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What To Do in Pittsburgh in May 2024

Posted on May 1, 2024   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
City Cast Pittsburgh Staff

City Cast Pittsburgh Staff

The folks behind VegFest are celebrating 10 years with a new event, VegFair! Psst: The original festival is now accepting vendors for August! (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)

The folks behind VegFest are celebrating 10 years with a new event, VegFair! Psst: The original festival is now accepting vendors for August! (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)

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Your Guide to May in Pittsburgh

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It’s Time to Feast

Spring is the perfect time to indulge in nature’s bounty. Here are some events and places to grub on the good stuff:

Armful of Flowers is offering garden gift sets, bouquets, and hanging baskets for the special caretaker in your life. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)

Armful of Flowers is offering garden gift sets, bouquets, and hanging baskets for the special caretaker in your life. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)

Celebrate Mom and Mothers

For the person who does so much for others, show her how much you care at these special Mother’s Day-themed events:

Celebrate Pittsburgh vinyl any day at Government Records in the North Side. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)

Celebrate Pittsburgh vinyl any day at Government Records in the North Side. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)

Party On at These Music Fests

The sun is shining, and the weather is sweet! Get your groove on with your friends:

Streets will begin closing for Open Streets on Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m. (Courtesy of BikePGH)

Streets will begin closing for Open Streets on Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m. (Courtesy of BikePGH)

And Even More Fun Festivals and Events!

There are so many more fun options to choose from. We’ve got you covered:

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