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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.
NOVEMBER 2006
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
412-232-7235
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 a.m. Free with general admission.
FALL FLOWER SHOW
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland
through November 5
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
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation,
Station Square
through November 5
412-471-5808
Over 2,000 preservationists, urban planners, architects, and developers will visit for seven days, and several affinity groups will host their annual conferences in association with this conference.
NATURE/CULTURE: ARTIST RESPOND TO THEIR ENVIRONMENT
Society For Contemporary Craft, Downtown
through November 11
412-261-7003
This exhibition compares works by contemporary artists who identify with culture and the byproducts of an urban society with artists who respond to nature and the natural environment.
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.
ADRENALINE RUSH
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
Rangos Omnimax Theater
through January 2007
412-237-3400
Feel the rush! From the small risks we take each day to the big risks like skydiving and base jumping. Stunning cinematography takes you inside the psychology and physiology of human risk-taking and ingenuity.
BUGS: A RAINFOREST ADVENTURE
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
Rangos Omnimax Theater
through Spring 2007
412-237-3400
Bugs are bizarre, beautiful, and an endless source of fascination! Bugs! Magnifies the miniscule world of insects up to 250,000 times their normal size. Extraordinary large-format images bring audiences face-to-face with this amazing universe of creatures.
WINGS AND WILDLIFE ART SHOW
National Aviary, North Side
November 4-5
412-323-7235
Pittsburgh’s indoor bird zoo hosts this festival, where some of the country’s best nature artists sell their work. This festival also features many demonstrations, children’s activities and educational programs. www.aviary.org
GREENBERG’S GREAT TRAIN & COLLECTIBLE TOY SHOW
Greater Pittsburgh ExpoMart, Monroeville
November 10-12
412-795-7447 or 412-856-8100
“America’s Premier Toy Train & Miniature Event” with dramatic layout displays, a huge hobby marketplace offering competitive prices, ongoing how-to clinics, dollhouses, door prizes and the newest hobby books. All aboard for a fun-filled family weekend. www.greenbergshows.com
PITTSBURGH ARTS & CRAFTS HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
Northern Lights Shopping Center, Beaver County
November 10-12
724-863-4577
This annual show features over 200 booths of artists, craftspeople, and food vendors from 14 states. Call for more information.
LIGHT-UP NIGHT
Downtown
November 17
412-566-4190
Grab a spot atop Mount Washington to enjoy a spectacular light show, as every downtown building lights up to celebrate the start of the holiday season. www.downtownpittsburgh.com
DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH, A HOLIDAY TRADITION WITH A NEW TWIST
Downtown
November 17-January 6, 2007
412-566-4190
Downtown holiday shopping and celebrations launched with Light-Up Night on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Entertainment by area attractions, performances, ice sculptures and shopping. www.downtownpittsburgh.com
WINTER FLOWER SHOW
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland
November 24-January 7, 2007
412-622-6914
Phipps welcomes winter with an indoor flower display at the Schenley Park conservatory. Call for more information on this popular winter display. www.phippsconservatory.org
CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Greater Pittsburgh ExpoMart, Monroeville
November 17-19
412-856-8100
This show is an annual holiday event featuring more than 200 quality artisans. www.pghexpomart.com
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