Light Up Night
On the Friday before Thanksgiving, Pittsburgh celebrates the start of the holiday season with Light Up Night. This beloved tradition draws over 200,000 people downtown to see the city decked out in lights. Watch fireworks launch over the Point, see Santa arrive by helicopter, and take in musical performances. The center of the festivities is the Pittsburgh Christmas tree in Market Square, where choirs sing carols and everything lights up at 7:50 pm. After the official ceremonies, hop aboard your Pittsburgh Party Bus Company vehicle to easily reach other neighborhoods participating in Light Up Night like the Strip District, Lawrenceville, and East Liberty.
Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh
Holidays in the Gardens
Escape the winter chill by meandering through Phipps Conservatory’s seasonal flower show, Holidays in the Gardens. Entire rooms filled with poinsettias in every color imaginable, model train displays winding through mini villages, a handcrafted gingerbread house perfect for photos, and glittering lights transform the conservatory into a true winter wonderland. Grab a warm drink or bite to eat afterwards and continue the fun on your party bus.
Phipps Conservatory
1 Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-622-6914
Holiday Pops with the PSO
For a musical evening, attend the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops concert at Heinz Hall. This Pittsburgh tradition includes classic holiday songs and carols backed by the PSO’s live instrumentation. With sing-alongs, childrens’ choirs, dancers, special guests, and even a visit from Santa Claus, the Holiday Pops brings all the merriment of the season to life through song. Extend the festivities after the show in the comfort of your party bus.
Heinz Hall
600 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-392-4900
Ice Skating at PPG Place
Lace up your skates and glide across the ice at PPG Place’s Plaza in downtown Pittsburgh. An enormous Christmas tree towers overhead while holiday tunes play. The spacious outdoor rink provides ample room for skating fun with your group. Take a break for a cup of hot chocolate before hitting the rink again or heading off to your next adventure via party bus.
PPG Plaza
510 Market St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-394-3641
Christmas Flower Show
The annual Christmas Flower Show at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden dazzles with thousands of poinsettias, model train displays, and creative floral arrangements all decked out for the holidays. Gaze in wonder at the garden railroad as it chugs past miniature villages and winter scenes. See the gardens in an entirely new light accented by twinkling lights. Bring some holiday cheer back to your party bus after a stroll through this bright, flowery display.
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
799 Pinkerton Run Rd, Oakdale, PA 15071
412-444-4464
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum
Experience a Victorian Christmas straight out of the past at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum. Tour the National Historic Landmark dressed up for an 1890s holiday, complete with towering Christmas trees, garlands, lights, and period decor. See exhibits highlighting Christmas traditions through the decades. With your group riding comfortably together in a Pittsburgh Party Bus Company vehicle, this history lesson becomes a holiday adventure.
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum
4141 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-621-4253
Christmas Trains at the Carnegie Science Center
All aboard! The annual Trains Over the Holidays display at the Carnegie Science Center lets you view an extensive electric train layout winding through an imaginative holiday landscape. Kids and adults alike will delight at seeing the trains chug through the magical miniature world of the exhibit. Your party bus provides easy transportation between the Science Center and everything else on your holiday itinerary.
Carnegie Science Center
1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-237-3400
Holiday Shopping Excursions
Skip the parking headaches and long walks by renting a party bus for your group’s holiday shopping trips. We can shuttle your crew to destinations like The Waterfront open-air mall with its wide range of stores and eateries. Or head to Robinson Town Center to find gifts at stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sephora, Lowe’s, and more. Our buses make it easy to stick together as you seek out perfect presents.
The Waterfront
200 Waterfront Dr, West Homestead, PA 15120
412-462-2870 Robinson Town Center
100 Robinson Center Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
412-788-0950
Nutcracker Ballet
Treat your group to a beloved holiday tradition – seeing the Nutcracker ballet! Performed annually by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre at the Benedum Center, this dazzling show brings the magic of Christmas to life through dance accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s famous score performed live. Your party bus provides easy transportation and keeps everyone together for this special outing.
Benedum Center
237 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-456-6666
Highmark First Night Pittsburgh
Ring in the new year at Pittsburgh’s biggest New Year’s Eve party! Highmark First Night Pittsburgh hosts live entertainment on multiple stages, ice skating, fireworks, a midnight raising of the Future of Pittsburgh Ball, and more family-friendly fun to celebrate. Your party bus allows easy transport between events and comfortable rides amid winter weather.
Downtown Pittsburgh
December 31, 2022
412-456-6666
Rent a Party Bus for Hassle-Free Holidays
Make the most of Pittsburgh’s fabulous holiday offerings without the parking headaches and logistical challenges. Our party buses keep your group together in comfort and style. Leave the driving to us so you can fully enjoy time with family and friends this season. Reserve your party bus today by calling Pittsburgh Party Bus Company at 412-755-0083.