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The Neighborhood Flea
The Neighborhood Flea
This summer, the Neighborhood Flea brings a new marketplace to Schenley Plaza. Join us for the first Sunday of the month beginning in June for flea finds, vintage treasures, handmade items, food, and more. No admission fee. This is a rain or shine event. Parking in Oakland is free on Sundays! Learn more here
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Birding Pittsburgh’s Parks – Emerald View Park
Birding Pittsburgh’s Parks – Emerald View Park
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 Grandview Park entrance to Emerald View Park - at…
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Tabletop Tuesdays Gaming Happy Hour – Schenley Park Visitors Center
Tabletop Tuesdays Gaming Happy Hour – Schenley Park Visitors Center
Join us for game night every Tuesday at the Schenley Park Visitor Center. Designed for gamers 16 years of age and older, Tabletop Tuesdays features $2 snacks and bottled soft drinks. Bring your favorite board game, card game or RPG, or borrow one from our library!
4 events,
Stewardship Days – Riverview Park
Stewardship Days – Riverview Park
Riverview Park Stewardship Days This event will be led by Maggie Herrick, Horticulturist for Riverview Park. She will determine the scope of work for the day based on park needs. General tasks may include litter picking, weeding, mulching, watering and planting. Her email is mherrick@pittsburghparks.org. • Parking: Street parking • Bathrooms: Public Port-o-John available •…
Mini-Golf in Mellon Square
Mini-Golf in Mellon Square
This event is hosted by Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. June 5 – 8 and 12 - 15 Noon to 9 p.m. and Noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays $5 per game. $2 for kids, and students with a valid ID
Through Your Eyes Opening Exhibition with Virginia Christman – Frick Environmental Center
Through Your Eyes Opening Exhibition with Virginia Christman – Frick Environmental Center
Join us for a special exhibit opening night! For nearly a century, Frick Park has been one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved public spaces, a place where the wild and the urban intertwine. Each visitor engages with the land in their own way—shaped by history, personality, emotion, and relationships. The people of Frick Park along with…
Yoga in the Park with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co.
Yoga in the Park with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co.
Join seasoned instructors each Thursday evening in Schenley Plaza for an hour of wellness. These sessions are free and open to all. Simply bring your mat and join in. Generously organized by 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Meet at the Schenley Plaza bosque, in front of the library. Learn…
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Simple Gifts Folk Concert – Schenley Plaza
Simple Gifts Folk Concert – Schenley Plaza
Two women plus twelve instruments equals one good time when Simple Gifts takes the stage. Drawing on an impressive variety of ethnic folk styles, this award-winning duo plays everything from lively Irish jigs and down-home American reels to hard-driving Klezmer frailachs and haunting Gypsy melodies. Free and open to all. Limited seating will be available…
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Story Hike: Sparrow Loves Birds – Frick Environmental Center
Story Hike: Sparrow Loves Birds – Frick Environmental Center
Bring your little birder to the Frick Environmental Center for a bird-focused story hike! We will read Sparrow Loves Birds by Murry Burgess at the new Meadow View Pavilion then take a hike on the new Sensory Nature Trail to search for birds. This program is for children 3-8 years old. REGISTER HERE Length: Less…
Observer Film Screening and Outdoor Exploration – Frick Environmental Center
Observer Film Screening and Outdoor Exploration – Frick Environmental Center
Join us for a debut screening of the independent documentary film OBSERVER followed by a participatory outdoor exploration of the Frick woodlands led by naturalist educator Stephen Bucklin. REGISTER HERE In OBSERVER, filmmaker Ian Cheney embarks on an experiment in which he brings a series of keen-eyed observers - scientists, artists, a hunter - to…
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Stream Quest! The Search for Macroinvertebrates – Phipps Bioblitz
Stream Quest! The Search for Macroinvertebrates – Phipps Bioblitz
Join Naturalist Educator Stephen Bucklin at the Phipps Bioblitz for a walk to Panther Hollow Run in Schenley Park to search for aquatic invertebrates. This walk is part of the Phipps BioBlitz, find more information here. No registration is required for this event.
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Tabletop Tuesdays Gaming Happy Hour – Schenley Park Visitors Center
Tabletop Tuesdays Gaming Happy Hour – Schenley Park Visitors Center
Join us for game night every Tuesday at the Schenley Park Visitor Center. Designed for gamers 16 years of age and older, Tabletop Tuesdays features $2 snacks and bottled soft drinks. Bring your favorite board game, card game or RPG, or borrow one from our library!
1 event,
Yoga in the Park with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co.
Yoga in the Park with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co.
Join seasoned instructors each Thursday evening in Schenley Plaza for an hour of wellness. These sessions are free and open to all. Simply bring your mat and join in. Generously organized by 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Meet at the Schenley Plaza bosque, in front of the library. Learn…
3 events,
Forest Bathing in Allegheny Commons
Forest Bathing in Allegheny Commons
Experience the restorative practice of forest bathing in Allegheny Commons with a certified guide. Discover nature's presence in an urban setting through gentle, sensory-based invitations that help you slow down and connect with yourself, others, and the world around you. Open to adults and youth ages 14+ (with an adult). Register here Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s…
Monthly Trail Tour in Hays Woods Park
Monthly Trail Tour in Hays Woods Park
Trail Tours in Hays Woods Join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for a walk through the hidden trails of Hays Woods! Meet us at the Agnew Trailhead entrance at 11:30 AM for an invigorating hike. Enjoy Pittsburgh's newest city park as we explore the changing summer landscape and discuss the exciting ecological restoration efforts shaping the…
Evening Forest Bathing – Frick Park
Evening Forest Bathing – Frick Park
Treat yourself to a couple of hours of peace and serenity during an evening Forest Bathing walk. We will get to experience the change in lighting at the end of a day. Wandering in the woods at dusk will allow us to see and experience the forest in a different light. Please bring a flashlight…
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Sustainability + Building Tour Series: Pollinator Friendly Garden – Frick Environmental Center
Sustainability + Building Tour Series: Pollinator Friendly Garden – Frick Environmental Center
This is the first of our Sustainability + Building Tour series with the aim of sharing ideas and creating community around sustainability issues. The Frick Environmental Center is one of the greenest buildings in the world, boasting LEED Platinum and Living Building Certification. The philosophy of the Living Building Challenge imagines buildings that improve—rather than…
3 events,
Train on the Trail: Identifying Birds of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail
Train on the Trail: Identifying Birds of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail
Join Naturalist Educator Stephen Bucklin and Friends of the Riverfront for this bird outing along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Walk meets at Southside Riverfront Park, please register with Friends of the Riverfront below. Learn more and register here
Tabletop Tuesdays Gaming Happy Hour – Schenley Park Visitors Center
Tabletop Tuesdays Gaming Happy Hour – Schenley Park Visitors Center
Join us for game night every Tuesday at the Schenley Park Visitor Center. Designed for gamers 16 years of age and older, Tabletop Tuesdays features $2 snacks and bottled soft drinks. Bring your favorite board game, card game or RPG, or borrow one from our library!
Western PA Mushroom Club Meeting – Cooking Demonstration
Western PA Mushroom Club Meeting – Cooking Demonstration
Join the Western PA Mushroom Club for an evening of fungi, fun, and friends! This month's speaker is Bryony "Chef B" Hensel from The Oaklander Hotel, who will be giving a cooking demonstration on how to make mushroom laab. Meetings are free and open to the public. No registration required!
2 events,
Black Power Storytime with BOOM Concepts – Frick Environmental Center
Black Power Storytime with BOOM Concepts – Frick Environmental Center
Join award winning artist and creative entrepreneur DK Kinsel and James A. Brown, director of the Frick Environmental Center as they read empowering children's stories in celebration of Juneteenth. The storytime will be followed by a short nature activity led by a PPC naturalist educator. This program is open to families with children of all…
Yoga in the Park with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co.
Yoga in the Park with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co.
Join seasoned instructors each Thursday evening in Schenley Plaza for an hour of wellness. These sessions are free and open to all. Simply bring your mat and join in. Generously organized by 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Meet at the Schenley Plaza bosque, in front of the library. Learn…
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2025 WYEP Summer Music Festival – Schenley Plaza
2025 WYEP Summer Music Festival – Schenley Plaza
Sammy Rae & The Friends, Dehd, Fantastic Cat, Jack Swing & Colatura The WYEP Summer Music Festival returns for a day of family entertainment. Pack a picnic basket, grab a lawn chair or a blanket and come on down to the Schenley Plaza lawn for and exciting lineup of bands. This rain or shine event…
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Rumbón de la Calle – Mellon Square
Rumbón de la Calle – Mellon Square
Rumbón de la Calle is an ensemble of locally-based percussionists and drummers of the African diaspora emulating the community gatherings of their respective countries: Puerto Rico, Republic of Congo, Cuba and the United States. No registration required!
3 events,
Stewardship Days – August Wilson Park
Stewardship Days – August Wilson Park
August Wilson Park Stewardship Days This event will be led by Maggie Herrick, Horticulturist for August Wilson Park. She will determine the scope of work for the day based on park needs. General tasks may include litter picking, weeding, mulching, watering and planting. Her email is mherrick@pittsburghparks.org. • Parking: Street parking • Bathrooms: Public Port-o-John…
Paint and Sip in Mellon Square
Paint and Sip in Mellon Square
This event is hosted by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. Register here Join us for a Paint & Sip class in Mellon Square! Instructor Nirvana Crystal will guide you through painting your very own Downtown-inspired artwork! Sip on a refreshing beverage while you paint, surrounded by gorgeous views of this iconic urban park. It's the perfect…
Tabletop Tuesdays Gaming Happy Hour – Schenley Park Visitors Center
Tabletop Tuesdays Gaming Happy Hour – Schenley Park Visitors Center
Join us for game night every Tuesday at the Schenley Park Visitor Center. Designed for gamers 16 years of age and older, Tabletop Tuesdays features $2 snacks and bottled soft drinks. Bring your favorite board game, card game or RPG, or borrow one from our library!
5 events,
Stewardship Days – Riverview Park
Stewardship Days – Riverview Park
Riverview Park Stewardship Days This event will be led by Maggie Herrick, Horticulturist for Riverview Park. She will determine the scope of work for the day based on park needs. General tasks may include litter picking, weeding, mulching, watering and planting. Her email is mherrick@pittsburghparks.org. • Parking: Street parking • Bathrooms: Public Port-o-John available •…
Baby and Me Nature Walk – Allegheny Commons
Baby and Me Nature Walk – Allegheny Commons
Join us for an opportunity to explore nature with your little one on a walk in Allegheny Commons Park. Storytime, nature walk, grab & go lunch, & giveaways! Program for ages 3 and under. Meet at the playground near North Ave & Palo Alto St, Pittsburgh, 15212 Please register below, with Hello Baby, by June…
Yoga in the Park with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co.
Yoga in the Park with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co.
Join seasoned instructors each Thursday evening in Schenley Plaza for an hour of wellness. These sessions are free and open to all. Simply bring your mat and join in. Generously organized by 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Meet at the Schenley Plaza bosque, in front of the library. Learn…
Calliope Summer Series in Schenley Plaza – Penna Players
Calliope Summer Series in Schenley Plaza – Penna Players
Come enjoy a summer evening of music outdoors with Calliope House: the Folk Music Society of Pittsburgh. Featuring seasoned professionals and rising stars, these free performances are perfect for the whole family. No tickets required. Limited seating beneath the oval tent. Bring a lawn chair or blanket if you prefer to relax on the grass.…
Flourish & Glow: A Botanical Candle Embellishing Workshop – Mellon Square
Flourish & Glow: A Botanical Candle Embellishing Workshop – Mellon Square
This event is hosted by Songbird Artistry and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. Register here We are delighted to bring you a magical evening of creativity and nature, in partnership with the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership! 🌿✨ Join us under the open sky at Mellon Square for a hands-on experience where you’ll transform a simple candle into…
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Parks on Tap Beer Garden – Final Fridays at the Schenley Park Visitor Center
Parks on Tap Beer Garden – Final Fridays at the Schenley Park Visitor Center
Pittsburgh—get ready to throw one back! We’re teaming up with Eleventh Hour Brewing to bring back our beloved “Parks on Tap” beer garden series! Join us outside under the tent of the Schenley Park Visitors Center on the final Friday of the month (May through September) to enjoy a special collaboration that gives back to your parks.…
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Forest Bathing in Riverview Park
Forest Bathing in Riverview Park
Join a certified guide for a forest bathing walk in Riverview Park. This gentle walk takes you along a forest trail with opportunities to rest along the way. Through sensory-based invitations, you'll slow down, connect with nature, and cultivate a sense of well-being and connection to yourself and the world around you. Open to adults…
2 events,
PPC Family Days – Hello, Neighbor! Northside Family Day Celebration – Allegheny Commons
PPC Family Days – Hello, Neighbor! Northside Family Day Celebration – Allegheny Commons
Come on out and meet and your Northside neighbors as we celebrate the first Family Day of 2025. Join us for music, balloon animals, fun food, airbrush tattoos, and lots of activities for the whole family. Kid-friendly performances by Pittsburgh Festival Opera, and Azure Concerts Pittsburgh. Meet us near the George Washington Monument in the…
Restorative Yoga – Frick Environmental Center
Restorative Yoga – Frick Environmental Center
This one-hour Restorative Yoga class promotes physical, mental and emotional relaxation through deep breathing, intentional stillness and classic yoga postures. Appropriate for all levels, restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, emphasizing extended holds and breathwork. Essential oils will be diffused throughout the space, and each participant will receive an essential oil-infused sachet to…
1 event,
Tabletop Tuesdays Gaming Happy Hour – Schenley Park Visitors Center
Tabletop Tuesdays Gaming Happy Hour – Schenley Park Visitors Center
Join us for game night every Tuesday at the Schenley Park Visitor Center. Designed for gamers 16 years of age and older, Tabletop Tuesdays features $2 snacks and bottled soft drinks. Bring your favorite board game, card game or RPG, or borrow one from our library!
1 event,
Yoga in the Park with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co.
Yoga in the Park with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co.
Join seasoned instructors each Thursday evening in Schenley Plaza for an hour of wellness. These sessions are free and open to all. Simply bring your mat and join in. Generously organized by 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Meet at the Schenley Plaza bosque, in front of the library. Learn…
1 event,
Forest Bathing in Allegheny Commons
Forest Bathing in Allegheny Commons
Experience the restorative practice of forest bathing in Allegheny Commons with a certified guide. Discover nature's presence in an urban setting through gentle, sensory-based invitations that help you slow down and connect with yourself, others, and the world around you. Open to adults and youth ages 14+ (with an adult). Register here Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy’s…