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For all of those who thought that there was nothing to do in Pittsburgh, you have officially been proven incorrect. Here is another list of some of the events in happening in Pittsburgh this summer (June- August). We also added some ongoing favorites and staff recommendations for you to check out. Enjoy!

June 2015

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July 2015

Free-

  • Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix– International Car Show at Schenley Park
  • Three Rivers Regatta– Another Pittsburgh tradition to celebrate the fourth of July, and it isn’t a Pittsburgh tradition if there aren’t fireworks.
  • Grab a friend and a fishing pole. Fish for free for 1 day only (even if you don’t have a license)
  • Stephen Foster Music and Heritage Festival– Why should you go? Because who doesn’t want to go to a music festival in a graveyard?  If you’re not sold yet the website states “period costumes are not required, but they are encouraged.” (Not sure if this is free or not. Call first)
  • Polish Hill Arts Festival–The festival includes artists and craft vendors, live music, food, and art and craft activities.

Fee-

  • 21st Annual Pittsburgh Blues Festival 
  • Inked After Dark @ Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History.
  • Not free, but really inexpensive and worth while, the Washington County Fair
  • Anthrocon aka the furries- “world’s largest convention for those fascinated with anthropomorphics, which are humanlike animal characters such as have fascinated mankind since the dawn of human imagination. We are a collection of artists, animators, writers, costumers, puppeteers, and just everyday fans who enjoy cartoon animals and their kin.” (Free to enjoy, but pay to attend) 
  • 160th Big Butler Fair– Food, Animals. Games, Concerts ,and fireworks (worth the drive and the $8 admission price)

August 2015

Ongoing

  • Take a stroll down to the North Shore. Check out the river, PNC Park and Heinz Field.
  • Farmers’ Market season is upon us. Find a market near you!
  • More Pittsburgh classics, Kennywood and Sandcastle.
  • Do you love to bike? Have you always wanted to bike to Washington D.C.? Now you can on the Great Allegheny Passage
  • Trader Jack’s Flea Market– Saturdays and Sundays. Possibly year round
  • Rogers Community Open Air Market ” the Largest open air market in the tri-state area”
  • Rossi’s Popup Market in North Versailles- Fresh fruit, art, and crafts Saturday and Sunday
  • Her Turn- Showcasing work by 12 respected female artists working in the male-dominated world of woodturning, Her Turn provides an eye-opening look into the world of functional and sculptural art created on the lathe.
  • Little Nemo: Dream another Dream @ the ToonSuem- The exhibit displays the original work by dozens of renowned contemporary artists interpreting McCay’s fantastical comic strip masterpiece, which began running in the New York Herald in 1905
  • Old Allegheny County Jail Museum Self Guided Tour– Open almost every Monday all summer (check the schedule)
  • Pittsburgh Banjo Club in the Elks Lodge
  • Track down a food truck
  • Instead of complaining about the new bike lanes, use them. Build your own bike and give back with Free Ride.
  • If you aren’t up for building a bike why not try the new bike share system in Oakland?
  • Another Wes recommendation. Wes is the manager of Student Services @ the iSchool if you didn’t know. The Bayernhof Museum a 19, 000 square foot museum with hidden doors and secret passage ways!