Do you have spend a day in downtown Pittsburgh on your winter bucket list? If so we have all of the details and important information you need to make your day a memory your family will never forget!
Visit Santa |
Get a Keepsake Photo πΈ
After one-on-one time with Santa, you’ll receive a printed photo of the visit to treasure for a $10 suggested donation to the Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. It’s a great way to create memories and help support our neighbors in need this season!
π Heinz Hall Courtyard
REGULAR SEASON HOURS
NOV. 18 - DEC. 23, 2022
Wednesday - Friday: Noon - 3 p.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.
Saturday: Noon - 8 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 6 p.m.
GRAND OPENING DAY HOURS
Friday, Nov. 18: Noon - 3 p.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.
LIGHT UP NIGHT HOURS
Saturday, Nov. 19: Noon - 4 p.m.
BLACK FRIDAY HOURS
Friday, Nov. 25: Noon - 8 p.m.
Visit with either a Black or white Santa!
Once again, families have the wonderful option for their young ones to visit with either a Black or White Santa. Just let Santa’s helpers know which you prefer.
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Holiday KidsPlay & Selfie Garden |
Get creative at KidsPlay
Find a variety of family-friendly, hands-on activities in partnership with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Fred Rogers Productions!
- Decorate a Mister Rogers sweater ornament and write what you’re thankful for to hang on the “Thank You Tree.” You’ll also find activities for favorite characters from Fred Rogers Productions.
- Hands-on craft stations – Show your dill-light by decorating a holiday pickle ornament to take home.
- Sunday Story Time with Fred Rogers Productions in partnership with WQED – Sundays at Noon and 1 pm. Let the little ones listen to local librarians in an interactive reading of favorite books featuring friends from Fred Rogers Productions.
πSixth St. and Liberty Ave. (Across from Santa’s House)
NOV. 20 - DEC. 18, 2022
Open weekends & Black Friday,
Saturdays & Black Friday:
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sundays:
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Holiday Selfie Garden Presented by Fred Rogers Productions
The beautiful outdoor Heinz Hall Courtyard is delightfully transformed into a child’s television dreamland. Welcome to the Holiday Selfie Garden!
You'll find colorful backdrops and life-sized standees of popular characters from Fred Rogers Productions' beloved children's shows airing on PBS KIDS, like Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Donkey Hodie, Alma's Way, and Odd Squad.
At this special outdoor venue, families, kids, and kids-at-heart can safely capture fun photos, perfectly posed holiday memories, or wildly whimsical selfies. Popular scenes and favorite characters seen on WQED will be waiting for you and your family.
At night, take a stroll through the Holiday KidsPlay Selfie Garden courtyard that’s been illuminated with twinkling lights and magical rainbows of reflection to capture the holiday spirit with the whole family. (DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD © 2012 The Fred Rogers Company. All rights reserved. DONKEY HODIE © 2021, The Fred Rogers Company. All rights reserved.)
πHeinz Hall Courtyard
NOV. 18 - DEC. 23, 2022
Wednesday - Friday: Noon - 3 p.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.
Saturday: Noon - 8 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 6 p.m.
GRAND OPENING DAY HOURS
Friday, Nov. 18: Noon - 3 p.m. & 4 - 7 p.m.
LIGHT UP NIGHT HOURS
Saturday, Nov. 19: Noon - 4 p.m.
BLACK FRIDAY HOURS
Friday, Nov. 25: Noon - 8 p.m.
The Black Market: Holiday Edition |
The Black Market: Holiday Edition is back!
This pop-up market supports and showcases Black-owned businesses from around the region and is a buzzing destination Downtown during the holiday season.
π 623 Smithfield Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
December 3 - 4
December 10 - 11
Open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. each day, free admission
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Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ |
Shop from more vendors than ever before as you stroll through an illuminated Market Square at the tenth annual Peoples Gas Holiday Market™, weaving through wooden chalets brimming with high-quality gifts and holiday experiences uniquely filled with international flair and local charm.
2022 Full-time Vendors | Visiting Vendors | Entertainment
π Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh
November 18 - December 24, 2022
MON – THURS: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
FRI & SAT: 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
SUN: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.ο»Ώ
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Getting to Downtown & Around |
Bus, Bike, & Light Rail
Getting to Downtown Pittsburgh is easy via public transit. Plan your trip using the Port Authority’s Trip Planner, or utilize Healthy Ride Bike Share and the bike lane network to bike into town.
Don’t forget: once you’re Downtown, the Light Rail free fare zone can get you from Downtown to the North Shore quickly and for free.
Planning on driving?
If you are driving, park towards the edges of Downtown to make arriving and exiting easier on your group without getting stuck in traffic. Check ParkPGH.org for real-time parking garage availability, and rest assured that Downtown is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in the city.
Recommended parking locations include the Grant Street Transportation Center and the Market Square Garage, as well as options on the North Shore which include free light rail rides into Downtown.
Light Up Night® 2022 Road Closures
Friday 11/18 6 PM – Sunday 11/20 3 AM:
- Stanwix Street northbound from Liberty Avenue to Fort Duquesne Blvd only.
- Penn Avenue Extension from Stanwix Street to Gateway T-Station Triangle Park.
- Penn Avenue from 6th Street to Stanwix Street (allowing garage traffic).
- Fort Duquesne Blvd westbound from Stanwix Street to 7th Street.
- Cecil Place between Fort Duquesne Blvd & Penn Avenue (partial closure).
Friday 11/18 3 PM – 11 PM and Saturday 11/19 4 PM to Midnight:
- Fourth Avenue from Stanwix Street to Wood Street.
Saturday 11/19 7 AM - Sunday 11/20 3 AM:
- Fort Duquesne Boulevard eastbound from Stanwix Street to 6th Street (allowing garage traffic & dock access).
- Stanwix Street southbound from Liberty Avenue to Fort Duquesne Boulevard.
Saturday 11/19 4 PM - 9:30 PM:
- Market Square.
- Forbes Avenue between Stanwix Street & Market Square.
- Graeme Street between Fifth Avenue & Market Square.
- Market Street between Fifth Avenue & Market Square.
- Commonwealth Place past Wyndham Hotel valet to Stanwix. Street (garage traffic only, exit only after 4 PM).
- Fort Duquesne & 6th Street garage – exit only.
Saturday 11/19 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM:
- Fort Duquesne Boulevard eastbound from 6th Street to 7th Street - this may close as early as 3 PM crowd dependent.
Saturday 11/19 8 PM - 9:30 PM:
- 6th Street from Liberty Avenue to Fort Duquesne Boulevard
- Penn Ave from EQT Garage entrance to 7th Street
- Barkers Place from Penn Avenue to Fort Duquesne Boulevard
- Scott Place from Penn Avenue to Fort Duquesne Boulevard
- McCrea Way from 6th Street to Barkers Place
