Free Events & Activities in Pittsburgh

Free things to do in Pittsburgh — festivals, library events, park activities, and community happenings. No cost, all fun.

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Family Night: Geology Class with the Traveling Scientist

Starts in 3 hrs · Mon, Apr 6, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Whitehall Public Library

Join Miss Nicci from NiCoAl, The Traveling Scientist, for a hands-on geology adventure! Students will explore the geologic time scale, discover rock collections, and watch an exciting drilling demonstration. Each participant will receive a free mineral kit, experiment with kinetic sand drilling,..

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(TRUE CRIME AND MYSTERY WEEK) True Murder Mysteries of Southwestern PA

Starts in 3 hrs · Mon, Apr 6, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Penn Hills Library

Join true crime author A. Parker Burroughs for stories of long-forgotten mysteries, scandal, and murder in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Registration is required.

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Mount Washington Library

Mount Washington Library

Mount Washington Library is a public branch library in Pittsburgh, PA. Open 2,287 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 7,474 square feet.

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City Of Pittsburgh Carrick Farmers Market

City Of Pittsburgh Carrick Farmers Market

City Of Pittsburgh Carrick Farmers Market is a farmers market in Pittsburgh, PA. Products: Organic (USDA Certified). Accepts: WIC; Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program; SNAP; Accept EBT at a central location.

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Doggie Storytime (2026)

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 7, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Dormont Public Library

Doggie Storytime is a special storytime for kids in kindergarten to 3rd Grade where kids can practice reading to dogs! One or more therapy dogs and their handlers will be on hand to listen. (And maybe the kids can pet the dog a little too.)

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Mount Lebanon Public Library

Mount Lebanon Public Library

Mount Lebanon Public Library is a public central library in Pittsburgh, PA. Open 3,451 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 27,120 square feet.

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Bloomfield Saturday Market

Bloomfield Saturday Market

Bloomfield Saturday Market is a farmers market in Pittsburgh, PA. On the West Penn parking lot, one block from West Penn Hospital Products: Organic (USDA Certified). Accepts: WIC Farmers Market; WIC; Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program; SNAP; Accept EBT at a central location.

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Board Game Night: Conquest Princess

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 10, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Northland Public Library

Come learn how to play Conquest Princess with Mark Eberhardt, Creative Director and illustrator for Fight in a Box games. In this co-op game, you play as time agents building a bag of destiny to defeat galactic tyranny. Mark will also bring other Fight in a Box games for you to try! Registration is.

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Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh

Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh

Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh is a public central library in Pittsburgh, PA. Open 2,897 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 148,845 square feet.

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Comm Library Of Castle Shannon

Comm Library Of Castle Shannon

Comm Library Of Castle Shannon is a public central library in Castle Shannon, PA. Open 2,291 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 9,215 square feet.

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Board Game Night: Forbidden series

Fri, May 8, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Northland Public Library

Upper Level Come learn how to play Forbidden Desert, Island, Jungle, or Sky. These cooperative games pit your team against the environment as you work together to escape! Registration is required for this program and begins on April 1. You may register online, in person at the Ask a Librarian...

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Author Talk with Michael Thornhill

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 8, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Whitehall Public Library

ABOUT THE EVENTAuthor Talk with Michael Thornhill on April 8th from 6:00-7:00 PM. Book: The First, The Few and The Only by Michael Thornhill BOOK DESCRIPTIONWith layered examples, cultural breadcrumbs, and real-world links that refuse to let folks look away, Michael Thornhill says the quiet part..

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Weekday Storytime (Afternoon, Winter/Spring 2026)

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Dormont Public Library

Enjoy a story and a craft with the library staff. Weekday Storytime is intended for children from birth to 2nd Grade. Monday and Thursday in the same week have the same story and craft, so choose whichever time works best for you. Jan. 12 & 15: MittensJan. 19 & 22: Polar BearsJan. 26 & 29:...

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N Versailles Public Library

N Versailles Public Library

N Versailles Public Library is a public central library in North Versailles, PA. Open 1,524 hours per year across 35 weeks. The facility is 1,400 square feet.

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C C Mellor Memorial Library

C C Mellor Memorial Library

C C Mellor Memorial Library is a public central library in Pittsburgh, PA. Open 2,744 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 8,100 square feet.