5 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend
Plus, seasonal events around the city.
AudaTours Pittsburgh Audio Tour: Steel Giants and Cultural Gems of Downtown
Starting Nov. 3 | August Wilson African American Cultural Center
Plug in and take control with a self-guided audio tour through the Central Business District, uncovering the city’s dramatic showdowns, courtroom whispers, and overlooked legends at your pace.
“McKeesport Murder Mystery” Author Talk
Nov. 8 | McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center
Author Lisa Speranza will share the fascinating story behind her book, “A McKeesport Murder Mystery: The Death of La Roux Soles,” and discuss her research into the nearly century-old mystery. The afternoon will also include a book signing, books available for purchase and light refreshments. Admission is free for Heritage Center members and $5 for non-members. Advance reservations are required, and seating is limited. The event begins at 1 p.m.
Holiday Market
Nov. 8 | Steel Goat Marketplace
Get a jump-start on shopping at the Holiday Market held at Steel Goat Marketplace in Penn Hills. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 8, the indoor shopping experience will bring together a variety of local small business vendors selling a range of holiday-inspired gifts.
Skyscraper Stories: Pittsburgh’s Place in the History of Highrises
Nov. 10 | Liberty Magic
Mark Houser leads you on a fascinating narrative tour of iconic buildings in Pittsburgh and beyond, highlighted by vivid illustrations and historic photographs. Along the way, he shares inspiring details about the men and women whose personal strivings produced these legacies in stone and steel. Tickets are available online.
Three Rivers Film Festival
Nov. 4-15 | Multiple Locations
Founded in 1982, Three Rivers Film Festival (3RFF) is the oldest and largest annual film festival in the region. A dynamic lineup of independent features, shorts, panels, parties, and special events — including Pittsburgh Shorts, the Filmmaker Conference and Script Competition — takes place across multiple venues in Pittsburgh. To browse the lineup, click here.
Seasonal
- Steel Valley Visions: An American Legacy: Oct. 4-Jan. 18 at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art
- Carnegie International: If the word we: May 2-Jan. 3 at the Carnegie Museum of Art

