As the summer glow begins to soften this week from September 8-14, Pittsburgh’s cranking up the weekend events. This week, the city’s focusing on art, food, and culture, inviting you to dive into new discoveries. The best part is, you can bring the whole family along, meaning both you and your little ones can make new memories. Dive on in as the Steel City serves up a feast for all your senses including festivals, tours, art openings, and much more.
Pittsburgh Events Happening September 8-14
Exhibition Opening: Yasmine El Meleegy
September 12, Mattress Factory
Celebrate the work of Yasmine El Meleegy’s new solo exhibition at Mattress Factory’s free and public art opening. The Egyptian multidisciplinary artist and sculptor has been creating new work during her residency in Pittsburgh after being chosen for the 2024 International Open Call. El Meleegy’s practice has been featured internationally at FOR Space (Switzerland), Gypsum Gallery, and Stephenson Pharmacy (Cairo).
14th Annual Ukrainian Food Festival
September 12-13, St. Peter & St. Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Pierogies, kielbasa, halushki, borscht, and a number of Ukrainian pastries await you at the 14th year of this food festival. As you dig into all these bites, take a walk through the new vendor area or a church tour. Plus you can even test your luck with a basket raffle featuring plenty of local businesses.
Rooted: Celebrating 10 Years of 412 Food Rescue
September 13, Rockwell Park
412 Food Rescue honors a decade of fighting food waste and hunger in Pittsburgh with a feast. The event will feature more than 10 top local chefs, including Jamilka Borges (Lilith), Cory Hughes (Fig & Ash), and Justin Severino (Morcilla). Each will create dishes inspired by rescued and sustainable ingredients leading guests to enjoy chef-led food stations, craft cocktails, and live entertainment all evening.
Kentuck Knob Sunrise Tour
September 13 and 27, Kentuck Knob
Breathtaking views of the Youghiogheny River Gorge as well as Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kentuck Knob design are a magical way to start off your morning. Grab a cup of coffee and a pastry before you watch sunrise as it comes over the Allegheny Mountains. Then, tour the interior and exterior of the house in the daylight.
Pittsburgh Brewing Company’s Annual Oktoberfest
September 13 and 27, Pittsburgh Brewing Company
Start autumn off on the Allegheny River at Pittsburgh Brewing Company’s annual Oktoberfest. This family-friendly festival features two Saturdays of live music, authentic German food, craft vendors, and the limited-edition release of Herman’s Best Oktoberfest lager. Lounge in the beer garden, shop local vendors, and take part in festivities for kids and adults alike.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Featured Photo by Kentuck Knob
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