Featuring the artistic talents of City of Pittsburgh employees and their families, this exhibition showcases a diverse array of artworks.

Summer Concert Series

Grab a blanket or lawn chair and head to a park to enjoy the City's free concert series!

Footraces

Explore youth running with the Highmark Bright Blue Futures Youth Racers program! Kids ages 6-17 can earn free entry to the Great Race 5K by completing a summer 5K event in Pittsburgh.

Holidays At City-County Building

Pistons in the Park Car Cruise

Classic Cars & Family Fun at Allegheny Commons Park! Join us for an afternoon of classic cars, trucks, and street rods at West Ohio Street. Enjoy food vendors, cool rides, and special trophy categories – no registration required. See you there!

Pittsburgh Cultural Activities

Explore Pittsburgh's renowned cultural attractions, from the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and Phipps Conservatory to the Carnegie Museums and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall.

Summer Soul Line Dancing

Whether you are an experienced dancer or just want to learn some new moves, step out to an area park for the ever-popular Summer Soul Line Dancing. Sessions incorporate R&B music in free classes that begin with basic steps and finish with more advanced moves.