Featured Events

27
Sep
Swainson's Thrush
Birding Expedition: Powdermill Avian Research Center
September 27 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Register Today Sat., September 27 | 8:30 – 11:30 am | Members: $50; Non-Members: $55 per person | Powdermill Avian Research Center Meet up with National Aviary Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill f... View More
1
Oct
Early Childhood Morning
October 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring event
Wed., September 3, October 1, November 5, and December 3 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am Included with General Admission Early bird gets the worm...especially during Early Childhood Morning! Enjoy a fun and... View More
3
Oct
Owl Prowl: Wingfield Pines
October 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri., October 3 | 7 - 9 pm | Members: $20 per participant; Non-Members: $25 | Wingfield Pines Who-o-o will you hear calling from the trees at night? Take a twilight trek through Wingfield Pines wit... View More
8
Oct
Sensory Friendly Time
October 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring event
Wed., September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10 | 10 am - 12 pm Call 412-323-7235 to register Explore the National Aviary during a sensory-inclusive experience, designed for those with... View More
10
Oct
Owl Prowl: Frick Park
October 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri., October 11 | 7 - 9 pm | $20 per participant | Frick Park Who-o-o will you hear calling from the trees at night? Take a twilight trek through Frick Park with a National Aviary expert to search... View More
11
Oct
African Penguin standing on a rocky shore, with a beach in the background.
International African Penguin Awareness Day
October 11 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sat., October 11 | 10:30 am - 4 pm Included with General Admission International African Penguin Awareness Day is a celebration of all things African Penguin! Wear your best black-and-white outfit ... View More
12
Oct
Owl Prowl + Birding Kayak Tour
October 12 @ 5:30 am - 8:30 pm
Sun., October 12 | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | $75 per person | North Park Lake  All necessary kayaking equipment provided Two of our most popular fall programs are combining for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Jo... View More
16
Oct
Brushes & Birds featuring Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria's Ideas
October 16 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thurs., October 16 | 5:30 - 8 pm | Members: $40; Non-Members: $45 | 21+ All Materials Included  October Portrait: Northern White-faced Owl, Apollo! Who-o-o's big eyes are glowing orange?! Kic... View More
18
Oct
Owl-O-Ween
October 18 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring event
Sat. and Sun., October 18 - 19 and 25 - 26 | 11 am - 3 pm Included with General Admission Trick or Treat! Don your Halloween costume and the whole family to the National Aviary for Halloween and fa... View More
19
Oct
Owl-O-Ween
October 19 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring event
Sat. and Sun., October 18 - 19 and 25 - 26 | 11 am - 3 pm Included with General Admission Trick or Treat! Don your Halloween costume and the whole family to the National Aviary for Halloween and fa... View More
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Journey throughout Forests Presented by Peoples, the Aviary’s new fall theme; learn more about the otherworldly species who inhabit these magical woodland areas.

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Home to more than 500 birds and other animals, Pittsburgh’s National Aviary on the North Side is another lovely location for an engagement to take flight.

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