The Fall Flower Show, Alice’s Adventures in Autumn, runs Oct. 10–Nov. 1, 2026 at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, One Schenley Park, Oakland. Chrysanthemum displays staged around Alice in Wonderland, with Garden Railroad: Fairies and Gnomes open alongside it. Reserving tickets in advance saves time on arrival. Source: phipps.conservatory.org. Read the full guide →

Phantom Fall Fest runs select days through Nov. 1 at Kennywood, 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin. Remaining dates: Oct. 16 (6–11 PM), Oct. 17 (12–11 PM), Oct. 18 (12–10 PM), Oct. 23 (6–11 PM), Oct. 24 (12–11 PM), Oct. 25 (12–10 PM), Oct. 30 (6–11 PM), Oct. 31 (12–11 PM) and Nov. 1 (12–10 PM). 30+ rides, seven haunts, four scare zones, trick-or-treat and a fall menu; tickets from $37.49 in advance. Source: kennywood.com. Read the full guide →

The 45th annual Three Rivers Film Festival screens across multiple Pittsburgh venues over ten days. Book your stay near the action →

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Kennywood Holiday Lights runs select days Nov. 13 through Dec. 31, 2026 at Kennywood, 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin. Hours are generally 5–9 PM on Fridays and 3–9 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, with daily operation Dec. 18–23 and Dec. 26–31. Check dates at kennywood.com. Read the full guide →

Pittsburgh’s holiday kickoff lights up the Cultural District. (2026 date to be confirmed.) Book your stay near the action →

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Ring in 2027 at Highmark First Night, Pittsburgh’s family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration in the Cultural District. Book your stay near the action →

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Carnegie Mellon’s Spring Carnival and reunion weekend: buggy races through Schenley Park, student-built booths on the Midway, and alumni classes converging on Oakland. Hotels near campus fill months out. Read the full guide → or book your stay near the action →