Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in Pittsburgh, including an antiques show and a strawberry Jell-O pretzel salad competition!
Spring Gas-Up 2026
May 16-17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Portersville
Step back in time in Portersville and explore more than 20 acres of antique attractions that are entertaining for the entire family.
Free | portersvillesteamshow.com
Strawberry Jell-O Pretzel Salad Stand-Off
May 16, noon-2 p.m. | Pittsburgh
This unique event invites bakers, chefs and home cooks from around the Pittsburgh area to compete against each other by making one of Pittsburgh’s most unorthodox desserts: the strawberry Jell-O pretzel salad. Attendees can sample each dish and vote for their favorites!
$12.51 | tinyurl.com/StrawberryPretzelJelloSalad
Puppy Parade Workshop – March in the Memorial Day Parade!
May 17, 1-3 p.m. | Pittsburgh
Kids can make their own puppy umbrella to bring to Dormont Arts’ Memorial Day Parade, where they can march as part of the puppy dog crew
$12.51 | dormontarts.com
