Events

National Aviary Events

Join the National Aviary for Brunch in The Garden Room, visit during special event weekends (featuring even MORE fun included with General Admission), enjoy birdwatching alongside an Aviary expert, and more!

Holiday Happenings

Haul out the holiday cheer with your favorite feathered friends starting Black Friday, November 28!
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Brunch in The Garden Room

Enjoy a delectable meal prepared by Executive Chef Nathan Collins of Atria’s Specialty Catering. After dining, stroll through our immersive habitats!
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Calendar

Join the National Aviary for birdwatching opportunities alongside our experts, plan your visit around our daily activities, or stop by during special event weekends!
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National Aviary’s ‘Jingle Bell Flock’ show brings high-flying holiday cheer | TribLive

The National Aviary on the North Side is getting into the festive spirit, starting the day after Thanksgiving with its new “Jingle Bell Flock” immersive show.

55-plus holiday season events for kids in the Pittsburgh area | Kidsburgh

Glowing light shows, magical theatrical productions and the best music of the season are just a small part of the lineup.

A penguin waddles into the PTL studio! | Pittsburgh Today Live

The National Aviary paid a visit to the PTL studios, and they brought Ella the African Penguin with them to tell Mikey and David about the work they're doing to protect the flightless birds.

Best of the World 2026 | National Geographic

Steel mills once shaped outsiders’ whole impressions of Pittsburgh, but today the city increasingly defines itself by embracing the venerable cultural institutions that industrial prosperity helped build.

Fun fall events at the National Aviary | Pittsburgh Today Live

Hear about all of the National Aviary fun happening this fall!