This weekend in Allegheny County, PA

An ACC clash arrives at Acrisure Stadium as the North Carolina Tar Heels take on the Pittsburgh Panthers in Pittsburgh. This late-season meeting between conference opponents could influence the ACC standings, offering a high-stakes matchup on the gridiron.

An NGHL showcase in Pittsburgh, PA brings together teams from across the United States for a multi-day event. Competition is organized into 14U, 16U, and 19U divisions, creating opportunities for spirited play across multiple age groups.

Gear up for the University of Pittsburgh versus the University of North Carolina with the Pittsburgh Gold Zone Tailgate, a dedicated pregame gathering featuring all-inclusive food and drinks, live music, and other entertainment. Built around Pitt home football traditions, it amplifies the game-day atmosphere before a brief walk to Acrisure Stadium. Expect a convenient, festive start to the day with everything bundled so fans can focus on football.

Visitors can find fresh foods, locally made items, and more at the Swissvale Farmers Market in Pittsburgh, PA. This seasonal market provides a place to browse local offerings and bring home items from the area.

This walk-in food distribution invites participants to select from a variety of loose grocery items. Offerings include produce, shelf-stable foods, and frozen proteins in family-sized portions, with vegetarian options available. Attendees move through a line of items and choose what best fits their household. Held at Faison K-5.

Unstrung Heroes performs live to open the Harrison Harvest Festival with an acoustic set that fits the fall season. The music sets a relaxed tone for the festivities at Saint Joseph High School and offers an easygoing start to the celebration.

An open Overeaters Anonymous meeting takes place at St Paul of the Cross Parish - St Anne Church, with the group gathering in the DePalma Room. The meeting area and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Anyone interested in the OA program, including students, supporters, and healthcare professionals, may attend. Visitors are asked to protect the anonymity of participants, and guidelines for observers are available to help guests attend respectfully.

Experience an outdoor market at the Strip District Terminal featuring an ever changing mix of local vendors with handmade goods, homemade treats, and more. Enjoy live music from a Pittsburgh DJ as you explore the stalls, then extend your visit by checking out the distinctive dining, retail, and entertainment options throughout The Terminal. For vendors and performers, applications for the 2026 season are closed, and communication should be directed only to The Terminal through official channels.

Code & Coffee brings an inclusive community of coders together at Prototype PGH in Oakland for a relaxed, informal co-working session. This monthly meetup is a space to build skills, connect with others, and get help on projects or tricky problems. Participants typically bring a laptop, in-progress work, and questions to explore alongside peers. All experience levels and programming languages are welcome, and newcomers can count on friendly guidance when needed. The focus is on collaboration, constructive feedback, and ongoing support. To support gender equity, attendees are encouraged to share their pronouns when introducing themselves, reinforcing a culture of inclusiveness, diversity, and kindness.

Pittsburgh's Rivers of Fire hot sauce festival brings a bigger, spicier celebration of heat and flavor. Highlights include the International League of Fire hot pepper eating contest and a Fire & Ice Challenge that pairs locally grown hot peppers with ice baths provided by Nirvana, also known as TubClub. Entertainment features a fire and aerial show by Iron City Circus Arts and Pittsburgh Hot Talk, a Hot Ones-like series of podcast interviews. Sample a Hot Ones-like lineup of sauces on wings from a food truck, with every sauce coming from vendors at the event. Take on a scavenger hunt, browse 20-plus hot sauce and spicy food vendors, and enjoy food trucks, ice cream, and refreshments. Sip Velum beer or N/A drinks and enjoy full access to pinball machines. The event is family and dog friendly.

Conflict spreads across the Mortal Realms as the tainted Blighted Wilds push outward. This community-led Path to Glory campaign for Age of Sigmar focuses on building and leading an army throughout the campaign. To participate, bring at least 1000 points for a single army, your army’s Battletome, and the Blighted Wilds campaign book. New players do not need prior experience, since staff and friendly community members are available to help you command with confidence. The Blighted Wilds book is crucial, offering rules to create new heroes, muster unique Regiments of Renown that carve a path across the battlefield, and place blasphemous scenery that strengthens your forces. Gather what you need and step onto the Path to Glory.

Celebrate the Dormont Street and Music Festival, a free, all-ages community gathering that takes place rain or shine. Enjoy continuous live performances on three stages featuring 18 bands, along with a wide range of food, arts and crafts, and activities for everyone. Browse more than 60 vendor booths and discover local businesses and artisans in a lively neighborhood setting. Current application status: band slots are filled, while sponsor and vendor applications remain open. Attendee notice: participation is at your own risk, and the Borough of Dormont and event organizers are not responsible for personal injury, loss, or damage to property. Photography and recording may occur, and attendance grants permission for images to be used in promotional materials. Please follow all applicable laws, posted signs, and instructions from staff, volunteers, and public safety officials. Entry may be refused or individuals may be removed if behavior is unsafe or disruptive.

This meet-up brings Marvel Crisis Protocol players together at Drawbridge Games. Attendees can bring a list, an Ultimate Encounter, or both, and connect with fellow MCP players for games and conversation. The community also chats on Discord.

Discover Sunset Hills from your seat with a no-walking slideshow that highlights the neighborhood’s history and architecture. The presentation focuses on Mt. Lebanon’s easternmost area, featuring sites like Howe School, the Mt. Lebanon Public Golf Course, local parks, a former Methodist camp meeting ground, and a few additional surprises. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Advance ticket reservations are required through the provided link or by payment with a check. Phone reservations are not accepted. There are no exchanges, and refunds are issued only if the event is canceled.

Monthly gaming nights bring together community members of all ages with physical disabilities for accessible play and connection. Multiple stations will feature PlayStation, Xbox, Switch 2, VR, and PC so participants can game together, and there will be friendly competitions with prizes. Adaptive controllers and other accessible equipment will be available for anyone who has difficulty using standard controllers. Participants can also register for a complimentary adaptive gaming evaluation with an experienced clinician, with the opportunity to receive tailored equipment at no cost to them or their families. These gaming nights and evaluation sessions occur every month. The event takes place at UPMC Mercy Pavilion in Conference Room 4.204. Advance sign up is available.

A casual gathering focused on camaraderie and fun, featuring a wide selection of board and card games to enjoy. If groups are interested in tabletop roleplaying, a one-shot adventure can be facilitated or a regular campaign can be organized. Participants are welcome to bring their own games, and designing, building, and playtesting are encouraged for anyone exploring game creation. Charlie Koch is an amateur game designer and gaming aficionado who enjoys video games, board games, tabletop RPGs, and logic puzzles, and is engaged in strategy and storytelling.

Musical, Mysteries & more presents Murder at the Drac Shack, a live show paired with dinner and drinks at Ruckus. Everything is included. The menu features soft pretzels with beer cheese and seeded mustard alongside a plated salad. For the main course, choose between pork roast with onion gravy or beef tips in a creamy garlic sauce served over noodles. A pierogi toppings bar offers caramelized onions, bacon bits, and sour cream, and seasoned cooked carrots are served as a side. Dessert is included.

DownTheRoot and Poduty Live present Seasons Change, a live showcase for artists and creators at Poduty Live in Tarentum, PA. The lineup features OFF/WAITE, Trick, The Kid, DRXZYN, Big Nuke, XLRELLZ, DYW, X6Jade, Dom Marcobean, Viennetia, BMURRTHEET, Sammy with Da Mac, DDAWG10KK, ROCCXXII, and ASAP Redd. The focus is on live music, creativity, and community, with giveaways throughout the night. After the showcase, participating artists will have opportunities for interviews and on-site content capture for reels, shorts, and other social platforms. Tickets are $10 for online presale and $15 at the door. On-site media is provided by @DOWNTHEROOT and @NUKESHOOTS.

SUGAR brings the Love You Even Still 2026 World Tour to Stage AE, with J. Robbins of Jawbox also performing. The show welcomes attendees of all ages.

Reggae Uprise! brings a warm, feel-good showcase of reggae performers to Thunderbird Café & Music Hall, creating an uplifting night of shared music and positive vibes. The lineup includes The Nitya Metta Machine featuring Preach Freedom, formerly of Rusted Root, along with The Skalarks, Msjr, Timbeleza, and DJ sets from D.J. Deesus and D.J. Drago.

Compete head to head in a 5-strike knockout tournament with rounds rotating across DMD, SS, and EM machines. All games are set to free play with a $15 Dojo fee, and there is a $5 tournament entry that is returned 100 percent as payouts. It is a bring-your-own-beverage format. Players who arrive after play begins take one strike for each round missed.

An immersive 90-minute Halloween pop-up bar transforms Eleventh Hour Brewing Co. in Pittsburgh with eerie decor, themed cocktails, music, games, and photo-worthy moments. Order a themed drink, take on interactive challenges that put your nerves to the test, and capture creepy shots with friends. This is not a haunted house. It is an adults-only, social night out where costumes, play, and a darker vibe set the tone.

Promoted as Pittsburgh's scariest haunted attraction, this experience invites brave guests to step through the Portals and face the fear firsthand. Test your nerves and decide for yourself what waits inside.

Presented by Drusky Entertainment, Derrick Stroup brings the Running Hot Tour to Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall. This event is open to all ages.

This bird fair gathers local vendors offering creative, unique supplies and items for birds and their owners. Explore a wide selection of bird products, and meet birds available for both sale and adoption. Activities include raffles and a 50/50. Admission is $5, and children 12 and under are free.

Stage AE hosts the Pittsburgh Steelers tailgates in Pittsburgh, welcoming fans ahead of every home game at Acrisure Stadium. This outdoor gathering takes place regardless of the weather and is open to all ages. It is known as the largest tailgate event in the region, offering free admission, live music, specials on food and drinks, and opportunities to win prizes and autographed items.

Take a relaxed walk that blends friendly conversation with moments of reflection, creating space to connect with others and the natural surroundings. This meetup occurs on the second Sunday of each month, rain or shine, with cancellations only in the case of extreme storms for safety. Parking and arrival details are shared through the Common Ground group email list.

The Pittsburgh Gold Zone Tailgate offers a pregame celebration for Pittsburgh home football games, with all-inclusive food and drinks, live music along with entertainment, and a lively tailgate atmosphere just a short walk from Acrisure Stadium. Brand new rooftop party tickets are available.

Carnegie Farmers Markets returns to Main Street with an open-air marketplace featuring over forty vendors. Explore farm-fresh produce, spices, handcrafted goods and kitchen accessories, then enjoy live music along with food trucks and drinks. Local shops and restaurants, many of which open especially for the market, add even more to see and taste.

Rally a small force and dive into Spearhead for Age of Sigmar, a compact format built for quick, intense battles across the Mortal Realms. This beginner-friendly league is great for learning the rules, trying out new factions, and keeping command skills sharp. The group meets every other Sunday and offers favors and prizes for participating, creating a welcoming way to pick up the game, get in more reps, and enjoy fast, action-packed matches.

A gridiron showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts comes to Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA. This game is subject to the NFL’s flexible scheduling, so the date and start time may change from what appears on schedules or tickets. Families can opt for the designated alcohol-free seating in Section 120, rows BB through HH. Tickets will be offered through a public onsale, with additional presales for season ticket holders and the wait list.

Top Deck Cards and Games hosts a recurring Sunday Yu-Gi-Oh! locals event. Entry is $10, and prizing is based on attendance.

A relaxed weekly meetup for Pokemon fans. Attendees may bring card binders for trading and a deck for casual pick-up games. The atmosphere is informal, offering time to hang out with others who enjoy the game. Single-card buying or selling is not available, though trades between participants are welcome.

Presented by Drusky Entertainment, this show brings The Supersuckers to Crafthouse Stage & Grill with support from Rumours and The Cheats. The concert is open to all ages. Guests can order from the full food menu during the performance. A limited number of preferred seating booths are available, each including eight tickets and premium seating.

Portals of Fear is a haunted attraction from Pittsburgh's scariest haunted house.