Annual Schedule of Special Events
Throughout the year, the Allegheny County Office of Marketing and Special Events produces high-quality events and cultural programming at county-owned venues, including the nine Allegheny County Parks. Programs and activities are often free, or low-cost, and available to all ages. From acoustics and free summer concerts, seasonal fun with Santa, Peter Cottontail, and Parker the Allegheny County Parks' mascot, to Halloween movies in the parks and more, there are events for every season, for everyone to enjoy.
Find more information about upcoming events, or see the full calendar for special events and activities around Allegheny County. Follow the Allegheny County Parks Facebook page for more updates and announcements.
Winter
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Enjoy the light show spectacular from the comfort of a car at the Holiday Laser Shows in North Park. The 40-minute displays are set to a variety of holiday music. |
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Enjoy the music of the season with performances from talented middle and high school students from across the county. Performances are held at the Allegheny County Courthouse, and are also livestreamed so everyone can tune in. |
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Mingle with Kringle and enjoy free cookies and holiday crafts. |
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Lace up those skates and coast around the ice rinks with Santa. |
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Put engineering skills to the test and try to fabricate the most slope-worthy cardboard box "snow tube", and compete in the Mini-Junior Olympics for skiing and snowboarding. |
Spring
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Help Peter Cottontail search for treat-filled eggs in the Allegheny County Parks, so grab those Easter baskets and hop to it! |
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Enjoy free, family-friendly movies in a classic drive-in setting in the county parks. |
Summer
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Allegheny County hosts free summer concerts at Hartwood Acres and South Park amphitheaters every year, with performances by national artists and local musicians. |
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Unplug and enjoy acoustic performances from talented local artists in the scenic Allegheny County Parks. |
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Enjoy free, family-friendly movies in the county parks throughout the summer. |
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Spend summer days exploring the rare and vintage vehicles from the region. |
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Dogs can run free, explore, socialize, and take home a few new toys and treats from local vendors. |
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Enjoy the smooth rhythm of summer set at the serene and beautiful Cascades in South Park. |
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Grab lunch downtown at the Food Truck Friday events, at the historic Allegheny County Courthouse. |
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Cheers to the summer! Sample wines and spirits from local vendors, on the picturesque Hartwood Acres Mansion lawn. |
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Dogs and owners alike can finish the summer season with a splash and a shake at Pooches in the Pool. |