Things to do this weekend in and around Pittsburgh
Friendly fun in Pittsburgh and surrounding region for Friday, September 11, 2026 through Sunday, September 13, 2026. Check out these highlights!
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Friday, September 11, 2026
Summer Concert Series - Buzz Poets (90s Pittsburgh Rock) - September 6, 2026 - Allison Park, PA. Enjoy a free evening concert at Hartwood Acres Amphitheater featuring 90s Pittsburgh rock, with local food trucks, winery, and brewery onsite.
The Factory - The Andy Warhol Museum - Multi-date event including September 11, 2026 - Pittsburgh, PA. Explore interactive exhibits and Warhol’s creative studio environment with extended Friday hours at The Andy Warhol Museum.
Scraposaurs - Pittsburgh Botanic Garden - Multi-date event including September 11, 2026 - Oakdale, PA. Walk garden trails and encounter giant dinosaur sculptures crafted from scrap metal in a unique outdoor art exhibition.
Summer Flower Show: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden - Multi-date event including September 11, 2026 - Pittsburgh, PA. Step into a whimsical Wonderland-themed flower show with imaginative floral displays inspired by Alice’s adventures.
Free Kid September - Pennsylvania Trolley Museum - Multi-date event including September 11, 2026 - Washington, PA. Ride historic trolleys and explore hands-on exhibits while kids enjoy free admission during September.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Pittsburgh area - September 6, 2026 through December 27, 2026 (select dates including September 12, 2026) - Pittsburgh area, PA. Book a free 30-minute outdoor photo session and purchase only the professionally edited images you love for holiday cards and family keepsakes.
KIDS ARE FREE WEEKENDS THIS FALL! - September 6, 2026 through November 22, 2026 (weekend dates including September 12, 2026) - Avella, PA. Visit Meadowcroft and let kids explore historic sites and outdoor exhibits with free weekend admission all fall.
Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival 2026 - September 6, 2026 through September 27, 2026 (select dates including September 12, 2026) - West Newton, PA. Experience jousting, costumed characters, crafts, and food at a lively medieval-themed festival.
Dinosaurs at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium - September 6, 2026 through September 7, 2026 (weekend dates including September 6–7, 2026) - Pittsburgh, PA. Encounter life-size dinosaur models along zoo pathways while enjoying animals and aquatic exhibits.
Summer Days at the Farm - Port Farms - September 6, 2026 - Waterford, PA. Spend a day on the farm with outdoor play areas, seasonal activities, and family-friendly attractions at Port Farms.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Scraposaurs - Pittsburgh Botanic Garden - September 6, 2026 through October 31, 2026 (including September 13, 2026) - Oakdale, PA. Continue the prehistoric fun with towering scrap-metal dinosaurs hidden among the garden’s wooded trails.
Summer Flower Show: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden - September 6, 2026 through September 27, 2026 (including September 13, 2026) - Pittsburgh, PA. Wander through fantastical greenhouse scenes filled with colorful blooms and storybook vignettes.
Free Kid September - Pennsylvania Trolley Museum - September 6, 2026 through September 27, 2026 (including September 13, 2026) - Washington, PA. Climb aboard vintage trolleys and learn local transportation history while kids ride and explore for free.
Breakin' for Kids 1 & 2 - September 6, 2026 through December 13, 2026 (select Sundays including September 13, 2026) - Pittsburgh, PA. Kids can learn breakdancing basics and practice fun hip-hop moves in age-appropriate dance classes.
"Sparks of the Past" The Traveling Forge - Braddock's Battlefield History Center - September 6, 2026 - Braddock, PA. Watch live blacksmith demonstrations and discover 18th-century tools and techniques at a historic battlefield site.