Shore Thing Returns to the Allegheny River – Free Floating Destination Presented by: Riverlife 2026 Season Opening: Friday, May 22, 2026 Location: North Shore, between the Roberto Clemente Bridge and Andy Warhol Bridge (accessible from Allegheny Landing) Admission: Free Operating Hours (through mid‑October): Monday – Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday, Saturday – 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday Read more...

Pittsburgh CLO Academy Summer Camps 2026 Registration: Now Open Location: Pittsburgh CLO Academy, 719 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA Contact: 412-281-2234 | CLOAcademy@PittsburghCLO.org Register Online: PittsburghCLO.org About the Camps: This is not your average summer camp. At the Pittsburgh CLO Academy, students spend their summer in the spotlight. Each camp provides the opportunity to work with professional directors, music directors, and choreographers. Together, they create an Read more...

Hands on History Day Camp August 3-7, Meeting House at Bradford House Children who have completed grades 3, 4, 5, or 6 can find out what late 18th century living is like at Bradford House, a part of the Pennsylvania frontier. Kiddos will delve into the 1790s with crafts, games, food, music, period-clothing dress-up, lessons, tours of the museums, and Read more...

Barrel & Flow Fest 2026 Presented by: Barrel & Flow Dates: Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9, 2026 Location: The Stacks at 3 Crossings, 2875 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Strip District) Age Restriction: All ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult) About the Festival: Barrel & Flow is America’s favorite brew festival, voted the #1 Brew Fest in America by USA Today Read more...

Pirates Fireworks Paddle August 7, Venture Outdoors Downtown Dock This is your second to last chance for 2026 to paddle on the Three Rivers as the Pirates’ fireworks show goes off at PNC Park. Join Venture Outdoors in their kayaks as you set sail right near the big finale. It’s a way to see Pittsburgh like never before and gets Read more...

Camp Carnegie – 21+ After-Hours Event Presented by: Carnegie Museum of Natural History Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Tickets: $30 ($25 for Carnegie Museums Members) Age Restriction: 21+ About the Event: Carnegie Museum of Natural History invites visitors ages 21+ to Camp Carnegie – a one‑night, after‑hours event that transforms Read more...

Iron City Riverfront Throwdown – Country Music Festival Presented by: Pittsburgh Brewing Company Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 Location: Pittsburgh Brewing Company, Creighton, PA (along the Allegheny River) Tickets: On sale soon – check website for updates About the Festival: Pittsburgh Brewing Company announces the debut of the Iron City Riverfront Throwdown, a brand‑new country music festival. This full‑day event promises live country music, cold Read more...

Rock Reggae & Relief 2026 (RRR26) Presented by: Rock Reggae & Relief Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 Location: Downtown Pittsburgh, PA Tickets: On sale now About the Festival: Rock Reggae & Relief returns to Downtown Pittsburgh for its annual celebration of music, community, and giving back. This year marks a return to RRR’s street festival roots while continuing its mission of supporting Café Momentum via The Piatt Read more...

Brookline Breezefest August 8, Brookline Boulevard The annual street fest on Brookline Boulevard is back! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. walk up and down the boulevard to find live music, free kids activities, over 70 local craft vendors, your favorite street festival foods, a vintage car cruise, and even a Brookline Breeze 5K road race earlier in the day. Read more...

Iron City Riverfront Throwdown – “BEERS UP, BOOTS DOWN!” Presented by: Iron City (Pittsburgh Brewing Company) Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Parking opens at 11:00 AM | Gates open at 12:00 PM) Location: Pittsburgh Brewing Company, Creighton, PA Age Restriction: All ages About the Festival: Let’s put our “BEERS UP, BOOTS DOWN” alongside the Allegheny River. A day full Read more...