YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is proud to host a variety of engaging events throughout the year, catering to individuals and families of all ages and interests. Whether you're looking for opportunities to stay active, connect with your community, or simply have fun, our events provide memorable experiences for everyone.

HEALTHY KIDS DAY 2024 - May 18th

Healthy Kids Day® is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. YMCAs across the country host free community events aimed to inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active throughout the summer months. All

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FAMILY TAILGATES AT THE PIRATES GAMES - MAY 26TH, JUNE 9TH, JULY 7TH, JULY 21ST, AUGUST 4TH, AUGUST 18TH, AUGUST 25TH

We are excited to be back this year at the Pittsburgh Pirates Tailgates on Family Fun Sundays! There are 8 opportunities throughout the summer to have fun and interact with the exciting programming of the Y.

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2024 MAY OPEN STREETS - TBD

OpenStreetsPGH temporarily closes roads to car traffic, and invites Pittsburghers to reimagine our streets as places for people. Walk, run, bike, skate, roll, dance, and enjoy the road at your own pace.

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2024 PRIDE FEST - JUNE 1ST

Welcome to Pittsburgh Pride. In the Steel City, we have an exceptionally vibrant LGBTQ+ community, grounded in support and inclusivity for the most marginalized among us. Our Pride’s leadership is unique in that it reflects the diversity of our own.

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THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL- May 31-June 1 and June 7-8

The ten-day celebration of the arts runs 12-9 pm daily. Some attractions are open on an ongoing basis while others have specific hours of operation.

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2024 JUNE OPEN STREETS - TBD

Jump into a free fitness class at our wellness hub, learn how to bike at our kids hub, grab food from local vendors, and enjoy fun activities hosted by local organizations.

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NORTHSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL - JULY TBD

The Northside Music Festival consists of a curated lineup with a wide variety of musical genres. In addition to music, the festival has numerous art vendors, food, and free, family-friendly activities. Join us for a fun art and music activity to take.

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2024 JULY OPEN STREETS - TBD

This event series is organized by Bike Pittsburgh, a non-profit organization who works on behalf of the Pittsburgh community to transform our streets and communities into vibrant, healthy places by making them safe and accessible for everyone to bike and

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2024 PITTSBURGH VEGFEST - AUGUST TBD

Pittsburgh VegFest is an outdoor ‘go-to’ summer festival located in the heart of the city bringing together the best veg food in Pittsburgh, music, shopping, speakers, food, yoga demos, and family friendly entertainment for Pittsburghers of all ages.

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TURKEY TROT - NOVEMBER 28th, 2024

This Thanksgiving Day, lace up your sneakers and be a part of something truly special! The YMCA Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan returns for its 33rd year, and it's not just a race; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

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GIVING TUESDAY - DECEMBER 3rd, 2024

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires

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