12 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Week · October 29–November 1, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Haunted Fest Pittsburgh

An outdoor, rain-or-shine Halloween lineup at Stage AE featuring Tape B, Mersiv, Distinct Motive, and SVDKO.

Friday, October 30, 2026 6:00 PM (doors) · Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA

Kamasi Washington & Ami Taf Ra

Kamasi Washington and Ami Taf Ra bring their presentation of The Profit & The Madman to City Winery's intimate seated room.

Friday, November 6, 2026 · City Winery Pittsburgh, Strip District

Free Events

Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District

A free, multi-venue open house tour of Downtown's Cultural District galleries and art scene.

Friday, October 30, 2026 · Cultural District, Downtown

Emo Night of the Living Dead

A free, all-ages Halloween night where you can scream your favorite emo songs in costume, with free parking and cold drinks onsite.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 7:00 PM (doors) · Sunny Days Arena

Arts & Culture

Public Utility Commission

A new exhibition opening at the SPACE Gallery in the Cultural District, running through March 2027.

Friday, October 30, 2026 · SPACE Gallery, Pittsburgh Cultural District

Jim Gaffigan

Family-friendly stand-up from Jim Gaffigan on the Everything Is Wonderful Tour at PPG Paints Arena.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · PPG Paints Arena

Girls Just Want to Have Fun The Musical (World Premiere)

A world premiere musical staged at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, running November 11 through 22.

November 11 - 22, 2026 · Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University

Festivals & Special Events

I Made It! for the Holidays at The Block Northway

A holiday shopping market featuring 120+ local artists, makers, and small-batch food sellers across two floors.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM · The Block Northway

Food & Drink

Día de Muertos Celebration at Camino Coctelería & Cocina

A Día de Muertos celebration at Camino Coctelería & Cocina in Bloomfield.

Friday, October 30, 2026 · Camino Coctelería & Cocina, Bloomfield

Outdoors & Active

Star Party at Hillman State Park

A stargazing event at Hillman State Park for viewing the night sky.

Friday, October 30, 2026 · Hillman State Park, Burgettstown

Family-Friendly

Brookline BOO-levard Halloween Parade

A neighborhood Halloween parade through Brookline Memorial Park.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Brookline Memorial Park, Brookline

Date Night

Pittsburgh Speed Dating for Singles Age 50s/60s – West Homestead

A speed dating event for singles in their 50s and 60s, held at P.F. Chang's.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 6:00 PM · P.F. Chang's, West Homestead