PITTSBURGH EVENTS

All events in Pittsburgh unless stated otherwise.

JANUARY

A Tribute to African American Heroes
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra pays tribute to a group of African American heroes in a celebratory evening of words and music on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday with an interfaith gospel choir and special guest artists; Heinz Hall; http://www.africanaculture.org

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Celebration of the civil rights leader's life; Pittsburgh; http://www.king-raleigh.org/natlevent/body.cfm

FEBRUARY

Black History Month
Heinz History Center kicks off Black History Month with the “Gathering of Eagles,” honoring the Tuskegee Airmen, a military group of black fighter pilots. The Tuskegee Airmen included nearly 60 men from Southwestern Pennsylvania; small admission fee; http://www.pghhistory.org

Black History Month
Celebration of Black History Month throughout the Conservatory with a focus on plants native to Africa; Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh; http://www.visitpittsburgh.com

MAY

Pittsburgh Folk Festival
Annual festival featuring food, music, dance, crafts and more; David Lawrence Convention Center; http://www.visitpittsburgh.com

JUNE

African Arts in the Park Festival 
Schenley Park; http://www.africanaculture.org

Three Rivers Art Festival
Annual 17 day festival of the visual and performing arts attracts tens of thousands each day; Point State Park; http://www.artsfestival.net

Juneteenth
Celebration of the African American holiday; Pittsburgh; http://www.juneteenth.com

OCTOBER

Pittsburgh Finest Family Pumpkin Festival
Pick your own pumpkins, fall decorating, Boo Barn, hayrides, pumpkinland, nighttime fun, mini corn maze and more of what makes Fall a little livelier; Triple B Farms; http://www.visitpittsburgh.com

Autumn Pumpkin Festival
Apple butter demos, pumpkin decorating, scarecrow contest, chili cook-off; Volant; http://www.visitpittsburgh.com

Impulse: Pittsburgh International Black Arts Festival
Pittsburgh; http://www.visitpittsburgh.com

Fall Harvest Festival and Craft Fair
Crafts, horse-drawn wagon, and entertainment; Apple Castle, New Wilmington; http://www.visitpittsburgh.com

NOVEMBER

Annual Holiday Craft Show
Over 200 arts and crafts vendors, free hay rides with Santa, food and more;  Linton Middle School, Penn Hills, PA; http://www.visitpittsburgh.com

DECEMBER

Christmas on Main Street
Main Street, Volant; http://www.visitpittsburgh.com