Please note: Some events occur over multiple days. If you see an event you’re interested in attending, always check the link for the specific date/time/details/registration. Many of these popular kids events in Pittsburgh fill up quickly so be sure to arrive early . While admission is free, some activities at the events may cost extra. Staying Safe During COVID-19: Please follow safety protocols informed by the best practices and guidelines established by the City, County, and State Health Departments and the CDC to ensure everyone’s safety. Be sure to check each event for more details on rules and regulations.
There’s non-stop fun happening all over this summer. I’ve included as many free things to do in Pittsburgh as I could find and there’s over 100 events happening all over the city this month!
100+ Free Things to do in Pittsburgh in August
August 1
Bach, Beethoven and Brunch Classical Music Series
Warhol Free Art Workshop – Pop Up Art
Washington Wild Things – Kids Eat Free + Kids Free Admission
Live Music at Allegheny Overlook
McKeesport Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres
Movies in the Park at Schenley Plaza
August 2
Walk Through South Park hosted by Baldwin Library
Animals Music and Movement at Simmons Park
Storytime with an Officer at Whitehall Public Library
Movies in the Park – McBride Park, Lincoln Place
August 3
Free Summer Movie Club, Bridgeville Theater
Free Summer Lunch Program at B.F. Jones Memorial Library
Stories in the Park – Shaler North Hills Library
National Night Out in Townsend Park
First Responders Touch a Truck in Franklin Park
Free Magic Show at Mt. Lebanon Library
Movies in the Park at West End Elliott Overlook
August 4
Free Summer Movie Club, Bridgeville Theater
Free Lunch Time Fishing at North Shore
Lunchtime Concert in Market Square
Stories in the Park – Shaler North Hills Library
Warhol Youth Art Making Studio
Movies in the Park at Hartwood Acres
Peters Township Summer Concert
Movies in the Park at Schenley Park Flagstaff Hill
August 5
Free Summer Movie Club, Bridgeville Theater
Storytime in Allegheny Commons Park
Stories in the Park – Shaler North Hills Library
Greensburg Tavern Weekly Car Cruise
Thursday Market in Wilkinsburg
Carnegie Museum Inside Out – Outdoor Summer Event Series
Music in the Park at Southpointe Town Center
Green Tree Summer Concert Series
Concerts in the Courtyard at Mt. Lebanon Library
August 6
Story Strolls at Northland Library
Stories in the Park – Shaler North Hills Library
Warhol Free Art Workshop – Pop Up Art
Music on the Mon – Southside Works
Summer Concert Series at South Park Amphitheater
Arsenal Park Movies in the Park
August 7
Warhol Free Art Workshop – Pop Up Art
Back To School Bash And Food Truck Rally at Tanger Outlets
Carnegie Museum Inside Out – Outdoor Summer Event Series
Stories in the Park – Shaler North Hills Library
Market Square Saturday Night Market
Music in the Park at Southpointe Town Center
Movies in the Park at South Park Amphitheater
Movies in that Park at Grandview Park
Movies in the Park at Riverview Park
August 8
Bach, Beethoven and Brunch Classical Music Series
Warhol Free Art Workshop – Pop Up Art
Back To School Bash And Food Truck Rally at Tanger Outlets
Stories in the Park – Shaler North Hills Library
Washington Wild Things – Kids Eat Free + Kids Free Admission
McKeesport Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres
Monroeville Movies in the Park
Movies in the Park at Schenley Plaza
August 9
Walk Through South Park hosted by Baldwin Library
Stories in the Park – Shaler North Hills Library
Chartiers Movies in the Park – Sonic the Hedgehog
August 10
FREE Eye Exams for Kids – Aliquippa
Free Summer Movie Club, Bridgeville Theater
Free Summer Lunch Program at B.F. Jones Memorial Library
Stories in the Park – Shaler North Hills Library
Movies in the Park at West End Elliott Overlook
August 11
Kennedy Township Community Day
Free Summer Movie Club, Bridgeville Theater
Free Lunch Time Fishing at North Shore
Lunchtime Concert in Market Square
Stories in the Park – Shaler North Hills Library
Warhol Youth Art Making Studio
Movies in the Park at Hartwood Acres
Peters Township Summer Concert
Movies in the Park at Schenley Park Flagstaff Hill
August 12
Kennedy Township Community Day
Free Summer Movie Club, Bridgeville Theater
Storytime in Allegheny Commons Park
Stories in the Park – Shaler North Hills Library
Greensburg Tavern Weekly Car Cruise
Thursday Market in Wilkinsburg
Carnegie Museum Inside Out – Outdoor Summer Event Series
Concerts in the Courtyard at Mt. Lebanon Library
Ohio Township Movies in the Park
August 13
Kennedy Township Community Day
Children’s Summer Arts Festival at Hoyt Art Center
Warhol Free Art Workshop – Pop Up Art
Music on the Mon – Southside Works
Summer Concert Series at South Park Amphitheater
Arsenal Park Movies in the Park
Movies in the Park – South Fayette, Fairview Park
August 14
Kennedy Township Community Day
Warhol Free Art Workshop – Pop Up Art
Heinz History Museum Summer Sidewalk Series
Carnegie Museum Inside Out – Outdoor Summer Event Series
Market Square Saturday Night Market
Movies in the Park at South Park Amphitheater
Movies in that Park at Grandview Park
Movies in the Park at Riverview Park
August 15
Warhol Free Art Workshop – Pop Up Art
Family Day at Allegheny Commons Park
Washington Wild Things – Kids Eat Free + Kids Free Admission
McKeesport Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres
Movies in the Park at Schenley Plaza
August 16
Walk Through South Park hosted by Baldwin Library
August 17
Free Summer Lunch Program at B.F. Jones Memorial Library
Movies in the Park at West End Elliott Overlook
August 18
Free Lunch Time Fishing at North Shore
Lunchtime Concert in Market Square
Warhol Youth Art Making Studio
Movies in the Park at Hartwood Acres
Peters Township Summer Concert
Movies in the Park at Schenley Park Flagstaff Hill
August 19
Storytime in Allegheny Commons Park
Greensburg Tavern Weekly Car Cruise
Thursday Market in Wilkinsburg
Carnegie Museum Inside Out – Outdoor Summer Event Series
Green Tree Summer Concert Series
Concerts in the Courtyard at Mt. Lebanon Library
August 20
Warhol Free Art Workshop – Pop Up Art
Music on the Mon – Southside Works
Summer Concert Series at South Park Amphitheater
Peterswood Park Friday Night Flicks
Arsenal Park Movies in the Park
August 21
Free Comic Book Day at Participating Beaver County Libraries
Porsche Show at Station Square
Warhol Free Art Workshop – Pop Up Art
Carnegie Museum Inside Out – Outdoor Summer Event Series
Market Square Saturday Night Market
Movies in the Park at South Park Amphitheater
Movie Night at Carrie Carpool Cinema
Movies in that Park at Grandview Park
Movies in the Park at Riverview Park
August 22
Warhol Free Art Workshop – Pop Up Art
Hartwood Acres Ballet Under the Stars
McKeesport Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres
Movies in the Park at Schenley Plaza
August 23
Movies in the Park: Highland Park
August 24
Movies in the Park at West End Elliott Overlook
August 25
Free Lunch Time Fishing at North Shore
Lunchtime Concert in Market Square
Movies in the Park at Hartwood Acres
Peters Township Summer Concert
Movies in the Park at Schenley Park Flagstaff Hill
August 26
Storytime in Allegheny Commons Park
Greensburg Tavern Weekly Car Cruise
Thursday Market in Wilkinsburg
Carnegie Museum Inside Out – Outdoor Summer Event Series
Summer Block Party at Mellon Square
Concerts in the Courtyard at Mt. Lebanon Library
August 27
Warhol Free Art Workshop – Pop Up Art
Music on the Mon – Southside Works
Summer Concert Series at South Park Amphitheater
Arsenal Park Movies in the Park
August 28
Warhol Free Art Workshop – Pop Up Art
Carnegie Museum Inside Out – Outdoor Summer Event Series
Market Square Saturday Night Market
Music in the Park at Southpointe Town Center
Movies in the Park at South Park Amphitheater
Movies in that Park at Grandview Park
Movies in the Park at Riverview Park
August 29
Warhol Free Art Workshop – Pop Up Art
Rock n Rad Car Cruise at Hartwood Acres
Washington Wild Things – Kids Eat Free + Kids Free Admission
McKeesport Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres
August 30
August 31
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