Things to do in Pittsburgh

51 events, 6 tours to book, 36 local favourites and 8 walks and hikes in Pittsburgh this week.

This week

Where locals eat

Local favourites in Pittsburgh

Primanti Bros. (Strip District original)Strip District · $Pennsylvania Macaroni Co. (Penn Mac)Strip District · $$Pusadee's GardenLawrenceville · $$DiAnoia's EateryStrip District · $$Pamela's Diner (Strip District)Strip District · $Tessaro'sBloomfield · $$Enrico Biscotti Co.Strip District · $$Mineo's Pizza HouseSquirrel Hill · $Prantl's Bakery (Shadyside)Shadyside · $Sienna MercatoCultural District · $$

Going out

Bars, live music and nights out

Today 9pmArsenal Bowl Rock n' Roll NightWed 28 October, 9pm · Arsenal Bowl · From $13 Thu 6:30pmHidden History Trivia Night: Halloween EditionThu 29 October, 6:30pm · Heinz History Center · From $7 Thu 7pmGary ViderThu 29 October, 7pm · Pittsburgh Improv · From $5 FreeThu 8pmCollege Night at Hofbräuhaus PittsburghThu 29 October, 8pm · Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh FreeThu 8pmGreggy_oke KaraokeThu 29 October, 8pm · Mr. Smalls Cafe Thu 8pmMarcedes Carroll & Doc Elliot with Emily LehrThu 29 October, 8pm · Club Cafe · From $15 Thu 9pmArsenal Bowl 80s/90s NightThu 29 October, 9pm · Arsenal Bowl · From $13 Thu 9pmCentury III with HouseplantThu 29 October, 9pm · The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls · From $15.65 Fri 5pmHalloween Bar Crawls 2026Fri 30 October, 5pm · Twelve Whiskey Barbecue (check-in) · From $23 Fri 6pmHalloween Hangout: Devil's NightFri 30 October, 6pm · The Plaza at North Shore

Meet friends

Socials and weekly nights that welcome people on their own

FreeToday 5:30pmCity Hall Haunted CrawlWed 28 October, 5:30pm · City-County Building Sat 3pmPittsburgh Official Halloween Bar Crawl 2026Sat 31 October, 3pm · Avalon Social (check-in)FreeTue 7:30pmBig Laughs Comedy Open MicTue 3 November, 7:30pm · Mr. Smalls Cafe

Tours

Walks, shows and day trips

Fallingwater8 hrs · Self-drive · From $18 Ohiopyle State Park8 hrs · Self-drive · Free Flight 93 National Memorial8 hrs · Self-drive · Free Kentuck Knob4 hrs · Self-drive · From $10 McConnells Mill State Park4 hrs · Self-drive · Free Moraine State Park4 hrs · Self-drive · Free

Pittsburgh: what's on, answered

What's on in Pittsburgh this weekend?

This weekend (31 October and 1 November) there are 12 events listed in Pittsburgh, including Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty, Fall Fest at Pittsburgh Playhouse and Pittsburgh Official Halloween Bar Crawl 2026.

Are there free things to do in Pittsburgh?

Yes: 9 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Pittsburgh?

There are 6 tours and day trips to book, including Fallingwater and Ohiopyle State Park.

Where should I eat in Pittsburgh?

Local favourites include Primanti Bros. (Strip District original), Pennsylvania Macaroni Co. (Penn Mac), Pusadee's Garden and DiAnoia's Eatery, and for a drink, Mr. Smalls Theatre & Cafe and Butcher and the Rye.

Where can I go hiking near Pittsburgh?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Pittsburgh include Duquesne Incline, Great Allegheny Passage (Pittsburgh end) and Cultural District Public Art Walk.

How is this page put together?

It covers 28 October – 4 November and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Pittsburgh. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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