5 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend

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Steeler’s County Fan Experience
April 23-25 | Point State Park

Steelers Country will be a 12,000 square-foot interactive space located in the heart of Point State Park. The destination will celebrate the traditions of Steelers Nation while creating a centralized gathering place for fans to connect, engage and experience Draft weekend together, officials say. In Steelers Country, fans will find a global Steelers-themed pop-up bar with beverages paying homage to the numerous Steelers bars around the world; a 1970s-inspired “immersive fan cave,” which recreates the look and feel of a classic Pittsburgh basement; and a display featuring large replicas of the team’s six Super Bowl rings. It is part of the 2026 NFL Draft experience.

Paintable Pittsburgh Opening Reception
April 24| The Bost Building

Rivers of Steel presents Paintable Pittsburgh: The Art of Henry Koerner, a retrospective exhibition honoring one of Pittsburgh’s most original and internationally celebrated artists. On view from April 24 through July 31, 2026, at the Bost Building, the exhibition explores Koerner’s lifelong engagement with Pittsburgh as both subject and source of inspiration. An opening reception will be held on April 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bost Building. The reception is free and open to the public.

Earth Day Party for the Planet
April 24 | Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium

Party for the Planet, celebrated as several conservation-focused events April-June, encourages guests and communities to take action for healthier habitats. AZA-accredited Zoos and Aquariums like Pittsburgh are leading the way to bring opportunities for their visitors to learn, to become inspired, and to get involved. This event will feature tree sapling and native seed giveaways, tree cookie decorating, touch tables and various animal encounters. It will run from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and entry is included with general zoo admission.

PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K
April 25 | Schenley Park Visitor Center

Visitors and locals alike can run or walk 3.1 miles through the North Shore and Downtown as part of the PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K, hosted by P3R. The course will begin on the North Shore near PNC park, cross the 16th Street Bridge, continue to Downtown Pittsburgh along Penn Avenue and finish near the entrance to Point State Park. After crossing the finish line, participants will be just steps away from the official NFL Fan Experience hub at the Point.

All participants will receive an exclusive PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K shirt and a finisher medal. You can register now via Race Roster.

Steel City Horror Show Second Anniversary
April 26 | Harris Theater

Steel City Horror Show is celebrating its second anniversary at Harris Theater with a film screening at 7:30 p.m. While the film itself remains a mystery, event organizers say the hint is “Zombie,” and that this month’s show will be “very special.” Tickets can be purchased in advance on the event’s website.

Seasonal

• Local high school musical productions are back. See the full list of shows.
• Lewis Hine Pictures America at The Frick Pittsburgh Museum & Gardens runs through May 17. Tickets.