The New Hazlett Theater is a small but distinguished center for the performing arts. The Northside company is known to be an incubator for local and national up-and-coming artists, but they also produce their own series, Community Supported Art, and this year, for the first time, they will produce Sounds of the Season, a holiday concert on December 13. We spoke to their director of advancement, Kayla Hennon, to learn more about this longtime Pittsburgh nonprofit organization.

The sight of the iconic Salvation Army red kettle in front of a store is a sure sign that it is the holiday season. It is also an easy way to give back to the community during the season of giving.

As the holiday season fast approaches, communities across the Pittsburgh region are preparing to welcome visitors with beloved traditions that blend shopping, sweets and seasonal cheer. From cookie-filled streets in Lawrenceville to historic villages transformed into winter wonderlands, local events offer families countless ways to celebrate.

When Frank Sarris crafted his first box of chocolates for his sweetheart, Athena, in the late 1940s, he could not have imagined that his basement hobby would one day fill a 135,000-square-foot former steel mill with the aroma of melting chocolate.

Bar Marco exudes chic city charm before you even enter the building. The 13-year-old restaurant sits right on Penn Avenue in the historic Strip District in an old firehouse.

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, many Americans will gather to commemorate Veterans Day — a day to honor and thank all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, living and dead, for their patriotism, courage, and willingness to serve the country.

Kristin Wilson still remembers the first time she had to say goodbye to a foster pet. She cried so hard after the adoption that she couldn’t drive and had to pull over. Now, Wilson has learned to see the goodbyes differently. She’s just dog-sitting until the animals find their forever families.

December transforms the Pittsburgh region into a holiday wonderland, with everything from spectacular light displays to bustling artisan markets drawing families out into the festive spirit.

Local events happening in Pittsburgh in November 2025.