11 Things to Do

11 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend (5/24-5/26)

PITTSBURGH — Looking for something to do this weekend in western Pennsylvania? We've got 11 ideas for you right here!

Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival

Friday through Sunday, various times – Meadows Racetrack & Casino

The annual Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival is taking over the Meadows Casino this weekend. At last check, nearly 50 food trucks were signed up for the event. Fireworks, wiener dog races, live entertainment are all part of the fun! The event is free and will run all weekend long.

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Dear Evan Hansen

Friday through Sunday, various times – Heinz Hall

The award-winning musical "Dear Evan Hansen" is considered a profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. The musical won six Tony's for its run on Broadway, including best musical, best actor and featured actress. It also won a Grammy for best musical-theater album. The show is sold out through the box office, but at last check, StubHub had reasonably priced tickets for sale.

Pirates vs. Dodgers

Friday through Sunday, various times - PNC Park

It'll be a fireworks Friday night when the Dodgers get to town. The Buccos will be facing tough competition from the No. 1 team in the N-West. Last time they met up, the Dodgers swept the series. Saturday night's game comes with a complimentary camo cap. Then, bring your kids for free ice cream on Sunday.

Washington Wild Things

Friday through Sunday, various times - Wild Things Park, Washington

The Washington Wild Things are back at home again this weekend after their home opener last weekend. This time, they're taking on the Gateway Grizzlies out of Illinois. Friday night is Domestic Violence Awareness night. There will also be fireworks. Souvenir Saturday features a Memorial Day T-shirt for the first thousand fans. And on Sunday, kids eat free and the first 500 kids get a free baseball.

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Haunted Pittsburgh Ghost Tour

Friday through Sunday, 7 p.m.

This creepy tour will take you on a spine-tingling journey through one of America's most haunted cities. The tour starts at the City-County building and runs about an hour and twenty minutes. If you want to learn about Western Pennsylvania's creepy history and hear ghost stories that will make your skin break out in goosebumps, this tour is for you. Click here for ticket information.

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Water Lantern Festival

Saturday, 5:30 p.m. - Allegheny Commons Park West

The festival is filled with fun, happiness and an opportunity to create great memories you'll always cherish. You can enjoy food from food trucks, live music and other fun activities. Then later in the evening, you will be able to design your floating lantern. The lantern launch is from 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the event.

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Hozier

Sunday 8 p.m. - Benedum Center

Grab a friend and take them to church! Well, actually, take them to the Benedum Center to catch Hozier. The Irish singer and songwriter will be in town to promote his new album "Wasteland, Baby." He's topped the charts in 12 countries and puts on a great live performance. The show is sold out at the box office, so check Stubhub or another third-party vendor if you want to go.

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Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Saturday 7 p.m. - Highmark Stadium

The Riverhounds are back in town and taking on Charlotte Independence at Highmark Stadium. The matchup is sure to be a good one.

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Pittsburgh Ballet Theater

Friday and Saturday, various times - Byham Theater

It's a day of moving ballet performances at the Byham Theater this weekend. The Pittsburgh Ballet Theater is putting on the school spring performance. It feature classical and contemporary works with over 200 of the school's students and preprofessional divisions.

Westmoreland County Air Show

Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - Arnold Palmer Regional Airport

The only thing better than the pool on Memorial Day weekend? How about an air show in Westmoreland County. Everything from older planes to modern-day aircraft will be there. Pilots from all over will be showing off their incredible skills, including the Royal Canadian Air Force snowbirds.

Seven Springs Memorial Day Weekend

All Weekend - Seven Springs Mountain Resort

Need to get away for the long weekend? Seven Springs has activities all weekend including a country music legends tribute concert and a fireworks show! This is a weekend for all ages too, with the Kids Mud on the Mountain race Saturday.

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Saturday:

  • 5 a.m. - 7 a.m.
  • 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  • 11 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Sunday:

  • 5 a.m. – 9 a.m.
  • 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • 11 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.