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Whether it’s their heritage, the arts, or a holiday, Pittsburghers always have something to celebrate. The following is a list of upcoming festivals and/or events. For more information or additional events, call the Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-366-0093 for updates, or visit the website at www.visitpittsburgh.com.
For more information for Laurel Highlands, call Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau at 800-925-7669 or check out www.laurelhighlands.org.
Other bureaus in the region that may be helpful also include Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau at 866-856-8444, www.visitbutlercounty.com; Beaver County Tourism at 800-342-8192, www.co.beaver.pa.us; and Monroeville Convention Visitors Bureau at 800-527-8941, www.visitmonroeville.com.
The event dates are subject to change. The phone numbers may be used to verify dates.
OCTOBER 2007
PENGUIN PREMIERE SHOW
National Aviary, North Side
ongoing
412-323-7235
Meet one of the Aviary’s four African Penguins! Daily at 1 p.m. Free with general admission. www.aviary.org
UPMC SPORTSWORKS
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
Permanent Exhibition
412-237-3400
36,000 square feet of scientific fun completely dedicated to sports! Come and find out for yourself how your family and friends can discover the science in sports, push their bodies to the limit, and embark on wild virtual journeys. www.carnegiesciencecenter.org
RAPTOR ENCOUNTER
National Aviary, North Side
ongoing
412-323-7235
Meet one of the Aviary’s exciting raptors or owls, from the favorite Snowy Owl to a regal red-tailed hawk. Daily at 10:30 AM. Free with general admission.
GLASS: SHATTERING NOTIONS
Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh
Regional History Center, North Side
ongoing
412-454-6000
Before it was known for steel, Pittsburgh was America’s Glass City. Pittsburgh-produced glass has been used in fine tableware for five U.S. presidents, as tiles for the walls of New York City’s great tunnels, and in searchlights at the Panama Canal.
HENRY BUHL, JR PLANETARIUM
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
ongoing
412-237-3400
Catapult into space in the Henry Buhl, Jr. Planetarium and travel from the Solar System to the outer reaches of the galaxy and beyond.
LASER SHOWS IN THE HENRY BUHL JR PLANETARIUM
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
Ongoing
412-237-3400
Enjoy the sounds of The Doors, Pink Floyd, Celine Dion, and more with live laser shows choreographed with lasers and special effects all blended together on the cosmic backdrop of the Planetarium sky.
RAINBOW LORIKEETS LAND AT THE NATIONAL AVIARY
National Aviary, North Side
ongoing
412-323-7235
A new walk-through exhibit is being invaded by a flock of 20 Rainbow Lorikeets, fearless and flashy youngsters who consider humans to be an excellent source of entertainment, particularly when they come bearing nectar. www.aviary.org
CHIHULY AT PHIPPS
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland
through November 11
412-622-6914
Phipps is proud to present the works of artist Dale Chihuly in a spectacular exhibit designed exclusively for their conservatory. A pioneer in the use of glass has joined with our horticulturalists and landscape designers to a dazzling fusion of art and nature. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings.
FLY FOR FUN
Allegheny Airport
through December 31
412-466-1008
You can be the pilot or bring your camera and enjoy the view. Get a great view of the city.
DINOSAURS ALIVE!
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
Rangos Omnimax Theater
through January 2008
See the mighty giant reptiles that once ruled the world reborn in IMAX in Dinosaurs Alive! The latest in digital technology recreates the world of the dinosaurs in the giant four-story theater as never seen before.
FRIGHT FESTIVAL
Chevrolet Amphitheatre, Station Square
October 1-31
412-232-6200
This festival features a Halloween amusement park of fright, thrills, and fun. www.stationsquare.com
COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND
Downtown Pittsburgh
October 5-8
1-877-LOVE-PGH
Columbus Day in Pittsburgh marks the first official holiday weekend of fall, the summer’s heat and crowds are gone…means you can casually stroll colorful streets and the air is refreshingly crisp. It’s truly one of the best times to visit Pittsburgh.
HEAD OF THE OHIO REGATTA
Allegheny River banks, Clemente Park, North Side
October 6
412-232-7506
Rowing teams from the local area as well as from throughout the United States and Canada race on Pittsburgh’s rivers to benefit Mercy Hospital’s Burn Center. www.headoftheohio.org
FALL FLOWER SHOW
Phipps Conservatory, Oakland
Mid October-Early November
412-622-6914
Phipps celebrates the splendor of autumn with a colorful indoor flower display at the Schenley Park conservatory. Call for more information on this popular fall display. www.phippsconservatory.org
SAN JOSE TAIKO
Shadyside Academy, Fox Chapel
October 19
412-968-3045
Since 1973 San Jose Taiko has been mesmerizing audiences with the powerful spellbinding and propulsive sounds of taiko drums. Inspired by traditional Japanese drumming.
13TH ANNUAL PENNSYLVANIA ARTS & CRAFTS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Washington County Fairgrounds
October 19-21, 27, 28
724-863-4577
More than 200 booths of arts and crafts and food vendors. All displays indoors in heated buildings. Bring the kids to see Santa.
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