Pittsburgh Events: Your Guide to May 5-11, 2025

As the little ones get more anxious for the end of the school year to arrive, keep them busy this week in Pittsburgh from May 5-11, 2025. Whether your kiddo has a special interest in cooking, magic, music, nature, animals, or plants, there’s an event in the city waiting for them. The best part is that most of these are just as fun for the parents too, so get ready for a week of  family-friendly adventures. 

Pittsburgh Events: Your Guide to May 5-11, 2025

A bunch of kids in aprons and chef's hats gather around a metal countertop with mixing bowls and ingredients.
Photo Courtesy of Flour Power Pittsburgh

A Magical Feast Kid’s Night Out

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May 9, Flour Power Pittsburgh

Calling all young witches and wizards! Enroll your little ones and tweens in a magical cooking adventure at Flour Power’s Harry Potter-themed Kid’s Night Out. Learn to make Cauldron Cakes, Butterscotch Brew, and Gummy Slugs which all use kid-friendly instructions so they can remake their treats at home. It’s also a great chance to have a date night while your kiddo cooks up some fun. 

People in jackets walk through a May market event with tents full of plants.
Photo Courtesy of Phipps Conservatory

Phipps Conservatory May Market

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May 9-11, Phipps Conservatory

Celebrate spring at Phipps Conservatory’s annual May Market. Connect directly with regional growers and artisans offering a diverse selection of garden-related treasures, from tools and decorations to handcrafted goods. It’s the perfect opportunity to find beautiful additions for your garden and support local growers in a stunning botanical setting. Plus, there is no ticket required to attend just the market. 

People with drums and brass instruments gather in the street for Pittonkatonk in Pittsburgh.
Photo Courtesy of Pittonkatonk

Pittonkatonk May Day Spectacular

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May 9-10, Vietnam Veterans Pavilion Schenley Park

This free, family-friendly festival in Schenley Park features a diverse lineup of brass bands and musicians from around the world, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that blends genres and cultures. Enjoy delicious food, connect with local organizations, and dance the day away. You can even look forward to family activities to spend the day connecting with each other. 

Dorothy and the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz in ballet costumes at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
PBT artists: Christian Garcia Campos and Madeline Gradle; Photo by Michael Henninger

The Wizard of Oz with the PBT Orchestra

May 9-18, Benedum Center

Somewhere over the rainbow, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre brings the classic story of The Wizard to Oz to life with some help from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Orchestra. This is a performance that every ballet lover, musical lover, film lover, and family will want to see. The second those curtains open you’ll be transported to Oz with fantastic costumes and dreamy choreography. 

A flacon sits on a post in the middle of Pittsburgh's parks.
Photo Courtesy of Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

World Migratory Bird Day

May 10, Frick Environmental Center

Celebrate the wonder of flight at Pittsburgh Parks’ World Migratory Bird Day. Join the Frick Environmental Center for a morning of bird-related hikes and activities suitable for all ages. Learn about the importance of bird conservation with this year’s theme, Protect Insects, Protect Birds. Discover how you can help these feathered friends as they journey across the globe with fun educational events all morning long.

Story by Kylie Thomas
Featured Photo Courtesy of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

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