FEATURED EVENTS

Gaze upon the wonders of the cosmos with our astronomy experts in an exciting one-on-one experience. SkyWatch features our cutting-edge planetarium, private observatory deck, and professional telescopes like our Meade LX200 ACF. Purchase tickets online before the event; no walk-up sales.

As you wander down the village streets and pathways of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, experience a 16th Century Medieval Amusement Park! Ready yourself to revel with master revelers, watch artisans create original works of their ancient craft, and be taken in by the tantalizing aromas of roast turkey legs, steak on a stake, fresh baked goods, and much more.

Celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of the Harmonists at Old Economy Village during our Grape Harvest Festival, part of the America 250 commemorations. Discover how grape cultivation, winemaking, and communal labor shaped daily life in one of early America’s most innovative communal societies. Visitors can explore historic vineyards, watch hands-on demonstrations, participate in tastings, and learn about the tools, techniques, and traditions that allowed the Harmonists to transform the landscape through skill, cooperation, and devotion. This immersive experience highlights how agriculture, ingenuity, and teamwork contributed to the cultural and economic foundations of early America, offering a unique glimpse into life in a thriving 19th-century community.