5 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend

Plus, seasonal events around the city.

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PM Staff,

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World Elephant Day
Aug. 12 | Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium celebrated World Lion Day on Aug. 10 with the official unveiling of its newest lion cub. Now, attendees can celebrate World Elephant Day on Aug. 12. The event invites visitors to learn all about the majestic giants of the savanna with special educational activities included with regular zoo admission.

Forge Fest
Aug. 15 | Community Forge

From 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, Community Forge in Wilkinsburg will host Forge Fest, a backyard-barbecue style block party featuring BBQ, local ice cream, line dancing with 412 Step and an inflatable planetarium by the Moonshot Museum. Attendees will also have the chance to take a hardhat tour of Community Forge’s new social hall.

We Are Starshine presented by True T PGH
Aug. 15 | Carnegie Museum of Art

Strut, sway, and slay into a summer night where art meets ballroom. True T PGH is coming together with Carnegie Museum of Art to give you a night of art and ballroom under the stars. Join the organization in the museum to see the 59th Carnegie International for free from 5 to 9 p.m., then beginning at 7 p.m., there will be dancing in the Sculpture Court for an open-air celebration of style, joy and community. Registration is recommended and can be done online.

Hot Metal Happy Hour
Aug. 15 | Carrie Blast Furnaces

Forge your own bottle opener at the Carrie Blast Furnaces. This intermediate-level, hands-on workshop is an excellent way to continue exploring the forging process. Work with hot steel to create your own custom bottle opener; In the process, you’ll hone blacksmithing techniques, including slitting, drifting, punching, bending and more. At the end of the session, put your handiwork to the test when you crack open a bottled beverage to toast your accomplishment. Some prior experience with forging is recommended. Registration is required and can be done online.

Park ‘n’ Ride to the Fair & $5 Museum Week
Aug. 15-22 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

From Aug. 15-22, the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will allow guests to park in their three parking locations and enjoy a trolley ride to the Washington County fairgrounds for $5 per passenger. Your ticket is good all day, and the museum will give you a lift back to your car at the end of your visit; you’re also welcome to take unlimited trolley rides throughout the day for fun. Your $5 ticket also gives you admission to the museum on the date of purchase during its regular hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.