Your Guide to February 2025 in Pittsburgh
Love is in the air and everyone’s going wild about a local groundhog — it’s (almost) February in Pittsburgh! There’s so much to celebrate in our city, from Valentine’s Day to Black History Month to three different soup competitions. We’re sharing our favorite ways to experience Pittsburgh this month, whether you’re looking to make your own fancy valentine or just sit back and enjoy some short films. And if you’re trying to figure out where to eat this month, check out our episode about Pittsburgh restaurants to try in 2025.
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