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Dollar Bank Cinema Movies in the Park – TBD (Classic Movie) – Schenley Plaza
Join us for some of your favorite movies under the stars thanks to Peoples Gas! Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic for that perfect night out. These events start at dusk, when the sun goes down, so start times may vary slightly from day to day. No registration needed.
2 events,
Table Top Tuesday: Board Games
Table Top Tuesday: Board Games
Grab lunch from one of the food kiosks in the park and enjoy a selection of free table-top games under the Schenley Plaza tent every Tuesday through October! Games are available on a first come basis. No registration required. This program is truly for all ages! Accessibility info: Slope grade -Flat Please note that a…
Dance and Be Fit with Roland Ford – Schenley Plaza
Dance and Be Fit with Roland Ford – Schenley Plaza
Join Roland Ford for another season of Dance and Be Fit! Get your body active and join a group of fun-loving individuals for line dancing. These movements are inclusive to all and will have you feeling great! Find us under the Schenley Plaza Oval Tent. REGISTER HERE Accessibility info: Slope grade – Flat Please…
1 event,
Summer at the Square Lunchtime Music – Mellon Square
Summer at the Square Lunchtime Music – Mellon Square
Bring your lunch to Mellon Square every Wednesday and listen to live music. There’s no better way to recharge your batteries in the middle of the day than with some fresh air and good tunes! No registration needed!
2 events,
Plaza to Park Trail Run – Schenley Plaza
Plaza to Park Trail Run – Schenley Plaza
3 Rivers Outdoor Co., the Pittsburgh Innovation District, and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy have teamed up to bring biweekly trail runs to Schenley Park & Plaza for the 2023 season. Lace up your trail runners and join us for our popular Trail Run in Oakland! We'll meet in Schenley Plaza and hit the pavement, making…
Summer in the Square Block Party – Mellon Square
Summer in the Square Block Party – Mellon Square
Enjoy the summer in this urban oasis! Join the monthly Block Party in Mellon Square where you can listen to live music and enjoy food and drinks from a local downtown favorite, Talia. No registration needed.
1 event,
Yoga in the Plaza with Folding Space – Schenley Plaza
Yoga in the Plaza with Folding Space – Schenley Plaza
Power Yoga is a general term used to describe a vigorous, fitness-based approach to Vinyasa (breath-synchronized) Yoga. Power Yoga does not follow a set series of poses, instead, uses varying sequence of asanas to free both the mind and body with an emphasis on strength, flexibility & flow. The foundations of Power Vinyasa Yoga allow…
3 events,
Table Top Tuesday: Board Games
Table Top Tuesday: Board Games
Grab lunch from one of the food kiosks in the park and enjoy a selection of free table-top games under the Schenley Plaza tent every Tuesday through October! Games are available on a first come basis. No registration required. This program is truly for all ages! Accessibility info: Slope grade -Flat Please note that a…
Dance and Be Fit with Roland Ford – Schenley Plaza
Dance and Be Fit with Roland Ford – Schenley Plaza
Join Roland Ford for another season of Dance and Be Fit! Get your body active and join a group of fun-loving individuals for line dancing. These movements are inclusive to all and will have you feeling great! Find us under the Schenley Plaza Oval Tent. REGISTER HERE Join Roland Ford for another season of Dance…
2 events,
Summer at the Square Lunchtime Music – Mellon Square
Summer at the Square Lunchtime Music – Mellon Square
Bring your lunch to Mellon Square every Wednesday and listen to live music. There’s no better way to recharge your batteries in the middle of the day than with some fresh air and good tunes! No registration needed!
Earth Care, Self Care Session
Earth Care, Self Care Session
Two-hour Earth care, Self care Session is a time and space where participants are invited to pause, relax, and connect with themselves and the natural world we are a part of. During each session, we will do a short relaxation practice, a nature-based practice, and explore creative expression with colors, forms and materials from nature.…
1 event,
Yoga with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. – Schenley Plaza
Yoga with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. – Schenley Plaza
3 Rivers Outdoor Co., the Pittsburgh Innovation District, and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy have teamed up to bring biweekly yoga to Schenley Plaza for the 2023 season. Welcome to your post-work, post-class Happy Hour Yoga Flow in Oakland! Skip the stress of rush hour and stretch in the grass at Schenley Plaza as our instructors…
2 events,
Walk with a Doc – Highland Park
Walk with a Doc – Highland Park
Join the Walk with a Doc Pittsburgh Chapter for a walk in Highland Park! These events are free and open to the public and do not require any registration. Get heart healthy and learn about the benefits of walking and public parks! For more information, visit the website: https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/pittsburgh/ Meet us at the fountain!
North Side Farmers Market – Allegheny Commons East
North Side Farmers Market – Allegheny Commons East
Satisfy your appetite for fresh-picked fruits and vegetables by visiting the farmers market presented by the City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events. The market is open every Friday and vendors accept SNAP, credit and debit cards as part of Just Harvest's Fresh Access Program. It is located in Allegheny Commons East (East Ohio &…
3 events,
Riverview Park Day
Riverview Park Day
This community day is a way to celebrate and generate awareness for Riverview Park while raising funds to continue preservation work and general park improvements. RP Day is a family-friendly event that includes live music, food and beverages, a CycloCross race, guided hikes, children's programs, and informative and interactive outdoor activities. The event is free and doesn't…
Yoga in the Plaza with Folding Space – Schenley Plaza
Yoga in the Plaza with Folding Space – Schenley Plaza
Power Yoga is a general term used to describe a vigorous, fitness-based approach to Vinyasa (breath-synchronized) Yoga. Power Yoga does not follow a set series of poses, instead, uses varying sequence of asanas to free both the mind and body with an emphasis on strength, flexibility & flow. The foundations of Power Vinyasa Yoga allow…
CANCELLED – Walk with a Doc – Frick Environmental Center
CANCELLED – Walk with a Doc – Frick Environmental Center
Join Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for a doctor-led, family-friendly walking event. The event is a fun and safe place to go for a walk, learn about healthy habits, and meet new friends. The route will be about 1 mile on paved paths and wooded dirt trails, with flat to moderate…
2 events,
Meditate for a Cause – Frick Environmental Center
Meditate for a Cause – Frick Environmental Center
Brought to you by Awaken Pittsburgh. Meditate for a Cause: Inner Journey to Sustainable Action promises to be a deep-dive into a variety of meditation practices aiming to cultivate compassion, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to do the inner work needed to sustain individual and social change. Participants will be guided by mindfulness experts who…
Schenley Plaza Kids Day
Schenley Plaza Kids Day
Come to Schenley Plaza for free activities for children (and children at heart) including balloon artist, craft activities, special guests and performers, and free rides on the PNC Carousel! This program is best for families with younger children (under 8). On site this year will be a crew and engine from Pittsburgh Fire! Accessibility Info:…
1 event,
Birding Pittsburgh’s Parks – Riverview Park Chapel Shelter
Birding Pittsburgh’s Parks – Riverview Park Chapel Shelter
New to birding? Looking for a group to bird with? Join Naturalist Educator Stephen Bucklin in Birding Pittsburgh’s Parks. Beginners are welcome, and binoculars will be available for those who would like to borrow a pair for the walk. This month's walk will meet at the Chapel Shelter in Riverview Park. Meeting location changes month…
2 events,
Table Top Tuesday: Board Games
Table Top Tuesday: Board Games
Grab lunch from one of the food kiosks in the park and enjoy a selection of free table-top games under the Schenley Plaza tent every Tuesday through October! Games are available on a first come basis. No registration required. This program is truly for all ages! Accessibility info: Slope grade -Flat Please note that a…
Dance and Be Fit with Roland Ford – Schenley Plaza
Dance and Be Fit with Roland Ford – Schenley Plaza
Join Roland Ford for another season of Dance and Be Fit! Get your body active and join a group of fun-loving individuals for line dancing. These movements are inclusive to all and will have you feeling great! Find us under the Schenley Plaza Oval Tent. REGISTER HERE Accessibility info: Slope grade – Flat …
1 event,
Summer at the Square Lunchtime Music – Mellon Square
Summer at the Square Lunchtime Music – Mellon Square
Bring your lunch to Mellon Square every Wednesday and listen to live music. There’s no better way to recharge your batteries in the middle of the day than with some fresh air and good tunes! No registration needed!
3 events,
Plaza to Park Trail Run – Schenley Plaza
Plaza to Park Trail Run – Schenley Plaza
3 Rivers Outdoor Co., the Pittsburgh Innovation District, and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy have teamed up to bring biweekly trail runs to Schenley Park & Plaza for the 2023 season. Lace up your trail runners and join us for our popular Trail Run in Oakland! We'll meet in Schenley Plaza and hit the pavement, making…
Calliope House Concert Series – Schenley Plaza
Calliope House Concert Series – Schenley Plaza
Calliope is a nonprofit educational and presenting organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional and contemporary folk music and its allied arts. Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has proudly partnered with Calliope to present three community concerts this season. Join us under the Schenley Plaza Oval Tent. REGISTER HERE
Calliope House Concert Series – Schenley Plaza
Calliope House Concert Series – Schenley Plaza
Calliope is a nonprofit educational and presenting organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional and contemporary folk music and its allied arts. Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy has proudly partnered with Calliope to present three community concerts this season. Join us under the Schenley Plaza Oval Tent. No Registration Required. For more concert details visit…
4 events,
Beer at the Bosque
Beer at the Bosque
In partnership with 11th Hour Brewing Co., the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy will host a pop-up beer garden at the Schenley Plaza Bosque. A portion of the proceeds from the beer garden will benefit the Parks Conservancy and help advance our mission of restoring Pittsburgh’s park system to excellence. Attendees will enjoy access to an assortment of beers, including 11th Hour Brewing’s…
Walk with a Doc – Highland Park
Walk with a Doc – Highland Park
Join the Walk with a Doc Pittsburgh Chapter for a walk in Highland Park! These events are free and open to the public and do not require any registration. Get heart healthy and learn about the benefits of walking and public parks! For more information, visit the website: https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/pittsburgh/ Meet us at the fountain!
North Side Farmers Market – Allegheny Commons East
North Side Farmers Market – Allegheny Commons East
Satisfy your appetite for fresh-picked fruits and vegetables by visiting the farmers market presented by the City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events. The market is open every Friday and vendors accept SNAP, credit and debit cards as part of Just Harvest's Fresh Access Program. It is located in Allegheny Commons East (East Ohio &…
2 events,
Beer at the Bosque
Beer at the Bosque
In partnership with 11th Hour Brewing Co., the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy will host a pop-up beer garden at the Schenley Plaza Bosque. A portion of the proceeds from the beer garden will benefit the Parks Conservancy and help advance our mission of restoring Pittsburgh’s park system to excellence. Attendees will enjoy access to an assortment of beers, including 11th Hour Brewing’s…
Yoga in the Plaza with Folding Space – Schenley Plaza
Yoga in the Plaza with Folding Space – Schenley Plaza
Power Yoga is a general term used to describe a vigorous, fitness-based approach to Vinyasa (breath-synchronized) Yoga. Power Yoga does not follow a set series of poses, instead, uses varying sequence of asanas to free both the mind and body with an emphasis on strength, flexibility & flow. The foundations of Power Vinyasa Yoga allow…
1 event,
Azure Family Concert Series – Brazilian Jazz’n Samba – Schenley Plaza
Azure Family Concert Series – Brazilian Jazz’n Samba – Schenley Plaza
Azure Pittsburgh recognizes that autism and related challenges can present barriers to attendance and engagement in a formal concert setting. Azure has partnered with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy to program the highest quality artists while taking care to consider and remove as many barriers as possible to create a sensory-friendly environment where all people are accepted,…
4 events,
Western PA Mushroom Club Monthly Meeting – Frick Environmental Center
Western PA Mushroom Club Monthly Meeting – Frick Environmental Center
The Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club meets the third Tuesday of each month (March through November) at the Frick Environmental Center. Each meeting features updates on club activities, a speaker/presentation, a mushroom identification table, and mushroom-related merchandise for sale. This month will feature Natalie Howe, PhD and Tom McCoy from the Mycological Association of Washington DC…
Stewardship Days – Hays Woods Park- 3rd Tuesday of Month
Stewardship Days – Hays Woods Park- 3rd Tuesday of Month
Hays Woods Park Stewardship Days Invasive species management | Trail work | Park clean-up | Entry-garden care This event will be led by Jared Belsky, Ecological Restoration Coordinator for Hays Woods. He will determine the scope of work for the day based on park needs. His email is jbelsky@pittsburghparks.org. Meeting Location: Agnew Rd Trailhead, Hays…
Table Top Tuesday: Board Games
Table Top Tuesday: Board Games
Grab lunch from one of the food kiosks in the park and enjoy a selection of free table-top games under the Schenley Plaza tent every Tuesday through October! Games are available on a first come basis. No registration required. This program is truly for all ages! Accessibility info: Slope grade -Flat Please note that a…
1 event,
Summer at the Square Lunchtime Music – Mellon Square
Summer at the Square Lunchtime Music – Mellon Square
Bring your lunch to Mellon Square every Wednesday and listen to live music. There’s no better way to recharge your batteries in the middle of the day than with some fresh air and good tunes! No registration needed!
1 event,
Yoga with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. – Schenley Plaza
Yoga with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. – Schenley Plaza
3 Rivers Outdoor Co., the Pittsburgh Innovation District, and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy have teamed up to bring biweekly yoga to Schenley Plaza for the 2023 season. Welcome to your post-work, post-class Happy Hour Yoga Flow in Oakland! Skip the stress of rush hour and stretch in the grass at Schenley Plaza as our instructors…
2 events,
Walk with a Doc – Highland Park
Walk with a Doc – Highland Park
Join the Walk with a Doc Pittsburgh Chapter for a walk in Highland Park! These events are free and open to the public and do not require any registration. Get heart healthy and learn about the benefits of walking and public parks! For more information, visit the website: https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/pittsburgh/ Meet us at the fountain!
North Side Farmers Market – Allegheny Commons East
North Side Farmers Market – Allegheny Commons East
Satisfy your appetite for fresh-picked fruits and vegetables by visiting the farmers market presented by the City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events. The market is open every Friday and vendors accept SNAP, credit and debit cards as part of Just Harvest's Fresh Access Program. It is located in Allegheny Commons East (East Ohio &…
2 events,
Yoga in the Plaza with Folding Space – Schenley Plaza
Yoga in the Plaza with Folding Space – Schenley Plaza
Power Yoga is a general term used to describe a vigorous, fitness-based approach to Vinyasa (breath-synchronized) Yoga. Power Yoga does not follow a set series of poses, instead, uses varying sequence of asanas to free both the mind and body with an emphasis on strength, flexibility & flow. The foundations of Power Vinyasa Yoga allow…
Mushroom Walk – Frick Environmental Center
Mushroom Walk – Frick Environmental Center
Join Phipps and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy as we hit the trail to discover some of Pennsylvania’s native wild mushrooms! Stephen Bucklin from the Western PA Mushroom Club will take us through Frick Park to search for fungi in all their forms – from well-known choice edible mushrooms to obscure lichens and microfungi – all while…
1 event,
SOLD OUT – Befriending the Forest: The Birds and Plants of Hays Woods in Partnership with Bird Lab – Hays Woods Park
SOLD OUT – Befriending the Forest: The Birds and Plants of Hays Woods in Partnership with Bird Lab – Hays Woods Park
(Photo by Zach Vaughan Photography) Join us for Befriending the Forest: The Birds and Plants of Hays Woods in Partnership with Bird Lab. Come check out Pittsburgh's newest official city park and join us for an exclusive hike with Bird Lab Avian Ecologist, Nick Liadis, and Jared Belsky, Ecological Restoration Coordinator, Hays Woods. Explore Hays…
4 events,
Table Top Tuesday: Board Games
Table Top Tuesday: Board Games
Grab lunch from one of the food kiosks in the park and enjoy a selection of free table-top games under the Schenley Plaza tent every Tuesday through October! Games are available on a first come basis. No registration required. This program is truly for all ages! Accessibility info: Slope grade -Flat Please note that a…
CANCELLED – Grandview Park Tree Care Event
CANCELLED – Grandview Park Tree Care Event
Grandview Park Tree Care Event Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 5:00pm - 7:00pm REGISTER HERE Meeting Location: Grandview Park (part of Emerald View Park), 499 Bailey Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15211 (meet by bandstand/overlook) Parking: On-street parking Join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Tree Pittsburgh in Grandview Park to help mulch and care for trees that were…
1 event,
Summer at the Square Lunchtime Music – Mellon Square
Summer at the Square Lunchtime Music – Mellon Square
Bring your lunch to Mellon Square every Wednesday and listen to live music. There’s no better way to recharge your batteries in the middle of the day than with some fresh air and good tunes! No registration needed!
3 events,
Forest Bathing – Frick Environmental Center
Forest Bathing – Frick Environmental Center
Join us for Forest Bathing - Mindfulness in Frick Park! Join the 10.27 Healing Partnership and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for our healing, consciousness-building forest bathing series at the Frick Environmental Center. We will take 90 minute gentle walks throughout Frick Park while nurturing our connection to the natural world through reflective practices. REGISTER HERE…
Plaza to Park Trail Run – Schenley Plaza
Plaza to Park Trail Run – Schenley Plaza
3 Rivers Outdoor Co., the Pittsburgh Innovation District, and the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy have teamed up to bring biweekly trail runs to Schenley Park & Plaza for the 2023 season. Lace up your trail runners and join us for our popular Trail Run in Oakland! We'll meet in Schenley Plaza and hit the pavement, making…
Summer in the Square Block Party – Mellon Square
Summer in the Square Block Party – Mellon Square
Enjoy the summer in this urban oasis! Join the monthly Block Party in Mellon Square where you can listen to live music and enjoy food and drinks from a local downtown favorite, Talia. No registration needed.
4 events,
Harvest Moon Forest Bathing – Frick Environmental Center
Harvest Moon Forest Bathing – Frick Environmental Center
Mark the September full moon with a guided forest therapy walk. Known as the "harvest moon," this is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. Wandering in the woods at dusk will allow us to see and experience the forest in a different light. Please bring a flashlight and sturdy shoes. This program has…
Walk with a Doc – Highland Park
Walk with a Doc – Highland Park
Join the Walk with a Doc Pittsburgh Chapter for a walk in Highland Park! These events are free and open to the public and do not require any registration. Get heart healthy and learn about the benefits of walking and public parks! For more information, visit the website: https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/pittsburgh/ Meet us at the fountain!
North Side Farmers Market – Allegheny Commons East
North Side Farmers Market – Allegheny Commons East
Satisfy your appetite for fresh-picked fruits and vegetables by visiting the farmers market presented by the City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events. The market is open every Friday and vendors accept SNAP, credit and debit cards as part of Just Harvest's Fresh Access Program. It is located in Allegheny Commons East (East Ohio &…
2 events,
Birds in My Backyard: Storytime and Art-Making – Frick Environmental Center
Birds in My Backyard: Storytime and Art-Making – Frick Environmental Center
Author and Pittsburgh native Lisa Donovan will share her love of birds and read her children's book Birds in My Backyard--a whimsical celebration of the incredible birds that we see in our area. The reading will be followed by a bird-collage-making activity led by illustrator Dee Paras. A short birdwatching hike with a naturalist educator…
Yoga in the Plaza with Folding Space – Schenley Plaza
Yoga in the Plaza with Folding Space – Schenley Plaza
Power Yoga is a general term used to describe a vigorous, fitness-based approach to Vinyasa (breath-synchronized) Yoga. Power Yoga does not follow a set series of poses, instead, uses varying sequence of asanas to free both the mind and body with an emphasis on strength, flexibility & flow. The foundations of Power Vinyasa Yoga allow…