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Whether it’s their heritage, the arts, or a holiday, Pittsburghers always have something to celebrate. The following is a list of upcoming festivals and/or events. For more information or additional events, call the Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-366-0093 for updates, or visit the website at www.visitpittsburgh.com.
For more information for Laurel Highlands, call Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau at 800-925-7669 or check out www.laurelhighlands.org.
Other bureaus in the region that may be helpful also include Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau at 866-856-8444, www.visitbutlercounty.com; Beaver County Tourism at 800-342-8192, www.co.beaver.pa.us; and Monroeville Convention Visitors Bureau at 800-527-8941, www.visitmonroeville.com.
The event dates are subject to change. The phone numbers may be used to verify dates.
JANUARY 2006
PENGUIN PREMIERE SHOW
National Aviary, North Side
ongoing
412-323-7235
Meet one of the Aviary’s four African Penguins! Daily at 1 p.m. Free with general admission. www.aviary.org
SPORTSWORKS
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
Permanent Exhibition
412-237-3400
36,000 square feet of scientific fun completely dedicated to sports! Come and find out for yourself how your family and friends can discover the science in sports, push their bodies to the limit, and embark on wild virtual journeys. www.carnegiesciencecenter.org
HARMONY MUSEUM
Harmony, Butler County
daily
724-452-7341
Exhibits on Native Americans, George Washington’s 1753 mission that precipitated French & Indian War, Harmony’s 1804 founding by German Separatists organized as the communal Harmony Society, 1815 Mennonite resettlement, fine 19th century Charles Flowers longrifles, and more. Guided tours 1-4 p.m. daily except Mondays.
RAPTOR ENCOUNTER
National Aviary, North Side
ongoing
412-232-7235
Meet one of the Aviary’s exciting raptors or owls, from the favorite Snowy Owl to a regal red-tailed hawk. Daily at 10:30 a.m. Free with general admission.
STARS OF THE PHARAOH
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
Henry Buhl Jr. Planetarium
Ongoing
412-237-3400
Journey back in time to explore the skies over Egypt and see how the stars guided the ancient Egyptians in the construction and alignment of the tombs and temples of their leaders.
MYSTERY OF THE NILE
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
Rangos Omnimax Theater
ongoing
412-237-3400
Mystery of the Nile is the story of the first expedition to navigate the entire Blue Nile and Nile river from its source in the heart of Ethiopia to the Egyptian coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
MIFFY AND FRIENDS
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side
through January 1, 2006
412-322-5058
Beloved characters of the popular children’s book series comes to the Children’s Museum. Highlights of the exhibit include: a child-size Miffy house and garden, a puppet theater, craft and reading tables, a computer kiosk, a Miffy reading center, and an animal friends center.
DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH, A HOLIDAY TRADITION
Downtown
through January 7, 2006
412-566-4190
Downtown holiday shopping and celebrations launched with Light-Up Night on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Entertainment by area attractions, performances, ice sculptures, and shopping. www.downtownpittsburgh.com
WINTER FLOWER SHOW
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland
through Early January 2006
412-622-6914
Phipps welcomes winter with an indoor flower display at the Schenley Park conservatory. Call for more information on this popular winter display. www.phippsconservatory.org
THE MYSTERIOUS BOG PEOPLE
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Oakland
through January 23
412-622-3131
The exhibit, featuring seven bog mummies, explores 10,000 years of rituals and sacrifice in northwestern Europe. www.carnegiemnh.org/cmnh/
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
through October 26
412-237-3400
Harry is mysteriously selected to complete in the prestigious Triwizard Tournament.
GARDEN RAILROAD
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland
through January 2006
412-622-6914
Dinosaurs discovered in Hidden Valley! Venture with our G-scale trains through the 1890s when dinosaur bones were discovered. See an archaeological dig and peer into a mysterious and misty valley of living dinosaurs.
PITTSBURGH RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SHOW
David Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown
January 7-15
412-565-6000
Annual display of the latest in recreational vehicles. www.pghrvshow.com
FIRE AND ICE FESTIVAL
Somerset
January 13-15
717-234-3055
This winter festival features dozens of life-size, handcarved frozen masterpieces, which international ice carvers create throughout the weekend. Fire jugglers perform with additional entertainment for the whole family. www.somersetinc.org
AVIARY & ARBORETUM HIKES
National Aviary, North Side
January 21
412-255-0564
These lovely little hikes combine fresh air amidst towering trees with exotic climate of the National Aviary. Call for more information.
INDOOR OUTDOOR HOME SHOW
Pittsburgh ExpoMart, Monroeville
January 26-29
412-856-8100
The Pittsburgh Indoor Outdoor Home Show is the place to see all the latest, greatest ideas, trends, products, and techniques in home improvement.
AGE OF AQUARIUS FESTIVAL
AABC Arts Center, Butler County
January 27-February 3
724-283-6922
A spectacular display of 60s genre art is the focal point of the event with two art juries. Live entertainment every night with lron Butterfly bringing the festival to a rocking conclusion. Call for details.
PITTSBURGH BOAT SHOW
David Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown
January 27-29, February 3-5
412-565-6000
Annual display of boats and the latest in watercraft.
www.pittsburghboatshow.com
120th ANNIVERSARY OF GROUNDHOG DAY
Punxsutawney
February 1-4
717-234-3055
Every February 2nd, visitors gather in Punxsutawney for a weather forecast from internationally recognized weather expert, Punxsutawney Phil.
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
David Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown
February 11-19
412-565-6000
A Pittsburgh tradition featuring automobiles from local dealerships as well as manufacturers’ prototypes of future models. www.pittsburghauto.org
INTERNATIONAL CHAINSAW CARVERS RENDEZVOUS
Ridgway
February 18-25
717-234-3055
Each year hundreds of chainsaw carvers from across the country and the world gather in Ridgway to share their art and skill with the public. www.chainsawrendezvous.org
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