If you’re like us, you might be asking yourself, “Where did June go?!”
The kids have probably settled into their new routines and it’s officially our first FULL month of summer.
Don’t miss a thing this month… check out our list of the Top 10 Things to do in Pittsburgh in July. We’re marking up the calendar, making plans and you’re invited!
Celebrate America EQT Flashes of Freedom Fireworks – Point State Park
Monday, July 4
Festivities begin at Noon and continue into the night with fireworks at 10pm. Don’t miss the Kidszone activities, food, Fort Pitt Museum activities and more throughout the day to celebrate the fourth! [more info]
Family Fun Night at the Cabana Bar – Wexford
Every Tuesday
Escape (with the kids) to this outdoor tropical oasis located in Northern Pittsburgh! Kids’ entertainment includes contests, live music, magician, balloon animals and SAND! so much SAND! Visit 6-9pm any Tuesday throughout the summer. [more info]
Pittsburgh Bicentennial Celebration – Downtown
Saturday, July 9
Pittsburgh marks its official incorporation as a city! Celebrate everything that makes it an extraordinary place to live, work, visit, and play with a parade, a showcase in Market Square, a concert and fireworks. [more info]
Soergel Orchard Firefly Festival – Wexford
Saturday, July 9
What’s summer without fireflies?! Soergel’s family festival is all the favorite backyard glowing bugs, the Firefly! Enjoy games, food, desserts, crafts, tractor rides, a bounce house, kettle corn, cotton candy, pig races, mine for gems in our sluice, try a hand at our shooting gallery, and then make s’mores by the bonfire. Admission is free, activities priced separately.
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Kids Day at SouthSide Works Exposed – SouthSide Works
Sunday, July 10
Discover local artists, musicians, food activities and more. Kids’ Day at SouthSide Works features live animals, a magic show, kids zumba and Kelsey Friday and the Rest of the Week Band! Come hungry… food trucks galore! [more info]
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix – Shadyside
July 8 – 17
Beautiful, fast, vintage cars that everyone can appreciate! There’s fun happening throughout the city all week long as the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix comes to town. It’s the largest Vintage Race event in the country! You won’t want to miss the car show and race days on Friday, July 16th and Saturday 17th. [more info]
Western PA Balloon Quest – Scotland Meadows Park
July 14 – 17
Festivities start with a “Balloon Glow” scheduled on Thursday night @ 9:00 pm. See balloon launches between 6-7am and 6-7pm scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday morning and evening, Sunday morning. Stay for carnival rides, entertainment, demonstrations, vendors and fireworks on Sunday night! [more info]
Picklesburgh – Downtown
July 15 – 16
Food, crafts, vendors and all things pickled! Picklesburgh 2016 will be held on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16 on the Rachel Carson Bridge from 12:00 – 10:00 p.m. [more info]
Giant Pillow Fight at Schenley Park – Schenley Park
Sunday, July 24
Free, wonderful fun with a few hundred friends! The Pittsburgh Cacaphony Societies present their 10th Pillow Fight at Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park starting at 8:20pm. Stay for the movie afterwards – Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water starting at 9pm. [more info]
OpenStreetsPGH – Downtown
Sunday, July 31
Walk, run, bike and skate through the streets of Pittsburgh! The streets of Pittsburgh will be closed to vehicular traffic for three-and-a-half miles from Downtown to the Strip District to Lawrenceville from 9am – 1pm on Sunday, July 31! [more info]