Happy 4th of July! Celebrate the nation’s birthday at these fun festivals and events in the Pittsburgh area. Many of them include a fireworks show, so be sure to stick around!
Kennywood Fireworks
July 4-5, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Kennywood | 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin, PA 15122
If you’re spending the day at Kennywood, make sure to stick around for a special 4th of July fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.!
Free with admission | kennywood.com
Fourth at the Fort 2025
July 4, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fort Pitt Museum | 601 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh PA, 15222
Become a part of history at this annual event, which features living history exhibits and demonstrations. The event will kick off with a flag-raising ceremony with museum staff and local veterans and scouts.
Free | heinzhistorycenter.org
Independence Day Celebration
July 4, noon-10 p.m.
Mt. Lebanon Park | 900 Cedar Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15228
This event features a lot of fun activities for kids, including a petting zoo! Don’t miss a live performance by The Delaneys from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks show.
Free | mtlebanon.org/event/independance-day-celebration/
July 4th Explosive Science!
July 4, 6-11 p.m.
Carnegie Science Center | 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
See the fireworks from the Carnegie Science Center at this special event, which also features interactive science demonstrations and a planetarium screening of “Stars and Fireworks Over Pittsburgh” to celebrate the holiday.
$79-$139 | carnegiesciencecenter.org
