Your Guide To Wrapping Up 2025 in Pittsburgh

🎁 Get That (Super) Last Minute Gift

If you need inspiration, check out curated recommendations in our local gift guide or stop by one of the city’s best gift shops to snag a unique present.

🎄 Bring Fun Facts To Your Festive Gatherings

Do you love Pittsburgh holiday traditions? Take our quiz to test your knowledge, then impress your friends and family with some very merry fun facts.

🥂 Get in the Holiday Spirit at Pop-Up Bars

Find cheer at Pittsburgh’s best festive pop-up bars. There’s over-the-top decor, themed drinks, entertainment, fun photo opportunities, and more. Check the hours of each spot. A bunch are open through the beginning of January.

✨ Tour Some of Pittsburgh’s Best Light Displays

Want to see thousands of twinkling lights? How about the largest Christmas tree in PA? Or would you prefer an immersive walk-through? Find some bright spots during the dark winter days with these joyful Pittsburgh holiday displays.

🍿 Watch the Best Pittsburgh(ish) Holiday Movies

Whether you want to see a Pittsburgh-born actor play a snowman or find cool Pittsburgh cameos, there’s something on this holiday film list for your next cozy night in.

🎇 Make Plans for a Special NYE Dinner

From white tablecloth dining to vibey bar atmospheres, say goodbye to 2025 with one of these food and drink experiences in Pittsburgh.

🥨 Get Good Luck With Pittsburgh New Year’s Pretzels

This sweet dessert-like bread is a German-American novelty and is said to bring good luck. You can get it in a variety of flavors, like apricot, cinnamon, and raspberry, at these local bakeries.

❄️ Explore the Outdoors This Winter

Get recommendations for the best places to go skiing, snowboarding, winter camping and more, plus tips for staying warm and finding affordable winter gear.