City of Pittsburgh

09/01/2026

We’re wrapping up another fantastic summer of programming in our CitiParks! From Highland to Grandview and many parks in between, we’ve welcomed so many Pittsburghers to CitiParks Events programming this summer.

Thanks to everyone who participated, and keep an eye out for our fall and winter programming!

09/01/2026

Labor Day is around the corner!

Learn about City office closures, CitiParks pool schedules, event road closures, and more for the holiday weekend.

09/01/2026

Our summer concert series may be over, but there's still more music to come in September!

Check out our Community Pop-Up Concert with Billy Price & Joe Grushecky on Sunday, September 13, where the local legends will present "Forever Young: A Tribute to the Songs of Bob Dylan". The show starts at 7 PM in Allegheny Commons West.

This event is made possible with support from Pittsburgh Brewing Co.

09/01/2026

Remembering Mayor Robert E. O’Connor Jr. 20 years after his passing.

The late Mayor O’Connor served as the 58th Mayor of Pittsburgh in 2006.

08/31/2026

Views from Central Lawrenceville.

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

Seven recreation centers will open early Tuesday, September 1 through Thursday, September 3 to support students participating in synchronous remote learning.

⏰ Doors open at 8:00 AM
💻 Bring your device and/or schoolwork packets
🍎 Snacks will be provided
🏀 Regular afternoon programming will continue as scheduled

Arlington, Ormsby & Warrington Rec Centers will maintain their regular operating hours and programming.

Families must drop off students in person to complete required emergency contact information and drop-off/pick-up instructions.

08/31/2026

Starting tomorrow, the Clean Pittsburgh Commission and DPW Bureau of Environmental Services are offering $10 vouchers for in-person drop-offs for electronics and hazardous waste from September 1 through October 1.

Vouchers are available for City of Pittsburgh residents who pre-register for a drop-off appointment while supplies last.

✅Register on NobleEnviro.com/Pittsburgh
✅Sign up for a weekly Tuesday or Thursday drop-off OR the Saturday, September 12 community collection event at the Brookline Recreation Center
✅Vouchers will be applied as a credit to your order when you check out in-person and are issued on a first-come, first-served basis

Register now: https://nobleenviro.com/pittsburgh/

08/31/2026

With temperatures expected to be in the 90s, it's a pretty good week to talk about climate action!

If you’re 15–24, join us this Wednesday for the City's Youth Climate Action Fund Design Session. Come cool off, grab some snacks and help brainstorm climate projects that young Pittsburghers care about that can make a real difference. Project proposals can receive $1,000-5,000!

Wednesday, September 2 at 5:30 PM
412 Boulevard of the Allies

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/pMu6XKu7gG

08/27/2026

📚🎉 25 years of stories, creativity & fun! 🎉📚

Join CitiParks on September 12 at Blue Slide Park as we celebrate 25 years of bringing stories to life!

There’s something for everyone, including children’s books, interactive story sets, art, music, games and MORE! 🎨🎶📖

Bring the family and get ready for a day full of imagination, fun and unforgettable stories!