With festive decor, activities, and shows, Downtown has always been a magical place to be during the holidays. Warm up with cozy bites and bevs, get last minute gifts from local shops, and experience the creativity of local artists.
1 Thing to Know
Singing “It’s Christmas time in the city” has a new ring to it after finding out that “Silver Bells” was written by a Pittsburgher, Jay Livingston.
Eat & Drink
Downtown has so much delicious fare to offer, but here are a few suggestions:
- 🍜 Grab a cocktail and warming bowl of ramen from Yuzu Kitchenon Wood Street
- 🍸 Transport yourself to a rustic mountain lodge at Apres Skiinside of Butcher and the Rye
- ☕ Stop in Adda Coffee & Tea, Nicholas Coffee & Tea, or YINZ Coffee for a cup of something cozy
Shop
- 🎁 Find locally-made gifts like apparel, accessories, and home decor from love, Pittsburgh or PG&H, and don’t forget that Friday is your last day to stop at the Holiday Market in Market Square.
- ✨ Get unique vintage-style Pittsburgh gear from Steel City Clothing
- 📚 Expand your reading and music collection at Amazing Books & Records
Camerin "Camo" Nesbit's art piece dedicated to his mother at BLACK ON BLACK LOVE. (Morgan Moody / City Cast Pittsburgh)
Go, See, Do
- ⛸️ Skate around the tree at the ice rink at PPG Place
- 🎄 Check out the 20th Annual Pittsburgh Gingerbread Display and Competition inside of the City-County Building through Jan. 6
- 🎭 See a theater or comedy performance
- 🎨 Pop into BOOM Concepts’ BLACK ON BLACK LOVE art exhibition at 820 Liberty Avenue and the #NotWhite Collective next door at SPACE Gallery featuring a collection from 13 women who use their art to connect and make their stories visible
- 🌃 Make plans for First Night in the Cultural District with this roundup from NEXTPittsburgh — it has a handy list of where to find public restrooms
