There are plenty of fun events to check out in Pittsburgh this weekend, including a sunflower festival and a superhero challenge!
PulpFest 2025
Aug. 7-10, 9 a.m.-11:59 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday
DoubleTree by Hilton Pittsburgh-Cranberry | 910 Sheraton Dr., Mars, PA 16046
This annual convention celebrates all kinds of genre fiction, from fantasy to sci-fi to mysteries. Check out vendors selling vintage pulp magazines and merch, meet creative guests and more!
$25-$50, free for children ages 15 and younger | pulpfest.com
Trax Farm Market Sunflower Festival
Aug. 9, noon-4 p.m.
Trax Farms | 528 Trax Road, Finleyville, PA 15332
It’s sunflower season! Enjoy it to its fullest with this annual festival at Trax Farms with hayrides to the sunflower field, pick-your-own sunflowers, live music, food and more. It’s a great opportunity to take pictures with family.
$12 | traxfarms.com/event/trax-farm-market-sunflower-festival/
Superhero Obstacle Course
Aug. 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Waterfront Town Center | 149 West Bridge St., Homestead, PA 15120
Suit up in your best superhero costumes for this free and fun event! A themed UFC Gym obstacle course will be set up in the town center for aspiring heroes to take on. There will also be balloon animals, face painting, photos with superheroes and other attractions.
Free | waterfrontpgh.com
