Events

On Dec. 31, the city’s long-awaited New Year’s Eve celebration, Highmark First Night Pittsburgh, will take place from 6 p.m. to midnight.

Sure, we don’t host an F1 race and the closest NASCAR track isn’t very close at all, but you still can find top-tier racing across Western Pennsylvania most of the year:• Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway and Lernerville Speedway: These dirt tracks in Imperial and Sarver are home to races from a wide range of divisions and are great for families.

Do you have Valentine’s Day traditions, or do you scoff at the holiday? Whether you’re pro- or anti-Valentine’s Day, you’ll appreciate “High Fidelity,” the 2000 record store dramedy featuring a lovelorn John Cusack.

Pittsburgh is packed with holiday activities, but there’s nothing quite like Phipps.

Halloween is less than a month away, which means if you haven’t started thinking about

The benefit concert Rock, Reggae & Relief is returning and stretching out to two days.

Does your wardrobe need an update? Bored with your closet? Looking for a funky outfit for a special occasion? Downtown has become a whole lot more stylish this summer with the addition of the weekly Fashion Market in Market Square, every Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

It’s almost time to inflate the 35-foot Heinz pickle balloon. With less than one month until Picklesburgh, we’re getting ready for our biggest (and briniest) festival yet – but we need your help!

Kennywood has been an epicenter of fun in Pittsburgh since 1898. From its humble beginnings as a small trolley park, it’s now one of the most cherished landmarks of the area.

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is known for its races through city streets and a massive car show in Schenley Park. But there are also 11 straight days of races, car shows, parties and parades.

If St. Patrick’s Day is a distant memory and your Irish eyes are no longer smilin’, take a road trip to the Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival for a hit of the green.

When mixing celebrities and dodgeball, a great time is in store. The III & Long Foundation and the Ronald McDonald House Charities are partnering to host Celebrity Dodgeball, featuring two former Pittsburgh Steelers.

Market Square continues to be a hub for weekend activity as the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Night Market + Concert Series kicked off for a full season, complete with new and returning vendors, along with music from a diverse collection of community partners.

Brides, rejoice! PG&H is hosting Pittsburgh’s first Makers’ Bridal Trunk Show, April 25 from 4-7 p.m. Make your wedding special with a local touch, as the event will include bowties, handmade gifts, custom jewelry, flowers and more – all from Pittsburgh’s top makers and artisans.

Picklesburgh is the real dill! USA Today announced that Picklesburgh took top honors in its readers’ choice Best Specialty Food Festival contest in America.

I learned how to square dance recently and it was awesome. There’s something special about sweating, dancing with strangers and enjoying yourself for hours. Everyone should try it once.

For once, wedding crashers were very welcome. Surrounded by family and friends – and lots of strangers – The Pittsburgh 100’s Louis Spanos (he of Pittsburgh Roast fame) tied the knot with fiance Colten Gill on Feb. 21.

Although today is officially Cupid’s Day, it’s not too late to find the perfect gift – like a short getaway in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Quick show of digital hands: How many of you out there have been to the Pittsburgh International Auto Show?

As we welcome a new year, Downtown Pittsburgh continues to be a vibrant center of activity.

Feeling the winter blues? Yeah, us too. If you’re looking for good food, fine drinks and great jokes to cheer you up, you don’t have to go far – the recently renovated Pittsburgh Improv has it all.

Downtown Pittsburgh is the perfect place to ring in 2019.

Within its Alpine-style vendor booths, there’s more of a global feel at this year’s Peoples Gas Holiday Market in Downtown’s Market Square.

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is teaming with one of the city’s most beloved institutions for a new tradition.

It’s great to get a package in the mail, but it’s a little disconcerting when you don’t know what’s inside – unless your parcel is a subscription box, that is.

Downtown Pittsburgh’s holiday season is almost here, meaning it’s time to plan your festive fun – and there’s more than one can’t-miss attraction:

The 28th Annual YMCA Turkey Trot is fast approaching on Nov. 22. Presented by UnitedHealthcare, the Turkey Trot is more than a race – last year, the event collected 7,000 pounds of food and raised over $240,000 for local food programs. To reach this year’s goal of 10,000 pounds, the YMCA is calling for a community effort.

We’re excited to invite you inside The Pittsburgh 100. Join us Wednesday, Nov. 7, at noon for a webinar exploring our content, our publishing team and how you can be part of the 100.

Trick-or-treat, give you something good to eat? You got it. These bone-chilling recipes will have your little ghosts and goblins returning for more:

So much of Pittsburgh’s energy comes from our great events. So we’re proud to debut The Pittsburgh 100 calendar, where you can share your great event.