November means it’s time to vote, give thanks, holiday shop, and enjoy the cozy season in Pittsburgh!
🗳️ Roll to the Polls
Prepare to vote with our complete guide to Pittsburgh voting guides and this City Cast Pittsburgh podcast explaining three often overlooked races in Pennsylvania. Not sure how you’re getting to the polls? POGOH is offering free 30-minute rides on the city’s shared bikes and Uber and Lyft are both running 50% off promotions.
🛍️ Holiday Shop at Local Markets
Get your loved ones something special by shopping local markets like the Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer Nov. 9; I Made It! For the Holidays Nov. 16; Crafted at Contemporary Craft Nov. 22; and Peoples Gas Holiday Market in Market Square starting Nov. 22. Or you can always browse our neighborhood guides for local business recommendations.
I’m still dreaming about this sweet potato pie with cranberry sorbet from EYV in East Allegheny. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)
🥧 Try Seasonal Bites & Bevs
Comfort food anyone? Grab a bowl of something cozy at the newly opened brothmonger in Bloomfield; warm up with the Sewickley Wine Walk Nov. 6 or the Beers of the Burgh Winter Warmer Nov. 16; get holiday portraits while digging into a pancake buffet at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Nov. 17; or enjoy a completely plant-based Thanksgiving at VegFEAST Nov. 22.
See twinkling lights at the annual Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens display. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)
✨ Admire Holiday Lights & Displays
Pittsburgh starts to shine with holiday spirit in November. Be dazzled by An Enchanted Winter's Eve at Phipps Conservatory or holiday lights at Kennywood starting Nov. 15; the Cathedral of Learning's Holiday Open House Nov. 17; the Symphony Splendor Holiday House Tour on the North Side starting Nov. 22; and The Frick Home for the Holidays in Point Breeze and Light up Night in Downtown starting Nov. 23.
👟 Warm Up In the Cold
Take your pick from indoor and outdoor activities like the EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler Nov. 3; Taste of Yoga at The Maverick Hotel Nov. 9; a full moon headlamp hike in Schenley Park and a city step history hike for ages 50+ Nov. 15; or a cold weather biking workshop with 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. and Movie & PghSk8 Night Nov. 21.
The Three Rivers Film Festival is the oldest and largest annual film festival in the region. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)
🎥 See A Show or Take in Art
Have you seen Charles ‘Teenie’ Harris’ photography depicting Black life in Pittsburgh at the Carnegie Museum of Art? Starting this month, it’s now a permanent collection! You can also admire the freshly renovated historic Maxo Vanka Murals inside of St. Nicholas Church in Millvale. Or take in a show at Three Rivers Film Festival Nov. 13-20; hear stories from Pittsburghers at City of Asylum’s Story Club Slam Nov. 19; or celebrate the legacies of Kelly Strayhorn and Gene Kelly Nov. 30.
